Ai Squared ZoomText Large-Print, User Manual

Page 1: ...ZoomText Large Print Keyboard User s Guide TM Ai Squared ...

Page 2: ...s ZoomText is a registered trademark of Algorithmic Implementations Inc ZoomText Large Print Keyboard is a trademark of Algorithmic Implementations Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Software License Agreement The software included with this product is licensed not sold You must either agree to the license contract in the software Setup screen or promptly return the Zoo...

Page 3: ...Magnifier 8 Feature Keys Descriptions 9 ZoomText Keyboard Settings 12 The ZoomText Keyboard Tray Icon 12 The ZoomText Keyboard Settings Dialog 13 The Assign Key Wizard 16 Assigning ZoomText Commands 19 Assigning Windows Commands 25 Assigning Program Commands 28 Disabling the ZoomText Feature Keys 29 Abbreviated Key Labels 30 What the Keyboard Lights Mean 31 Maintenance 32 Troubleshooting 33 Health...

Page 4: ...ess to ZoomText s most important features With the ZoomText feature keys you can Start ZoomText Display the ZoomText toolbar Zoom in and out to any magnification level Activate colour pointer and cursor enhancements Launch ZoomText s Desktop and Web Finders Toggle speech on and off and adjust the reading rate Launch ZoomText s AppReader DocReader and SpeakIt tools Activate typing echo and mouse ec...

Page 5: ...eader versions 9 03 and later When used together your low vision workstation is complete System Requirements The following hardware and software is required to use the ZoomText Large Print Keyboard IBM or compatible computer USB or PS 2 keyboard port Windows Vista XP or 2000 operating system ZoomText 9 03 or later to use the ZoomText feature buttons ...

Page 6: ...er Reader refer to your ZoomText User s Guide or Quick Reference Guide To install the ZoomText keyboard software follow the instructions provided below f To install the keyboard software 1 Insert the ZoomText keyboard software CD into the CD drive The Setup program will start automatically 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation f If Setup does not start automatically 1 In...

Page 7: ...ks to see if you are running the latest version of the ZoomText Keyboard software If an update is available instructions appear for downloading and installing the update f To check for ZoomText keyboard updates In the Windows Start menu choose Programs f ZoomText Keyboard f Check for Updates Your web browser will open to the ZoomText Keyboard updates web page The web page will indicate whether or ...

Page 8: ...or located at the end of the keyboard cable into your computer s rectangular USB port f To connect to a PS 2 Port 1 Shut down and turn off your computer 2 Attach the USB to PS 2 adapter included to the USB connector located at the end of the keyboard cable 3 Plug the keyboard into the round PS 2 keyboard port on your computer 4 Turn on your computer and start using your ZoomText keyboard ...

Page 9: ...t feature keys is also easy thanks to their familiar layout and labelling which closely mirrors the layout of buttons on the ZoomText 9 user interface In fact with the feature keys starting and operating ZoomText couldn t be easier Just press the Start key to launch ZoomText the 1st key in the row Once ZoomText is running try out the other 17 keys to explore more of ZoomText s valuable features Zo...

Page 10: ...ext Help system Using the Feature Keys with ZoomText Magnifier By default eight of the feature keys are assigned to speech and reading features that are only available in ZoomText Magnifier Reader Therefore when using the ZoomText keyboard with ZoomText Magnifier pressing these eight keys will not perform their assigned command Instead you will be prompted to reassign the key to an alternate comma...

Page 11: ...Text 9 toolbar button that each key is associated with Key Description Button Starts ZoomText Note If ZoomText is already running pressing the Start key will exit ZoomText Enables or disables ZoomText Opens and closes the ZoomText toolbar Toggles ZoomText s colour enhancements on and off Toggles ZoomText s mouse pointer enhancements on and off Continued ...

Page 12: ...vel at a time Increases ZoomText s magnification level one level at a time By default the following feature keys are assigned to speech and reading features that are only available in ZoomText Magnifier Reader If you are using ZoomText Magnifier you can reassign these keys to perform alternate available commands For more information see ZoomText Keyboard Settings on page 12 ...

Page 13: ...ech rate Launches AppReader to read text within the last active application Launches DocReader to read text from the last active application Launches the SpeakIt tool allowing you to read selected areas of the screen Toggles ZoomText s typing echo on and off Toggles ZoomText s mouse echo on and off Turns speech output on and off ...

Page 14: ...rd settings also allow you to configure how the keyboard software starts and appears on your system The ZoomText Keyboard Tray Icon When the ZoomText keyboard software is running its program icon appears in the system tray next to the clock Clicking on the tray icon will pop up a menu that allows you to Open the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog Disable the ZoomText feature keys View program versi...

Page 15: ...he Assign Key wizard The Keyboard Settings dialog also allows you to disable all of the feature keys and hide the ZoomText keyboard tray icon f To open the keyboard settings dialog Do one of the following Click on the ZoomText keyboard icon in the system tray and then select Open ZoomText Keyboard from the tray menu In the Windows Start menu choose Programs f ZoomText Keyboard f ZoomText Keyboard ...

Page 16: ...14 ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog The following table describes the ZoomText keyboard settings ...

Page 17: ... wizard for the highlighted item in the Key Label list Restore Defaults Restores all feature key assignments to their original settings Disable all feature keys Disables all of the ZoomText feature keys This option is provided to circumvent conflicts with built in multimedia keys on laptop systems such as volume up down and mute controls Display a ZoomText Keyboard icon in tray When the ZoomText k...

Page 18: ...nt f To reassign ZoomText feature keys 1 Open the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog and select the key that you want to reassign 2 Click on the Assign Key button The Assign Key wizard opens 3 Under Custom Key Assignment choose the desired assignment type and then click the Next button The wizard will present a list of command options for the selected assignment type For information on command opti...

Page 19: ...7 Quick Tip You can also hold down the Alt key while pressing a feature key to open the Assign Key wizard for that particular key Assign Key wizard main dialog The following table describes the settings in the Assign Key wizard s main dialog box ...

Page 20: ...rom a list of ZoomText commands Allows you to assign a ZoomText command to the selected feature key Choose from a list of Windows commands Allows you to assign a Windows command Internet or multi media to the selected feature key Start a program web page or document Allows you to specify a program web page or document to open when pressing the selected feature key ...

Page 21: ...Key wizard the dialog shown below will appear This dialog allows you to choose a ZoomText command to assign to the feature key that you ve chosen in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog f To assign a ZoomText command to a ZoomText feature key Choose the desired ZoomText command and then click the Finish button Assign Key wizard ZoomText command options ...

Page 22: ...mText configuration if assigned corresponding to the selected number 1 through 10 Magnification Commands Increase Power Increases ZoomText s magnification level one level at a time Decrease Power Decreases ZoomText s magnification level one level at a time Zoom Window Full Sets the zoom window type to Full Zoom Window Lens Sets the zoom window type to Lens Zoom Window Line Sets the zoom window typ...

Page 23: ...ocked Window Types Cycles through the docked zoom window types in order Adjust Tool Activates the zoom window Adjust tool used for sizing and moving a zoom window Freeze Window Tool Activates the Freeze tool used for creating and adjusting the Freeze window Enable Disable Freeze window Enables and disables the Freeze window Enable Disable Colour Enhancements Enables and disables the selected colou...

Page 24: ...On Off Enables and disables the view locator when using the Overlay or Docked zoom windows View Mode Activates View mode Move Mouse To View Moves the mouse pointer into the magnified view Move View To Mouse Moves the magnified view to the location of the mouse pointer Pass Thru Forces ZoomText to pass the next hotkey combination to the current application ...

Page 25: ...ping echo modes Mouse Echo Mode Cycles through the mouse echo modes Start AppReader Launches AppReader in the current application Start DocReader Launches DocReader in the current application Speak It Tool Activates the SpeakIt tool Reading Zones Commands Trigger Reading Zones 1 10 Triggers the selected reading zone if exists 1 through 10 Next Reading Zone Triggers the next reading zone for the cu...

Page 26: ... the current day Say Clipboard Speaks the contents of the Windows clipboard Cycle Through Speech Engines Cycles through the available speech synthesizers on the system Cycle Through Verbosity Levels Cycles through the verbosity levels User Interface Commands Start ZoomText Launches the ZoomText program Enable Disable ZoomText Enables and disables ZoomText ZoomText Toolbar Restores and minimizes th...

Page 27: ... the dialog shown below will appear This dialog allows you to choose a Windows Internet or multimedia command to assign to the feature key that you ve chosen in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog f To assign a Windows command to a ZoomText feature key Choose the desired Windows command and then click the Finish button Assign Key wizard Windows command options ...

Page 28: ...web page Browser Refresh Refreshes the current web page in the default browser Browser Stop Aborts downloading of a web page or file in the default web browser Browser Search Activates the default web browser s search tool Browser Favourites Opens the default web browser s list of favourites Launch Mail Launches the default email program Launch Media Select Launches the default media player Media ...

Page 29: ...tops the media player Media Next Track Moves to the next track in the default media player Media Previous Track Moves to the previous track in the default media player Volume Up Increases the volume Volume Down Decreases the volume Volume Mute Mutes the volume ...

Page 30: ...g allows you to specify a program web page or document to open when pressing the feature key that you ve chosen in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog f To assign a program command to a ZoomText feature key Enter the path or URL for the program web page or document that you want to open and then click the Finish button Assign Key wizard program command options ...

Page 31: ...urs because the built in keys use the same key codes as the ZoomText feature keys If you want the built in multimedia and Internet keys to operate normally you can temporarily disable the ZoomText feature keys f To disable the ZoomText feature keys In the system tray click on the ZoomText Keyboard icon and select Disable All Feature Keys A checkmark appears next to the menu item f To re enable the...

Page 32: ... the large print labelling format on the ZoomText keyboard some of the conventional key names are abbreviated to fit the keycap These keys are listed below Print Screen Insert Scroll Lock Delete Pause Break Page Up Home Page Down End Num Lock ...

Page 33: ...Lights Mean The keyboard lights located above the numeric keypad indicate the status of the Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock toggle keys For example if Num Lock is on the Num Lock light is on if Caps Lock is off the Caps Lock light is off ZoomText Keyboard lights ...

Page 34: ... using it again o If the liquid is a sticky substance drain the liquid and then completely wipe the keyboard with a damp cloth Allow the keyboard to dry before reconnecting it to the computer Keeping your keyboard clean For optimum performance keep your keyboard clean and free of debris such as food crumbs or dust Keyboards should be cleaned on a monthly basis with a spray and wipe cleaner applied...

Page 35: ...on 1 In the system tray click on the ZoomText Keyboard icon and select Help The ZoomText Keyboard Help system opens 2 In the Contents tab select the Maintenance and Troubleshooting book 3 Select the Troubleshooting topic Troubleshooting information will appear in the right window pane Note Troubleshooting information may also be found in the knowledge base library on Ai Squared s website located a...

Page 36: ...ody These musculoskeletal disorders MSDs include carpal tunnel syndrome tendonitis tenosynovitis and other conditions While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs there is a general agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence including medical and physical conditions stress and how one copes with it overall health and how a person positions and uses his ...

Page 37: ...yboard wear and tear are not covered If you have any question as to whether or not a problem you are experiencing is covered under our manufacturer s warranty please contact your ZoomText dealer Your warranty covers your purchase not the exact keyboard you are using If your keyboard is submitted for repair or replacement your warranty continues from the original purchase date it does not restart w...

Page 38: ...ard fails after the first 30 days of usage you must still obtain an RMA from us and then ship the item to Ai Squared at your own expense We will repair or replace your keyboard and ship it back to you at no cost to you ...

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