Accessibility informationLenovo is committed to providing people with disabilities greater access to information and technology.As a result, the following information provides ways to help users that have hearing, vision, and mobilitylimitations get the most out of their computer experience.Assistive technologies enable users to access information in the most appropriate way. Some of thesetechnologies are already provided in your operating system, others can be purchased through vendors, oraccessed through the World Wide Web.Assistive technologiesSome accessibility technologies are available through the Accessibility Options program. Dependingon your operating system, the number of accessibility options available varies. In general, accessibilityoptions enhance the way users with hearing, vision, or mobility limitations navigate and use their computer.For example, some users might not have the fine motor skills required to use a mouse or select keycombinations. Other users might require larger fonts or high-contrast display modes. In some cases,magnifiers and built-in speech synthesizers are available. For detailed information about each of thesefeatures, consult the Microsoft help system.To use the Accessibility Options program, do as follows:For Windows 7 and Windows Vista:1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.2. Click Ease of Access.3. Click Ease of Access Center.For Windows XP:1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.2. Click Accessibility Options.This help system supports the accessibility features provided by your Windows operating system, screenreaders designed to operate in the Windows environment, and Windows keyboard navigation. For acomplete listing of Microsoft Windows Keyboard Guide, go to:http://www.microsoft.com/enable/Products/altkeyboard.aspxScreen reader technologies are primarily focused on software application interfaces, help systems, and avariety of online documents. However, in the case where a screen reader cannot read documents, thedocument must first go through a conversion process. One solution converts Adobe PDF files into a formatthat is read by the screen-reader programs. This solution is a Web-based service provided by AdobeSystems Incorporated. Through http://access.adobe.com, Adobe PDF documents can be converted toHTML or plain text in many languages. One conversion options converts PDF documents on the Internet. Asecond option enables users to submit the URL of an Adobe PDF file through e-mail to convert it to HTML orASCII text. Adobe PDF files on a local hard disk drive, local CD-ROM, or local area network (LAN) can alsobe converted by attaching the Adobe PDF file to an e-mail message.FullScreen Magnifier functionSome models support the FullScreen Magnifier function, which enlarges the active window and makes iteasier for you to use the computer display.To enable the FullScreen Magnifier function, press Fn+Spacebar. The active window is magnified and theFullScreen Magnifier icon is displayed in the system tray at bottom right of your screen. Then you canchange the zoom resolution. Click the FullScreen Magnifier icon and make your choice.Chapter 3. You and your computer 93
