Student Download Center

The Student Center is a web-based application that students receiving AMAC services can use to:

• Check the status of orders
• Download electronic book files
• Download assistive technology software
• Watch assistive technology training videos

Students log into the Student Center using their email address and personal identification number (PIN). Students can only view their orders and can only download electronic book files for their orders.

How to Use

The Student Center has been developed to provide easy access to materials and support offered through AMAC to it's student members.

• For Students: Student Book Download Process (pdf)

The following videos will demonstrate how to get the most out of the Student Center:

• Tour of the AMAC Student Center (4:27 mins)
• Login to the AMAC Student Center (1:23 mins)
  • Remember your PIN or Change your PIN (1:25 mins)
• How to download book files
  • Unzip book files
• Downloading software
  • Add reading software to your computer
  • Download other voices to your computer
• Use the training support
• Get help

AMAC Student Center Using the New AMAC Student Center Students can check the status of orders, download electronic book files, and download assistive technology software directly from the AMAC website. By entering an email address and personal identification number (PIN), students can have direct access to all their materials ordered from AMAC. Notification of Completed Order When an order for alternative media is completed, an email will be sent letting you know that the order is ready to be downloaded. Several important pieces of information will also be included in this email. 􀁘 Your email and PIN to use when logging into the AMAC Student Center 􀁙 A direct link to the AMAC Student Login page 􀁚 Recommendations for software to use with the materials in the order 􀁘 􀁙 􀁚 AMAC Student Center 2 Preparing to Download Files from the AMAC Student Center Prepare a place to download your electronic book files. Start by creating a new folder on your desktop. Many students create a folder on their desktop in order to store their downloaded files. AMAC Student Center 3 1. Open an internet browser and go to the AMAC homepage: www.amac.uga.edu 2. Click on the link “Student Center” to go to the AMAC Student Center (ASC) login Enter your email address and the PIN given to you by your Disability Service Provider (DSP). If your DSP did not give you a PIN, a system generated PIN will be emailed to you. Logging in to the AMAC Student Center AMAC Student Center 4 In the ASC you will see a list of all of your orders. Click the icon under "View Order" to see the details. In the "Download" section of the order details, there will be a download link. Viewing Orders in the AMAC Student Center AMAC Student Center 5 Downloading Files from the AMAC Student Center Click on the “Download File” link. You will be asked to save the file to your computer. Select “Save to Disk” and click “OK” AMAC Student Center 6 Save the file to the AMAC folder you created on your desktop. Click the “Save” button to save the book to your computer. Be patient, it may take a few minutes to download. AMAC Student Center 7 Downloading Software from the AMAC Student Center To access the software download site, first login to the AMAC Student Center (see page 3). Then click on the “Download Software” link. You will then be taken to the Download Assistive Technology Software page: AMAC Student Center 8 There are several ways to find the software you need: 􀁘 Choose software available by computer operating system 􀁙 Use the Download Wizard if you are unsure of what software to use 􀁚 Download the most popular software from the current page 􀁛 View a list of additional software to download 􀁘 􀁙 􀁚 􀁛 Download and save the software to your computer (usually to the desktop) using the same method as downloading a book file. Then run the software by double-clicking the software icon and following your computer’s install wizard. AMAC Student Center 9 Assistive Technology Software Available from AMAC The AMAC Student Center is a centralized location that offers the following software. Victor ReaderSoft 2.0 Use to open and listen to RFB&D audio files on your computer. Literacy Productivity Pack A suite of applications that provide support for reading, writing, PDF Equalizer Use to open and read .pdf files E-Text Reader Use to open and read .doc, .rtf and .txt files such as Microsoft Word documents. Universal Reader Plus Use to open and read emails, web pages, or any highlightable text. Premier Predictor Pro© Premier Predictor Pro© is a word prediction program that works with every program on your computer. Talking Word Processor This is an easy-to-use, fully-functional word processor with PDF Magic Pro© PDF Magic Pro© can convert all types of PDF files (including Scan and Read Pro© Scan and Read Pro© is a full-powered scanning application with full voice capabilities for reading, combined with electronic document creation with easy-to-use controls. Text-to-Audio© Text-to-Audio© is an application that can take text files and convert them to multiple standard audio formats (e.g. WAVE, MP3). All audio files can be saved to other media and played on other audio devices or systems. Ultimate Talking Dictionary© This is a talking dictionary that includes an unabridged dictionary and thesaurus. Scan and View© Scan and View© is an alterative to closed circuit television and a great aide for anyone needing magnification. Magnify It Magnify It turns your mouse into a magnifier. It has an adjustable magnification size and levels can be toggled on and off. Talking Calculator A handy talking calculator with large keys and contrasting colors that displays your entries and results as you work. Text Cloner Pro© Text Cloner Pro© is a scanning package designed to work with your screen reader's own voice capabilities (e.g. JAWS, Window-Eyes). It has a full optical character recognition (OCR) engine as well as a Additional Voice Files Many software reading programs allow the user to choose the

Processes

• Data Replication
• Email Notifications