This resource manual is designed for those with hearing, visual, and mobility impairments. It is important to be comfortable using the computer by having access to features that are tailored to your individual needs. One way to accomplish this is by using the Accessibility Wizard. This helps you configure Windows to your specific vision, mobility, and hearing needs. However, below you will find instructions on how to improve or change certain features of your computer manually. To use the information below, find your impairment, locate the feature you want, and follow the instructions to set it.
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Onscreen visual
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Sound tab
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Check the box called Sound Sentry
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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the window
Onscreen caption
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Sound tab
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Check the box called Show Sounds
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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the window
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Numeric keypad
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Mouse tab
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Check the box called Mouse Keys
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Sticky keys
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Keyboard tab
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Check the box called Sticky Keys
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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the window
On-screen keyboard
Filter keys
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Keyboard tab
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Check the box called Filter keys
Click the Apply button on the bottom of the window
Customized mouse for left-handers
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Large mouse pointers
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Printers and Other Hardware icon
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Click Mouse icon
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Click Pointers tab
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Use drop down arrow to locate the scheme: Windows Standard (Extra Large)
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Click Apply button on the bottom of the window
Show pointer location
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Printers and Other Hardware icon
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Click Mouse icon
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Click Pointer Options tab
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Check the box called Show location of pointer when I press the CRTL key
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Click Apply button on the bottom of the window
Narrator
Magnifier
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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On the left, click the Magnifier icon
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Choose your specific settings
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Magnification Level
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2 is the default
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9 is the highest level
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Tracking and presentation
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Accessibility Options icon
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Click Display tab
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Check the box called High Contrast
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Click the Apply button on the bottom of the window
Larger Fonts
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Click the Start button
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Go to Control Panel
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Click the Appearance and Themes icon
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Click the Display icon
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Click the Appearance tab
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Use the drop down arrow to choose the desired font size
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Click the Apply Button on the bottom of the window
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*Graphic from Microsoft Office Clip Art
Author:
Christa Dandoy
Last modified:
12/16/2006 3:03 PM (EST)