Accessibility

Using document mode

The default mode of this app is document mode. When you are using colour/pattern mode, select to switch to document mode. In document mode, when you take photos of documents or business cards, the device displays the extracted text.

Place an object on a flat surface and select . When TalkBack is activated, the device automatically reads the text on the screen aloud after taking a photo.

To extract text from a stored image, select →Load image.

To read aloud the text on the screen when TalkBack is deactivated, select →Text-to-speech.

Using colour/pattern mode

To use colour/pattern mode, activate TalkBack.

Select to switch to colour/pattern mode. In colour/pattern mode, the device displays the colour and pattern information of objects when you take photos. The device identifies items, such as commonly-used colours and patterns. This mode helps visually impaired users to select the colours or patterns they want.

Capture the object within the device viewfinder and select . The device takes a photo and identifies the object’s colour and pattern. When the device finishes identifying the object, it automatically reads aloud the object’s colour and pattern information.

The colour information results may vary depending on the light conditions. Ensure that you take photos in colour and pattern mode in bright conditions.

Changing the font size

Use this feature to change the font size. The device provides various font sizes to make the device more convenient for visually impaired users. Setting the font size to Huge may not be available in some apps.

On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Accessibility →Vision →Font size.

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