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Enable SoundSentry in Windows XP

created by , 26. 03. 2012

SoundSentry is an accessibility feature designed for people who have difficulty hearing system sounds generated by the computer. SoundSentry allows you to change the settings to generate visual warnings, such as a blinking title bar or a screen flash, whenever the computer you are using generates a sound. You will be able to choose visual warnings (for example, a flashing border) for sounds made by windowed programs and for sounds made by full screen text programs. This procedure tells you how to turn on SoundSentry through Accessibility Options in Control Panel.

Inputs / Conditions / Prerequisites

Windows XP

Steps
  • 1

    On the Start menu:

    • Select Control Panel.
  • 2

    In Control Panel:

    • Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
    • If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View.
    • Select Accessibility Options.
  • 3

    In the Accessibility Options dialog box:

    • Select the Sound tab.
  • 4

    On the Sound tab:

    To turn on SoundSentry:

    • Select the Use SoundSentry check box.

    Note   To turn off SoundSentry, clear the Use SoundSentry check box.

  • 5

    Under Choose the visual warning:

    • Select the visual warning you want from the list of options.

    Select OK.

  • 6

    To close Control Panel:

    Select the Close button.

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Enabled SoundSentry in Windows XP
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