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==Suggestions== | ==Suggestions== | ||
'''Sight''' | |||
*If there is trouble seeing the screen, explore ways to increase text and icons, change colors, and add contrast to what | *If there is trouble seeing the screen, explore ways to increase text and icons, change colors, and add contrast to what | ||
:is seen on the computer screen.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | :is seen on the computer screen.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*If there is trouble seeing things on the Web, many options are available in Internet Explorer 7 to make the Internet | |||
:easier to see and explore. Try zooming in on a Web page to magnify text, images, and controls. Also, try changing text, | |||
:color, font, and other options to make Web pages easier to see and read.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | |||
'''Sound''' | |||
*If there is difficulty hearing videos or other computer sounds, try cranking up the volume. Also, using headphones can | *If there is difficulty hearing videos or other computer sounds, try cranking up the volume. Also, using headphones can | ||
:help block out background noise.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | :help block out background noise.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*If there is trouble hearing email alerts, try using text or visual alternatives for sounds and consider adjusting | *If there is trouble hearing email alerts, try using text or visual alternatives for sounds and consider adjusting | ||
:computer system sounds to tones that are easier to hear.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | :computer system sounds to tones that are easier to hear.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*If | '''Typing''' | ||
*If experiencing typing errors due to a mild tremor or stiff fingers, try Filter Keys to ignore brief or repeated | |||
:keystrokes.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | :keystrokes.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*If there is difficulty pressing multiple keys at once, try Sticky Keys.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | *If there is difficulty pressing multiple keys at once, try Sticky Keys.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
'''Mouse''' | |||
*If there is trouble locating the mouse cursor, adjust the mouse cursor size, appearance, and pointer options.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | *If there is trouble locating the mouse cursor, adjust the mouse cursor size, appearance, and pointer options.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*If there is trouble controlling the mouse, the way the mouse scrolls and how the buttons work, including the double-click | *If there is trouble controlling the mouse, the way the mouse scrolls and how the buttons work, including the double-click | ||
:speed, can be changed.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | :speed, can be changed.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
*Try using ClickLock if you don't want to hold the mouse button down while you drag items with the mouse.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | *Try using ClickLock if you don't want to hold the mouse button down while you drag items with the mouse.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> |
Revision as of 13:40, 25 February 2009
By the time people reach their fifties, two-thirds have vision, hearing, or dexterity impairments that will impact their use of the computer. There are easy ways to adjust the computer without downloading or purchasing anything.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
Suggestions
Sight
- If there is trouble seeing the screen, explore ways to increase text and icons, change colors, and add contrast to what
- is seen on the computer screen.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
- If there is trouble seeing things on the Web, many options are available in Internet Explorer 7 to make the Internet
- easier to see and explore. Try zooming in on a Web page to magnify text, images, and controls. Also, try changing text,
- color, font, and other options to make Web pages easier to see and read.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
Sound
- If there is difficulty hearing videos or other computer sounds, try cranking up the volume. Also, using headphones can
- help block out background noise.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
- If there is trouble hearing email alerts, try using text or visual alternatives for sounds and consider adjusting
- computer system sounds to tones that are easier to hear.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
Typing
- If experiencing typing errors due to a mild tremor or stiff fingers, try Filter Keys to ignore brief or repeated
- keystrokes.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
- If there is difficulty pressing multiple keys at once, try Sticky Keys.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
Mouse
- If there is trouble locating the mouse cursor, adjust the mouse cursor size, appearance, and pointer options.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
- If there is trouble controlling the mouse, the way the mouse scrolls and how the buttons work, including the double-click
- speed, can be changed.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
- Try using ClickLock if you don't want to hold the mouse button down while you drag items with the mouse.<ref>http://www.microsoft.com/enable/aging/default.aspx</ref>
References
<references/>