Using Accessibility Tools

If you have difficulty using a mouse or typing, have slightly impaired vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing, you can adjust the appearance and behavior of Windows XP to make your computer easier for you to use. The Accessibility Wizard helps you configure Windows for your vision, hearing, and mobility needs. The Accessibility Wizard also enables you to save your settings in a file that you can use on another computer. To open the Accessibility Wizard, click the Start button on the taskbar, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Accessibility, click Accessibility Wizard, and then follow the steps in the wizard. You can also use the Accessibility tools in the Control Panel to adjust the way your keyboard, display, and mouse function to suit various vision and motor abilities . Some of the accessibility tools available include StickyKeys, FilterKeys, ToggleKeys, Sound-Sentry, ShowSounds, High Contrast, and MouseKeys. You can also set general accessibilities options that automatically turn off accessibility features, provide warning sounds, and determine when to apply the settings. The accessibility tools in Windows are intended to provide a low level of functionality for those with special needs. If these tools do not meet your daily needs, you might need to purchase a more advanced accessibility program.

Accessibility Tools

Option

Description

StickyKeys

Enables simultaneous keystrokes while pressing one key at a time, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del

FilterKeys

Adjusts the response of your keyboard; ignores repeated characters or fast key presses

ToggleKeys

Emits sounds when you press certain locking keys, such as Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock

SoundSentry

Provides visual warnings for system sounds

ShowSounds

Instructs programs to provide captions

High Contrast

Sets the desktop appearance to high contrast

Cursor Blink Rate

Adjusts the speed of the blinking cursor in programs, such as WordPad

Cursor Width

Adjusts the width of the cursor in programs, such as WordPad

MouseKeys

Enables the numeric keypad to perform mouse functions

SerialKey devices

Provides support for alternative input devices




Show Me Microsoft Windows XP
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391

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