University of Central Oklahoma
Disability Support Services
100 North University Drive, Box 144
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Nigh University Center, Room 309
(405)974-2516(v/tty) (405)974-3894 (fax)
(web site) www.uco.edu/disability_support (email) [email protected]
ADA Software Training
Training sessions should be scheduled with the Adaptive Technology Trainer/Tech
(ATT Tech.) who can be reached at 405-974-3479.
The student must have
recommendations for assistive technology (AT) training from the DSS Coordinator
before training can occur.
ADA Lab Locations
Campus Locations:
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Cyber Café – NUC 2nd floor
Education Bldg. Rm. 110
Library 1st floor
Math/Science. Bldg. Rm. 126
DSS Lab NUC Rm. 305G
Business Bldg. Rm. 109
Howell Hall Rm. 319
HES Bldg. Rm. 206
Commons Club House.
What technology is available at an ADA workstation?
Adaptive Software:
JAWS: Developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing
screen content, JAWS reads aloud what's on the PC screen.
ZoomText: Enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, making all of
your applications easy to see and use.
Wynn Wizard: scanning and reading software. It includes optical character recognition
(OCR), the ability to scan printed pages and convert them into electronic text. Speech
synthesis enables this scanned text to be read aloud. Additionally, WYNN Wizard can
read word processing documents, Adobe Acrobat PDF files, text files, and the Internet.
Dragon Naturally Speaking: Use your voice to create and edit documents or emails,
launch applications, open files, control your mouse, and more. Quickly and easily
capture your thoughts and ideas while Dragon helps you get more done faster.
Closed Circuit Television System (CCTV) is an electronic magnifier designed to
assist persons with vision impairments. It consists of a video camera and video monitor.
CCTV systems also come equipped with sliding trays for holding books and other
printed information beneath the video camera. The sliding trays slide left to right, and
forward and back, allowing the reading material to be positioned beneath the camera.
CCTV systems can provide from 2 times to about 60 times magnification, depending on
the system. Currently there is a Merlin CCTV at the library ADA workstation and in the
DSS lab at NUC 305G.
Duxbury is a Braille translation program that converts standard text into Braille,
allowing users to compose, edit, and print Braille documents.
Braille printers, or Braille embossers, are devices that are dedicated to printing hard
copy Braille documents. The typical Braille embosser uses blunt pins to punch dots into
heavy weight paper for production of Braille hard copy. The pins drive the paper against
a rubberized plate that absorbs the force of impact and prevents the pins from punching
the dots completely through the stock. Braille printers are located in the DSS lab at NUC
305G.
WYNN 7.0
Introduction
What is WYNN?
WYNN® (What You Need Now) is a software program for people who struggle
with reading and writing. The features in WYNN allow you to:
 Acquire (that is, scan with a flatbed scanner, snap a picture with the
PEARL document camera, or import with the Freedom Import Printer)
documents, such as textbook passages, memos, or magazine articles,
into WYNN and save them
 Open a document or Web page and have WYNN read it aloud to you
 Easily change the way the text looks to make it easier to read
 Use writing tools to make writing assignments easier
 Use study tools to help you learn
WYNN uses a series of color-coded toolbars to help you quickly access
reading and writing assignments (see blue File Management toolbar below).
You can do almost everything using the buttons on the toolbars that appear
across the top of the screen. For more information, see Book 1: Getting
Started.
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Book 1: Getting Started
This section describes basic tasks that all users can perform to start WYNN,
open documents, read documents, use WYNN's study tools, customize WYNN,
and save documents.
Starting WYNN
The first time you start WYNN, you must create a user account with a unique
user name before using the software. Not only does this process create your
user name, but it also creates your own user folder, which is your default folder
that stores your documents. The default folder uses your user name. For
network versions of WYNN, your default user folder is stored on the server.
Note: All new accounts are created as student account types. After creating a
new account, teachers should request that the Administrator elevate
their account to Teacher permission level. Then they can create and
edit PAL and Template files, broadcast files, and lock out student
functionality such as using the Dictionary and browsing the Internet
from within WYNN. See Account Types: Administrative and Teacher on
page 29 for more information about giving teacher permissions to user
accounts.
To start WYNN:
1.
Double-click the WYNN Wizard or WYNN Reader application icon on
your desktop.
The User Log-In dialog opens.
2.
If you already have a user name,
 Select it from the list, and click OK. The WYNN application starts,
and opens either a blank document, or the last file that was open.
If you are a new user,
 Type your name in the Please Sign In Here box.
 Click OK.
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 A confirmation window appears. Click Yes. A process begins that
accepts your new user name, creates a default folder for your
documents, and starts the WYNN application.
 The WYNN application starts, your user name appears in the upper
right corner of the WYNN window, and the Welcome to WYNN file
opens.
Multi-User Log In
If another user wants to log in without quitting WYNN:
1.
Choose Log Off <user name> from the File menu or click on the
name in the upper right corner.
2.
A confirmation message appears. Click Yes.
3.
The user can then log in, as previously described, and begin using
WYNN.
Note: If only one user will be using WYNN on this computer, you can skip the
log in process. To do this, choose Enable Multi-User Logins from the
File menu. Enable Multi-User Logins should be unchecked. The next
time you start WYNN, you will not be asked to log in. Choose this
command again to re-enable multi-user logins.
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WYNN User Interface
1.
WYNN Toolbars. This row of buttons contains the common toolbar
buttons and the current toolbar’s buttons. The primary toolbars are the
blue File Management toolbar, the green Reading Styles toolbar, the
pink Study Tools toolbar, and the yellow Writing Tools toolbar.
2.
WYNN Menu Bar. All WYNN commands are available using these
menus.
3.
Title Bar. Displays the name of the open WYNN file.
4.
User Name. Shows you who is currently logged in to the WYNN
system. The individual’s permissions level also displays.
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5.
File List / PAL Left Panel. The left side navigation pane displays the
names of all open documents, including Web pages. Click the File
List button to open and close the pane.
This area switches to the PAL Left Panel when a PAL (WYP)
document is open. It contains buttons that allows teachers to configure
PAL documents and students to read, research, take notes, and
complete their assignment.
6.
Cursor and Page Locator. Indicates which line the cursor is in, and it
indicates which page is currently in view.
7.
Document Work Area. Your document appears in this scrollable
area.
Using the File List
The File List is a navigation pane that appears on the left side of the WYNN
window. It displays the names of all open documents, including Web pages.
Do the following to open the File List pane.
1.
From any toolbar or the WYNN Web browser, click the File List
button.
2.
The names of all open WYNN documents display in the File List. Click
a file name to open a file. (The names of the other files display as
unavailable in the list.)
When using the WYNN Web browser, the list pane displays the name
of the current Web page, your list of favorite Web sites, or your Web
browsing history. Select any item in the list to open the Web page.
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3.
Click Previous or Next to switch among the list of open WYNN files,
Web pages, or browsing history.
4.
To close the File List pane, click the File List button again.
WYNN Toolbars
WYNN's toolbars provide quick access to many different commands. There are
four primary toolbars, each with different colors and buttons. In addition, there
are several buttons available on each toolbar: Next, Read/Pause, Write/ReadOnly, Exact View/Text View, and File List/PAL Left Panel buttons. Each toolbar
is described below.
Tip:
From the Settings menu, choose Custom Toolbar to create a
customized toolbar with the commands you use most often. For more
information, refer to Customizing the Toolbar on page 163.
Common Toolbar Buttons
The Common Toolbar buttons always appear as the first five buttons from left
to right on the WYNN screen. Use these buttons to:
 Switch from one toolbar to another
 Start or stop WYNN from reading aloud
 Edit a document
 View a document in its original formatted state or as text
 Open File List and switch between open WYNN documents
Next
Click the Next button to cycle through WYNN's four color-coded
toolbars. The color of the bar at the top of the button indicates which toolbar
will display when you click the button. The color of the up arrow indicates the
active toolbar.
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Read / Pause
When you click Read, WYNN reads the document aloud and
moves the spotlight along as it reads. While WYNN is reading, this button
changes into the Pause button.
Click the Pause button to stop reading. Click Read again to resume reading
from the current cursor position.
Write / Read Only
Click Write if you want to edit or make additions to the text of the
current document. This button is not available in Exact View, and changes you
make in Text View are not visible in Exact View.
When the document is in Write mode, this button changes into the Read Only
button. Click the Read Only button to return to Read-only mode. You cannot
write or edit text in Read-only mode.
Exact View / Text View
Click the Exact View button to see the current document in its
original form, which may be an acquired image, PDF file, Microsoft Word
document, or any other supported file format. While in Exact View, you can
zoom (using the View menu), read text, and change text and background
colors if the document was acquired in black and white mode. You cannot
make any changes to the actual document text.
When in Exact View, this button changes to the Text View button. Click the
Text View button to see just the text of the page, without any formatting,
including graphics, line art, tables, and columns that affect how the page
appears. While in Text View, you can edit the text or make modifications to
how the text looks using the green toolbar’s Visual settings buttons.
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File List
Click the File List button to open the left-hand navigation panel. You
can then switch between your open documents. The maximum number of
documents you can have opened is determined in General Settings in the
Settings menu.
You can also use the Window menu to switch between open documents. Either
select the document you want to switch to from the menu or choose Next
Document.
File Management Buttons
Use the blue buttons in the File Management toolbar to scan (acquire), create,
open, close, print, and save documents. You can also use these buttons to
access WYNN’s document clean-up function and the Internet. For information
about these buttons, see Book 3: File Management Toolbar.
Reading Styles Toolbar
Use the green buttons in the Reading Styles toolbar to change the way
documents appear visually and audibly in WYNN. You can use these buttons
to change the text size, word and line spacing, page margins, text and
background color combinations, speech rate, masking settings, reading mode,
and the length of pauses between sentences. For more information, see Book
4: Reading Styles Toolbar.
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Study Tools Toolbar
Use the pink buttons in the Study Tools toolbar to access the basic and
standard talking dictionaries, spell words audibly, divide words into syllables,
highlight text, add bookmarks, view a list of highlighted or bookmarked words,
and create text and voice notes. For more information, see Book 5: Study
Tools Toolbar.
Writing Tools Toolbar
Use the yellow buttons on this toolbar to cut and paste text, apply bold, italic,
and underline to text, find text in the document, create and work with an
outline, enable/disable Word Prediction, check for homophones, and check
your spelling. For more information, see Book 6: Writing Toolbar.
Web Toolbar
The Web toolbar only displays when you are browsing the Web in WYNN. To
display the Web toolbar, click the Go To Web button in the File Management
toolbar. For more information, see Book 7: Web Toolbar.
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PAL Process
The PAL left panel opens when a PAL document is opened. It contains
shortcut buttons that allow teachers to create PAL documents and students to
read, research, take notes, and complete their assignment. For more
information, see Book 8: PREPARE Process for Teachers and Book 9:
PREPARE Process for Students.
WYNN Menu Bars
The menu bar allows you to access every function and command in WYNN.
The menu bar contains 12 menus. The following table describes each menu.
Tip:
If you wish to have the items on the menus speak, go to the Settings
menu, then Speech Settings. From the Speak What option, check
Menus and Dialogs.
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File
The File menu allows you to manage files, print documents, view document
properties, and more.
Edit
The Edit menu allows you to switch between read-only and edit modes,
cut/copy/paste and select text, apply character formatting, find/replace text and
mark-ups, create outlines, and work with page numbering and order.
Acquire
The Acquire menu allows you to quickly acquire documents by selecting
preconfigured workflows.
View
Use the View menu to show or hide certain elements of the WYNN application.
You can also use this menu to switch to and magnify the Exact View for
acquired documents.
Tools
The Tools menu contains reading commands, study tools like a spell checker,
dictionary/thesaurus, and homophone checker, and mark-up tools like
highlighting and bookmarks.
Launch
Using the Launch menu, you can add and manage a list of applications (for
example, Microsoft Word, Notepad, and so on) so that you can start these
programs from within WYNN.
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PAL
The PAL menu allows teachers to set up PAL documents for students. It allows
students to use the PAL functions, including the PREPARE process. The
process includes supports for reading and studying content-area text. The
steps in this process will help students identify key information from text, take
notes and summarize that information, and then use their notes to study or to
write different genres of text, such as essays and research papers.
Advanced
The Advanced menu allows you to access a number of special commands and
features like Teacher Lockout, the Pronunciation Dictionary, and Word
Prediction controls. You can also use this menu to launch external applications
and select a scanner.
Settings
The commands available in the Settings menu allow you to customize WYNN.
You can change visual settings, speech preferences, Web settings, masking,
word prediction, differential coloring, and more. You can also customize
WYNN's toolbars.
Web
The Web menu provides access to commands you can use to browse the
Internet. These commands are similar to those found in popular Internet
browser software and include Web navigation, favorites, history, and a refresh
command.
Windows
The Windows menu allows you to switch between documents currently open
in WYNN.
Help
The Help menu lets you view WYNN's online help system.
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Starting JAWS for Windows
After installing JAWS, you can configure it to start manually, or to launch automatically when
your computer starts. The latter is known as running JAWS as a service. Starting automatically is
useful for those who require speech immediately.
Manually Starting JAWS
To manually start JAWS, do the following:
1. Press WINDOWS Key +R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "JAWSX" (where X is the version number) and press ENTER.
Tip: To override your user settings and start JAWS with only the default factory settings, type
"JAWSX /default" (where X is the version number). You can also assign a shortcut hot key to the
JAWS shortcut. For more information, please see Define a Hot Key.
Reading Screens and Documents
Many speech functions in JAWS are accessed by using the numeric keypad (NUM PAD) located
on the far right side of your keyboard. Usually this NUM PAD is used to type numbers so you
must turn off the number lock function. Do this by pressing the NUM LOCK key in the upper
left corner of the NUM PAD.
JAWS uses the INSERT key at the bottom left of the NUM PAD in combination with the other
keys on this keypad to control what JAWS will speak.
To start JAWS reading the screen, press the key combination INSERT+DOWN ARROW. This
is the Say All command. While using the Say All command, you can press the LEFT or RIGHT
ARROW keys to rewind or fast forward through the text. You can also press PAGE UP or
PAGE DOWN to increase or decrease the speech rate. To halt speech, press the CTRL key.
Tip: JAWS can automatically switch to a more natural-sounding voice when reading with the
Say All command. To choose which speech synthesizer you want to use, refer to Voice
Adjustment.
To make slight reading adjustments, see Say All Options Dialog.
Below are additional reading keystrokes that are available using the NUM PAD. For more
reading features, refer to Advanced Reading of Screens and Documents.
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NUM PAD 5 Say Character
INSERT+NUM PAD 5 Say Word
INSERT+NUM PAD 5 twice Spell Word
INSERT+LEFT ARROW Say Prior Word
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INSERT+RIGHT ARROW Say Next Word
INSERT+UP ARROW Say Line
INSERT+HOME (7) Say To Cursor
INSERT+PAGE UP (9) Say From Cursor
INSERT+PAGE DOWN (3) Say Bottom Line Of Window
INSERT+END (1) Say Top Line Of Window
Advanced Reading of Screens and
Documents
This topic describes the following advanced reading features:
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Virtualize Window : INSERT+ALT+W
Virtualize Current Control: INSERT+ALT+SHIFT+W
Word Index: INSERT+CTRL+W
Skim Reading: CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW
Virtualize Window
The Virtualize Window (INSERT+ALT+W) feature captures everything in the current
application window. This includes the static text that appears in the window, so that you can
avoid trying to recall something to type into a message in order to communicate it to others such
as support staff. This is a great way to capture error codes and dialog messages since the text can
easily be copied into an e-mail message.
Try the following example to see how this works:
1. Press INSERT+F4. The Quit JAWS dialog box appears.
2. Next, press INSERT+ALT+W. The dialog box title, message, and command buttons
appears in the virtual viewer, for example:
"Quit JAWS
Are you sure you want to quit JAWS? Press Enter to quit now, or Escape to cancel.
OK Cancel"
3. To select and copy the contents of the virtual viewer, press CTRL+A then CTRL+C.
4. You can now open your e-mail application and paste (CTRL+V) the contents of the
virtual viewer into your e-mail message.
Virtualize Current Control
In some cases, such as lists, you might want to only virtualize the current control, such as a
specific list, combo box, or screen area, instead of the entire window. Pressing
INSERT+ALT+SHIFT+W results in getting only the text located within the current control.
Try the following example to see how this works:
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Open Windows Explorer (WINDOWS Key +E).
Press TAB to navigate to the list of files.
Press INSERT+ALT+SHIFT+W. Only the file list appears in the virtual viewer.
To select and copy the contents of the virtual viewer, press CTRL+A then CTRL+C.
You can now open your e-mail application and paste (CTRL+V) the contents of the
virtual viewer into your e-mail message.
Word Index
Word Index (INSERT+CTRL+W) is the ideal tool for those who do a lot of reading for study
and research purposes. Word Index generates a list of words that appear in a document or on a
Web page. The words are sorted so that the highest occurrence appears first, followed by an
alphabetized list of words that only appear once. You can scan the list for a specific word or
concept, and then jump to that occurrence of the word. If the word appears multiple times, use
the Navigational Quick Key W or the Word Index Summary button to select and skip to the next
occurrence of the word. The Summary button opens the virtual viewer with a list of links. Each
link is a sentence that contains the selected word. Press ENTER to activate the link. This is a
useful timesaver since you can get a feel for the context of the word, and then move to the
appropriate section of the document and continue reading.
Use Word Index when reading Web pages or Microsoft Word, Outlook, Outlook Express,
Notepad, WordPad, or Adobe Acrobat files.
Skim Reading
The Skim Reading feature lets you quickly browse through long documents by reading the first
part of each paragraph. To begin skim reading in a document, press CTRL+INSERT+DOWN
ARROW. By default, JAWS reads the first line of each paragraph, but you can choose to read
the first sentence of each paragraph instead or set up your own skim reading rules. To change
your skim reading preferences, press CTRL+SHIFT+INSERT+DOWN ARROW. For more
information on these options, see Skim Reading Dialog.
Tip: While skim reading, you can begin reading the entire document by pressing
INSERT+DOWN ARROW to carry out the Say All command. To begin skim reading again,
press CTRL+INSERT+DOWN ARROW.
Browsing the Internet
Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox are programs called "browsers" that allow you
to access the World Wide Web, read HTML documents on your computer, or view your local
intranet site. These browsers don't just display information. They also help you find information
and interact with other people using message boards, Web-based e-mail, shopping carts, and
much more. Support for Macromedia Flash MX makes audio and video a part of the experience.
JAWS provides the same powerful features for both browsers, allowing you to choose the one
that best suits your needs.
Note: JAWS works best with the latest versions of Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. To
download the latest browser, visit Microsoft's Internet Explorer home page, or the Mozilla
Firefox home page.
When browsing the Web, JAWS gives you quick access to the information you need, and
provides detailed information about the structure and organization of Web pages. Tables, lists,
headings, and alternate text for images are all announced. The information comes right from the
HTML used to create the page. HTML 4.0 is designed with accessibility in mind, and JAWS
supports more of the built-in HTML accessibility features than any other screen reader.
Any time you read an HTML document, JAWS uses the Virtual Cursor. With the Virtual Cursor,
you can read Web pages using the standard JAWS reading commands, use the TAB key to move
through links and easily follow them, display lists of links or headings to quickly find and move
to what you need, and easily move to and fill out Web-based forms.
Internet Explorer Getting Started
Internet Explorer allows you to read documents on the World Wide Web as well as interact with
other people in several ways. You can move through web pages, open new pages, and fill out
forms easily.
JAWS uses the Virtual Cursor within Internet Explorer, letting you read as you would in a word
processing document. The Virtual Cursor is also available in other applications, such as HTML
based help systems, HTML based e-mails in Outlook and Outlook Express, and in PDF (Portable
Document Format) files. Many of the features discussed within these topics are also available
wherever the Virtual Cursor is used. For specific information on what features are available,
refer to the JAWS help topic for the application you are using.
Reading and Moving Through Web Pages
When you open Internet Explorer, your home page opens. If you don't have a home page
specified, you can select a web page from your Favorites menu, or press ALT+D to move to the
Address Bar and type in the address of a page. Once a page is selected, Internet Explorer loads it
and JAWS announces the presence of frames, links, headings, forms, and more. Then JAWS
begins reading the text on the screen from top to bottom. To move through the page, use UP and
DOWN ARROW, PAGE UP, and PAGE DOWN as you would in a word processing
document. The JAWS commands to Read By Word, Line, Sentence, and Paragraph work
normally.
Note: If you start to read before a page finishes loading, some of the page may not be available.
JAWS says, "link," when it encounters a link to another document or portion of the page. To
follow a link, press ENTER while positioned on the link. For more information about using
links, refer to HTML links.
To go back to the previous page, press ALT+LEFT ARROW or BACKSPACE. To move
forward one page after you have moved back, press ALT+RIGHT ARROW.
Quick and Easy Navigation
JAWS provides easy to use and remember commands to move through web pages. Press a single
letter on your keyboard and move right to an item. For example, you can press T for table, F for
form control, V for visited link, H for heading, and so on. Add SHIFT to move to the previous
element of that type. For a complete listing of these commands, visit Navigation Quick Keys.
Displaying Lists of Information
JAWS can look at a Web page and compile lists of paragraphs, links, headings, form fields, and
other elements so you can quickly find what you need and move to information. Press
INSERT+F3 to open the Virtual HTML Features dialog box. This dialog box allows you to
choose from a variety of lists containing information about different types of elements on the
current page. Select an item and press ENTER to view a list of all those elements.
You also can use the following commands to quickly display lists of the following important
HTML elements:
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Form Fields - Press INSERT+F5
Headings - Press INSERT+F6
Links - Press INSERT+F7
Frames - Press INSERT+F9
In addition, if you hold down CTRL+INSERT and press one of several Navigation Quick Keys,
JAWS displays a list of those elements on the current page. For example, to display a list of
check boxes on the current page, press CTRL+INSERT+X. For a complete list of keystrokes
that display lists of elements, refer to Navigation Quick Keys.
Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to move through the lists and select items. Alternatively,
press the first letter of an item to move right to it. Press ENTER to move to the selected item's
location on the page.
Interacting with Forms
JAWS lets you easily work with forms on the web. Press F to move to the next form control on
the page or SHIFT+F to move to the previous form control on the page. Press ENTER to
manually enter Forms Mode. Press TAB or SHIFT+TAB to move between form controls while
in Forms Mode. Type in edit fields, click check boxes, and select items from lists and combo
boxes. Press NUM PAD PLUS or ESC to exit Forms Mode.
JAWS Commands for HTML
This topic contains listings of all commands JAWS provides for use in HTML documents.
General Commands
Description
Back a Page
Command
ALT+LEFT ARROW or BACKSPACE
Forward a Page
Move to Address Bar
Read Address Bar
Move JAWS Cursor to Address Bar
Virtual HTML Features
Activate Mouse Over
View Basic Element Information
View Advanced Element Information
Move to Next Clickable Element
Move to Previous Clickable Element
Select Clickable Element
Select a Mouse Over Element
ALT+RIGHT ARROW
ALT+D
INSERT+A
INSERT+A twice, quickly
INSERT+F3
INSERT+CTRL+ENTER
INSERT+SHIFT+F1
CTRL+INSERT+SHIFT+F1
SLASH
SHIFT+SLASH
INSERT+CTRL+SLASH
INSERT+WINDOWS Key + SEMICOLON
Move to Next Landmark
Move to Previous Landmark
Select a Landmark Item
Open and Select Items in the ARIA Drag and
Drop dialog box
Open ARIA Live Region Text Filter dialog
box
SEMICOLON
SHIFT+SEMICOLON
INSERT+CTRL+SEMICOLON
WINDOWS Key + CTRL + EQUALS
WINDOWS Key + CTRL + DASH
Tabbed Browsing Commands
Description
Open a New Tab
Open a New Tab from the Address Bar
Open a New Tab from the Toolbar Search
Box
Command
CTRL+T
ALT+ENTER (when focus is in the Address bar)
ALT+ENTER (when a search item appears in the Toolbar
Search edit box)
Open Duplicate Tab
Toggle Between Full Screen Mode and
Normal View Mode for the Current Web Page
View List of Open Tabs
Toggle Quick Tabs (Thumbnail View)
Switch to the Next Tab
Switch to the Previous Tab
Switch to a Specific Tab Number
Switch to Last Tab
Close Current Tab
Close All Tabs
Close Other Tabs
Open Links in a New Tab in the Background
Open Links in a New Tab in the Foreground
CTRL+K
ALT+ENTER (when focus is anywhere on the Web page
besides the Address bar and the Toolbar Search edit box)
CTRL+SHIFT+Q
CTRL+Q
CTRL+TAB
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
CTRL + n, where n is a digit from 1 to 8
CTRL+9
CTRL+W
ALT+F4
CTRL+ALT+F4
CTRL+ENTER
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
Links Commands
Description
List Links
Next Link
Prior Link
Next Visited Link
Prior Visited Link
Open Link
Open Link in New Window
Next Non Link Text
Prior Non Link Text
Command
INSERT+F7
TAB
SHIFT+TAB
V
SHIFT+V
ENTER
SHIFT+ENTER
N
SHIFT+N
Headings Commands
Description
List Headings
Next Heading
Prior Heading
First Heading
Last Heading
Next Heading at Level
Prior Heading at Level
Command
INSERT+F6
H
SHIFT+H
ALT+INSERT+HOME
ALT+INSERT+END
1 through 6
SHIFT+1 through 6
First Heading at Level
Last Heading at Level
ALT+CTRL+INSERT+1 through 6
ALT+CTRL+INSERT+ SHIFT+1 through 6
Forms Commands
Description
Move To First Form Field
Move To Next Form Field
Move To Prior Form Field
Move To Last Form Field
Move To Next Button
Move to Prior Button
Move To Next Combo Box
Move to Prior Combo Box
Move To Next Edit Box
Move to Prior Edit Box
Move To Next Radio Button
Move to Prior Radio Button
Move To Next Check Box
Move to Prior Check Box
Enter Forms Mode
Exit Forms Mode
List of Form Fields
List Buttons
List Combo Boxes
List Edit Boxes
List Radio Buttons
List Check Boxes
Enter/Leave Multi-Select Mode
Command
INSERT+CTRL+HOME
F
SHIFT+F
INSERT+CTRL+END
B
SHIFT+B
C
SHIFT+C
E
SHIFT+E
R
SHIFT+R
X
SHIFT+X
ENTER
NUM PAD PLUS
INSERT+F5
CTRL+INSERT+B
CTRL+INSERT+C
CTRL+INSERT+E
CTRL+INSERT+R
CTRL+INSERT+X
SHIFT+F8
Tables Commands
Description
Move To Next Table
Move To Prior Table
Select Table
List Tables
Jump to Table Cell (from within a table)
Command
T
SHIFT+T
F8
CTRL+INSERT+T
CTRL+WINDOWS Key + J
Return to Previous Cell
Read current cell
Move to and Read Next Cell
Move to and Read Prior Cell
Move to and Read Cell Above
Move to and Read Cell Below
Move to and Read First Cell
Move to and Read Last Cell
Read Next Row
Read Prior Row
Read Current Row
Read from Beginning of Row to Current Cell
Read from Current Cell to End of Row
Read Current Column
Read from Top of Column to Current Cell
Read from Current Cell to Bottom of Column
Read Next Column
Read Prior Column
CTRL+SHIFT+WINDOWS Key + J
CTRL+ALT+NUM PAD 5
CTRL+ALT+RIGHT ARROW
CTRL+ALT+LEFT ARROW
CTRL+ALT+UP ARROW
CTRL+ALT+DOWN ARROW
CTRL+ALT+HOME
CTRL+ALT+END
WINDOWS Key +ALT+DOWN ARROW
WINDOWS Key +ALT+UP ARROW
WINDOWS Key +COMMA
INSERT+SHIFT+HOME
INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE UP
WINDOWS Key +PERIOD
INSERT+SHIFT+END
INSERT+SHIFT+PAGE DOWN
WINDOWS Key +ALT+RIGHT ARROW
WINDOWS Key +ALT+LEFT ARROW
Frames Commands
Description
Next Frame
Prior Frame
Move to Frame 1 to 10
List Frames
Command
M
SHIFT+M
Unassigned
INSERT+F9
Elements Commands
Description
Next Same Element
Prior Same Element
Next Different Element
Prior Different Element
Next Element
Previous Element
Select Entire Element
Display Element Information
Command
S
SHIFT+S
D
SHIFT+D
SHIFT+PERIOD
SHIFT+COMMA
F8
SHIFT+INSERT+F1
Display Detailed Element Information
Activate Mouse Over
CTRL+SHIFT+INSERT+F1
INSERT+CTRL+ENTER
Other Commands
Description
Feeds Menu in Internet Explorer 7 or later
Feeds List in Internet Explorer 7 or later
Search Box in Internet Explorer 7 or later
Search Button in Internet Explorer 7 or later
Create Custom Label
Create Temporary PlaceMarker
List, Go To, Create Permanent, Rename, or
Remove PlaceMarker
Move to Next PlaceMarker
Move to Previous PlaceMarker
Move to Next List
Move to Prior List
Select List
List All Ordered, Unordered, and Definition
Lists
Move to Next Item in a List
Move to Prior Item in a List
Reload Web Page
Refresh JAWS Virtual Mode
List Toolbar Buttons
Route Virtual to PC Cursor
Route PC to Virtual Cursor
Route Virtual to JAWS Cursor
Virtual Cursor Toggle
JAWS Find
JAWS Find Next
JAWS Find Previous
Jump to Line
Return to Previous Line
Move to Next Division
Move to Prior Division
List Divisions
Command
ALT+J
CTRL+J
CTRL+E
ALT+ENTER
CTRL+INSERT+TAB
CTRL+WINDOWS Key+K
CTRL+SHIFT+K
K
SHIFT+K
L
SHIFT+L
F8
CTRL+INSERT+L
I
SHIFT+I
F5
INSERT+ESC
INSERT+F8 (not available in Mozilla Firefox)
INSERT+DELETE
CTRL+INSERT+DELETE
INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS
INSERT+Z
INSERT+CTRL+F or CTRL+F
INSERT+F3 or F3
INSERT+SHIFT+F3 or SHIFT+F3
J
SHIFT+J
Z
SHIFT+Z
CTRL+INSERT+Z
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Starting ZoomText 10
Once ZoomText is installed on your system, it can be
started using one of the following procedures.

On the Windows desktop, select the ZoomText 10
program icon.

In the Windows Start menu, choose Programs 
ZoomText 10  ZoomText 10.
Note: ZoomText can be configured to load automatically
when starting Windows. This option can be enabled
while installing ZoomText, or in the ZoomText
Program Preferences dialog box. For more
information, see "Program Preferences" in
Chapter 6.
When ZoomText starts up, it changes your display to
show a magnified view of the normal screen. As you
move the mouse, type text and navigate within your
applications, the magnified view automatically scrolls,
keeping the area of activity in view.
If you have installed ZoomText Magnifier/Reader,
ZoomText will also speak aloud, narrating your actions as
you work with your documents and applications. All of
your Windows programs will operate normally while
ZoomText is running.
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The ZoomText User Interface
When you start ZoomText its user interface appears on
the screen. This window contains all of the controls for
operating ZoomText. All of ZoomText's settings can be
accessed through standard menus or easy-to-use toolbars.
Each toolbar features a set of buttons that provide fast
access to the most important and frequently used settings.
Each button contains an intuitive icon and label for easy
identification. Buttons are grouped by function and each
group is labeled with a clickable link that opens the
group's associated dialog box (with the exception of the
Finders label).
Note: Features associated with magnification and screen
reading are grouped into separate toolbars and
dialogs. Features associated with screen reading
only appear in ZoomText Magnifier/Reader.
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ZoomText button Enables or disables ZoomText. When
disabled, all magnification and speech features are turned
off without exiting the program.
Magnifier tab Displays toolbar controls for ZoomText's
magnification features.
Reader tab Displays toolbar controls for ZoomText's
screen reading features. (ZoomText Magnifier/Reader only)
Tools tab Displays toolbar controls for ZoomText's
camera and listening features and the ImageReader
companion product.
Status bar Displays the name of the active application
and informs you when AppReader and DocReader
("Readers"), reading zones ("Zones") and application
settings ("App Settings") are available for use.
Minimize button Hides the ZoomText user interface.
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Minimizing and Restoring the User Interface
The ZoomText user interface can be minimized (hidden)
and restored (made visible) without affecting the
operation of ZoomText.
 To minimize ZoomText
Do one of the following:

On the ZoomText title bar, click on the minimize
button.

While the ZoomText user interface is active, press
ESC.
 To restore ZoomText
Do one of the following:

Click on the ZoomText 10 button in the task bar.

Press the Display User Interface hotkey:
CTRL + SHIFT + U.
Note: If the ZoomText user interface is already open
but covered by other applications, restoring it
will bring it into view.
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Enabling and Disabling ZoomText
You can enable and disable ZoomText at any time,
without exiting the program. When disabled, ZoomText
returns the screen to its normal (unmagnified) state and
all speech output is suspended.
 To enable ZoomText
On the ZoomText user interface, select the ZoomText
button.
Hotkey:
ALT + INSERT
 To disable ZoomText
On the ZoomText user interface, select the ZoomText
button.
Hotkey:
ALT + DELETE
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Using Tools with the Keyboard
ZoomText's Adjust, Freeze and SpeakIt tools allow you to
click and drag to select screen areas associated with their
respective features. Although these tools were designed
for easy use with a mouse, they can also be operated using
keyboard commands that simulate mouse actions. When
these tools are active, you can control them using the
keyboard commands from the following table.
Mouse Action
Keyboard Command
Move the pointer
UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT
Left-click
ENTER
Right-click
ESC
Drag object right
SHIFT + RIGHT
Drag object left
SHIFT + LEFT
Drag object up
SHIFT + UP
Drag object down
SHIFT + DOWN
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Exiting ZoomText
You can exit the ZoomText program at any time. When
ZoomText is exited, the screen returns to its normal
(unmagnified) state and all speech output is terminated.
 To exit ZoomText
Do one of the following:

In the File menu, choose Exit.

In the ZoomText title bar, click the close box.
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Magnification Features
This chapter describes ZoomText's magnification features.
These features are included in ZoomText Magnifier and
ZoomText Magnifier/Reader.
The Magnifier Toolbar
The Magnifier toolbar provides quick access to
ZoomText's magnification features. Each toolbar button
has an intuitive icon and label for easy identification.
Many of these buttons have pop-up menus that provide
fast access to the most important and frequently used
settings. Related buttons are grouped together and the
group is labeled with a clickable link that opens their
associated dialog box.
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Power Sets the magnification level from 1x to 36x.
Type Sets the zoom window type: Full, Overlay, Lens,
Line or one of four Docked types. Each of these windows
offers a unique way of viewing what is on the screen,
accommodating different tasks and application
environments.
Color Selects color enhancement settings. Color
enhancements improve screen clarity for easier viewing
and reduced eyestrain. You can choose from a variety of
preset color schemes or configure your own custom color
settings.
Pointer Selects mouse pointer enhancement settings.
Pointer enhancements make it easy to locate and follow
the mouse pointer. You can choose from a variety of
preset pointer enhancement schemes or configure your
own custom pointer enhancements.
Cursor Selects cursor enhancement settings. Cursor
enhancements make it easy to locate and follow the text
cursor. You can choose from a variety of preset cursor
enhancement schemes or configure your own custom
cursor enhancements.
Focus Selects focus enhancement settings. Focus
enhancements make it easy to locate and follow the control
focus when you tab and arrow key through menus, dialogs
and other application controls. You can choose from a
variety of preset focus enhancement schemes or configure
your own custom focus enhancements.
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Desktop Activates the Desktop Finder. The Desktop
Finder helps you find and launch programs on the
desktop, system tray and quick launch bar. In addition,
the Desktop Finder also helps you find and open items in
the Control Panel, Programs menu and My Documents
folder.
Web Activates the Web Finder. The Web Finder helps
you find links and controls in any web page.
Text Activates the Text Finder. The Text Finder helps
you locate words or phrases within the active application
window or anywhere on the entire screen.
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Setting the Magnification Level
ZoomText provides a wide range of magnification levels,
allowing you to enlarge the view according to your needs.
Magnification levels include: 1x to 8x in steps of 1, 10x to
16x in steps of 2, 20x to 36x in steps of 4, and fractional
powers of 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2.5x.
 To adjust the magnification level
On the Magnifier toolbar, adjust the level in the Power
spinbox.
Hotkeys:
Increase Magnification:
ALT + NUMPAD PLUS
Decrease Magnification:
ALT + NUMPAD MINUS
The magnification level can also be adjusted in the Zoom
Windows dialog, as follows:
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Magnification...
The Zoom Windows dialog appears with the
Magnification tab displayed.
2.
Adjust the level in the Power spinbox.
3.
Click the OK button.
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Magnification tab
The following table describes the Magnification Level
settings.
Setting
Description
Power
Sets the magnification level.
Magnification levels include: 1x to 8x in
steps of 1, 10x to 16x in steps of 2, 20x to
36x in steps of 4, and fractional powers
of 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x and 2.5x.
Display whole
powers only
Excludes fractional magnification levels
from the Power spinbox.
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Mouse Wheel Zooming
If your mouse has a wheel, it can be used to zoom-in and
zoom-out over the mouse pointer position. Turning the
wheel away from you will increase magnification, while
turning the wheel towards you will decrease it.
Since the mouse wheel is used to scroll documents in
some programs, ZoomText uses a modifier key to share
the wheel with other programs. By default the modifier
key is CTRL, which means that you must hold down the
CTRL key while turning the wheel. Turning the wheel
without the modifier key will allow the mouse wheel to
perform its normal function.
You can turn off all modifier keys allowing ZoomText to
use the mouse wheel without a key, but if you do so the
normal mouse wheel functions will no longer operate in
other applications.
 To enable and configure mouse wheel zooming
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Magnification...
The Zoom Window dialog appears with the
Magnification tab displayed.
2.
Make sure the Enable wheel zooming box is checked.
3.
Select the modifier key (or keys) that must be pressed
in order for the mouse wheel to be used for zooming.
4.
Click the OK button.
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Magnification tab
The following table describes the Mouse Wheel Zooming
settings.
Setting
Description
Enable wheel
zooming
Enables use of the mouse wheel to
change the magnification level.
Modifier Keys
Selects the key combination to be used
for mouse wheel zooming. The selected
keys must be held down while rotating
the mouse wheel in order to change the
magnification level.
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Zoom Windows
A zoom window displays a magnified view of the
computer screen. You can think of a zoom window as a
magnifying glass held in front of the screen. A zoom
window can only display a portion of the screen at any
one time, but by scrolling its magnified contents, any area
of the screen can be viewed.
ZoomText provides eight zoom window types: Full,
Overlay, Lens, Line and four Docked positions. Each of
these windows offer a unique way of viewing what is on
the screen. At any time, you can switch zoom window
types to accommodate a different task or application
environment.
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Selecting a Zoom Window
You can select a different zoom window at any time while
ZoomText is active.
 To select a zoom window
On the Magnifier toolbar, select Type, and then
select the desired zoom window.
Hotkey:
CTRL + SHIFT + Z
Cycles through the zoom window
types.
A zoom window type can also be selected in the
Zoom Windows dialog, as follows:
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Zoom
Window...
The Zoom Windows dialog appears with the
Window tab displayed.
2.
Select the desired zoom window type.
3.
Click the OK button.
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Window tab
The following table describes the Window Type settings.
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Setting
Description
Full
Displays a zoom window that occupies
the entire screen.
Overlay
Displays a zoom window that lies on top
of the normal screen and can be sized
and moved to occupy any area.
Lens
Displays a zoom window that moves
over the normal screen like a magnifying
glass, displaying what is directly
beneath it. The lens automatically
follows as you move the mouse pointer,
type text and navigate through your
programs.
Line
Displays a zoom window that moves up
and down the screen like a magnifying
ruler, displaying what is directly beneath
it. The line automatically follows as you
move the mouse pointer, type text and
navigate through your programs.
Docked Top
Displays a zoom window that occupies
the top half of the screen. The height of
the zoom window can be adjusted to
occupy a larger or smaller portion of the
screen.
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Docked Bottom
Displays a zoom window that occupies
the bottom half of the screen. The height
of the zoom window can be adjusted to
occupy a larger or smaller portion of the
screen.
Docked Left
Displays a zoom window that occupies
the left side of the screen. The width of
the zoom window can be adjusted to
occupy a larger or smaller portion of the
screen.
Docked Right
Displays a zoom window that occupies
the right half of the screen. The width of
the zoom window can be adjusted to
occupy a larger or smaller portion of the
screen.
Set Line
window height
to cursor height
As the text cursor moves through larger
or smaller text, the height of the Line
window increases or decreases, so that
only the current line of text is displayed.
For information on adjusting zoom windows, see
"Adjusting a Zoom Window" in this chapter.
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Adjusting a Zoom Window
ZoomText's windows can be sized and/or moved to
occupy a different portion of the screen (with the
exception of Full zoom). The following table outlines the
size/move characteristics for each zoom window type.
Window Type
Sizeable
Moveable
Full
no
no
Overlay
yes
yes
Lens
yes
automatic
Line
yes
automatic
Docked
yes
no
Freeze
yes
yes
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 To size and move a zoom window
1.
On the Magnifier toolbar, choose Type 
Adjust.
The Adjust tool becomes active and sizing
handles appear on the zoom window frame.
Hotkey:
CTRL + SHIFT + A
2.
To size the window, drag any handle.
3.
To move the window, drag inside the
window frame.
4.
To scroll the contents of the window, hold
down CTRL, and then drag inside the
window frame.
5.
To exit the Adjust tool, right-click or press
ESC.
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Screen Enhancements
Screen enhancements improve the legibility of the screen.
With these settings you can:

Adjust screen colors for improved contrast and
clarity.

Modify the mouse pointer and text cursor, making
them easier to see and follow.

Apply focus enhancements, making it easy to see and
follow the control focus.

Apply font enhancements for sharp print-quality text
that's easy to read at all magnification levels.
Color Enhancements
Color enhancements improve clarity of text and graphics,
providing easier viewing and reduced eyestrain. The
color enhancement options consist of a variety of
filter effects that adjust color, contrast and brightness.
You can choose from preset color schemes or configure
your own custom color settings.
 To choose a preset color scheme
On the Magnifier toolbar, select Color  Scheme,
and then select the desired color scheme.
Note: You can turn color enhancements on and off
using the Color Enhancements On/Off
hotkey: CTRL + SHIFT + C.
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 To configure custom color settings
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Color Enhancements...
The Enhancements dialog appears with the
Color tab displayed.
2.
Select Custom...
3.
Adjust the custom settings as desired.
4.
Click the OK button.
Color tab
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The following table describes the Color Enhancement
settings.
Setting
Description
Normal
Disables all color enhancements.
Scheme:
Activates a preset color scheme (selected
in the neighboring combo box).
Custom...
Activates the Custom Settings, allowing
you to create your own custom color
scheme.
Customize
Activates and configures the Custom
Settings to match the selected preset
color scheme. This allows you to use a
preset scheme as the starting point for a
custom scheme.
Effect
Selects the type of color effect and
activates the associated settings.
None No filtering is applied.
Black and White Converts all screen
colors to equivalent shades of gray.
Reverse Video Inverts all screen colors.
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Dyed Transforms all screen colors to a
single hue while preserving their light
and dark values. When the Dye effect is
selected, a Color combo box appears,
allowing you to select the dye color.
Two-Color Transforms all screen colors
to a two-color spectrum. When the TwoColor effect is selected, Foreground
Color and Background Color combo
boxes appear, allowing you to define the
two-color spectrum.
Replace Color Replaces one screen
color with another. When the Replace
Color effect is selected, Replace and
With combo boxes appear, allowing you
to choose the color to replace and the
replacement color.
Remove Color Removes a selected
color from the screen. When the Remove
Color effect is selected, a Color to
Remove combo box appears allowing
you to choose the color that you want to
remove. A Bandwidth slider also
appears, allowing you to expand the
range of color removal to hues close to
the selected color.
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Invert
Brightness
Inverts the brightness of all screen
colors. Light colors become dark and
vice-versa.
Color Level
Adjusts the amount of color saturation
on the screen. At 0%, color is completely
removed and the screen resembles black
and white television. At 100%, colors are
intensified.
Note: This setting is only available
when Effect is set to 'None'.
Bandwidth
Increases the range of color replacement
or color removal to include all shades of
the selected color.
Note: This setting is only available
when Effect is set to 'Replace
Color' or 'Remove Color'.
Brightness
Increases or decreases the brightness of
the screen image from 0% to 100%.
Normal brightness is 50%.
Contrast
Increases or decreases the contrast of the
screen image from 0% to 100%. Normal
contrast is 50%.
Restore Normal
Settings
Restores Brightness and Contrast to 50%
(normal).
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Apply color
enhancements
to
Determines whether color enhancements
are applied to the zoom window,
background (normal screen) or both.
Preview
Displays the color spectrum as it will
appear with the selected color
enhancements.
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Pointer Enhancements
Pointer enhancements make it easy to locate and follow
the mouse pointer. You can adjust the size and color of
the pointer and activate a locator that emphasizes the
pointer's position on the screen. You can choose from
preset pointer schemes or configure your own custom
pointer settings.
 To choose a preset pointer scheme
On the Magnifier toolbar, select Pointer  Scheme,
and then select the desired pointer scheme.
Note: You can turn pointer enhancements on and
off using the Pointer Enhancements On/Off
hotkey: CTRL + SHIFT + P.
 To configure custom pointer settings
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Pointer
Enhancements...
The Enhancements dialog appears with the
Pointer tab displayed.
2.
Select Custom...
3.
Adjust the custom settings as desired.
4.
Click the OK button.
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Pointer tab
The following table describes the Pointer Enhancement
settings.
Setting
Description
Normal
Disables all pointer enhancements.
Scheme
Enables a preset pointer scheme
(selected in the neighboring combo box).
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Custom...
Activates the Custom Settings, allowing
you to create your own custom pointer
scheme.
Customize
Activates and configures the Custom
Settings to match the selected preset
pointer scheme. This allows you to use a
preset scheme as the starting point for a
custom scheme.
Size
Sets the size of the enhanced mouse
pointer to standard (1x), large (2x) or
extra large (4x) sizes.
Color (pointer)
Sets the color for the mouse pointer.
Type
Selects the type of pointer locator:
Circle Displays a circle that is centered
over the pointer's hot spot.
Sonar Displays animated circles that
radiate inward toward the pointer's hot
spot.
Full Cross Displays a set of crosshairs
that extend across the entire zoom
window and intersect the pointer's hot
spot.
Crosshairs Displays a set of crosshairs
that are centered over the pointer's hot
spot.
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Color (locator)
Sets the color for the pointer locator.
Thickness
Sets the thickness of the pointer locator:
Thin, Medium or Thick.
Transparency
Sets the level of transparency for the
pointer locator. The transparency level
controls the amount of the desktop
image that is visible through the pointer
locator.
Always
The pointer locator is always displayed.
When pointer is
stationary
The pointer locator is only displayed
when the pointer is stationary (not
moving).
When pointer is
moving
The pointer locator is only displayed
when the pointer is moving.
When modifier
key is pressed
The pointer locator is only displayed
when the pointer modifier keys are held
down.
Modifier Keys
Selects a key or combination of keys that,
when pressed, will display the pointer
locator.
Note: Display the pointer locator must
be set to When modifier key is
pressed.
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Cursor Enhancements
Cursor enhancements make it easy to locate and follow
the text cursor. A choice of high visibility locators mark
the cursor’s position, without obscuring the surrounding
text. You can choose from preset cursor schemes or
configure your own custom cursor settings.
 To choose a preset cursor scheme
On the Magnifier toolbar, select Cursor  Scheme,
and then select the desired cursor scheme.
Note: You can turn cursor enhancements on and
off using the Cursor Enhancements On/Off
hotkey: CTRL + SHIFT + R.
 To configure custom cursor settings
1.
In the Magnifier menu, choose Cursor
Enhancements...
The Enhancements dialog appears with the
Cursor tab displayed.
2.
Select Custom...
3.
Adjust the custom settings as desired.
4.
Click the OK button.
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Cursor tab
The following table describes the Cursor Enhancement
settings.
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Setting
Description
Normal
Disables all cursor enhancements.
Scheme
Activates a preset cursor scheme
(selected in the neighboring combo box).
Custom...
Activates the Custom Settings, allowing
you to create your own custom cursor
scheme.
Customize
Activates and configures the Custom
Settings to match the selected preset
cursor scheme. This allows you to use a
preset scheme as the starting point for a
custom scheme.
Preview
When you click in the Preview box a text
cursor appears with the selected cursor
enhancement settings.
Type
Selects the type of cursor locator:
Wedges Displays triangular wedges
above and below the cursor.
Circle Displays a circle around the
cursor.
Frame Displays a rectangular frame
around the cursor.
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Size
Sets the size of the cursor locator: Thin,
Medium or Thick.
Color
Sets the color for the cursor locator.
Transparency
Sets the level of transparency for the
cursor locator. The transparency level
controls the amount of the desktop
image that is visible through the cursor
locator.
Always
The cursor locator is always displayed.
When cursor is
stationary
The cursor locator is only displayed
when the cursor is stationary (not
moving).
When cursor is
moving
The cursor locator is only displayed
when the cursor is moving.
When modifier
key is pressed
The cursor locator is only displayed
when the cursor modifier keys are held
down.
Modifier Keys
Selects a key or combination of keys that,
when pressed, will display the cursor
locator.
Note: Display the cursor locator must
be set to When modifier key is
pressed.
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Creating and Training a New User
Before you can begin using Dragon, you much first create a user. To do this:
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




Click the “New…” button
Type your name into the dialog box
Adjust the Language and Accent options to your personal liking
Set the Dictation Source to the appropriate setting depending on what kind of
microphone you are using. The two most common are “Microphone plugged into
mic-in jack” and “USB Microphone”
Choose the “Short” initial training
Click Next
Now you are ready to begin training Dragon. This process will take around 15 to 20
minutes. Be sure to do this in a quiet area and try to not talk to other people with the
microphone on during this process.
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



When Dragon asks you to “Choose your sound system”, choose the appropriate
option. Usually there will be only one option if you do not have a USB headset;
however, if you are using USB headset, choose that. After you have made your
decision, click next.
Position your microphone to be about one inch in front of your mouth, and then
click next.
Click “Start Volume Check” and read through the paragraph. You will hear a
beep when this step is over. After you hear a beep, click next.
Click “Start Quality Check” and read through the paragraph. You will hear a beep
when this step is over. After you hear a beep, click next.
Click “Go” then read the text on the screen aloud in a fluid manner. If the yellow
arrow moves to a point in the sentence you have already read, begin reading
again from that arrow.
It is important to speak clearly. Talk as if you are giving a speech to a group of people. It
helps in you read the paragraph to yourself then read it aloud, so you have a better
understanding of what you are going to say. This way you do not make as many
mistakes and you don‟t mumble.
Dragon will now spend some time adapting to your voice, after this is complete click OK
to continue.
Dragon will now ask you if you want it to “Adapt to your Writing Style”. This scans your
documents to further its understanding of your writing style.
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Click start to begin the scanning of your documents. (This may take 5 – 30
minutes depending on how many documents you have to scan.)
To skip this step, select “Skip This Step”. Do not click cancel as it will cancel the
entire training process.
If you are using a shared computer you should skip this step, otherwise you might scan
documents that are not yours.
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Check off the optimizations you want carried out.
To the right, click the Configure button to set when, how often, and what time of
day to run each optimization. Instead of daily, weekly, and monthly, you can run
the optimization At System Startup, At Logon, or when the system is idle. You
might be asked to enter your Windows password.
Under Data Collection you set whether or not to collect data and schedule when
it should be collected. If you choose to turn it on, this process collects 500 MB of
acoustic data from your dictation sessions. You have the option of sending that
data to Nuance to help improve the accuracy of future versions of Dragon. No
personal information is ever sent to Nuance and participation in data collection is
completely voluntary. Click Configure to schedule acoustic data collection to
occur and be sent Daily, Weekly, or Monthly, and to indicate the date and time it
should start.
On the Done page of the wizard, you can choose to run the tutorial, see new
features, or begin dictating with the user you just created.
You are now ready to begin dictating. You can dictate directly into a Microsoft Word
document or you can dictate into DragonPad, which is word processor included with
Dragon.
Dictating With Dragon
Dragon will automatically have the microphone disabled when you start it. So before
you can begin dictating you much turn on the microphone. To do this you must:
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
Click the microphone icon on you DragonBar. You can then click this icon again
to turn the microphone off again
Additionally you can press the “+” key on the number pad to toggle the
microphone on and off.
Microphone Icon
You are now ready to dictate into the word processor of your choice. Make sure your
text insertion point is at the start of the new document before you begin talking.
Start talking. As you talk, text displays in the Results Box while Dragon figures out what
you said. The Results Box is a small yellow window that appears on-screen as you
dictate. For example:
The words in the Results Box may change as the program considers different
interpretations of what it heard. The Results Box also displays a line that changes from
yellow to green as you speak, indicating the volume of your dictation.
You can also anchor the Results Box permanently in one place. From the Tools menu
of the DragonBar, click Options, then click the View tab and enable the Anchor option.
Don‟t worry about mistakes at this point; Dragon improves as you use it.
While you dictate you now only need to dictate the words, but you need to dictate the
punctuation as well. To do this simple say the command for the desired punctuation.
To Enter:
Say:
,
.
!
?
:
“Comma”
“Period”
“Exclamation Point” or “Exclamation
Mark”
“Question Mark”
“Hyphen”
“Colon”
While dictating you may also want to add a new line or paragraph. To do this, say the
command for the desired formatting option.
To:
Say:
Add a New Line
“New Line”
Add a New Paragraph
“New Paragraph”
Here are some tips for dictating text:
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To erase the last thing you said, say “Scratch That” or “Delete That”.
You can repeat “Scratch That” or “Delete That” to undo a sequence of phrases.
To undo the effects of a command, say “Undo That.” If “Undo That” fails to undo
an action, try repeating the command until you completely undo the operation.
To stop a recognition in progress (and turn the microphone off), click the small
red button inside the Results Box.
You can change the very last phrase you spoke by saying “Bold That,” “Cap
That,” “Correct That,” and so on; you do not have to select the text first.
To remove a trailing space after a word, you can say “Delete Previous Character”
You can create a spoken form for words you prefer not to say aloud. For
example, you can create a command that types “Snookums” whenever you say
“Mary's nickname”.
To clear (deselect) your last selection, say “Unselect That.”
Using the Dictation Box
Normally you can dictate and use Dragon voice commands in any text window of any
application. However, you may occasionally find an application or a specific window in
an application where some voice commands won’t work or won’t work consistently.
In these situations, you can use a special window, called the Dictation Box. You use the
Dictation Box to dictate and edit text in these non-standard windows without the
difficulties you might otherwise experience.
Place your cursor in the place you want your text to be and use one of the following
methods to open the dictation box.
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Say “Show Dictation Box”
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In the DragonBar, select tools then choose the Dictation Box
Use Ctrl+Shift+D
When the dictation box is displayed you can dictate and edit text using all of the Dragon
Commands.
When you are done dictating say “Transfer” or click the Transfer button to apply that text
to the application.
Navigating Windows
Dragon Naturally Speaking can not only be used for dictating text, but it also has many
other functions. One such function is Dragon’s ability to open a program, to do this:
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Say “Start” and then the exact name of the program as it appears on your
desktop.
You could also say “Click Start Menu” then say “Click All Programs” find the
subfolder the program you wish to open is in and say “Click” and then the exact
name of the subfolder. Then say “Click” and then the exact name of the program
you wish to open.
Opening a document is very similar to opening a program. Just say “Start” and then the
exact name of the document you wish to open. For example, you want to open a
document named Journal.docx; all you have to do it say “Start Journal dot d o c x”.
Dragon can also switch between open windows. To do this you have to say “Switch”
and then the exact name of the window you wish to make active. Here are some
general commands to get you started:
To:
Switch to the Next
Application
Switch to the Previous
Application
Switch to Any Open
Application
Make Microsoft Word
active
Say:
Switch to Next Window
Switch to Previous Window
Switch to (Name of Application)
Switch to Microsoft Word
You can navigate through menus in the active window by saying the name of the menu
or by saying “Click” and then the name of the menu. For example, to save your
Microsoft Word document; do the following steps:
Say “Click File”
or say “File”
This will open the “File” menu.
Say “Click Save”
or say “Save”
This method can be applied to any application. If you are having difficulties getting
dragon to do something within a menu, say “Click” and then the name of what you wish
to click on. Dragon then moves the cursor to the target location and clicks on it.
But what if you needed to click on something that does not have a name or the name
cannot be understood by Dragon? In this case you use the MouseGrid command.
To use MouseGrid say “MouseGrid” this places the MouseGrid over the entire screen,
you could also say “MouseGrid Window” to place the MouseGrid over the active window
only. For Example:
This is what MouseGrid looks like when it is applied to the entire screen. Let’s say you
wanted to click the Recycle Bin using the MouseGrid. First find the square the Recycle
Bin is located within. Then say the number of that square. In this case the square is 4,
so we say “four”.
A smaller MouseGrid then appears in square 4. Now repeat the first step and say the
square the Recycle Bin is in. Again it is in square 4.
Continue to repeat the steps, making the MouseGrid zoom in more and more to the
desired location.
You can undo the last MouseGrid action by saying “Undo That.”
Once the mouse is in the correct location you can say “Mouse Click” “Mouse Double
Click” “Mouse Left Click” or “Mouse Right Click’ depending on which action you wish to
take with the object you pointed the mouse at.
However, the MouseGrid is only so accurate; you might be just millimeters off of your
target, so in this case we use the mouse move commands. These commands move the
mouse up, down, left, or right a specified amount, to do this say “Mouse” and then the
desired direction and the number of times to move it (up to 10).
When you finally get the cursor over your target you can either click on it or you can
drag it. To drag the object you must:
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Position the mouse over the icon or object you want to drag and then say “Mark”
Move the mouse pointer to where you want to drag the object and then say
“Drag”
Instead of
can also say
Drag” and
to drag while
down the
SHIFT key.
Say:
Move Mouse
Mouse Move
Drag Mouse
Mouse Drag
Then Say a
Direction:
Up
Down
Left
Right
Upper Left
Lower Left
Upper Right
Lower Right
Then Say a
Speed (Optional)
Slow
Slower
Much Slower
Very Slow
Fast
Faster
Much Faster
Very Fast
“Drag,” you
“Control
“Shift Drag”
holding
CTRL or
In addition to
the mouse
movement
methods
described
above, you
can also move the mouse by using the mouse motion commands. Say, for example,
“Move Mouse Right.” The mouse pointer begins moving to the right and keeps moving
until you say “Stop.”
But before you can use these commands you must check to see if they are enabled. To
do this make the DragonBar active then choose Tools then choose Options then the
Commands Tab. Find the Mouse Motion Commands and enable it. You can then click
the speed button to choose how fast the cursor moves.
You are now ready to use the Mouse Motion Commands. Here is a summary of the
Mouse Motion Commands to get you started:
While the mouse is moving, you can say any of the commands above. You can also
say:
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“Stop” or “Cancel” to stop the mouse from moving
“Up,” “Down,” “Left,” “Right,” “Upper Left,” “Lower Left,” “Upper Right,” or “Lower
Right” to change the direction in which the mouse is moving
“Faster,” “Much Faster,” “Slower,” or “Much Slower” to change the speed at
which the mouse is moving
“Click,” “Double Click,” “Right Click,” or “Left Click” to click the mouse buttons
Correcting and Editing
Dragon will make mistakes. Correcting these mistakes will actually teach Dragon to not
make the same mistakes again. This is invaluable when it comes to saving time. The
more you use Dragon the better it gets at understanding you. If you use Dragon a lot it
will eventually never make mistakes. This is the ultimate goal. If you make it a habit to
go back and correct the mistakes using the correction tools you will soon benefit from
having to correct Dragon less and less.
You must select a word before typing over it. Using the backspace key and retyping (or
saying “Scratch That”) will not enable the software to learn from corrections and
improve recognition accuracy. For accuracy to improve, you must first select text and
then correct it or overwrite it with the words you said.
To correct text with the keyboard:
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Move the insertion point to the beginning of the dictation you wish to correct.
Press the correction hot key to display the correction menu. By default this is the
minus (“-“) key on the number pad. You can change the hot key assignment on
the Hot keys tab of the Options dialog box. You can also click the Correction
button on the Extras toolbar of the DragonBar.
If one of the alternatives is correct, press the Down Arrow key to highlight that
choice and then press ENTER to accept it. If no alternative is correct, just type or
say the correct text.
Repeat these steps until all text is correct.
To correct text with voice commands:
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Say “Select” or “Correct” and the text that is incorrect, the Correction menu
appears with a number of alternatives.
If one of the choices in the Correction menu is correct, say the number for that
choice
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If none of the choices is correct, say “Spell That,” spell the correct word or words
into the Spell dialog box, and then say “OK.”
Verify that the correct text appears in the document in place of the misrecognized
text and continue to the next misrecognition.
Selecting a large amount of text or an entire document and then saying “Spell That” can
produce unpredictable results
To correct text while playing back the dictation:
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Move the insertion point to the beginning of the dictation you want to correct.
Click Play That Back on the Sound menu of the DragonBar or click the Start
Playback button on the Extras toolbar. You can also say, “Play that back.”
When the playback of your dictation reaches a recognition error, press the
correction hot key. By default, this is the minus (“-“) key on the numeric keypad.
If one of the alternatives is correct, press the Down Arrow key to highlight that
choice and then press ENTER to accept it. If no alternative is correct, just type or
say the correct text and press the Correction hot key again. Playback continues
automatically from the point where you stopped.
Continue until all the text is correct.
Using the Correction Menu:
The Correction menu shows Dragon’s best guess of the alternatives to the words you
dictated and selected. In the following example, Dragon heard the word “quick” as
“clinic.”
You choose the correct word from the Correction menu by saying “Choose” and the
number next to your choice.
You can change the number of choices displayed for you. In the Options dialog box,
click the Correction tab and increase the number in Show no more than x amount of
choices. If you want to display your choices without the Correction menu taking up too
much space on the screen, select the Show only the choices option.
When the Correction menu list appears, you can also choose to:
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Spell the word, for example say “Spell That Q-U-I-C-K”
Pressing the correction hot key while in the correction menu will open the Spell
That dialog box.
Listen to a recording of what you just said by saying “Play that Back”.
Capitalize the selected text by saying “Cap That”
Say “Unselect That” to cancel the selection and close the Correction Box.
Ignore the Correction list and keep dictating (in the example above, just say
“quick” to replace the selected text)
If you prefer not to see the Correction menu every time you select text by voice, you can
turn it off. In the Options dialog box, click the Correction tab to display the Correction
options, and then clear the check box for „Select‟ commands bring up Correction menu.
To help you quickly find the alternative you want, the recognition choices in the
Correction menu appear in boldface where they differ from the word you’ve selected
(applicable only when you select multiple words at one time).
If you select any leading or trailing spaces (including paragraph marks) along with the
text you want to correct, choosing one of the alternatives in the Correction menu deletes
those leading and trailing spaces.
You can also correct punctuation errors in a way very similar to how you correct words:
When you select a phrase (more than one word) that has punctuation, be sure to dictate
that punctuation. For example, say you initially dictated, “Today is Thursday I have a
meeting at 11 o‟clock” and the text was transcribed as “Today is Thursday, I have a
meeting at 11 o‟clock.” If you want to change the comma to a period, say “Select
Thursday comma.” If the correct punctuation appears in the Correction menu, select it.
Otherwise, you can dictate over the selection by, for example, saying “Thursday period.”
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When you select punctuation the Correction Menu might list alternative
punctuation.
If Natural Punctuation is turned on, when you select a phrase that Dragon has
added punctuation to, the choices will include punctuation changes.
Another method of correcting text is to simple highlight the text you wish to revise and
then dictate over the top of it. For example:
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You dictate the sentence “Let’s meet for lunch on Tuesday”
Say “Select lunch on Tuesday”
Then say “Dinner on Wednesday” These words should replace “lunch on
Tuesday”
Since “Tuesday” and “Wednesday” sound completely different; Dragon will know you
are not correcting a recognition mistake, but rather revising your dictated text.
You can correct punctuation this way as well. For example:
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
Say “Select period”. If there is more than one period you can say “Select again”
to select a different period.
And just like before you can dictate while you have it highlighted to replace it. In
this case once you have the period you wish to change selected you can say
“exclamation mark”.
Welcome to MathTalk™/ScientificNotebook™
FOR
Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Versions 11 +
MathTalk/ScientificNotebook allows you to "voice" mathematical symbols and equations of
virtually any type, shape or form.
It contains even more sentence commands with variables which enables the User to voice
math even faster. For example, just say "3 x-ray minus 2" to get 3x - 2 or "2 yankee square plus
5𝑎𝑎
10" to get 2y2 + 10 or "5 alpha over 7 bravo" to get .
7𝑏𝑏
Moreover, it is designed so that the keyboard, mouse, and voice can be used
interactively. The user can move back and forth at will between these mediums, employing the
tool that accomplishes the job at hand most easily.
The instructions and comments which follow will facilitate the use ofMathTalk. The
Initial Training, and Training Modules are constructed to develop your understanding and voice
recognition to a comfort level that will make Math Talk quite easy to use. You will soon find that
"talking" equations is much easier than typing them.
HELPFUL DEFINITIONS:
Pictionary -a list of the names of stand alone commands and the actions they
accomplish.
Tutorial - examples and explanations of use of commands.
Sentence Commands - allows the user to voice more than one expression at a time. An example
of this would be to say "square root of twenty". This particular command allows you to say any
root (from square to ninth) of any number (1 through 20) or of any letter (a through z, including
caps) or any greek letter (including caps)!
Variable List - list of variables for use in Sentence Commands.
Training Modules - training for Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Calculus, Trig, Statistics.
The program contains the following learning assistance items:
1. Manual /Tutorial
2. Pictionary
3. Learning Assistance Module which is comprised of
a. Video demonstrations on the MathTalk CD video demo including:
"Quick Reference Laminate"
"Training MathTalk"
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"Adding Text to MathTalk" (also refer to Voicing or Typing Text in Table of Contents)
b. Direct online access to available Sentence Commands, Variable Lists, stand alone
commands in Pictionary, Manual/Tutorial search.
4. Recommended training for Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Trig, Calculus, and Statistics.
5. Find two QUICK REFERENCE laminates containing the International and Greek
Alphabets, and as well as, a list of often used sentence commands, with examples,
( Say "sample commands" to view.) to make voicing math even faster!! Leaming
Assistance Module is available by a single voice command. Just say "mathtalk
learning module" at anytime for a list of commands to access video demos, lists of
sentence commands and their variables, stand alone commands in the Pictionary,
and Training Modules.
With the system requirements met, the load instructions followed exactly, and the
training/dictation techniques followed, you will be awed by this powerful tool!
Remark: It is very important to save your speech file after each sessions or maybe
even several times a session. You may do this by clicking "save user files" in the
DragonBar, NaturallySpeaking.
GETTING STARTED
It as is understood that you have followed the installation instructions EXACTLY such that
you may proceed as follows:
1. From the Desktop say "start mathtalk" or "start shortcut to mathtalk" as per the
Load Instructions which will bring up ScientificNotebook.
2. Follow the directions in "Before You Begin to Use MathTalk", including saying
"train initial commands" to train the commands listed and then "train alphabet" to
train the International Alphabet. Using the International Alphabet is REQUIRED!
Interested Users may also say "train greek".
Find included a laminated sheet of the International and Greek alphabet.
3. Each MathTalk Training Module is discussed in the following topics. Select a
Training Module and follow the directions.
4. When ready to create your own math, you may say "new file" and then "ok" to open
a new document.
5. Be sure to say "next line" to move the cursor to a new line when voicing
mathematics.
MATHTALK FOR PRE-ALGEBRA(c)
If your use of MathTalk is Pre-Algebra, we recommend the following steps.
1. Begin with:
a. Watch some of the examples on the Demo CD video. These will help you
learn to talk to MathTalk. We RECOMMEND this step!
b. Study "Rules for Correcting" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
This is equally as important. The user must convey to the computer ifthere is a
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misrecognition - otherwise, the computer will not know!
c. Study "Voicing or typing Text" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
d. Study "next line and enter key commands" by saying "next line command".
e. Review Trouble Shooting by saying "trouble shooting".
2. NEXT
a. Study the MathTalk PreAlgebra Examples immediately following # 6.
b. Review variables that apply to the examples that follow. In the following
examples, the command to access these lists will be given at the
appropriate time.
This includes the International Alphabet which is accessed by saying
"international alphabet" and "sample commands" .
3. Study these topics which appear in the following paragraphs (You may refer
to the Table of Contents).
Rules for Voicing Commands
Improve Your Recognition Rate
Rules for Correcting
4. Complete the Pre-Algebra Training Module. Instructions will be at the top of the
page. To access this training, say "prealgebra training". Be sure to say
"exit training" upon completion (This is also stated on the training document.)
so as to NOT save the document.
This training will help the user:
a. Find their dictation rhythm for MathTalk.
b. Learn to pause between commands (i.e. wait until the command
executes the keystrokes) before saying the next command.
c. Learn to formulate what to say BEFORE saying it!
d. Learn commands that are common throughout MathTalk.
5. You may choose to NOT read the remainder of the manual! Seriously, there
is no need for the user to learn all the MathTalk commands! The user need
utilize only the commands necessary to accomplish the task!
6. At any time say "mathtalk learning module" to access all help commands.
MathTalk PreAlgebra Examples(c)
Number examples:
Say: "twenty-five", "comma", "fifteen", "comma", "sixty-eight", "comma",
"8", "hundred"
Get: 25, 15, 68, 800
Note you cay say:
Any number 1-99, hundred, and zero. (Sometimes you may need to say "math
mode" before you say the numbers for the numbers to appear in red.)
3
Fraction examples:
Say: "4 over 5", "comma", "alpha over bravo'', "comma", "9 over charlie",
"comma", "hotel over 3", "comma", "twenty- five over sixty- five",
"comma", "cap alpha over thirty-five"
G t . · 4 a 9 h 25 A
e · S'b'C'J'65°'35
Note that you may say:
1. Any number from 1-99 over any number 1-99.
2. Any number from 1-99 over any letter. The Letter Variable List contains letters
of the alphabet and cap letters of the alphabet. It is necessary to use the
International Alphabet to speak letters. Review the International Alphabet. Say
"international alphabet". Then view the Cap Letter List by saying "cap
letter list".
3. Any letter over any letter.
4. Any letter over any number 1-99.
Plus and Minus examples:
Say: "plus 5'', "comma", "minus 8", "comma", "plus x-ray", "comma", "minus
yankee", "comma", "plus one fourth", "comma'', "minus one third"
Get: +5,-8,+x,-y,++,-+
Note that you may say:
1. Plus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Numbers Variable
List by saying "numbers list".
2. Minus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables).
3. Plus any letter. Review International Alphabet.
4. Minus any letter.
Number/Letter Number/Letter examples:
Say: "3 x-ray", "comma", "4 yankee", "comma", "thirty-five alpha",
"comma", "fifteen cap romeo'', "comma", "x-ray yankee"
Get: 3x,4y,35a, l5R,xy
Note that you may say:
1. Any number 1-99 and any letter.
2. Any letter and any letter.
Square/Cube examples:
Say: "alpha cubed", "comma'', "yankee squared", "comma'', "x-ray
cubed'', "comma'', "cap hotel squared"
Get: a3,y 2 ,x 3 ,H2
Note that you may say:
Any letter squared/cubed. (Includes "cap letter".)
Square/Cube Root examples:
Say: "square root of twenty", "comma", "square root of charlie",
"comma", "cube root'', "fifteen'', "move out'', "comma'', "cube root
of one third'', "comma'', "ninth root of 8"
Get: /IO,JC, f[5,
i[
{f,
4
Note that you may say:
1. Square root of any number 0-20 (includes other variables). Review
Numbers Variable List by saying "numbers list".
2. Square root of any letter.
3. Cube root of any number 0-20 (includes other variables).
4. Cube root of any letter.
5. Square root of any letter. Includes "cap letter".
6. Any root, square thru ninth, of numbers 0-20 (includes other variables).
If the user wishes additional information, saying "mathtalk learning
module" gives the user learning access help.
Recommended:
a. Review Sentence Commands and Variables Lists. In viewing these, you
will see that you have already been using Sentence Commands and
Variable Lists when you completed the training module as discussed in
number 4 above! To view Sentence Commands with examples, say
"show sentence commands". To view Variable Lists, say "variable menu" and
"sample commands".
b. View the Pictionary by saying "pictionary search" to bring up the Pictionary menu.
c. Additional Pre-Algebra examples are in the Manual/Tutorial. See Table of Contents.
d. You may choose do the Training Module again.
MATHTALK FOR ALGEBRA(c)
If your use ofMathTalk is Algebra, we recommend the following steps.
1. Begin with:
a.Watch some of the examples on the Demo CD video. These will help you learn
to talk to MathTalk. We RECOMMEND this step!
b. Study "Rules for Correcting" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial. This is
equally as important. The user must convey to the computer if there is a
misrecognition - otherwise, the computer will not know!
c. Study "Voicing or Typing Text" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
d. Study "next line and enter key commands" by saying "next line command".
e. Review Trouble Shooting by saying "trouble shooting".
2. NEXT
a. Study the MathTalk Algebra Examples immediately following# 6.
b. Review variables that apply to the examples that follow. In the
following examples, the command to access these lists will be given
at the appropriate time.
This includes the International Alphabet which is accessed by saying
"international alphabet" and "sample commands".
3. Study these topics which appear in the following paragraphs (You may refer
5
to the Table of Contents).
Rules for Voicing Commands
Improve Your Recognition Rate
Rules for Correcting
4. Complete the Algebra Training Module. Instructions will be at the top of the
page. To access this training, say "train algebra". Be sure to say "exit
training" upon completion (This is also stated on the training document.) so
as to NOT save the document.
This training will help the user:
a. Find their dictation rhythm for MathTalk.
b. Learn to pause between commands (i.e. wait until the command
executes the keystrokes) before saying the next command.
c. Learn to formulate what to say BEFORE saying it!
d. Learn commands that are common throughout MathTalk.
5. You may choose to NOT read the remainder of the manual! Seriously, there
is no need for the user to learn all the MathTalk commands! The user need
utilize only the commands necessary to accomplish the task!
6. At any time say "mathtalk learning module" to access all help commands.
MathTalk Algebra Examples(c)
Number examples:
Say· "twenty-five" "comma" "fifteen" "comma" "sixty-eight" "comma"
.
'
'
'
'
'
'
"8", "hundred"
Get: 25, 15,68,800
Note you cay say:
Any number 1-99, hundred, and zero. (Sometimes you may need to say "math mode"
before you say the numbers for the numbers to appear in red.)
Fraction examples:
Say: "4 over 5", "comma'', "alpha over bravo'', "comma", "9 over charlie'',
"comma", "hotel over 3", "comma", "twenty- five over sixty- five'', "comma'',
"cap alpha over thirty-five"
G t . 4 a 9 h 25 A
e · S'b'C'J'6s°'35
Note that you may say:
1. Any number from 1-99 over any number 1-99.
2. Any number from 1-99 over any letter. The Letter Variable List contains letters of the
alphabet and cap letters of the alphabet. It is necessary to use the International
Alphabet to speak letters. Review the International Alphabet. Say "international
alphabet". Then view the Cap Letter List by saying "cap letter list".
3. Any letter over any letter.
4. Any letter over any number 1-99.
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Plus and Minus examples:
Say: "plus 5", "comma". "minus 8", "comma", "plus x-ray", "comma", "minus
yankee", "comma", "plus one fourth", "comma", "minus one third"
Get: +5,-8,+x,-y,++,-+
Note that you may say:
1. Plus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Plus Numbers Variable
List by saying "plus numbers list".
2. Minus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Minus Numbers
Variable list by saying "minus numbers list".
3. Plus any letter. Review International Alphabet.
4. Minus any letter.
Number/Letter Number/Letter examples:
Say: "3 x-ray", "comma", "4 yankee", "comma", "thirty-five alpha", "comma",
"fifteen cap romeo", "comma", "x-ray yankee"
Get: 3x,4y,35a, 15R,xy
Note that you may say:
1. Any number 1-99 and any letter.
2. Any letter and any letter.
Square/Cube examples:
Say: "alpha cubed", "comma", "yankee squared", "comma", "x-ray cubed",
"comma", "cap hotel squared"
Get: a 3 ,y 2 ,x 3 ,H2
Note that you may say:
Any letter squared/cubed. (Includes "cap letter".)
Square/Cube Root examples:
Say: "square root of twenty", "comma", "square root of charlie", "comma",
"cube root'', "fifteen", "move out'', "comma", "cube root of one third'',
"comma", "ninth root of 8"
Get: ./20, JC, i'fS,
:(8
Note that you may say:
1. Square root of any number 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Numbers
Variable List by saying "numbers list".
2. Square root of any letter.
3. Cube root of any number 0-20.
4. Cube root of any letter.
5. Square root of any letter. Includes "cap letter".
6. Any root, square through ninth, of numbers 0-20.
{f,
Exponent examples:
Say: "alpha", "exponent x-ray", "alpha", "exponent yankee", "comma",
"x-ray", "exponent minus 4", "comma", "echo'', "exponent minus pi over 2",
"comma", "cap victor", "exponent", "parens", "x-ray square plus
yankee square", "sine theta", "end exponent"
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Note that you may say:
(Say "exponent sentence commands" to view all available exponent commands.):
1. exponent any letter. Includes cap letter.
2. exponent any minus letter. Includes cap letter and Greek letter.
3. exponent greek letter
4. exponent any number 0-20 (includes other variables). To view Numbers List
say "numbers list".
5. exponent minus numbers 1-9. To view Minus Numbers List, say "minus
numbers list".
6. exponent any number 1-99 & any Greek letter
7. exponent any number 1-99 & any letter
Subscript examples:
Say: "alpha", "sub 2", "comma", "bravo", "sub india", "comma", "charlie", "sub
one one'', "comma", "x-ray", "sub alpha charlie", "comma''," yankee", "sub
alpha minus 1'', "comma", "echo", "sub bravo plus 5","comma", "log'', "subscript",
"one half', "move out"
Get: a2, b;, c11,Xac,Ya-l, eb+s, logl
2
Note that you may say:
(Say "sub sentence commands" to view all available sub commands.)
1. sub any number 1-9.
2. sub any number 1-9 and any number 1-9.
3. sub any letter
4. sub any letter and any letter
5. sub any letter plus/minus any number 1-9.
If the user wishes additional information, saying "mathtalk learning module"
gives the user learning access help.
Recommended:
a. Review Sentence Commands and Variables Lists. In viewing these, you will
see that you have already been using Sentence Commands and Variable Lists
when you completed the training module as discussed in number 4 above! To
view Sentence Commands with examples, say "show sentence commands".
To view Variable Lists, say "variable menu" and "sample commands".
b. View the Pictionary by saying "pictionary search" to bring up the Pictionary menu.
c. You may choose do the training module again.
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MATHTALK FOR TRIG(c)
If your use ofMathTalk is Trig, we recommend the following steps.
1 Begin with:
a.Watch some of the examples on the Demo CD video. These will help you learn
to talk to MathTalk. We RECOMMEND this step!
b. Study "Rules for Correcting" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial. This is
equally as important. The user must convey to the computer if there is a
misrecognition otherwise, the computer will not know!
c. Study "Voicing or Typing Text" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
d. Study "next line and enter key commands" by saying "next line command".
e. Review Trouble Shooting by saying "trouble shooting".
2. NEXT
a. Study the MathTalk Trig Examples immediately following# 6.
b. Review variables that apply to the examples that follow. In the following
examples, the command to access these lists will be given at the
appropriate time.
This includes the International Alphabet which is accessed by saying
"international alphabet" and "sample commands".
c. Say "trig list" to review a list of available trig commands.
3. Study these topics which appear in the following paragraphs (You may refer
to the Table of Contents).
Rules for Voicing Commands
Improve Your Recognition Rate
Rules for Correcting
4. Complete the Trig Training Module. Instructions will be at the top of the page.
To access this training, say "train trig". Be sure to say "exit training"
upon completion (This is also stated on the training document.) so as to NOT
save the document.
This training will help the user:
a. Find their dictation rhythm for MathTalk.
b. Learn to pause between commands (i.e. wait until the command executes
the keystrokes) before saying the next command.
c. Learn to formulate what to say BEFORE saying it!
d. Learn commands that are common throughout MathTalk.
5. You may choose to NOT read the remainder of the manual! Seriously, there is
no need for the user to learn all the MathTalk commands! The user need utilize
only the commands necessary to accomplish the task!
6. At any time say "mathtalk learning module" to access all help commands.
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MathTalk Trig Examples(c)
Number examples:
Say: "twenty-five'', "comma", "fifteen", "comma'', "sixty-eight", "comma",
"8", "hundred"
Get: 25, 15, 68, 800
Note you cay say:
Any number 1-99, hundred, and zero. (Sometimes you may need to say "math
mode" before you say the numbers for the numbers to appear in red.)
Fraction examples:
Say: "4 over 5", "comma", "alpha over bravo", "comma", "9 over charlie'',
"comma" "hotel over 3" "comma" "twenty- five over sixty- five"
'
'
'
'
"comma'', "cap alpha over thirty-five"
4
a
9
h
25
A
.
G t
e · S'b'c'3'6s'35
Note that you may say:
1. Any number from 1-99 over any number 1-99.
2. Any number from 1-99 over any letter. The Letter Variable List contains letters of the
alphabet and cap letters of the alphabet. It is necessary to use the International
Alphabet to speak letters. Review the International Alphabet. Say "international
alphabet". Then view the Cap Letter List by saying "cap letter list".
3. Any letter over any letter.
4. Any letter over any number 1-99.
Plus and Minus examples:
Say: "plus 5", "comma'', "minus 8", "comma", "plus x-ray'', "comma", "minus
yankee'', "comma", "plus one fourth'', "comma", "minus one third"
Get: +5,-8,+x,-y,++,-+
Note that you may say:
1. Plus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Plus Numbers Variable
List by saying "plus numbers list".
2. Minus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Minus Numbers
Variable list by saying "minus numbers list".
3. Plus any letter. Review International Alphabet.
4. Minus any letter.
Number/Letter Number/Letter examples:
Say: "3 x-ray", "comma", "4 yankee", "comma'', "thirty-five alpha", "comma'',
"fifteen cap romeo'', "comma", "x-ray yankee", "comma"," 2 cap zulu"
Get: 3x, 4y, 35a, 15R,xy, 2Z
Note that you may say:
1. Any number 1-99 and any letter.
2. Any letter and any letter.
Parentheses examples:
Say: "parens hotel", "parentheses cap fee", "parentheses minus 9",
10
"parentheses alpha bravo'', "parentheses 1", "parentheses one one"
Get: (h) (<!>) (-9) (a,b) (1) (1, l)(Z)
Note that you may say:
1. parentheses any letter (includes cap letter).
2. parentheses any Greek letter (includes cap Greek letter).
3. parentheses minus any letter.
4. parentheses any number.
5. parentheses minus any number.
Say "parentheses sentence commands" to view many more examples.
Square/Cube examples:
Say: "alpha cubed", "comma", "yankee squared", "comma", "x-ray
cubed", "comma", "cap hotel squared"
Get: a3 ,y 2 ,x3,H2
Note that you may say:
Any letter squared/cubed. (Includes "cap letter".)
Square/Cube Root examples:
Say: "square root of twenty", "comma", "square root of charlie",
"comma", "cube root", "fifteen", "move out", "comma", "cube root
of one third", "comma", "ninth root of 8"
Get: /20,JC,ff5,{f ,f8
Note that you may say:
1. Square root of any number 0-20 (includes other variables). Review
Numbers Variable List by saying "numbers list".
2. Square root of any letter.
3. Cube root of any number 0-20.
4. Cube root of any letter.
5. Square root of any letter. Includes "cap letter".
6. Any root, square through ninth, of numbers 0-20.
Exponent examples:
Say: "alpha", "exponent x-ray", "alpha", "exponent yankee", "comma'',
"x-ray", "exponent minus 4", "comma", "echo", "exponent minus pi over 2",
"comma", "cap victor", "exponent", "parentheses", "x-ray square plus
yankee square", "sine theta", "end exponent"
Get: aXaY,x-4, e-t' v(x2+y2) sine
Note that you may say:
(Say "exponent sentence commands" to view all available exponent commands.):
1. exponent any letter. Includes cap letter.
2. exponent any minus letter. Includes cap letter and Greek letter.
3. exponent greek letter
4. exponent any number 0-20 (includes other variables). To view Numbers List
say "numbers list".
5. exponent minus numbers 1-9. To view Minus Numbers List, say "minus
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numbers list".
6. exponent any number 1-99 & any Greek letter
7. exponent any number 1-99 & any letter
Subscript examples:
Say: "alpha", "sub 2", "comma", "bravo", "sub india'', "comma'', "charlie", "sub
one one", "comma'', "x-ray", "sub alpha charlie", "comma"," yankee", "sub
alpha minus 1", "comma", "echo", "sub bravo plus 5","comma", "log",
"subscript", "one half', "move out"
Get: a2, bi, Cll ,Xac,Ya-I, eb-+s, log.L
2
Note that you may say:
(Say "sub sentence commands" to view all available sub commands.)
1. sub any number 1-9.
2. sub any number 1-9 and any number 1-9.
3. sub any letter
4. sub any letter and any letter
5. sub any letter plus/minus any number 1-9.
Trig Function examples:
Says: "sine squared x-ray'', "comma","cosecant squared theta", "comma",
"hyperbolic cotangent lambda", "comma", "inverse sine theta"
Get: sin 2x, csc 2 0, cothll, sin- 10
Note that you may say:
1. any trig function and any letter
2. any trig function
Say "trig list", "numarg list", and "argument list" for variable lists. Review Trig
Sentence commands by saying "trig sentence commands".
Over command example:
Say: "3 over 4", "sixty-five over seventy-nine", "3 pi over 4", "pi over 6"
Get·. l_
~ ..k ..!L
4 79
4
6
Note that you may say:
1. any number 1-99 over any letter (includes cap letters).
2. any number 1-99 over any Greek letter (includes cap Greek letters).
3. any number 1-99 over any number 1-99.
(Say "numbers list" to view another variable list.)
If the user wishes additional information, saying "mathtalk learning module" gives
the user learning access help.
Recommended:
a. Review Sentence Commands and Variables Lists. In viewing these, you will see
that you have already been using Sentence Commands and Variable Lists when
you completed the training module as discussed in number 4 above! To view
Sentence Commands with examples, say "show sentence commands". To
view Variable Lists, say "variable menu" and "sample commands".
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b. View the Pictionary by saying "pictionary search" to bring up the
Pictionary menu.
c. You may choose do the Training Module again.
MATHTALK FOR CALCULUS(c)
If your use ofMathTalk is Calculus, we recommend the following steps.
1. Begin with:
a.Watch some of the examples ontheDemoCDvideo. These will help you learn
to talk to MathTalk. We RECOMMEND this step!
b. Study "Rules for Correcting" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial. This is
equally as important. The user must convey to the computer if there is a
misrecognition otherwise, the computer will not know!
c. Study "Voicing or Typing Text" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
d. Study "next line and enter key commands" by saying "next line command".
e. Review Trouble Shooting by saying "trouble shooting".
2. NEXT
a. Study the MathTalk Calculus Examples immediately following# 6.
b. Review variables that apply to the examples that follow. In the following
examples, the command to access these lists will be given at the
appropriate time. This includes the International Alphabet which is
accessed by saying "international alphabet" and "sample commands".
3. Study these topics which appear in the following paragraphs (You may refer
to the Table of Contents).
Rules for Voicing Commands
Improve Your Recognition Rate
Rules for Correcting
4. Complete the Calculus Training Module. Instructions will be at the top of
the page. To access this training, say "train calculus". Be sure to say
"exit training" upon completion (This is also stated on the training
document.) so as to NOT save the document.
This training will help the user:
a. Find their dictation rhythm for MathTalk.
b. Learn to pause between commands (i.e. wait until the command
executes the keystrokes) before saying the next command.
c. Learn to formulate what to say BEFORE saying it!
d. Learn commands that are common throughout MathTalk.
5. You may choose to NOT read the remainder of the manual! Seriously,
there is no need for the user to learn all the MathTalk commands! The
user need utilize only the commands necessary to accomplish the task!
6. At any time say "mathtalk learning module" to access all help commands.
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MathTalk Calculus Examples(c)
Number examples:
Say: "twenty-five", "comma", "fifteen", "comma", "sixty-eight", "comma",
"8", "hundred"
Get: 25, 15,68,800
Note you cay say:
Any number 1-99, hundred, and zero. (Sometimes you may need to say "math
mode" before you say the numbers for the numbers to appear in red.)
Fraction examples:
Say: "4 over 5'', "comma", "alpha over bravo", "comma", "9 over charlie",
"comma", "hotel over 3", "comma", "twenty- five over sixty- five",
"comma", "cap alpha over thirty-five"
G t . 4 a 9 h 25 A
e · 5•/;•c•3•6s•35
Note that you may say:
1. Any number from 1-99 over any number 1-99.
2. Any number from 1-99 over any letter. The Letter Variable List contains letters of the
alphabet and cap letters of the alphabet. It is necessary to use the International
Alphabet to speak letters. Review the International Alphabet. Say "international
alphabet". Then view the Cap Letter List by saying "cap letter list".
3. Any letter over any letter.
4. Any letter over any number 1-99.
Plus and Minus examples:
Say: "plus 5", "comma'', "minus 8", "comma", "plus x-ray'', "comma'', "minus
yankee'', "comma", "plus one fourth", "comma", "minus one third"
Get: +5,-8,+x,-y,++,-+
Note that you may say:
1. Plus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Plus Numbers Variable
List by saying "plus numbers list".
2. Minus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Minus Numbers
Variable list by saying "minus numbers list".
3. Plus any letter. Review International Alphabet.
4. Minus any letter.
Number/Letter Number/Letter examples:
Say: "3 x-ray'', "comma'', "4 yankee'', "comma", "thirty-five alpha'', "comma",
"fifteen cap romeo'', "comma", "x-ray yankee"
Get: 3x,4y,35a, 15R,xy
Note that you may say:
1. Any number 1-99 and any letter.
2. Any letter and any letter.
Square/Cube examples:
Say: "alpha cubed", "comma'', ''yankee squared", "comma", "x-ray cubed",
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"comma", "cap hotel squared"
Get: a 3 ,y2 ,x 3 ,H2
Note that you may say:
Any letter squared/cubed. (Includes "cap letter".)
Square/Cube Root examples:
Say: "square root of twenty", "comma", "square root of charlie", "comma",
"cube root", "fifteen", "move out", "comma", "cube root of one third",
"comma", "ninth root of 8"
Get: .fiO, fC, f[5,
2/8
Note that you may say:
1. Square root of any number 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Numbers
Variable List by saying "numbers list".
2. Square root of any letter.
3. Cube root of any number 0-20.
4. Cube root of any letter.
5. Square root of any letter. Includes "cap letter".
6. Any root, square through ninth, of numbers 0-20.
ff,
Exponent examples:
Say: "alpha", "exponent x-ray'', "alpha", "exponent yankee", "comma'',
"x-ray", "exponent minus 4", "comma", "echo", "exponent minus pi over 2",
"comma", "cap victor", "exponent'', "parentheses", "x-ray square plus
yankee square", "sine theta", "end exponent"
Get: aXaY,x-4,e-t' v(x2+y2) sinll
Note that you may say:
(Say "exponent sentence commands" to view all available exponent commands.):
1. exponent any letter. Includes cap letter.
2. exponent any minus letter. Includes cap letter and Greek letter.
3. exponent greek letter.
4. exponent any number 0-20 (includes other variables). To view Numbers List
say "numbers list".
5. exponent minus numbers 1-9. To view Minus Numbers List, say "minus
numbers list".
6. exponent any number 1-99 & any Greek letter.
7. exponent any number 1-99 & any letter.
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Subscript examples:
Say: "alpha", "sub 2", "comma", "bravo", "sub india", "comma",
"charlie", "sub one one", "comma", "x-ray", "sub alpha charlie", "comma",
"yankee", "sub alpha minus 1", "comma", "echo", "sub bravo plus 5",
"comma", "log", "subscript", "one half', "move out".
Get: a2, bi, c11,Xac,Ya-1, eb+s, logJ_
2
Note that you may say:
(Say "sub sentence commands" to view all available sub commands.)
1. sub any number 1-9.
2. sub any number 1-9 and any number 1-9.
3. sub any letter
4. sub any letter and any letter
5. sub any letter plus/minus any number 1-9.
Plus Delta examples:
Say: "x-ray plus delta x-ray", "comma", "cap november plus delta
cap november "
Get: x + lll,N + M
Note that you may say any letter plus delta letter (includes cap letter).
Derivative examples:
Say: "derivative with respect to x-ray, derivative with respect to
tango", "delta cap foxtrot delta x-ray, delta romeo delta theta"
Get· _!i_ A.. dF _sir__
.
dxdtdxd8
Note that you may say:
1. ~ any letter and ~ any letter.
2. ~any letter and~ any Greek letter (includes cap letter). Review Greek
Letter List by saying "greek letter list". Say "derivative sentence
commands" to view more examples.
Higher Order Derivative examples:
Say: "second derivative of yankee with respect to x-ray", "fourth
derivative of romeo with respect to theta"
Get: dzy A
dx 2 d8 4
Note that you can say:
Say "higher order list" to view all available Higher Order commands.) Say
"higher order sentence commands" to view more examples.
1. 2nd thru 9th derivative of any letter with respect to any letter (includes
cap letter).
2. 2nd thru 9th derivative of any letter with respect to any Greek letter
(includes cap Greek letter).
Partial Derivative examples:
Say: "mixed partial of foxtrot with respect to romeo and theta", "second
partial of x-ray with respect to whiskey"
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. a21 a2x
Get. arae aw2
Note that you may say:
Say "partial sentence commands" and "second partial sentence
commands" to view more examples.
Limit examples:
Say: "limit at hotel goes to zero'', "tab key", "limit'', "cap greek delta",
"theta goes to zero'', "move out", "tab key", "limit as alpha goes to 3"
Get: lim lim lim
h--+O
t.e-.o a--+3
Note that you may say:
1. limit as any letter goes to any number 0-20 (say "numbers list" to view
other variables).
2. limit as any letter goes to any letter (includes cap letter).
3. limit as any Greek letter goes to any number 0-20.
4. limit as delta any letter goes to zero.
5. limit as delta any Greek letter goes to zero.
Say "sentence limit commands" to view more examples.
Parentheses examples:
Say: "parentheses hotel", "parentheses cap fee", "parentheses
minus 9", "parentheses alpha bravo"
Get: (h)(<D)(-9)(a,b)
Note that you may say:
1. parentheses any letter (includes cap letter).
2. parentheses any Greek letter (includes cap Greek letter).
3. parentheses minus any letter.
4. parentheses any number.
5. parentheses minus any number.
Say "parentheses sentence commands" to view many more examples.
Integral examples:
Say:" integral with joint scripts", "limits zero to 2 pi", "integral with limits",
"limits minus one fourth to infinity", "integral with lower limit'', "minus 5'',
"move out"
00
Get:
f~ir
ff
_ _L-5
4
Note that you may say:
To view variable lists, say" numbers list", "minus numbers list", "letter list",
"minus letter list", "greek letter list", "sample commands".
1. integral with joint scripts
2. integral with limits
3. integral with lower limit
4. integral with over limits
5. integral with subscript
Say "limits sentence commands" to view many more examples.
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Sum examples:
Say: "sum with joint scripts'', "india", "equals", "limits 1 to november",
"sum with limits" ,"limits zero to infinity"
00
Get:
:E: :E
1
0
Note that you may say:
To view variable lists, say" numbers list", "minus numbers list",
"letter list", "minus letter list", "greek letter list".
1. sum with joint scripts
2. sum with limits
3. sum with lower limit
4. sum with subscript
* To see a list of stand alone sum commands with no variables, say "go to
summation commands".
If the user wishes additional information, saying "mathtalk learning module"
gives the user learning access help.
Recommended:
a. Review Sentence Commands and Variables Lists. In viewing these, you
will see that you have already been using Sentence Commands and
Variable Lists when you completed the training module as discussed in
number 4 above! To view Sentence Commands with examples, say
"show sentence commands". to view Variable Lists, say"
variable menu" and "sample commands".
b. View the Pictionary by saying "pictionary search" to bring up the
Pictionary menu.
c. You may choose do the training module again.
MATHTALK FOR STATISTICS(c)
If your use ofMathTalk is Statistics, we recommend the following steps.
1. Begin with:
a. Watch some of the examples on the Demo CD video. These will help youleam to
talk to MathTalk. We RECOMMEND this step!
b. Study "Rules for Correcting" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial. This is
equally as important. The user must convey to the computer if there is a
misrecognition- otherwise, the computer will not know!
c. Study "Voicing or Typing Text" - see listing in Table of Contents, Tutorial.
d. Study "next line and enter key commands" by saying "next line command".
e. Review Trouble Shooting by saying "trouble shooting".
2. NEXT
a. Study the MathTalk Statistics Examples immediately following# 6.
b. Review variables that apply to the examples that follow. In the following
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examples, the command to access these lists will be given at the
appropriate time.
This includes the International Alphabet which is accessed by saying
"international alphabet" and "sample commands".
3. Study these topics which appear in the following paragraphs (You may refer to
the Table of Contents).
Rules for Voicing Commands
Improve Your Recognition Rate
Rules for Correcting
4. Complete the Statistics Training Module. Instructions will be at the top of the
page. to access this training, say "train statistics". Be sure to say "exit
training" upon completion (This is also stated on the training document.) so
as to NOT save the document.
This training will help the user:
a. Find their dictation rhythm for MathTalk.
b. Learn to pause between commands (i.e. wait until the command
executes the keystrokes) before saying the next command.
c. Learn to formulate what to say BEFORE saying it!
d. Learn commands that are common throughout MathTalk.
5. Study the Statistics Section of the Manual\Tutorial. See the Table of
Contents.
6. You may choose to NOT read the remainder of the manual! Seriously,
there is no need for the user to learn all the MathTalk commands! The user
need utilize only the commands necessary to accomplish the task!
7. At any time say "mathtalk learning module" to access all help commands.
MathTalk Statistics Examples(c)
Number examples:
Say· "twenty-five" "comma" "fifteen" "comma" "sixty-eight" "comma"
.
'
'
'
'
'
'
"8", "hundred"
Get: 25, 15, 68, 800
Note you cay say:
Any number 1-99, hundred, and zero. (Sometimes you may need to say "math mode"
before you say the numbers for the numbers to appear in red.)
Letter examples:
Say: "alpha", "equals minus 2", "comma'', "theta", "equals", "1 over 6"
Get: a = -2, 8 =
Note that you may say any letter using the International Alphabet. To review the
International Alphabet, say "international alphabet' (includes cap letter). Review the
Greek Letter List by saying "greek letter list" (includes cap Greek letter).
t
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Fraction examples:
Say: "4 over 5", "comma", "alpha over bravo'', "comma", "9 over charlie",
"comma", "hotel over 3", "comma", "twenty- five over sixty- five'', "comma",
"cap alpha over thirty-five"
4 a 9 h 25
A
Get ·. 5,-y;,7,3,65,35
Note that you may say:
1. Any number from 1-99 over any number 1-99.
2. Any number from 1-99 over any letter. The Letter Variable List contains letters of the
alphabet and cap letters of the alphabet. It is necessary to use the International
Alphabet to speak letters. Review the International Alphabet. Say "international
alphabet". Then view the Cap Letter List by saying "cap letter list".
3. Any letter over any letter.
4. Any letter over any number 1-99.
Plus and Minus examples:
Say: "plus 5", "comma'', "minus 8'', "comma", "plus x-ray", "comma'', "minus
yankee", "comma", "plus one fourth'', "comma", "minus one third"
Get: +5,-8,+x,-y,+f
Note that you may say:
1. Plus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Plus Numbers Variable
List by saying "plus numbers list".
2. Minus any number from 0-20 (includes other variables). Review Minus Numbers
Variable list by saying "minus numbers list".
3. Plus any letter. Review International Alphabet.
4. Minus any letter.
,-+
Number/Letter Number/Letter examples:
Say: "3 x-ray'', "comma'', "4 yankee", "comma", "thirty-five alpha'', "comma",
"fifteen cap romeo", "comma", "x-ray yankee"
Get: 3x,4y,35a, l5R,.xy
Note that you may say:
1. Any number 1-99 and any letter.
2. Any letter and any letter.
Exponent examples:
Say: "alpha", "exponent x-ray", "alpha", "exponent yankee'', "comma",
"x-ray", "exponent minus 4", "comma", "echo", "exponent minus pi over 2'',
"comma'', "cap victor", "exponent'', "parentheses", "x-ray square plus
yankee square'', "sine theta", "end exponent"
Get: aXaY,x--4,e-+' vCx 2+Y2 ) sinO
Note that you may say:
(Say "exponent sentence commands" to view all available exponent commands.):
1. exponent any letter. Includes cap letter.
2. exponent any minus letter. Includes cap letter and Greek letter.
3. exponent greek letter
4. exponent any number 0-20 (includes other variables). To view Numbers List
20
say "numbers list".
5. exponent minus numbers 1-9. To view Minus Numbers List, say "minus
numbers list".
6. exponent any number 1-99 & any Greek letter
7. exponent any number 1-99 & any letter
If the user wishes additional information, saying "mathtalk learning module" gives
the user learning access help.
Recommended:
a. Review Sentence Commands and Variables Lists. In viewing these, you will see
that you have already been using Sentence Commands and Variable Lists when
you completed the training module as discussed in number 4 above! To view
Sentence Commands with examples, say "show sentence commands". To
view Variable Lists, say "variable menu" and "sample commands".
b. View the Pictionary by saying "pictionary search" to bring up the Pictionary menu.
c. You may choose do the training module again.
MATHTALK TUTORIAL
RULES FOR VOICING COMMANDS
All commands must be preceded by a pause and followed by a pause. This is true
for voicing any commands in NaturallySpeaking!
Speak distinctly and slowly. Speak each syllable of each and every word!
Do not pause between words when speaking a command.
Wait until the command executes before continuing.
IMPROVE YOUR RECOGNITION RATE
You can greatly increase your speech recognition rate by adhering to the following
suggestions:
1. Watch some of the examples on the Demo CD video.
2. It is important to position your microphone correctly. Place the microphone
at least 1 inch from the comer of the mouth. For a voice with much volume,
you may need to move the microphone further away.
3. Distinguish small differences by emphasizing them. Thus, to distinguish
between "limits zero to pi" and "limits zero to two pi", emphasize the
"two" as you say the phrase. Similarly, to distinguish between "mixed
partial of foxtrot with respect to x-ray and yankee"and "mixed partial
of foxtrot with respect to yankee and x-ray", emphasize the word
underlined. With use, you will find what pitch and speed to use in pronunciation
to obtain optimum speech recognition.
4. Finally, speak firmly at a steady pace, but pause between commands.
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University of Central Oklahoma
Disability Support Services
100 North University Drive, Box 144
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034
Nigh University Center, Room 309
(405)974-2516(v/tty) (405)974-3894 (fax)
(web site) www.uco.edu/disability_support (email) [email protected]
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DSS Computer Lab 305g
Summer Hours:
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Friday:
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Contact Information:
DSS Office:
Sharla Weathers, Patti Hogg, or Shelley Smith
974-2516 (Voice) (TTY)
562-8875 (VP)
974-3894 (Fax)
Testing Services:
Maria Aviles
974-2525
DSS Computer Lab:
Michael Palmer
974-3479
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