Volume control with 11.3 KDE desktop...

I did a clean DVD install of 11.3 instead of the upgrade.
It is working GREAT so far, thank you.
I’m using a 64 bit Panasonic CF-52 Toughbook with a 250 Gig removable drive.

I have noticed on 11.3 that the on-screen volume control applet is gone!
It was right next to the battery and the WiFi indicators on 11.2 but it is gone with 11.3.

Now what ever you listen to is FULL BLAST! It makes you go back to the desktop and use the hardware adjusters on the laptop.
Even the usual keyboard key combos are not responding. It can be embarrassing especially in quiet, public settings.
Is this happening to anyone else, if so how did you fix it?
Your reply is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Rr

Check YaST>Hardware>Sound>Other>Volume… for initial audio levels. KDE or Gnome.

Sorry it’s KDE in title. You should also find the volume control (KMix) in the start menu under Applications tab > Multimedia. Is it there?