This page offers help with ICT and other specialist equipment however, 'screen dumps' have been used for some of the information making the current help notes very visual. Unfortunately these pictorial demonstrations may not be best suited to visitors who are using JAWS or other screen reading software.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR PC MORE ACCESSIBLE: The following list of files have been produced by the webmaster and are therefore not copyright protected.
The Help Notes are designed as guides intended for use by the author of this website however, they are 'royalty free' and other users can print them for reference on the strict understanding that the author of this website accepts no responsibility for any problems caused if the user decides to implement any of the information they contain.
REMOTE ACCESS to the 'Smartboard' - using the free software ULTRAVNC
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
MOUSE OPTIONS - Larger pointers etc.
WORD OPTIONS - Larger Menu Text, Icons etc.
WORD problem - A fix if your cursor has tarted to appear at the top of the page
when opening Word
ENLARGE the Icons in the Quick LaunchTask Bar
To ENLARGE the 'Tool Tip' TEXT which appears when your cursor 'hovers' over any Icon - Right mouse click on the Desktop - select Properties from the list displayed - Select the Appearance tab - select Advanced then click on the 'drop-down' arrow on the Item box to display the list - select ToolTip - change the size of the Font to a higher number - click OK then either click Apply to remain in the change mode (in case the size is too big or still too small) - Click OK to end the changes and return to the desktop. Now when your cursor 'hovers' over e.g. The save icon in Word the text SAVE is larger and more easy to read.
CLARITY of WORD 2007 - This note helps you change some of the 'default' settings.
There is software available which will enable the user to display the 'Classic Menu' (Like the one at the top of the page when using Word 200 or 2003) instead
of the 'Ribbon' as displayed at the top of a Word 2007 page. The software cost about $30 - please Click here to read details and or download the software.
How to quickly change the TEXT SIZE: If you have a mouse with a wheel between the buttons press and hold the keyboard <Ctrl> key then move the wheel forwards or back to enlarge the text or decrease the size of text in a document or on the Internet.
How to quickly do a screen COLOUR CHANGE: On the keyboard press the <Shiftl><Alt> and <PrtSc> keys together to quickly change the colours of the text and screen Press OK when the box appears to use the computers default option or click on the setting button to change the colours to your preferred option. After using this click on the <Shift><Alt> and <PrtSc> to 'toggle' back to the your laptop or PCs 'normal' layout. (Use the setting to select a different colour scheme.)
POWERPOINT TIPS - CLICK HERE to read how you can make the most of your POWERPOINT presentations
WINDOWS TIPS - CLICK HERE to read 150 Hints and Tips to make Windows better from Computeractive
PDF creator (FREE) - PrimoPDF is a free Portable Document Format (PDF) creator.
Sending files as a PDF allows most people to read/view your file using the free PDF reader that is installed on nearly all PCs and Laptops. If you cannot read a PDF file then please visit the Adobe Acrobat website and download the free reader.
NOTE: Microsoft Office 2007 has a Free PDF creator option which
requires an additional piece of software called a 'plug in' to be installed
Please Click here for the free 'plug in' from Microsoft'
For the latest FREE ADOBE ACROBAT READER software - Click here
MEDIA CONVERTER - CLICK HERE to access the MEDIA-CONVERTER website - The free file converter for all your AUDIO, VIDEO and DOCUMENT files - as listed in ComputerActive (Issue 274 page 43)
CLICKER 5, PENFRIEND etc. - CLICK HERE for HELP on how to use Clicker 5, Penfriend, Switchboxes, SenSwitcher and much more ....
IOTA TOUCH TYPING - CLICK HERE for HELP on how to use IOTA (Touch Typing program) - This file has been produced by the author and is therefore not copyright protected. The 'Help Note' covers the use of software Version 1 - The version that was finally supplied before the company ceased trading was Version 2 which though very similar had no 'drag' facility to backtrack on the exercise but did have a larger screen display for the keyboard. The Help Notes may take a few minutes to appear on your screen depending on the speed of your Internet connection.
MYREADER 600 - CLICK HERE for HELP on how to use the MyReader 600 - This user guide has been supplied by Humanware and is copyright protected. The file is quite large and may take a few moments to load depending on the speed of your Internet connection. Click the following link to obtain:
(Additional User Guide items)
MAGNILINK KEYBOARD CONTROLS - CLICK HERE for a list of the Keyboard Controls for the MAGNILINK - This file lists the keyboard controls for the Magnilink Student S Series - The contents have been taken from the LVI manual included with each new Magnilink.
COMPUTERACTIVE website - CLICK HERE to access the COMPUTERACTIVE website of the magazine of the same name offering access to vast amounts of computer information including useful software 'downloads'.
HOW TO CHECK if your TELEVISION, VIDEO or DVD Remote control is working: The 'Infra Red' LED (Light Emitting Diode) in the end you point to the TV etc. actually flashes to send information however it is outside the visible spectrum for our eyes. To check if it is flashing you will need a Digital Camera with a screen at the back. Turn on a digital camera and look at the display on the back - point the LED end of the remote control at the camera lens and press any button on the remote control - a flashing light will appear if the remote control is working. If there are no flashes of light on the camera screen change the batteries in the remote control and try again. If there are still no flashes try another remote control - if this flashes OK then the one that doesn't flash may be faulty and will need to be checked further.
HOW to ADD a TEXT WATERMARK or a PICTURE WATERMARK into Word. These files have been produced by the author and are not therefore copyright protected.