You can turn off the screeching sound the modem makes with the AOL® software, if the modem's sound is generated through the software. Some modems do not utilize the software and you will not be able to turn off the sound in those particular modems.

To change your modem speaker volume using AOL® 9.0 Security Edition:
1. On the Sign On screen, click the Connect Options button.
2. In the Connect Options window, click the Advanced Settings link.
3. In the Advanced Settings window, click the Modems tab.
4. Make sure the modem you use to connect is selected, then click Edit Modem.
5. In the Edit Modem window, make sure your modem is selected, then click the drop-down arrow next to the Speaker Volume field.
6. In the list that opens, select either Off or Low to turn off or lower the modem speaker volume.
7. Click the Save button.
8. Click the Close button to exit the Advanced Settings window.
9. Click the Close button to exit the Connect Options window.

To change your modem speaker volume using AOL® 9.0 or AOL® 9.0 SE/LE:
1. On the Sign On screen, click the Sign On Options button.
2. Click the Expert Setup button at the top of the window.
3. Double-click the location listed (for example, Home).
4. Highlight the modem listed under Devices in the Modem Connectivity list, then click the Edit button.
5. Click the Speaker Volume: drop-down menu, select Low or Off, then click the OK button.
6. Click the Close button.

To change your modem speaker volume using AOL® 8.0, AOL® 7.0, or AOL® 6.0:
1. On the Sign On screen, click the Setup button.
2. Click the Expert Setup button.
3. Click the Devices (modems, etc.) tab.
4. Select your dial-up modem from the list to highlight it, then click the Edit button.
5. In the Expert Edit Modem screen, choose the volume you want for your modem in the Speaker Volume section.
6. Click the OK button.
7. Click the Close button.

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