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Changing accessibility settings

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Changing accessibility settings

Your computer can be a powerful tool, but it may be less useful to you if items on the screen are difficult to see, or if the mouse is difficult to control. Windows has several tools that help you use it more easily.

Using the Ease of Access Center

Use the Ease of Access Center to change several system display settings.

To use the Ease of Access Center:

1Click (Start), Control Panel, Ease of Access, then click Ease of Access Center. The Ease of Access Center opens.

2In the Quick access to common tools section, click one of the following options to make some of the most common accessibility changes to Windows:

•Start Magnifier provides a close-up view of the area near your mouse pointer.

•Start On-Screen Keyboard displays a keyboard on the screen. You can press keys on the on-screen keyboard by clicking them with your mouse.

•Start Narrator reads on-screen text and describes graphics.

•Set up High Contrast changes the Windows color scheme to use high-contrast colors.

You can also use the Ease of Access Center to:

•Use the computer without a display, mouse, or keyboard

•Make the computer display easier to see

•Make the mouse and keyboard easier to use

•Use text or visual alternatives for sounds

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eMachines EL1200 Series manual Changing accessibility settings, Using the Ease of Access Center

Contents

Desktop PC User Guide Page Chapter 1 Getting Help ContentsChapter 2 Using Windows Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingChapter 7 Customizing Windows Bluetooth networkingChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter 6 Protecting your computerNotices Contents Getting Help Using the eMachines Web site Using Help and Support Using online helpChapter Chapter 1 Getting Help Using the eMachines Web siteUsing Help and Support Thank you for purchasing our computerGetting help for Windows Media Center Using online helpContacting eMachines Chapter 1 Getting Help Chapter Using WindowsUsing the Windows desktop Working with files and folders Searching for files Working with documents ShortcutsChapter 2 Using Windows Using the Windows desktopDesktop elements DescriptionShortcut Using the Start menuHelp Help Adding icons to the desktopIdentifying window items Chapter 2 Using WindowsClicking the close button closes the active window or program Window itemDescription Chapter 2 Using Windows Working with files and foldersViewing drives Creating foldersHelp Copying and moving files and foldersShortcut Chapter 2 Using Windows Deleting files and foldersHelp Using the Windows SearchSearching for files HelpHelp Using advanced search optionsBrowsing for files and folders Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp Working with documentsCreating a new document Saving a documentHelp Opening a documentPrinting a document Chapter 2 Using WindowsHelp ShortcutsDo this Chapter 2 Using Windows Sending a fax Receiving and viewing a fax Using the Internet and FaxingLearning about the Internet Setting up an Internet account Using the World Wide Web Using e-mail Using Windows Fax and ScanChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up an Internet accountLearning about the Internet Help Using the World Wide WebAccessing your Internet account Connecting to a Web siteChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Using e-mailDownloading files Sending e-mailHelp Using Windows Fax and ScanChecking your e-mail Sending a fax3 If you have never sent a fax on this computer before, click New Fax on the toolbar. The Fax Setup window opens Chapter 3 Using the Internet and FaxingPage Chapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Setting up your cover page templateFaxing a scanned document or from programs Canceling a faxChapter 3 Using the Internet and Faxing Receiving and viewing a faxCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating and copying data discs Using Windows Media CenterPlaying and Creating Media Files Playing music and movies Creating audio files and music librariesShortcut Playing music and moviesPlaying audio and video files Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesShortcut Playing an optical disc using Windows Media PlayerPlaying optical discs Help4 If the disc is not already playing, click play Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesHelp Creating audio files and music librariesCreating music files Recording audio filesChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating WMA and MP3 music filesEditing track information Building a music libraryChapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Creating a music CD using Windows Media PlayerCreating music CDs and video DVDs Creating a music CDCreating a video DVD Creating a video DVD using Windows DVD Maker6 Click Next. The Ready to burn disc dialog box opens Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files4 Click Add items. The Add Items to DVD dialog box opens Help Creating and copying data discsCreating a data disc 1 Click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. - OR Using Windows Media CenterStarting Windows Media Center Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media FilesOnline Media lets you play online games Chapter 4 Playing and Creating Media Files Using the Media Center remote controlButtons FunctionsChapter Introduction to Networking Ethernet networking Bluetooth networkingNetworking Your Computer Ethernet networking Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Introduction to Networking2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet networkChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwareWireless Ethernet networking Access point Wireless Ethernet standardsUsing an access point Equipment you need for an access point-based network2 Click System and Maintenance, then click System Setting up wireless Ethernet network hardwareEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroupHelp Configuring the TCP/IP protocolConnecting to a wireless Ethernet network Chapter 5 Networking Your Computer1 Click Start, then click Network. The Network window opens To connect to your wireless Ethernet networkSharing resources Testing your networkWireless security Adding a printer to your networkTo share drives or folders 1 Click Start, then click Computer View a network driveOpen and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Sharing drives or foldersOpening files across the network Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Creating a shortcut to a network drive3 Click Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth networkingCopying files across the network Printing files across the networkHelp 5 Under Personal Area Network, click Bluetooth Network ConnectionChapter 5 Networking Your Computer Chapter Hardware security Data security Security updatesProtecting your computer Kensington lock slot Startup and hard drive passwordHardware security Data securityHelp Using NortonProtecting your computer from viruses Removing viruses and spyware4 Click the type of scan you want to run, then click Go Chapter 6 Protecting your computer2 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens 3 Click Run Scans. The Choose Scans window opens3 At the top of the window, click Tasks. The Tasks window opens Updating your virus and spyware definitionsTo update your virus and spyware definitions 1 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet1 Click Start, Control Panel, then Click Security Using Windows Security CenterModifying security settings Chapter 6 Protecting your computer1 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Security Security updatesWindows Update HelpChapter 6 Protecting your computer Scheduling automatic updatesBigFix 3 Click Windows UpdateSetting up parental controls Changing screen settings Changing system soundsChanging mouse settings Adding and modifying user accounts Changing power-saving settings Changing accessibility settingsHelp Changing screen settingsChanging color depth and screen resolution ChapterChanging the appearance of windows and backgrounds Help Selecting a screen saverChapter Changing gadgets Chapter Using a gadget’s control panelConfiguring the gadget Sidebar Shortcut Setting up multiple monitorsChapter Changing system soundsHelp Changing mouse settingsAdding and modifying user accounts User account tipsHelp ChapterTo add, delete, or modify user accounts Shortcut Changing power-saving settingsChanging the power plan Help6 Click Save changes ChapterUsing the Ease of Access Center Changing accessibility settingsChapter Setting up parental controlsUsing voice recognition Filtering Internet access Chapter Restricting game accessScheduling computer and Internet use 3 Click Set game ratings. The Game Restrictions dialog box opens Chapter Restricting specific programsCreating activity reports Trademark acknowledgments NoticesAll Rights Reserved Chapter Index Page Page Page Page MAN ECOOPER USR GDE 11/08