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.  

The Help Notes designed by the author are 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.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR PC MORE ACCESSIBLE: - The following list of files have been produced by the author and are therefore not copyright protected.  

.................................. ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS

.................................. KEYBOARD OPTIONS

.................................. LARGER DESKTOP ICONS & TEXT

.................................. MOUSE OPTIONS - Larger pointers etc.

.................................. WORD OPTIONS - Larger Menu Text, Icons etc. 
  
..................................CLICK HERE for help with WORD 2007 - This Note helps                        helps you to change some of the 'default' settings

CLICK HERE  to read HOW you can make the most of your POWERPOINT presentations.

CLICK HERE  to for 150 Hints and Tips to make Windows better -  from Computeractive plus access to download the latest free Adobe Acrobat Reader software 

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)

CLICK HERE for HELP on how to use Clicker 5, Penfriend, Switchboxes, SenSwitcher and much more .... 

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. 

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)

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.

CLICK HERE - To access the COMPUTERACTIVE website - This is the website of the magazine of the same name offering access to vast amounts of computer information including useful software 'downloads'.
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HOW TO CHECK IF YOUR TELEVISON, VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL 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.  

Additional Help notes will be added to this page when the need arises.