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By [[IBM]]
{{IBM-Reprint}}
 
'''“Reprint Courtesy of International Business Machines Corporation, © International Business Machines Corporation”'''


FIRST EDITION (MARCH 1994)
FIRST EDITION (MARCH 1994)


You will find the license information and other legal materials in Appendix A, "Legal Information" on page 61. For your convenience,
You will find the license information and other legal materials in Appendix A, "Legal Information" on page 61. For your convenience, this information is also included on the Screen Magnifier/2 audio cassette.
this information is also included on the Screen Magnifier/2 audio
cassette.


(C) Copyright 1994
(C) Copyright 1994


Copyright International Business Machines Corporation. All rights
Copyright International Business Machines Corporation. All rights reserved.
reserved.


Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted
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rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions
set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.


==Introducing Screen Magnifier/2==
==Introducing Screen Magnifier/2==
Screen Magnifier(*) /2 Version 1.2 is an IBM(*) software product that
Screen Magnifier/2 Version 1.2 is an IBM software product that magnifies applications running on the OS/2(*) 2.1 Desktop. Screen Magnifier/2 requires no special hardware and can be used with software applications that run in OS/2, DOS, and Win-OS/2 windows (but not full-screen
magnifies applications running on the OS/2(*) 2.1 Desktop. Screen
Magnifier/2 requires no special hardware and can be used with software
applications that run in OS/2, DOS, and Win-OS/2 windows (but not full-screen
sessions).
sessions).


Here are some Screen Magnifier/2 features:
Here are some Screen Magnifier/2 features:
* Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies the OS/2 Desktop (and applications running on the Desktop) from 2 times normal size to 32 times.
* Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies the OS/2 Desktop (and applications running on the Desktop) from 2 times normal size to 32 times.
* Focus tracking makes the mouse pointer automatically move to the current area of interest.
* Focus tracking makes the mouse pointer automatically move to the current area of interest.
* You can reverse screen colors for better contrast.
* You can reverse screen colors for better contrast.
* Screen Magnifier/2 provides two ways of showing what area of the Desktop is magnified.
* Screen Magnifier/2 provides two ways of showing what area of the Desktop is magnified.
* You can turn dithering on and off to make viewing the screen at higher magnifications easier.
* You can turn dithering on and off to make viewing the screen at higher magnifications easier.
* You can turn off magnification temporarily.
* You can turn off magnification temporarily.
* Screen Magnifier/2 provides a reading function.
* Screen Magnifier/2 provides a reading function.


==Screen Magnifier/2 Terminology==
==Screen Magnifier/2 Terminology==
Here are some terms that are used frequently with Screen Magnifier/2.
Here are some terms that are used frequently with Screen Magnifier/2.
;FOCUS:The area where the current interest is on the Desktop. For example, if you are editing a file, the focus is on the window containing the text for that file; if a dialog box is displayed, the focus changes to a control (such as a pushbutton or a menu item) in the dialog box.
;FOCUS TRACKING:The ability of Screen Magnifier/2 to follow the focus on the Desktop. When the focus changes, Screen Magnifier/2 changes the magnified view to the new area of interest.
;VIEW:The magnified area with which you are currently working. When you use the mouse to move around on the Desktop, the view moves with the mouse pointer. (Sometimes referred to as Screen Magnifier/2 view or magnified view.)
;DITHERING:The process by which a computer creates colors it cannot ordinarily display. For example, most computers cannot display pink; therefore, pink is created by alternating red and white pixels.
;RELATIVE-POSITION MARKER:A flashing, reverse-video box that indicates where the current area of focus is in relation to the Desktop as a whole.


FOCUS                    The area where the current interest is on the
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Desktop.  For example, if you are editing a file,
the focus is on the window containing the text for
that file; if a dialog box is displayed, the focus
changes to a control (such as a pushbutton or a menu
item) in the dialog box.
 
FOCUS TRACKING          The ability of Screen Magnifier/2 to follow the
focus on the Desktop.  When the focus changes,
Screen Magnifier/2 changes the magnified view to the
new area of interest.
 
VIEW                    The magnified area with which you are currently
working.  When you use the mouse to move around on
the Desktop, the view moves with the mouse pointer.
(Sometimes referred to as Screen Magnifier/2 view or
magnified view.)
 
DITHERING                The process by which a computer creates colors it
cannot ordinarily display.  For example, most
computers cannot display pink; therefore, pink is
created by alternating red and white pixels.
 
RELATIVE-POSITION MARKER A flashing, reverse-video box that indicates where
the current area of focus is in relation to the
Desktop as a whole.
 
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Business Machines Corporation


==Installing Screen Magnifier/2==
==Installing Screen Magnifier/2==
This section contains information on the following topics:
This section contains information on the following topics:
* Pre-installation considerations
* Pre-installation considerations
* Installation instructions
* Installation instructions
* Screen Magnifier/2 startup procedure
* Screen Magnifier/2 startup procedure
* Calibration information
* Calibration information
You should read this section thoroughly before beginning the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure.
You should read this section thoroughly before beginning the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure.


==Pre-Installation Considerations==
==Pre-Installation Considerations==
Before installing Screen Magnifier/2, there are several things that you should consider:
#Screen Magnifier/2 cannot be installed on a LAN drive or on removable media.
#You must be running OS/2 Version 2.1. If not, install it now. Select VGA as your display mode.
#Your computer must be set to VGA mode. If it is not, you need to run Selective Install, switch the display to VGA mode, (even if the display is an XGA, SVGA, or 8514 display), then restart your system.
#:To run Selective Install:
#:a. Open the OS/2 System folder.
#:b. Open the System Setup folder.
#:c. Open the Selective Install folder. You will be prompted to insert the appropriate OS/2 diskettes.
#:If Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 was installed before you ran Selective Install, you must (after running Selective Install) change to the SRD22 directory and enter: SRD2SYS d
#:Substitute the drive on which Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 is installed for "d".
#:NOTE: Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
#:Before starting the installation procedure for Screen Magnifier/2, you should shut down and reboot your system.
#If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, you must use Screen Reader/2 version 1.2. Any earlier version of Screen Reader/2 will cause an installation error. To avoid this situation, you should obtain the Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 update diskette.
#:Install Screen Reader/2 by following the instructions in the package.
#If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, make sure that Screen Reader/2 is running during the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure and whenever you are using Screen Magnifier/2.
#:NOTE: For more information about Screen Reader/2, refer to "Using Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2" on page 52.


Before installing Screen Magnifier/2, there are several things that you
==Installation Instructions==
should consider:
To install Screen Magnifier/2, do the following:
#Open an OS/2 full-screen session.
#Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette into drive A.
#At the OS/2 prompt, type <tt>a:</tt> Press ENTER to change your default drive to drive A.
#Type <tt>install d</tt> Substitute the drive on which you want to install Screen Magnifier/2 for "d".
#:'''NOTE:'''  Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
#Press ENTER.
From this point on, you will hear audio tones and prompts associated with the installation procedure.


1.  Screen Magnifier/2 cannot be installed on a LAN drive or on removable
'''INFORMATIONAL TONES'''
media.


2You must be running OS/2 Version 2.1.  If not, install it now.  Select
These tones alert you to important stages of the installation processThey
VGA as your display mode.
do not indicate that an error has occurred.


3.  Your computer must be set to VGA mode.  If it is not, you need to run
1 LONG BEEP:
Selective Install, switch the display to VGA mode, (even if the display
is an XGA, SVGA, or 8514 display), then restart your system.


To run Selective Install:
'''NOTE:'''  If you entered a valid drive letter in step 4 on page 6, you will not
hear this tone.


aOpen the OS/2 System folder.
Press ENTER to install Screen Magnifier/2 to drive CIf you are installing to a drive other than C, type the letter of the drive now and press ENTER.


b.  Open the System Setup folder.
1 SHORT BEEP means installation was successful.


c.  Open the Selective Install folder.  You will be prompted to insert
After installation is complete, do the following:
the appropriate OS/2 diskettes.


If Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 was installed before you ran Selective
1. Remove the installation diskette from drive A.
Install, you must (after running Selective Install) change to the SRD22
directory and enter:


  SRD2SYS d
2. Close the OS/2 full-screen session by entering:


Substitute the drive on which Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 is installed
exit
for "d".


NOTE: Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
3.  Shut down your computer. (Refer to "Shutting Down Your Computer" for
information on this procedure.)


Before starting the installation procedure for Screen Magnifier/2, you
4.  Restart your computer.
should shut down and reboot your system.


4.  If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, you must use Screen Reader/2 version
'''INSTALLATION ERRORS'''
1.2.  Any earlier version of Screen Reader/2 will cause an installation
error.  To avoid this situation, you should obtain the Screen Reader/2
version 1.2 update diskette by calling one of the following numbers:


    1-800-725-7830 - US
During installation, if you hear a long, low tone followed by three short
    1-800-947-5198 - TDD in US
beeps, an error has occurred.  There are several errors possible; the
    1-800-465-1234 - Canada
appropriate error message is displayed on the screen.
    1-905-316-4095 - TDD in Canada


Install Screen Reader/2 by following the instructions in the package.
Shutting Down Your Computer


5. If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, make sure that Screen Reader/2 is
To shut down your computer, use the following procedure.
running during the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure and whenever
(If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, follow the instructions provided in
you are using Screen Magnifier/2.
"Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure" on page 52.)


NOTE: For more information about Screen Reader/2, refer to "Using Screen
1. From the OS/2 Desktop, display the OS/2 Desktop menu by clicking mouse
Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2" on page 52.
button 2.


==Installation Instructions==
2.  Select the Shut down option by typing "d".


To install Screen Magnifier/2, do the following:
3.  A confirmation window is displayed that asks if you are sure you want to
shut down your system.  The shutdown window contains three pushbuttons:
OK, Cancel, and Help.  The OK pushbutton is selected.  Press ENTER to
continue the shutdown process.


1Open an OS/2 full-screen session.
4If other programs are still running, messages will be displayed asking if
you want to close these programs.
The No pushbutton is selected as the default.  Type "Y" to specify Yes.


2Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette into drive A.
A message will be displayed that indicates that shutdown is in progress.
A second message will be displayed when the shutdown process has been
completedYou should wait about 30 seconds after the first message
before restarting your computer.


3.  At the OS/2 prompt, type
'''Calibrating Your System'''


  a:
When you restart your system after installing Screen Magnifier/2, the Desktop
is magnified at the default factor of 4. A dialog box is displayed on the
Desktop that asks if you want to run the calibration program now.  If you
click on Yes, the calibration routine will begin automatically.


Press ENTER to change your default drive to drive A.
NOTE:  Because of the way OS/2 starts, the Calibration dialog box might be
hidden behind other windows.  If this is the case, press CTRL + ESC to
display the Window List, then select Screen Magnifier/2.  The
Calibration dialog box will now be visible.


4Type
Screen Magnifier/2 uses both hardware and software techniques for
magnificationThese techniques produce identical results but vary in the
demands they make on your computer.  To determine which technique is faster
for each magnification factor, Screen Magnifier/2 runs a calibration test
routine.


  install d
When the calibration test begins, the border around the magnified view
 
alternates between blue and green and the mouse pointer moves around on the
Substitute the drive on which you want to install Screen Magnifier/2 for
Desktop. The calibration test runs through each magnification power, trying
"d".
both of the available techniques to see which is faster on your computer.


'''NOTE:''' Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
It can take up to 20 minutes to run the calibration test, depending on the
speed of your computer. If you have a fast system, it can take considerably
less time.  You can stop the test at any time by pressing any key.


5.  Press ENTER.
When the calibration test is finished, your computer will restart and Screen
Magnifier/2 will be ready to use.


From this point on, you will hear audio tones and prompts associated with the installation procedure.
'''Recalibrating Your System'''


'''INFORMATIONAL TONES'''
If you change your system significantly (by installing additional graphics
hardware or more memory, for example), you should run the calibration test
again.


These tones alert you to important stages of the installation process.  They
To run the calibration test any time after installation, press CTRL + SHIFT
do not indicate that an error has occurred.
to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press C.


1 LONG BEEP:
'''Entering Screen Magnifier/2 Mode'''


'''NOTE:''' If you entered a valid drive letter in step 4 on page 6, you will not
Once you have started Screen Magnifier/2, the program is always running in
hear this tone.
the background. If you want to change characteristics of Screen Magnifier/2
 
or use one of the program functions, you have to first enter Screen
Press ENTER to install Screen Magnifier/2 to drive C.  If you are installing to a drive other than C, type the letter of the drive now and press ENTER.
Magnifier/2 mode. When you have finished making changes or using the
function, you have to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your
application or the Desktop.


1 SHORT BEEP means installation was successful.
To change a Screen Magnifier/2 characteristic or use a Screen Magnifier/2
function:


After installation is complete, do the following:
1.  Make sure Screen Magnifier/2 is running.


1Remove the installation diskette from drive A.
2Either press CTRL + SHIFT together OR click both mouse buttons at the
same time.


2.  Close the OS/2 full-screen session by entering:
Either way, you hear a beep and the system cursor changes to the Screen
Magnifier/2 magnifying glass.  You are now in Screen Magnifier/2 mode and can
use all of the program's functions or change its characteristics(Refer to
"Fast Path" on page 11, "Using the Setup Window" on page 15, or "Using Screen
Magnifier/2" on page 23 for information on how to change the program
characteristics.)


  exit
When you are ready to return to your application, press
CTRL + SHIFT again (or click both mouse buttons) to leave Screen Magnifier/2
mode. You will hear a beep and the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass will
change back to the system cursor.


3. Shut down your computer.  (Refer to "Shutting Down Your Computer" for
NOTE: Even though you can use the mouse-button sequence to enter Screen
information on this procedure.)
Magnifier/2 mode, we are only going to refer to the key sequence from
this point on.


4.  Restart your computer.
'''Stopping and Restarting Screen Magnifier/2'''


'''INSTALLATION ERRORS'''
Once the program has started and you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode,
you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 by pressing F3.  If you stop Screen
Magnifier/2, you can restart the program by opening the Independence
Series(*) folder on the OS/2 Desktop.  This folder contains the Screen
Magnifier/2 program object as well as the objects for other Independence
Series programs you have installed.  Select the Screen Magnifier/2 object
from this folder, then double-click or press ENTER.


During installation, if you hear a long, low tone followed by three short
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beeps, an error has occurred.  There are several errors possible; the
appropriate error message is displayed on the screen.


Shutting Down Your Computer


To shut down your computer, use the following procedure.
'''Fast Path'''
(If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, follow the instructions provided in
"Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure" on page 52.)


1From the OS/2 Desktop, display the OS/2 Desktop menu by clicking mouse
Here's how to get Screen Magnifier/2 working quickly so you can begin using
button 2.
your applicationsFine-tuning the program is covered in later sections of
this User's Guide.


2Select the Shut down option by typing "d".
Increasing Magnification
 
1Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


3.  A confirmation window is displayed that asks if you are sure you want to
2.  Press the UP ARROW.
shut down your system.  The shutdown window contains three pushbuttons:
OK, Cancel, and Help.  The OK pushbutton is selected.  Press ENTER to
continue the shutdown process.


4.  If other programs are still running, messages will be displayed asking if
Each time you press the UP ARROW, magnification increases one level.  If
you want to close these programs.
you hold down the UP ARROW, magnification increases rapidly.
The No pushbutton is selected as the default.  Type "Y" to specify Yes.


A message will be displayed that indicates that shutdown is in progress.
3Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease magnification.
A second message will be displayed when the shutdown process has been
completedYou should wait about 30 seconds after the first message
before restarting your computer.


'''Calibrating Your System'''
4.  Press CTRL + SHIFT when the magnification level is set to your
satisfaction.


When you restart your system after installing Screen Magnifier/2, the Desktop
is magnified at the default factor of 4.  A dialog box is displayed on the
Desktop that asks if you want to run the calibration program now.  If you
click on Yes, the calibration routine will begin automatically.


NOTE:  Because of the way OS/2 starts, the Calibration dialog box might be
'''Setting Mouse Sensitivity'''
hidden behind other windows.  If this is the case, press CTRL + ESC to
display the Window List, then select Screen Magnifier/2.  The
Calibration dialog box will now be visible.


Screen Magnifier/2 uses both hardware and software techniques for
The more magnified the screen is, the faster the mouse pointer seems to move
magnification.  These techniques produce identical results but vary in the
in response to movements of the physical mouse.  To slow down the mouse
demands they make on your computer.  To determine which technique is faster
movements:
for each magnification factor, Screen Magnifier/2 runs a calibration test
routine.


When the calibration test begins, the border around the magnified view
1Press CTRL + SHIFT.
alternates between blue and green and the mouse pointer moves around on the
DesktopThe calibration test runs through each magnification power, trying
both of the available techniques to see which is faster on your computer.


It can take up to 20 minutes to run the calibration test, depending on the
2.  Press L to make the mouse less sensitive (which means it requires more
speed of your computer.  If you have a fast system, it can take considerably
movement of the physical mouse to move the mouse pointer a given
less time.  You can stop the test at any time by pressing any key.
distance).


When the calibration test is finished, your computer will restart and Screen
Each time you press L, the mouse sensitivity decreases one level; if you
Magnifier/2 will be ready to use.
hold down the L key, the sensitivity decreases rapidly.


'''Recalibrating Your System'''
3.  Press M to increase sensitivity one level and the mouse pointer will move
a greater distance for the same physical mouse movement.


If you change your system significantly (by installing additional graphics
4.  Press CTRL + SHIFT when you're happy with the mouse sensitivity.
hardware or more memory, for example), you should run the calibration test
again.


To run the calibration test any time after installation, press CTRL + SHIFT
'''Reversing Video'''
to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press C.


'''Entering Screen Magnifier/2 Mode'''
To reverse the video displayed on the screen:


Once you have started Screen Magnifier/2, the program is always running in
1Press CTRL + SHIFT.
the backgroundIf you want to change characteristics of Screen Magnifier/2
or use one of the program functions, you have to first enter Screen
Magnifier/2 mode.  When you have finished making changes or using the
function, you have to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your
application or the Desktop.


To change a Screen Magnifier/2 characteristic or use a Screen Magnifier/2
2.  Press V.  Immediately, the screen reverses colors; what was dark is now
function:
light, and vice versa.


1Make sure Screen Magnifier/2 is running.
3Press V again to restore the screen to its original colors.


2.  Either press CTRL + SHIFT together OR click both mouse buttons at the
'''Making Multiple Changes'''
same time.


Either way, you hear a beep and the system cursor changes to the Screen
If you want to change all of these settings at once, or any combination of
Magnifier/2 magnifying glass.  You are now in Screen Magnifier/2 mode and can
them, don't press CTRL + SHIFT after you have finished your first task.
use all of the program's functions or change its characteristics. (Refer to
Instead, go to step 2 of the next task.
"Fast Path" on page 11, "Using the Setup Window" on page 15, or "Using Screen
Magnifier/2" on page 23 for information on how to change the program
characteristics.)


When you are ready to return to your application, press
When you have finished making all your changes, press
CTRL + SHIFT again (or click both mouse buttons) to leave Screen Magnifier/2
CTRL + SHIFT to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
mode.  You will hear a beep and the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass will
change back to the system cursor.


NOTE:  Even though you can use the mouse-button sequence to enter Screen
'''Getting Started'''
Magnifier/2 mode, we are only going to refer to the key sequence from
this point on.


'''Stopping and Restarting Screen Magnifier/2'''
Once you have these basic features set to your satisfaction, you can either
start using your application programs or continue reading this User's Guide
to learn more about Screen Magnifier/2.


Once the program has started and you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode,
Using the Setup Window
you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 by pressing F3.  If you stop Screen
The Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window enables you to change or verify the
Magnifier/2, you can restart the program by opening the Independence
following settings at one time:
Series(*) folder on the OS/2 Desktop.  This folder contains the Screen
Magnifier/2 program object as well as the objects for other Independence
Series programs you have installed.  Select the Screen Magnifier/2 object
from this folder, then double-click or press ENTER.


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* Magnification
* Mouse Sensitivity
* Focus Tracking
* Dithering
* Reverse Video
* Mouse Mode


'''NOTE:'''  You can also change settings with key sequences and, sometimes, with mouse sequences.  However, the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window is the only way to visually verify your settings.


'''Fast Path'''
Opening the Setup Window


Here's how to get Screen Magnifier/2 working quickly so you can begin using
To open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window:
your applications.  Fine-tuning the program is covered in later sections of
this User's Guide.


Increasing Magnification
1.  Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


1.  Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
2.  Press S (for Setup) to display the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.


2.  Press the UP ARROW.
Figure 1. Screen Magnifier/2 Setup Window


Each time you press the UP ARROW, magnification increases one levelIf
The screen above shows the default settings for Screen Magnifier/2These
you hold down the UP ARROW, magnification increases rapidly.
settings may be different if you used the Fast Path.  For detailed
information about how to use these features, refer to "Using Screen
Magnifier/2" on page 23.


3.  Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease magnification.
'''Magnification'''


4.  Press CTRL + SHIFT when the magnification level is set to your
When you first open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window, the selection cursor
satisfaction.
is on the MAGNIFICATION entry field and the default setting is 4.  (Remember,
if you used the Fast Path, the settings displayed in this window may be
different from the default settings.)  The valid settings for magnification
are from 2 to 32 times normal size.


To change the magnification setting, either type a number into the entry
field or use the mouse to click on the spin button.


'''Setting Mouse Sensitivity'''
If you click on the spin button, the magnification setting changes
immediately.  If you type a value, the magnification does not change until
you move the cursor to another field or select OK.


The more magnified the screen is, the faster the mouse pointer seems to move
NOTE:  Do not select OK until you have finished making all the setting
in response to movements of the physical mouse. To slow down the mouse
changes you want because the window will close immediately.
movements:


1.  Press CTRL + SHIFT.
For detailed information, refer to "Setting Magnification" on page 24.


2.  Press L to make the mouse less sensitive (which means it requires more
'''Mouse Sensitivity'''
movement of the physical mouse to move the mouse pointer a given
distance).


Each time you press L, the mouse sensitivity decreases one level; if you
The default value for mouse sensitivity is 20.  The valid settings are from 1
hold down the L key, the sensitivity decreases rapidly.
to 20.  The default setting of 20 is the most sensitive setting, which means
that the mouse pointer is most responsive to the movements of the physical
mouse.  The lower the setting number, the less responsive the mouse pointer.
If you plan to use Screen Magnifier/2 at a high magnification level, you will
probably want to use a low mouse-sensitivity setting.


3.  Press M to increase sensitivity one level and the mouse pointer will move
To change the mouse sensitivity, either move the cursor to the MOUSE
a greater distance for the same physical mouse movement.
SENSITIVITY field and type a new value or use the mouse to click on the spin
button.


4Press CTRL + SHIFT when you're happy with the mouse sensitivity.
If you click on the spin button, the mouse sensitivity changes immediately.
If you type a value, the sensitivity does not change until you either move
the cursor to another field or select OKAgain, do not select OK until
you're ready to close the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.


'''Reversing Video'''
For detailed information, refer to "Specifying Mouse Sensitivity" on page 26.


To reverse the video displayed on the screen:
Focus Tracking


1Press CTRL + SHIFT.
The default value for FOCUS TRACKING is ON, which means that the mouse
pointer will move automatically to the current area of interestTo turn
focus tracking off, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + F.


2.  Press V.  Immediately, the screen reverses colors; what was dark is now
To toggle focus tracking back on, click on the checkbox again or press ALT +
light, and vice versa.
F again.  The focus-tracking setting takes effect immediately.


3.  Press V again to restore the screen to its original colors.
For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Focus Tracking" on page 39.


'''Making Multiple Changes'''
Dithering


If you want to change all of these settings at once, or any combination of
The default value for DITHERING is OFF.  To turn dithering on, either click
them, don't press CTRL + SHIFT after you have finished your first task.
on the checkbox or press ALT + D.
Instead, go to step 2 of the next task.


When you have finished making all your changes, press
To toggle dithering off, click on the checkbox again or press ALT + D again.
CTRL + SHIFT to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
The dithering setting takes effect immediately.


'''Getting Started'''
For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Dithering" on page 40.


Once you have these basic features set to your satisfaction, you can either
Reverse Video
start using your application programs or continue reading this User's Guide
to learn more about Screen Magnifier/2.


Using the Setup Window
The default value for REVERSE VIDEO is OFF.
The Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window enables you to change or verify the
following settings at one time:


* Magnification
To reverse the video display, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + V.
* Mouse Sensitivity
The reverse-video setting takes effect immediately.
* Focus Tracking
* Dithering
* Reverse Video
* Mouse Mode


'''NOTE:'''  You can also change settings with key sequences and, sometimes, with mouse sequences.  However, the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window is the only way to visually verify your settings.
To restore the display to the original colors, click on the checkbox again or
press ALT + V again.


Opening the Setup Window
For detailed information, refer to "Reversing Video" on page 36.


To open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window:
Mouse Mode


1Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
The default value for MOUSE MODE is FREEThe other settings are CENTERED
and RELATIVE.  (The current mouse mode is indicated by a black circle in one
of the auto-radio buttons.)


2Press S (for Setup) to display the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.
To change the mouse mode, click on the auto-radio button next to the mode you
want to useOr, you can use the arrow keys to select the auto-radio button
you want.  The mouse-mode setting takes effect immediately.


Figure 1. Screen Magnifier/2 Setup Window
For detailed information, refer to "Specifying the Mouse Mode" on page 27.


The screen above shows the default settings for Screen Magnifier/2.  These
Pushbuttons
settings may be different if you used the Fast Path.  For detailed
information about how to use these features, refer to "Using Screen
Magnifier/2" on page 23.


'''Magnification'''
There are five pushbuttons located at the bottom of the Setup window:


When you first open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window, the selection cursor
OK is used to confirm and activate the changes you have made to the
is on the MAGNIFICATION entry field and the default setting is 4(Remember,
Screen Magnifier/2 settingsIt also closes the Setup window.
if you used the Fast Path, the settings displayed in this window may be
different from the default settings.)  The valid settings for magnification
are from 2 to 32 times normal size.


To change the magnification setting, either type a number into the entry
RESET is used to restore the settings to the values in effect when you
field or use the mouse to click on the spin button.
opened the Setup window.
 
DEFAULT is used to restore the values to those that were in effect when
Screen Magnifier/2 was first installed.


If you click on the spin button, the magnification setting changes
CANCEL is used to close the Setup window without activating any changes.
immediately.  If you type a value, the magnification does not change until
you move the cursor to another field or select OK.


NOTE:  Do not select OK until you have finished making all the setting
NOTE:  You can also press ESC to close the Setup window without
changes you want because the window will close immediately.
activating changes.


For detailed information, refer to "Setting Magnification" on page 24.
HELP provides general information about the Screen Magnifier/2 program.
(You can also get context-sensitive help for the currently selected
setting or pushbutton by pressing F1.)


'''Mouse Sensitivity'''
Using Screen Magnifier/2
This section discusses all of the Screen Magnifier/2 functions and explains
how to use them.  You'll learn about:


The default value for mouse sensitivity is 20.  The valid settings are from 1
    Increasing and decreasing magnification and mouse sensitivity
to 20.  The default setting of 20 is the most sensitive setting, which means
that the mouse pointer is most responsive to the movements of the physical
mouse.  The lower the setting number, the less responsive the mouse pointer.
If you plan to use Screen Magnifier/2 at a high magnification level, you will
probably want to use a low mouse-sensitivity setting.


To change the mouse sensitivity, either move the cursor to the MOUSE
    Turning off magnification temporarily
SENSITIVITY field and type a new value or use the mouse to click on the spin
button.


If you click on the spin button, the mouse sensitivity changes immediately.
    Specifying the mouse mode
If you type a value, the sensitivity does not change until you either move
the cursor to another field or select OK.  Again, do not select OK until
you're ready to close the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.


For detailed information, refer to "Specifying Mouse Sensitivity" on page 26.
    Using the reading features


Focus Tracking
    Checking your position on the Desktop


The default value for FOCUS TRACKING is ON, which means that the mouse
    Reversing the video display for higher contrast
pointer will move automatically to the current area of interest.  To turn
focus tracking off, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + F.


To toggle focus tracking back on, click on the checkbox again or press ALT +
    Turning focus tracking and dithering on and off
F again.  The focus-tracking setting takes effect immediately.


For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Focus Tracking" on page 39.
    Returning the mouse to the last focus point


Dithering
    Locking mouse movement


The default value for DITHERING is OFF.  To turn dithering on, either click
    Getting help
on the checkbox or press ALT + D.


To toggle dithering off, click on the checkbox again or press ALT + D again.
    Stopping Screen Magnifier/2
The dithering setting takes effect immediately.


For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Dithering" on page 40.
NOTE:  If you are a new OS/2 user, you might want to go through the OS/2
tutorials to learn about this operating system.  The Tutorial is
located in the Information folder on the OS/2 Desktop.  More
introductory information is contained in the Start Here folder.


Reverse Video
Using Screen Magnifier/2 Functions


The default value for REVERSE VIDEO is OFF.
This section contains a detailed description of each of the Screen
Magnifier/2 functions and tells you how to change the program settings to
your satisfaction.  Once you have the functions set the way you want them,
you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 and it will "remember" your settings when you
restart the program.


To reverse the video display, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + V.
NOTE:  For a summary of the program's functions and the associated key and
The reverse-video setting takes effect immediately.
mouse-button sequences, refer to the "Quick Reference" on page 47.


To restore the display to the original colors, click on the checkbox again or
Setting Magnification
press ALT + V again.


For detailed information, refer to "Reversing Video" on page 36.
Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to magnify your Desktop and applications from
2 times up to 32 times normal size, in increments of one.  This means that
you can enlarge the information on your computer screen to exactly the size
that is best for you.


Mouse Mode
Increasing Magnification


The default value for MOUSE MODE is FREE.  The other settings are CENTERED
You can use any of these ways to increase the magnification level:
and RELATIVE.  (The current mouse mode is indicated by a black circle in one
of the auto-radio buttons.)


To change the mouse mode, click on the auto-radio button next to the mode you
1.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT.  Then, press the
want to useOr, you can use the arrow keys to select the auto-radio button
UP ARROW keyEach time you press it, the magnification increases by
you wantThe mouse-mode setting takes effect immediately.
oneIf you hold the UP ARROW, the magnification increases rapidly.


For detailed information, refer to "Specifying the Mouse Mode" on page 27.
OR


Pushbuttons
2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 1 and click
mouse button 2.  Each time you click mouse button 2, the magnification
level increases.


There are five pushbuttons located at the bottom of the Setup window:
OR


OK is used to confirm and activate the changes you have made to the
3.  Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.
Screen Magnifier/2 settings.  It also closes the Setup window.


RESET is used to restore the settings to the values in effect when you
When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen
opened the Setup window.
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.


DEFAULT is used to restore the values to those that were in effect when
Decreasing Magnification
Screen Magnifier/2 was first installed.


CANCEL is used to close the Setup window without activating any changes.
You can use any of these ways to decrease the magnification level:


NOTE: You can also press ESC to close the Setup window without
1. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT.  Then, press the
activating changes.
DOWN ARROW key.  Each time you press it, the magnification decreases by
one.  If you hold the DOWN ARROW, the magnification decreases rapidly.


HELP provides general information about the Screen Magnifier/2 program.
OR
(You can also get context-sensitive help for the currently selected
setting or pushbutton by pressing F1.)


Using Screen Magnifier/2
2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 2 and click
This section discusses all of the Screen Magnifier/2 functions and explains
mouse button 1Each time you click mouse button 1, the magnification
how to use themYou'll learn about:
level decreases.


    Increasing and decreasing magnification and mouse sensitivity
OR


    Turning off magnification temporarily
3.  Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.


    Specifying the mouse mode
When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.


    Using the reading features
Turning Off Magnification


    Checking your position on the Desktop
From time to time, you might want to have your Desktop displayed in
non-magnified mode.  This could be helpful when you want to perform routine
OS/2 or PM tasks and do not need to have the screen magnified.  To this end,
Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means for turning off magnification
temporarily.


    Reversing the video display for higher contrast
To turn off magnification, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press N (for
Non-magnified).


    Turning focus tracking and dithering on and off
The view changes from magnified to non-magnified.  If you want to perform
non-Screen Magnifier/2 tasks, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL
+ SHIFT.  Now you can perform any of the Desktop functions you require.


    Returning the mouse to the last focus point
When you want to return to the magnified mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode,
then press N again.


    Locking mouse movement
Specifying Mouse Sensitivity


    Getting help
The movements of the mouse pointer on the screen correspond to the movements
of the physical mouse on your desk; therefore, when Screen Magnifier/2 is
magnifying at a high level, the mouse pointer appears to move rapidly.
Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to adjust the mouse sensitivity so that the
mouse pointer is less responsive to the movements of the physical mouse.
This gives the visual effect of slowing down the mouse movements.


    Stopping Screen Magnifier/2
When you increase the magnification level, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically
decreases the mouse sensitivity for you to make it easier to follow.  If you
change from a high magnification level to a lower one, you might want to
increase the sensitivity so the mouse pointer is more responsive to the
movements of the physical mouse.


NOTE:  If you are a new OS/2 user, you might want to go through the OS/2
Increasing Sensitivity
tutorials to learn about this operating system.  The Tutorial is
located in the Information folder on the OS/2 Desktop.  More
introductory information is contained in the Start Here folder.


Using Screen Magnifier/2 Functions
To make the mouse more sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.  Then,
press M (for More sensitivity).  Each time you press the M key, the
mouse-sensitivity level increases by one step.  Holding down the M key
increases sensitivity rapidly.


This section contains a detailed description of each of the Screen
When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen
Magnifier/2 functions and tells you how to change the program settings to
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.
your satisfaction.  Once you have the functions set the way you want them,
you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 and it will "remember" your settings when you
restart the program.


NOTEFor a summary of the program's functions and the associated key and
HINTTo help you judge the correct settings for your environment, you can
mouse-button sequences, refer to the "Quick Reference" on page 47.
move the mouse while adjusting the sensitivity.


Setting Magnification
Decreasing Sensitivity


Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to magnify your Desktop and applications from
To make the mouse less sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.  Then,
2 times up to 32 times normal size, in increments of one.  This means that
press L (for Less sensitivity).  Each time you press the L key, the
you can enlarge the information on your computer screen to exactly the size
mouse-sensitivity level decreases by one stepHolding down the L key
that is best for you.
decreases sensitivity rapidly.


Increasing Magnification
When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.


You can use any of these ways to increase the magnification level:
NOTE:  You can also use the Setup window for this function.


1.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT.  Then, press the
Specifying the Mouse Mode
UP ARROW key.  Each time you press it, the magnification increases by
one.  If you hold the UP ARROW, the magnification increases rapidly.


OR
Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to choose the way you want the mouse to work:


2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 1 and click
    Free
mouse button 2.  Each time you click mouse button 2, the magnification
level increases.


OR
    Centered


3.  Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.
    Relative


When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen
To specify the mouse mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press O (for
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.
mOuse mOde).  Each time you press O, the mouse changes modes and the Screen
Magnifier/2 icon changes direction to indicate the current mode.


Decreasing Magnification
Free Mode


You can use any of these ways to decrease the magnification level:
The FREE mode means that the mouse pointer moves freely around the screen, in
response to and corresponding to the movements of the physical mouse.  As you
move the mouse pointer close to the edge of the Screen Magnifier/2 view, the
screen moves so you can see the rest of the magnified area.


1.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT.  Then, press the
When the mouse is in the free mode (the default), the Screen Magnifier/2
DOWN ARROW key.  Each time you press it, the magnification decreases by
magnifying glass is in its standard orientation with the handle pointing to
one.  If you hold the DOWN ARROW, the magnification decreases rapidly.
the lower right, at approximately 4 o'clock, like this:


OR
Figure 2. Mouse Pointer in Free
Mode


2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 2 and click
Centered Mode
mouse button 1.  Each time you click mouse button 1, the magnification
level decreases.


OR
The CENTERED mode means that the mouse pointer stays at the center of the
magnified area.  When you move the physical mouse around on the Desktop, the
mouse pointer stays in the center of the Screen Magnifier/2 view as the
screen pans behind the pointer.


3.  Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.
In the centered mode, the handle of the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass
is pointing to the upper right, at approximately 2 o'clock, like this:


When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen
Figure 3. Mouse Pointer in Centered
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.
Mode


Turning Off Magnification
Relative Mode


From time to time, you might want to have your Desktop displayed in
The RELATIVE mode provides a constant indicator of your relative position on
non-magnified modeThis could be helpful when you want to perform routine
the Desktop.  For example, let's say you want to open a program object that
OS/2 or PM tasks and do not need to have the screen magnified.  To this end,
is near the bottom left of the Desktop.  When you move the pointer to that
Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means for turning off magnification
object, the pointer will indicate, by its location, that you are now in the
temporarily.
bottom-left corner of the Desktop.


To turn off magnification, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press N (for
When you move the physical mouse, the view moves behind the mouse pointer so
Non-magnified).
that the mouse pointer always indicates the position of the magnified view,
relative to the rest of the Desktop.


The view changes from magnified to non-magnified.  If you want to perform
If you open another window or change focus to one already open, the mouse
non-Screen Magnifier/2 tasks, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL
pointer will indicate your new location on the Desktop by its position on the
+ SHIFT.  Now you can perform any of the Desktop functions you require.
screen.


When you want to return to the magnified mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode,
NOTE:  You might notice that the mouse pointer moves more slowly in this mode
then press N again.
than in the other mouse modes.  This is because, in the relative mode,
the movement of the pointer is proportionate to the magnification.
The higher the magnification, the slower the pointer moves because it
is traveling a relatively smaller distance.


Specifying Mouse Sensitivity
In the relative mode, the handle of the magnifying glass is pointing to the
upper left, at approximately 10 o'clock, like this:
 
Figure 4. Mouse Pointer in Relative
Mode


The movements of the mouse pointer on the screen correspond to the movements
When you have changed the mouse mode to your satisfaction, leave Screen
of the physical mouse on your desk; therefore, when Screen Magnifier/2 is
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.
magnifying at a high level, the mouse pointer appears to move rapidly.
Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to adjust the mouse sensitivity so that the
mouse pointer is less responsive to the movements of the physical mouse.
This gives the visual effect of slowing down the mouse movements.


When you increase the magnification level, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically
NOTE: You can also use the Setup window to choose among these three modes.
decreases the mouse sensitivity for you to make it easier to follow. If you
change from a high magnification level to a lower one, you might want to
increase the sensitivity so the mouse pointer is more responsive to the
movements of the physical mouse.


Increasing Sensitivity
Using the Reading Function


To make the mouse more sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 modeThen,
One of the most useful features of the Screen Magnifier/2 program is the
press M (for More sensitivity)Each time you press the M key, the
reading functionThis function displays a special cursor that automatically
mouse-sensitivity level increases by one stepHolding down the M key
pans across each line of text in the active window, updating the Screen
increases sensitivity rapidly.
Magnifier/2 view as it goesWhen the cursor reaches the end of a line of
text, it moves quickly to the left side of the window and starts scanning the
next lineWhen the cursor reaches the end of the text, you hear a two-note
audio cue and the cursor changes back to the magnifying glass.


When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen
Starting the Reading Function
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.


HINT: To help you judge the correct settings for your environment, you can
1. Before you start the reading function, make sure you place the mouse
move the mouse while adjusting the sensitivity.
pointer where you would like to start reading.


Decreasing Sensitivity
2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press the ALT key.


To make the mouse less sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.  Then,
Reading Features
press L (for Less sensitivity).  Each time you press the L key, the
mouse-sensitivity level decreases by one step.  Holding down the L key
decreases sensitivity rapidly.


When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen
The reading function has several features that make it even more helpful.
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.
These are listed below along with the keys that activate them:


NOTE:  You can also use the Setup window for this function.
ACTION                                                KEY


Specifying the Mouse Mode
Increase reading speed                                Right Arrow


Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to choose the way you want the mouse to work:
Decrease reading speed                                Left Arrow


    Free
Pause while reading                                    P (Pause)


    Centered
Home (top of window)                                  H (Home)


    Relative
Next line                                              T (nexT)


To specify the mouse mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press O (for
Previous line                                          K (bacK)
mOuse mOde).  Each time you press O, the mouse changes modes and the Screen
Magnifier/2 icon changes direction to indicate the current mode.


Free Mode
Stop reading                                          Alt


The FREE mode means that the mouse pointer moves freely around the screen, in
INCREASING THE READING SPEED
response to and corresponding to the movements of the physical mouse.  As you
move the mouse pointer close to the edge of the Screen Magnifier/2 view, the
screen moves so you can see the rest of the magnified area.


When the mouse is in the free mode (the default), the Screen Magnifier/2
When you first activate the reading function, the cursor pans across the
magnifying glass is in its standard orientation with the handle pointing to
screen fairly slowly.  If you prefer to read faster, press the RIGHT ARROW
the lower right, at approximately 4 o'clock, like this:
key.


Figure 2. Mouse Pointer in Free
Each time you press RIGHT ARROW, the cursor speed increases slightly. If you
Mode
want the speed to increase rapidly, hold down the RIGHT ARROW key until the
cursor moves at the speed you want.


Centered Mode
HINT:  You will probably want the reading speed to be slower at higher
magnifications.


The CENTERED mode means that the mouse pointer stays at the center of the
DECREASING THE READING SPEED
magnified area.  When you move the physical mouse around on the Desktop, the
mouse pointer stays in the center of the Screen Magnifier/2 view as the
screen pans behind the pointer.


In the centered mode, the handle of the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass
To decrease the reading speed, press the LEFT ARROW key.
is pointing to the upper right, at approximately 2 o'clock, like this:


Figure 3. Mouse Pointer in Centered
Either press the LEFT ARROW key repeatedly or hold it until the cursor slows
Mode
to the speed you want.


Relative Mode
PAUSE WHILE READING


The RELATIVE mode provides a constant indicator of your relative position on
The PAUSE feature enables you to stop the reading cursor temporarilySimply
the Desktop.  For example, let's say you want to open a program object that
press P to stop reading; press P again to restart the reading cursor.
is near the bottom left of the DesktopWhen you move the pointer to that
object, the pointer will indicate, by its location, that you are now in the
bottom-left corner of the Desktop.


When you move the physical mouse, the view moves behind the mouse pointer so
HOME
that the mouse pointer always indicates the position of the magnified view,
relative to the rest of the Desktop.


If you open another window or change focus to one already open, the mouse
The HOME feature enables you to move the reading cursor to the top of the
pointer will indicate your new location on the Desktop by its position on the
current window.  Press H to interrupt the reading function and move the
screen.
cursor to the beginning of the window in which you are currently reading.
Screen Magnifier/2 will automatically start reading again from the top of the
window.


NOTE:  You might notice that the mouse pointer moves more slowly in this mode
NEXT LINE
than in the other mouse modes.  This is because, in the relative mode,
the movement of the pointer is proportionate to the magnification.
The higher the magnification, the slower the pointer moves because it
is traveling a relatively smaller distance.


In the relative mode, the handle of the magnifying glass is pointing to the
The NEXT LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line below the current
upper left, at approximately 10 o'clock, like this:
line.  Press T to move to the next line; Screen Magnifier/2 begins reading
the new line immediately.
 
PREVIOUS LINE


Figure 4. Mouse Pointer in Relative
The PREVIOUS LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line above the
Mode
current line. Press K to move to the previous line; Screen Magnifier/2
begins reading the new line immediately.


When you have changed the mouse mode to your satisfaction, leave Screen
STOPPING THE READING FUNCTION
Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.


NOTE: You can also use the Setup window to choose among these three modes.
Screen Magnifier/2 stops reading automatically when the cursor reaches the
end of the text in the active window. You can also stop the reading function
any time you choose by pressing the ALT key.  Either way, you hear a two-note
audio cue and the reading cursor changes back to the Screen Magnifier/2
magnifying glass.


Using the Reading Function
NOTES:


One of the most useful features of the Screen Magnifier/2 program is the
1.  When you turn off the reading function, the speed at which you were
reading function.  This function displays a special cursor that automatically
reading is saved so the next time you begin reading, the cursor moves at
pans across each line of text in the active window, updating the Screen
that speed.
Magnifier/2 view as it goes.  When the cursor reaches the end of a line of
text, it moves quickly to the left side of the window and starts scanning the
next line.  When the cursor reaches the end of the text, you hear a two-note
audio cue and the cursor changes back to the magnifying glass.


Starting the Reading Function
2.  There are several Screen Magnifier/2 functions that are allowed while you
are in the reading mode:


1.  Before you start the reading function, make sure you place the mouse
    Adjusting magnification and mouse sensitivity
pointer where you would like to start reading.


2.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press the ALT key.
    Toggling focus tracking and dithering on and off


Reading Features
    Reversing video


The reading function has several features that make it even more helpful.
    Changing mouse mode
These are listed below along with the keys that activate them:


ACTION                                                KEY
Checking Your Relative Position


Increase reading speed                                Right Arrow
When you are working in the magnified mode, you might lose track of the
 
position of the magnified area in relation to the Desktop as a whole.  Screen
Decrease reading speed                                Left Arrow
Magnifier/2 provides two ways for you to check the relative location of the
window with which you are currently working: the locator and the
relative-position marker.


Pause while reading                                    P (Pause)
Using the Locator


Home (top of window)                                  H (Home)
When you activate the locator, the view of the Desktop changes from magnified
to non-magnified and a large yellow-and-red square is displayed to indicate
where you are working on the Desktop.


Next line                                              T (nexT)
You can use the mouse to move the locator to a new area of interest.  When
you turn off the locator, the new area is magnified.


Previous line                                          K (bacK)
You can use one of the following methods to display the locator.  First,
enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:


Stop reading                                          Alt
1.  Press the X key.  (It might help you to remember if you think of "X marks
the spot" on the Desktop.)


INCREASING THE READING SPEED
OR


When you first activate the reading function, the cursor pans across the
2Press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 until the locator is
screen fairly slowlyIf you prefer to read faster, press the RIGHT ARROW
displayed.
key.


Each time you press RIGHT ARROW, the cursor speed increases slightly. If you
NOTE: Make sure you hold down the mouse buttons until the locator is
want the speed to increase rapidly, hold down the RIGHT ARROW key until the
displayed.  If you just click the mouse buttons, you will leave Screen
cursor moves at the speed you want.
Magnifier/2 mode.


HINT:  You will probably want the reading speed to be slower at higher
To remove the locator from the screen and return to magnified mode, simply
magnifications.
press X again.  Or, you can press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2
until the locator disappears.


DECREASING THE READING SPEED
Using the Relative-Position Marker


To decrease the reading speed, press the LEFT ARROW key.
Screen Magnifier/2 also provides a relative-position marker that enables you
to see where you are on the Desktop without leaving the magnified mode.  The
relative-position marker is a flashing, reverse-video box that indicates the
location of the area in which you are currently working.


Either press the LEFT ARROW key repeatedly or hold it until the cursor slows
To display the relative-position marker, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then
to the speed you want.
press R (for Relative).


PAUSE WHILE READING
The view remains magnified so that the marker denotes your relative position
only.  That is, the reverse-video box indicates where the Screen Magnifier/2
view is located in relation to the rest of the Desktop.  The higher the
magnification factor, the smaller the relative-position marker.


The PAUSE feature enables you to stop the reading cursor temporarily. Simply
To remove the relative-position marker, just press R again or move the mouse.
press P to stop reading; press P again to restart the reading cursor.
The marker will be removed from the screen.


HOME
Leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.


The HOME feature enables you to move the reading cursor to the top of the
Reversing Video
current window.  Press H to interrupt the reading function and move the
cursor to the beginning of the window in which you are currently reading.
Screen Magnifier/2 will automatically start reading again from the top of the
window.


NEXT LINE
The default PM screen is made up primarily of dark letters and objects
against a light background.  The default color scheme might not be easy to
see for some Screen Magnifier/2 users.  Therefore, Screen Magnifier/2 enables
you to reverse this color scheme so that the display is made up primarily of
light letters and objects against a dark background.  The colors that were
previously light are now dark and vice versa.  This color scheme provides
greater contrast and is more usable for some people.


The NEXT LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line below the current
You can use any of the following methods to reverse the screen colors.
line.  Press T to move to the next line; Screen Magnifier/2 begins reading
First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:
the new line immediately.


PREVIOUS LINE
1.  Press V (for Video).


The PREVIOUS LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line above the
OR
current line.  Press K to move to the previous line; Screen Magnifier/2
begins reading the new line immediately.


STOPPING THE READING FUNCTION
2.  Double-click mouse button 2.


Screen Magnifier/2 stops reading automatically when the cursor reaches the
OR
end of the text in the active window.  You can also stop the reading function
any time you choose by pressing the ALT key.  Either way, you hear a two-note
audio cue and the reading cursor changes back to the Screen Magnifier/2
magnifying glass.


NOTES:
3.  Use the Setup window.


1.  When you turn off the reading function, the speed at which you were
To return the screen to its previous colors, use one of the above methods.
reading is saved so the next time you begin reading, the cursor moves at
that speed.


2.  There are several Screen Magnifier/2 functions that are allowed while you
HINT:  If the screen colors are still not easy for you to see, you might want
are in the reading mode:
to use the OS/2 Color Palette or Scheme Palette option to change the colors
even moreThese options are in the System Setup folder which is in the OS/2
System folder on the OS/2 Desktop.


    Adjusting magnification and mouse sensitivity
To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


    Toggling focus tracking and dithering on and off
Toggling Focus Tracking


    Reversing video
The Screen Magnifier/2 focus-tracking feature ensures that the Screen
Magnifier/2 view includes the area of interest.  When Screen Magnifier/2 is
magnifying, only a portion of the Desktop can be seen at one time.
Consequently, you might not know if a system dialog box or an error message
has popped up in an area that you currently cannot see.  With focus tracking
turned on, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically moves the mouse pointer (and,
therefore, the Screen Magnifier/2 view) to the area of interest, so you do
not miss any important information.


    Changing mouse mode
To toggle focus tracking on and off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press
F (for Focus).


Checking Your Relative Position
When focus tracking is toggled on, a high-pitched beep is sounded.  When it
is toggled off, you hear a lower-pitched beep.


When you are working in the magnified mode, you might lose track of the
To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
position of the magnified area in relation to the Desktop as a whole.  Screen
Magnifier/2 provides two ways for you to check the relative location of the
window with which you are currently working: the locator and the
relative-position marker.


Using the Locator
NOTES:


When you activate the locator, the view of the Desktop changes from magnified
1.  There might be occasions when you find focus tracking distracting, such
to non-magnified and a large yellow-and-red square is displayed to indicate
as when:
where you are working on the Desktop.


You can use the mouse to move the locator to a new area of interest.  When
    The magnification is low enough that the whole of the area of
you turn off the locator, the new area is magnified.
interest can be seen at once; for example, if you are using the Setup
window at a magnification of 2.


You can use one of the following methods to display the locatorFirst,
    There is focus that is tracked that actually moves you away from what
enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:
you want to seeFor example, the video viewer in Multimedia
Presentation Manager/2(*) has a slide bar that tells you how much of
the video you have watched already.  Screen Magnifier/2 tracks that
slider instead of the video itself.


1.  Press the X key(It might help you to remember if you think of "X marks
    You are using software applications that update the screen frequently
the spot" on the Desktop.)
during startup (such as those that open multiple windows)If you
find the resulting shifts in focus distracting, try turning off focus
tracking before you start up the application. Once the program has
settled down, do the following:


OR
a.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


2.  Press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 until the locator is
b.  Press F to turn focus tracking back on.
displayed.


NOTE: Make sure you hold down the mouse buttons until the locator is
c. Press B to move the pointer to the last focus point.
displayed.  If you just click the mouse buttons, you will leave Screen
Magnifier/2 mode.


To remove the locator from the screen and return to magnified mode, simply
dLeave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.
press X againOr, you can press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2
until the locator disappears.


Using the Relative-Position Marker
2.  You can also use the Setup window to toggle focus tracking.


Screen Magnifier/2 also provides a relative-position marker that enables you
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to see where you are on the Desktop without leaving the magnified mode.  The
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relative-position marker is a flashing, reverse-video box that indicates the
location of the area in which you are currently working.


To display the relative-position marker, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then
Toggling Dithering
press R (for Relative).


The view remains magnified so that the marker denotes your relative position
Dithering is the process by which computers create colors that they are
onlyThat is, the reverse-video box indicates where the Screen Magnifier/2
otherwise incapable of displaying.  Most computers can display a limited
view is located in relation to the rest of the DesktopThe higher the
number of colors.  Some colors, such as red, blue, yellow, and green, are
magnification factor, the smaller the relative-position marker.
displayed in their essential forms.  Other, more complex, colors are created
by alternating pixels of two existing colors to simulate the appearance of a
third color.
 
For example, on a VGA display, pink is composed of alternating red and white
pixelsFrom a distance, these colors blend together and appear to be pink.
However, when the screen is magnified by Screen Magnifier/2, you can see the
alternating red and white pixelsThis can be distracting at higher
magnifications, so Screen Magnifier/2 provides a way to turn off the
dithering mechanism.  When dithering is turned off, complex colors are
displayed as the nearest color that the computer can produce; in some cases,
this will be gray.


To remove the relative-position marker, just press R again or move the mouse.
To turn dithering on, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D (for
The marker will be removed from the screen.
Dithering). To turn dithering off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D
again.


Leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.
To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


Reversing Video
NOTE:  You can also use the Setup window for this function.


The default PM screen is made up primarily of dark letters and objects
Moving the Mouse to the Last Focus Point
against a light background.  The default color scheme might not be easy to
 
see for some Screen Magnifier/2 users.  Therefore, Screen Magnifier/2 enables
Screen Magnifier/2 provides the ability to move the mouse pointer to the spot
you to reverse this color scheme so that the display is made up primarily of
that was the last focus point.  This can be a very convenient featureFor
light letters and objects against a dark backgroundThe colors that were
example, if you are using a text editor and move the mouse to review the text
previously light are now dark and vice versa.  This color scheme provides
you just typed, you can use this feature to return to the last focus point
greater contrast and is more usable for some people.
and continue typing.


You can use any of the following methods to reverse the screen colors.
You can use either of the following methods to move the mouse to the last
First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:
focus point. First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:


1.  Press V (for Video).
1.  Press B (for Back to the last focus point).


OR
OR


2.  Double-click mouse button 2.
2.  Click mouse button 2, then click mouse button 1.


OR
The Screen Magnifier/2 view will change so that the mouse pointer is now at
the location of the previous focus point.


3.  Use the Setup window.
To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.


To return the screen to its previous colors, use one of the above methods.
Locking Mouse Movement


HINT:  If the screen colors are still not easy for you to see, you might want
Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means by which you can restrict the movements
to use the OS/2 Color Palette or Scheme Palette option to change the colors
of the mouse to horizontal or vertical onlyThis is especially helpful when
even moreThese options are in the System Setup folder which is in the OS/2
you're working with information in columns, such as spreadsheet applications,
System folder on the OS/2 Desktop.
or when you're performing drag-and-drop operations.


To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
To lock the mouse movement, press and hold CTRL, then move the mouse in the
direction you want.  As long as you are holding down the CTRL key, you can
only move the mouse in the direction of the initial movement.  When you
release the CTRL key, you can once again move the mouse in all directions.


Toggling Focus Tracking
Getting Help


The Screen Magnifier/2 focus-tracking feature ensures that the Screen
Screen Magnifier/2 provides online help, both general and contextual.
Magnifier/2 view includes the area of interest. When Screen Magnifier/2 is
General help supplies an overview of the Screen Magnifier/2 program and
magnifying, only a portion of the Desktop can be seen at one time.
enables you to select specific topics about which you want to learn more.
Consequently, you might not know if a system dialog box or an error message
Contextual help provides information about a specific item in the context in
has popped up in an area that you currently cannot see.  With focus tracking
which it is currently being used.
turned on, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically moves the mouse pointer (and,
therefore, the Screen Magnifier/2 view) to the area of interest, so you do
not miss any important information.


To toggle focus tracking on and off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press
General Help
F (for Focus).


When focus tracking is toggled on, a high-pitched beep is soundedWhen it
To get general help, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press F1.  The
is toggled off, you hear a lower-pitched beep.
Introduction to Screen Magnifier/2 panel is displayedIn addition to
containing introductory information, this panel enables you to access other
panels that contain specific information about individual topics.


To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
Contextual Help


NOTES:
To get help about a specific topic, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press
S to open the Setup window.  Select the item for which you need explanation,
then press F1.  A panel will be displayed that contains additional
information about that topic.


1.  There might be occasions when you find focus tracking distracting, such
Using Help Panels
as when:


    The magnification is low enough that the whole of the area of
When a help panel is opened, the Screen Magnifier/2 pointer will be
interest can be seen at once; for example, if you are using the Setup
positioned on the first linked topic, which is in a reverse-video box.  To
window at a magnification of 2.
open the help panel associated with that linked topic, either press ENTER or
double-click with the mouse.


    There is focus that is tracked that actually moves you away from what
If there are other linked topics in a panel, they will be displayed in a
you want to see.  For example, the video viewer in Multimedia
different color than the textTo open a help panel associated with another
Presentation Manager/2(*) has a slide bar that tells you how much of
linked topic, either TAB to the topic and press ENTER or move the mouse
the video you have watched alreadyScreen Magnifier/2 tracks that
pointer to the topic and double-click.
slider instead of the video itself.


    You are using software applications that update the screen frequently
NOTE:  If you are using a monochrome color scheme, the linked topics are not
during startup (such as those that open multiple windows)If you
displayed in colorRefer to "Using a Monochrome Color Scheme" on
find the resulting shifts in focus distracting, try turning off focus
page 56 for information about how to identify linked topics.
tracking before you start up the application. Once the program has
settled down, do the following:


a.  Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
If there is more than one page of help about a topic, there will be a scroll
bar on the right side of the help panelYou can either press PAGE DOWN to
see the subsequent pages or use the mouse to move the scroll bar.


b. Press F to turn focus tracking back on.
HINT: You might want to use the reading function when you display help
panels.
 
Closing a Help Panel


c.  Press B to move the pointer to the last focus point.
To close a help panel, use one of the following methods:
 
    Double-click on the system-menu icon in the upper-left corner.


d.  Leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.
    Press ALT + F4.


2.  You can also use the Setup window to toggle focus tracking.
    Press ESC.


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If multiple help panels are open, they will all close if you press ALT + F4
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or double-click on the system menu.  If you press ESC, one help panel closes
each time you press this key.


Toggling Dithering
==Stopping Screen Magnifier/2==
If you want to turn off Screen Magnifier/2, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press F3.


Dithering is the process by which computers create colors that they are
A confirmation dialog will be displayed that asks if you really want to quit.
otherwise incapable of displaying. Most computers can display a limited
Press ENTER if you do want to stop Screen Magnifier/2; if you do not want to stop Screen Magnifier/2, select NO and press ENTER.
number of colors.  Some colors, such as red, blue, yellow, and green, are
displayed in their essential forms.  Other, more complex, colors are created
by alternating pixels of two existing colors to simulate the appearance of a
third color.


For example, on a VGA display, pink is composed of alternating red and white
NOTE: If you just want to go to a non-magnified view temporarily, remember you can press N while you are in Screen Magnifier/2 mode to turn off the magnification.
pixels. From a distance, these colors blend together and appear to be pink.
However, when the screen is magnified by Screen Magnifier/2, you can see the
alternating red and white pixels.  This can be distracting at higher
magnifications, so Screen Magnifier/2 provides a way to turn off the
dithering mechanism.  When dithering is turned off, complex colors are
displayed as the nearest color that the computer can produce; in some cases,
this will be gray.


To turn dithering on, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D (for
==Quick Reference==
Dithering).  To turn dithering off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D
NOTE:  MB-1 is an abbreviation for Mouse Button 1; MB-2 is an abbreviation for Mouse Button 2.
again.


To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
Function  | Key      | Mouse
          | Sequences | Sequences
----------+-----------+----------
Enter    | Press    | Click
Screen    | CTRL +    | MB-1 and
Magnifier/| SHIFT    | MB-2
mode      |          | together
----------+-----------+----------
Leave    | Press    | Click
Screen    | CTRL +    | MB-1 and
Magnifier/| SHIFT    | MB-2
mode      |          | together
Once you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode, you can perform the following tasks:


NOTE: You can also use the Setup window for this function.
|Function | Key      | Mouse    |
 
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
Moving the Mouse to the Last Focus Point
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|Increase  | Press UP  | Hold    |
Screen Magnifier/2 provides the ability to move the mouse pointer to the spot
|magnificat|oARROW    | MB-1,    |
that was the last focus point. This can be a very convenient feature.  For
|          |          | click    |
example, if you are using a text editor and move the mouse to review the text
|          |          | MB-2     |
you just typed, you can use this feature to return to the last focus point
+----------+-----------+----------+
and continue typing.
|Decrease | Press    | Hold    |
 
|magnificat|oDOWN      | MB-2,   |
You can use either of the following methods to move the mouse to the last
|          | ARROW    | click    |
focus point.  First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:
|          |          | MB-1    |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
1. Press B (for Back to the last focus point).
|Toggle    | Press N  |          |
 
|magnificat|on        |          |
OR
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|More      | Press M  |          |
2. Click mouse button 2, then click mouse button 1.
|mouse     |          |          |
 
|sensitivit|          |          |
The Screen Magnifier/2 view will change so that the mouse pointer is now at
+----------+-----------+----------+
the location of the previous focus point.
|Less      | Press L  |          |
|mouse     |          |          |
|sensitivit|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Toggle    | Press ALT |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Increase | Press     |          |
|speed    | RIGHT    |          |
|while    | ARROW    |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Decrease | Press    |          |
|speed    | LEFT      |          |
|while    | ARROW    |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|Function  | Key      | Mouse    |
Locking Mouse Movement
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means by which you can restrict the movements
|To pause  | Press P  |          |
of the mouse to horizontal or vertical only. This is especially helpful when
|while    |          |          |
you're working with information in columns, such as spreadsheet applications,
|reading  |          |          |
or when you're performing drag-and-drop operations.
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|To read  | Press H  |          |
To lock the mouse movement, press and hold CTRL, then move the mouse in the
|from the |          |          |
direction you want.  As long as you are holding down the CTRL key, you can
|top of   |          |          |
only move the mouse in the direction of the initial movement. When you
|the      |          |          |
release the CTRL key, you can once again move the mouse in all directions.
|current  |          |          |
 
|window    |          |          |
Getting Help
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|To read  | Press T  |          |
Screen Magnifier/2 provides online help, both general and contextual.
|the next |          |          |
General help supplies an overview of the Screen Magnifier/2 program and
|line      |          |          |
enables you to select specific topics about which you want to learn more.
+----------+-----------+----------+
Contextual help provides information about a specific item in the context in
|To read  | Press K  |          |
which it is currently being used.
|the       |          |          |
 
|previous |          |          |
General Help
|line      |          |          |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
To get general help, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press F1. The
|Toggle    | Press X  | Hold    |
Introduction to Screen Magnifier/2 panel is displayed.  In addition to
|locator  |          | MB-1 and |
containing introductory information, this panel enables you to access other
|          |          | MB-2     |
panels that contain specific information about individual topics.
|          |          | together |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
Contextual Help
|Toggle    | Press R  |          |
 
|relative-p|sition    |          |
To get help about a specific topic, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press
|marker    |          |          |
S to open the Setup window. Select the item for which you need explanation,
+----------+-----------+----------+
then press F1.  A panel will be displayed that contains additional
|Toggle    | Press F  |          |
information about that topic.
|focus    |          |          |
 
|tracking |          |          |
Using Help Panels
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|Toggle    | Press D  |          |
When a help panel is opened, the Screen Magnifier/2 pointer will be
|dithering |          |          |
positioned on the first linked topic, which is in a reverse-video box.  To
+----------+-----------+----------+
open the help panel associated with that linked topic, either press ENTER or
|Toggle    | Press V  | Double-cl|ck
double-click with the mouse.
|video    |          | MB-2     |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
If there are other linked topics in a panel, they will be displayed in a
|Specify  | Press O  |          |
different color than the text. To open a help panel associated with another
|mouse    |          |          |
linked topic, either TAB to the topic and press ENTER or move the mouse
|modes    |          |          |
pointer to the topic and double-click.
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Move      | Press B  | Click    |
|mouse to  |          | MB-2,   |
|last      |          | then     |
|focus    |          | click    |
|point    |          | MB-1    |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Display  | Press S  |          |
|Screen   |          |          |
|Magnifier/|          |          |
|Setup    |          |          |
|Window    |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Display  | Press F1 |          |
|Help      |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


NOTE: If you are using a monochrome color scheme, the linked topics are not
+----------+-----------+----------+
displayed in color. Refer to "Using a Monochrome Color Scheme" on
|Function | Key      | Mouse    |
page 56 for information about how to identify linked topics.
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Run      | Press C  |          |
|calibratio|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Stop      | Press F3 |          |
|Screen    |          |          |
|Magnifier/|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


If there is more than one page of help about a topic, there will be a scroll
Other Considerations
bar on the right side of the help panelYou can either press PAGE DOWN to
This section contains information that is beyond the scope of everyday Screen
see the subsequent pages or use the mouse to move the scroll bar.
Magnifier/2 tasksThese topics include the following:


HINT:  You might want to use the reading function when you display help
    Using Screen Reader/2 with Screen Magnifier/2
panels.


Closing a Help Panel
    Migrating Windows(* *) applications to the Desktop


To close a help panel, use one of the following methods:
    Running DOS applications in a window


     Double-click on the system-menu icon in the upper-left corner.
     Using a monochrome color scheme


     Press ALT + F4.
     Using a mouse with Screen Magnifier/2


     Press ESC.
     Reinstallation considerations


If multiple help panels are open, they will all close if you press ALT + F4
    Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from your system
or double-click on the system menu.  If you press ESC, one help panel closes
each time you press this key.


Stopping Screen Magnifier/2
    Problem determination


If you want to turn off Screen Magnifier/2, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and
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press F3.
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A confirmation dialog will be displayed that asks if you really want to quit.
Using Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2
Press ENTER if you do want to stop Screen Magnifier/2; if you do not want to
stop Screen Magnifier/2, select NO and press ENTER.


NOTE:  If you just want to go to a non-magnified view temporarily, remember
If you use Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 in addition to Screen Magnifier/2,
you can press N while you are in Screen Magnifier/2 mode to turn off
there are several items you should consider:
the magnification.


Quick Reference
1.  If you are new to both Screen Magnifier/2 and to Screen Reader/2, we
NOTE:  MB-1 is an abbreviation for Mouse Button 1; MB-2 is an abbreviation
recommend that you use the Screen Reader/2 tutorial before exploring
for Mouse Button 2.
Screen Magnifier/2 functions.


+----------+-----------+----------+
2. If you use Screen Magnifier/2 but have not started Screen Reader/2, focus
|Function | Key      | Mouse    |
tracking will not work correctly for notebook tabs or for Windows
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
applications.  If this occurs, start Screen Reader/2 by opening the
+----------+-----------+----------+
Screen Reader/2 object.  It is in the Independence Series folder.
|Enter    | Press    | Click    |
|Screen   | CTRL +    | MB-1 and |
|Magnifier/| SHIFT    | MB-2     |
|mode      |          | together |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Leave    | Press    | Click    |
|Screen   | CTRL +    | MB-1 and |
|Magnifier/| SHIFT    | MB-2     |
|mode      |          | together |
+----------+-----------+----------+


Once you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode, you can perform the following
3.  If you want the area that Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies to follow the
tasks:
pointer as Screen Reader/2 reads for you, do the following:
 
a.  Turn on pointer mode by pressing # 0 on the Screen Reader keypad.
 
b.  Use the CHORD 2 3 THEN 1 key sequence to make the mouse pointer
follow the Screen Reader/2 pointer.
 
c.  Use any "read" key sequence (such as current line, next line,
paragraph) to begin reading.
 
NOTE: In addition to the above points, don't forget the Screen Reader/2
information that was discussed in "Pre-Installation Considerations" on
page 4.


+----------+-----------+----------+
Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure
|Function  | Key      | Mouse    |
 
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, use the following procedure to shut down
+----------+-----------+----------+
your computer:
|Increase | Press UP  | Hold    |
 
|magnificat|oARROW    | MB-1,    |
1. Press CHORD 7 8 THEN C on your Screen Reader/2 keypad to display the OS/2
|          |          | click    |
Desktop pop-up menu.
|          |          | MB-2     |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
2. Use the DOWN ARROW key to select the Shut down option on the pop-up menu,
|Decrease | Press    | Hold    |
then press ENTER.  You hear:
|magnificat|oDOWN      | MB-2,    |
 
|          | ARROW     | click    |
Desktop
|          |          | MB-1    |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
You hear a message that asks if you are sure you want to shut down your
|Toggle    | Press N  |          |
system.  The shutdown window contains the pushbuttons OK, Cancel, and
|magnificat|on         |          |
Help. The OK pushbutton is selected.
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|More      | Press M  |          |
3. Press ENTER to indicate that it is OK to continue the shutdown process.
|mouse    |          |          |
|sensitivit|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Less      | Press L  |          |
|mouse    |          |          |
|sensitivit|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Toggle    | Press ALT |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Increase | Press    |          |
|speed    | RIGHT    |          |
|while    | ARROW    |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Decrease | Press     |          |
|speed    | LEFT      |          |
|while    | ARROW    |          |
|reading  |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


+----------+-----------+----------+
4.  As shutdown continues, you might hear additional messages asking you to
|Function | Key      | Mouse    |
confirm that you want to close programs currently running. The No
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
pushbutton is preselected as the default.  Type "Y" to specify Yes.
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|To pause  | Press P  |          |
When you hear:
|while    |          |          |
 
|reading  |          |          |
Please wait, shutdown still in progress...
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|To read  | Press H  |          |
Screen Reader/2 is no longer active.  Unfortunately, you will no longer
|from the  |          |          |
hear messages.  The system continues the shutdown process. Another
|top of    |          |          |
message appears on the screen.  This message is not read:
|the       |          |          |
 
|current  |          |          |
Shutdown has completed.  It is now safe to
|window    |          |          |
turn off your computer, or restart the
+----------+-----------+----------+
system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.
|To read  | Press T  |          |
 
|the next  |          |          |
You should wait about 30 seconds after the first message before
|line      |          |          |
restarting or turning off your system.
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|To read  | Press K  |          |
NOTE:  If you are using a non-IBM computer system, this shutdown process may
|the       |          |          |
not work for you.  You should use the Window List to open the Desktop.
|previous  |          |          |
Then, press CTRL + \ to make sure no object is selected.  Press SHIFT
|line      |          |          |
+ F10 to display the Desktop's pop-up menu. Select Shut down from the
+----------+-----------+----------+
pop-up menu.
|Toggle    | Press X  | Hold    |
 
|locator  |          | MB-1 and |
Migrating Windows Applications
|          |          | MB-2    |
 
|          |          | together |
Screen Magnifier/2 has no access to Win-OS/2 Full Screen sessions; therefore,
+----------+-----------+----------+
you should migrate your Windows applications to the OS/2 Desktop and launch
|Toggle    | Press R  |          |
them from there.  Do not start your Windows programs using a Win-OS/2 Full
|relative-p|sition    |          |
Screen session.
|marker    |          |          |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
The OS/2 Migrate Applications utility searches your computer drives for all
|Toggle    | Press F  |          |
Windows applications. It then creates a Desktop object which you can select
|focus    |          |          |
to start your Windows application.
|tracking |          |          |
 
+----------+-----------+----------+
If your Windows programs are part of either the Windows Main or Windows
|Toggle    | Press D  |          |
Accessories group, OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Accessories folder.
|dithering |          |          |
If they are in the Windows Program Manager or any other Windows application,
+----------+-----------+----------+
OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Programs folder on the OS/2 Desktop.
|Toggle    | Press V  | Double-cl|ck
 
|video    |          | MB-2     |
To migrate your Windows applications, do the following:
+----------+-----------+----------+
 
|Specify  | Press O  |          |
1. Select the OS/2 System icon.
|mouse    |          |          |
 
|modes    |          |          |
2.  Select the System Setup icon.
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Move      | Press B  | Click    |
|mouse to |          | MB-2,    |
|last      |          | then     |
|focus    |          | click    |
|point    |          | MB-1    |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Display  | Press S  |          |
|Screen    |          |          |
|Magnifier/|          |          |
|Setup    |          |          |
|Window    |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Display  | Press F1 |          |
|Help      |          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


+----------+-----------+----------+
3. Select the Migrate Applications icon.
|Function | Key      | Mouse    |
|          | Sequences | Sequences|
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Run      | Press C  |          |
|calibratio|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+
|Stop      | Press F3  |          |
|Screen    |          |          |
|Magnifier/|          |          |
+----------+-----------+----------+


Other Considerations
The Find Programs menu is displayed.  This menu appears with the Windows
This section contains information that is beyond the scope of everyday Screen
programs option already selected.  (The menu can also have DOS and OS/2
Magnifier/2 tasks. These topics include the following:
applications selected; you might want to deselect these two, using the
SPACEBAR.)


    Using Screen Reader/2 with Screen Magnifier/2
4.  Select the Find button.


    Migrating Windows(* *) applications to the Desktop
The Migrate Programs window appears.  This window contains all of the
Windows applications that OS/2 found.


    Running DOS applications in a window
5.  Using the SPACEBAR, deselect any program that you don't want to migrate.


    Using a monochrome color scheme
6.  Select the Migrate button.


    Using a mouse with Screen Magnifier/2
OS/2 migrates the applications to the OS/2 Desktop in a folder called
Windows Programs or Windows Accessories.
 
You can now select any of your Windows applications from these folders.


    Reinstallation considerations
Running DOS Applications in a Window


    Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from your system
Under OS/2 2.1, DOS programs are initially migrated as full-screen sessions.
In order to use Screen Magnifier/2, you should change any DOS programs to DOS
window sessions by doing the following:


    Problem determination
1.  Bring up the pop-up menu for the program object that you want to change.


(* *) Trademark of Microsoft
2.  Press RIGHT ARROW to open the program object's Settings notebook.
Corporation


Using Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2
3.  On the second page of the Settings notebook, select the DOS Window
auto-radio button.


If you use Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 in addition to Screen Magnifier/2,
4. Close the Settings notebook.  The program will now be in a DOS window
there are several items you should consider:
session.


1.  If you are new to both Screen Magnifier/2 and to Screen Reader/2, we
Using a Monochrome Color Scheme
recommend that you use the Screen Reader/2 tutorial before exploring
Screen Magnifier/2 functions.


2.  If you use Screen Magnifier/2 but have not started Screen Reader/2, focus
If you have set up your system with the OS/2 monochrome color scheme, you
tracking will not work correctly for notebook tabs or for Windows
might encounter these scenarios:
applications.  If this occurs, start Screen Reader/2 by opening the
Screen Reader/2 object.  It is in the Independence Series folder.


3If you want the area that Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies to follow the
    Turning off dithering does not work as you might expectThis is because
pointer as Screen Reader/2 reads for you, do the following:
OS/2 system objects (and, possibly, other program objects) are bitmaps,
with dithered colors "built in."  When you turn dithering off, the
bitmapped objects are not affected and will remain dithered.


aTurn on pointer mode by pressing # 0 on the Screen Reader keypad.
    Some application programs use colorsIf so, these programs will not be
displayed in monochrome because the monochrome color scheme only affects
OS/2 applications.


bUse the CHORD 2 3 THEN 1 key sequence to make the mouse pointer
    Topics that are linked in help panels will not be displayed in color, as
follow the Screen Reader/2 pointer.
they usually areYou can identify these linked topics by using the TAB
key to travel from one linked topic to the next.


c.  Use any "read" key sequence (such as current line, next line,
Using the Mouse with Screen Magnifier/2
paragraph) to begin reading.


NOTE: In addition to the above points, don't forget the Screen Reader/2
Because most mice have just two buttons, only a few mouse-button combinations
information that was discussed in "Pre-Installation Considerations" on
are available for use. You can use the Screen Magnifier/2 mouse-button
page 4.
sequences but you should be aware that there are some special considerations:


Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure
When you use the mouse to open an object on the Desktop, you should click once on the object to select it, then double-click to open it.


If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, use the following procedure to shut down
In OS/2 Desktop operations, you can click mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 together to bring up the Window List.  In Screen Magnifier/2, you can click mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 together to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.  To ensure that you bring up the Window List, hold down mouse button 1, then click mouse button 2.
your computer:


1.  Press CHORD 7 8 THEN C on your Screen Reader/2 keypad to display the OS/2
When you use the mouse, you might have to move around on the screen more than you would if you were using the keyboard.
Desktop pop-up menu.


2.  Use the DOWN ARROW key to select the Shut down option on the pop-up menu,
Reinstallation Considerations
then press ENTER.  You hear:


Desktop
If you need to reinstall Screen Magnifier/2, for reasons such as:
*Updating OS/2 2.1 with a CSD (Corrective Service Diskette),
*Changing display resolutions, or
*Changing display modes,
you must use the following procedure:
#Remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system. (Refer to the following section for this information.)
#Restart your computer.
#Change your system as needed.
#Restart your computer.
#Reinstall Screen Magnifier/2.


You hear a message that asks if you are sure you want to shut down your
Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from Your System
system.  The shutdown window contains the pushbuttons OK, Cancel, and
Help.  The OK pushbutton is selected.


3.  Press ENTER to indicate that it is OK to continue the shutdown process.
If you want to remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system, use the following procedure:


4As shutdown continues, you might hear additional messages asking you to
1Open an OS/2 window.
confirm that you want to close programs currently running.  The No
pushbutton is preselected as the default.  Type "Y" to specify Yes.


When you hear:
2.  Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette in drive A.


Please wait, shutdown still in progress...
3. Change to drive A by entering:


Screen Reader/2 is no longer active.  Unfortunately, you will no longer
a:
hear messages.  The system continues the shutdown process.  Another
message appears on the screen.  This message is not read:


Shutdown has completedIt is now safe to
4Enter:
turn off your computer, or restart the
system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.


You should wait about 30 seconds after the first message before
sm2undo
restarting or turning off your system.


NOTE:  If you are using a non-IBM computer system, this shutdown process may
5Change back to the drive where OS/2 is located.
not work for youYou should use the Window List to open the Desktop.
Then, press CTRL + \ to make sure no object is selected.  Press SHIFT
+ F10 to display the Desktop's pop-up menu.  Select Shut down from the
pop-up menu.


Migrating Windows Applications
6.  Close the OS/2 window by entering:


Screen Magnifier/2 has no access to Win-OS/2 Full Screen sessions; therefore,
exit
you should migrate your Windows applications to the OS/2 Desktop and launch
them from there.  Do not start your Windows programs using a Win-OS/2 Full
Screen session.


The OS/2 Migrate Applications utility searches your computer drives for all
7Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
Windows applicationsIt then creates a Desktop object which you can select
to start your Windows application.


If your Windows programs are part of either the Windows Main or Windows
8. Press F3 to stop Screen Magnifier/2.
Accessories group, OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Accessories folder.
If they are in the Windows Program Manager or any other Windows application,
OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Programs folder on the OS/2 Desktop.


To migrate your Windows applications, do the following:
9.  Shut down and restart your system.


1.  Select the OS/2 System icon.
Problem Determination


2.  Select the System Setup icon.
If you encounter a problem that you cannot resolve, you can get technical
support for Screen Magnifier/2 over the telephoneA package describing this
support is included with your Screen Magnifier/2 software.  Be sure to read
through this package.


3Select the Migrate Applications icon.
Appendix ALegal Information
EDITION NOTICE


The Find Programs menu is displayed. This menu appears with the Windows
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY TO THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ANY COUNTRY
programs option already selected(The menu can also have DOS and OS/2
WHERE SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH LOCAL LAW: INTERNATIONAL
applications selected; you might want to deselect these two, using the
BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT
SPACEBAR.)
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSESome states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied
warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply
to you.


4Select the Find button.
This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errorsChanges are periodically made to the information herein; these
changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication.  IBM may
make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s)
described in this publication at any time.


The Migrate Programs window appearsThis window contains all of the
It is possible that this publication may contain reference to, or information
Windows applications that OS/2 found.
about, IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or services that
are not announced in your countrySuch references or information must not
be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products,
programming, or services in your country.


5.  Using the SPACEBAR, deselect any program that you don't want to migrate.
Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your
IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative.


6.  Select the Migrate button.
SPECIAL NOTICES


OS/2 migrates the applications to the OS/2 Desktop in a folder called
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not
Windows Programs or Windows Accessories.
imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM
operates.  Any reference to an IBM product, program or service is not
intended to state or imply that only IBM's product, program, or service may
be used.  Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does
not infringe any of IBM's intellectual property rights or other legally
protectable rights may be used instead of the IBM product, program, or
service.  Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other
products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by IBM,
are the user's responsibility.


You can now select any of your Windows applications from these folders.
The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United States and/or other countries:


Running DOS Applications in a Window
Independence Series
Multimedia Presentation Manager/2
OS/2
Presentation Manager
PS/1
PS/2
PS/ValuePoint
Screen Magnifier
Screen Reader


Under OS/2 2.1, DOS programs are initially migrated as full-screen sessions.
The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication,
In order to use Screen Magnifier/2, you should change any DOS programs to DOS
are trademarks of the respective companies in the United States and/or other
window sessions by doing the following:
countries:


1.  Bring up the pop-up menu for the program object that you want to change.
TRADEMARK          COMPANY
Windows            Microsoft Corporation


2.  Press RIGHT ARROW to open the program object's Settings notebook.
==License Information==


3.  On the second page of the Settings notebook, select the DOS Window
IBM Independence Series Screen Magnifier/2 (Product)
auto-radio button.
82G3872


4.  Close the Settings notebook.  The program will now be in a DOS window
==STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY==
session.


Using a Monochrome Color Scheme
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) grants the following
limited warranty for this IBM Licensed Program, hereinafter referred to as
"Program", if this copy of the Program is delivered by IBM, an IBM Authorized
Dealer for this Program, or any other IBM-approved supplier for this Program
to a user.


If you have set up your system with the OS/2 monochrome color scheme, you
(Such a user if referred to herein
might encounter these scenarios:
as "original user".) A "user"
 
shall mean a Customer who acquired
    Turning off dithering does not work as you might expectThis is because
possession of and is licensed to
OS/2 system objects (and, possibly, other program objects) are bitmaps,
use this copy of the Program for
with dithered colors "built in." When you turn dithering off, the
its own use or for use within its
bitmapped objects are not affected and will remain dithered.
business enterprise and not for
remarketingAny unused portion of
the Warranty Period may be conveyed
to another user.


    Some application programs use colors.  If so, these programs will not be
==MEDIA==
displayed in monochrome because the monochrome color scheme only affects
The Warranty Period for the media on which the Program is recorded is for three months from the date of its delivery to the original user as evidenced by a receipt.
OS/2 applications.


    Topics that are linked in help panels will not be displayed in color, as
IBM warrants that this media will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If notified during the Warranty Period that the media contains such defects, IBM will replace such media. If IBM is unable to deliver replacement media, you may terminate your license and your money will be refunded upon return of all your copies of the Program.
they usually are. You can identify these linked topics by using the TAB
key to travel from one linked topic to the next.


Using the Mouse with Screen Magnifier/2
==PROGRAM==
The Warranty Period for this Program is for three months from the date of its delivery to the
original user as evidenced by a receipt.


Because most mice have just two buttons, only a few mouse-button combinations
IBM warrants that this Program, if unaltered, will conform to its Program Specifications during the Warranty Period when such Program is properly used on a machine for which it was designedIf notified during the Warranty Period that the Program contains defects such that
are available for useYou can use the Screen Magnifier/2 mouse-button
it does not conform to its Program Specifications, IBM will 1) attempt to make the Program operate as warranted a) if prior to the Service Expiration Date, by providing a correction, or b) if after the Service Expiration Date, by providing any existing corrections, or 2) replace the Program with a functionally equivalent Program, as determined by IBM.
sequences but you should be aware that there are some special considerations:


    When you use the mouse to open an object on the Desktop, you should click
In the event that IBM does not provide such a remedy, you may terminate your license and your
once on the object to select it, then double-click to open it.
money will be refunded upon return of all your copies of the Program.


    In OS/2 Desktop operations, you can click mouse button 1 and mouse button
IBM does not warrant that any other defects in the Program will be corrected or that the operation of the Program will be uninterrupted.
2 together to bring up the Window List.  In Screen Magnifier/2, you can
click mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 together to enter Screen
Magnifier/2 mode.  To ensure that you bring up the Window List, hold down
mouse button 1, then click mouse button 2.


    When you use the mouse, you might have to move around on the screen more
This limited warranty for the media and the Program will apply only if the Program is licensed and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
than you would if you were using the keyboard.


Reinstallation Considerations
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.


If you need to reinstall Screen Magnifier/2, for reasons such as:
Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Following the end of the Warranty Period, Program Services may be available.  The License Information contains details on such availability.  If you have a question as to where you may obtain warranty service, see the Service Provider information contained in the program package.


    Updating OS/2 2.1 with a CSD (Corrective Service Diskette),
==PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS==
The IBM Screen Magnifier/2 version 1.2 program is a computer-access system for people who are
visually-impaired.  Screen Magnifier/2 version 1.2 magnifies software that runs on the OS/2
Desktop.  Magnification levels from 2 to 32 times normal size are supported.


    Changing display resolutions, or
==SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT==
Screen Magnifier/2 requires the following machine and program specifications:


    Changing display modes,
;MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:Personal Computers
:*Screen Magnifier/2 runs on any PS/1*, PS/2*, PS/ValuePoint*, or 100% IBM-compatible system
capable of running OS/2 2.1.
:*A 100% IBM VGA-register-compatible display controller is required.
:*A mouse is required.
;PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:Screen Magnifier/2 requires OS/2 Version 2.1 using the VGA display
device driver.


you must use the following procedure:
LICENSED PROGRAM MATERIALS
 
1.  Remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system.  (Refer to the following
section for this information.)
 
2.  Restart your computer.
 
3.  Change your system as needed.
 
4.  Restart your computer.
 
5.  Reinstall Screen Magnifier/2.
 
Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from Your System
 
If you want to remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system, use the following
procedure:
 
1.  Open an OS/2 window.
 
2.  Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette in drive A.
 
3.  Change to drive A by entering:
 
a:
 
4.  Enter:
 
sm2undo
 
5.  Change back to the drive where OS/2 is located.
 
6.  Close the OS/2 window by entering:
 
exit
 
7.  Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.
 
8.  Press F3 to stop Screen Magnifier/2.
 
9.  Shut down and restart your system.
 
Problem Determination
 
If you encounter a problem that you cannot resolve, you can get technical
support for Screen Magnifier/2 over the telephone.  A package describing this
support is included with your Screen Magnifier/2 software.  Be sure to read
through this package.
 
Appendix A.  Legal Information
EDITION NOTICE
 
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH DOES NOT APPLY TO THE UNITED KINGDOM OR ANY COUNTRY
WHERE SUCH PROVISIONS ARE INCONSISTENT WITH LOCAL LAW:  INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.  Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied
warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply
to you.
 
This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical
errors.  Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these
changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication.  IBM may
make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s)
described in this publication at any time.
 
It is possible that this publication may contain reference to, or information
about, IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or services that
are not announced in your country.  Such references or information must not
be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products,
programming, or services in your country.
 
Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your
IBM Authorized Dealer or your IBM Marketing Representative.
 
SPECIAL NOTICES
 
References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not
imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM
operates.  Any reference to an IBM product, program or service is not
intended to state or imply that only IBM's product, program, or service may
be used.  Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does
not infringe any of IBM's intellectual property rights or other legally
protectable rights may be used instead of the IBM product, program, or
service.  Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other
products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by IBM,
are the user's responsibility.
 
The following terms, denoted by an asterisk (*) in this publication, are
trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries:
 
Independence Series
Multimedia Presentation Manager/2
OS/2
Presentation Manager
PS/1
PS/2
PS/ValuePoint
Screen Magnifier
Screen Reader
 
The following terms, denoted by a double asterisk (**) in this publication,
are trademarks of the respective companies in the United States and/or other
countries:
 
TRADEMARK          COMPANY
Windows            Microsoft Corporation
 
==License Information==
 
IBM Independence Series Screen Magnifier/2 (Product)
82G3872
 
==STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY==
 
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) grants the following
limited warranty for this IBM Licensed Program, hereinafter referred to as
"Program", if this copy of the Program is delivered by IBM, an IBM Authorized
Dealer for this Program, or any other IBM-approved supplier for this Program
to a user.
 
(Such a user if referred to herein
as "original user".)  A "user"
shall mean a Customer who acquired
possession of and is licensed to
use this copy of the Program for
its own use or for use within its
business enterprise and not for
remarketing.  Any unused portion of
the Warranty Period may be conveyed
to another user.
 
==MEDIA==
 
The Warranty Period for the media
on which the Program is recorded is
for three months from the date of
its delivery to the original user
as evidenced by a receipt.
 
IBM warrants that this media will
be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use
during the Warranty Period.  If
notified during the Warranty Period
that the media contains such
defects, IBM will replace such
media.  If IBM is unable to deliver
replacement media, you may
terminate your license and your
money will be refunded upon return
of all your copies of the Program.
 
==PROGRAM==
 
The Warranty Period for this
Program is for three months from
the date of its delivery to the
original user as evidenced by a
receipt.
 
IBM warrants that this Program, if
unaltered, will conform to its
Program Specifications during the
Warranty Period when such Program
is properly used on a machine for
which it was designed.  If notified
during the Warranty Period that the
Program contains defects such that
it does not conform to its Program
Specifications, IBM will 1) attempt
to make the Program operate as
warranted a) if prior to the
Service Expiration Date, by
providing a correction, or b) if
after the Service Expiration Date,
by providing any existing
corrections, or 2) replace the
Program with a functionally
equivalent Program, as determined
by IBM.
 
In the event that IBM does not
provide such a remedy, you may
terminate your license and your
money will be refunded upon return
of all your copies of the Program.
 
IBM does not warrant that any other
defects in the Program will be
corrected or that the operation of
the Program will be uninterrupted.
 
This limited warranty for the media
and the Program will apply only if
the Program is licensed and located
in the United States or Puerto
Rico.
 
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OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
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TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
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Some states do not allow the
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gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Following the end of the Warranty
Period, Program Services may be
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==PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS==
 
The IBM Screen Magnifier/2 version
1.2 program is a computer-access
system for people who are
visually-impaired.  Screen
Magnifier/2 version 1.2 magnifies
software that runs on the OS/2
Desktop.  Magnification levels from
2 to 32 times normal size are
supported.


==SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT==
Screen Magnifier/2 requires the
following machine and program
specifications:
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:
    Personal Computers
-  Screen Magnifier/2 runs on
any PS/1*, PS/2*,
PS/ValuePoint*, or 100%
IBM-compatible system
capable of running OS/2
2.1.
-  A 100% IBM
VGA-register-compatible
display controller is
required.
-  A mouse is required.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
Screen Magnifier/2 requires OS/2
Version 2.1 using the VGA display
device driver.
LICENSED PROGRAM MATERIALS
AVAILABILITY
AVAILABILITY


The IBM Screen Magnifier/2 program
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Program services under the
Program services under the Statement of Limited Warranty will be available during the first three months following the date of delivery to the end user by the IBM Authorized Dealer or Industry Remarketer, but not later than April 1, 1996. Support will be provided by the IBM Authorized Service Provider as defined in the program package.
Statement of Limited Warranty will
be available during the first three
months following the date of
delivery to the end user by the IBM
Authorized Dealer or Industry
Remarketer, but not later than
April 1, 1996. Support will be
provided by the IBM Authorized
Service Provider as defined in the
program package.


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Revision as of 18:06, 9 February 2018

Reprint Courtesy of International Business Machines Corporation, © International Business Machines Corporation

FIRST EDITION (MARCH 1994)

You will find the license information and other legal materials in Appendix A, "Legal Information" on page 61. For your convenience, this information is also included on the Screen Magnifier/2 audio cassette.

(C) Copyright 1994

Copyright International Business Machines Corporation. All rights reserved.

Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Introducing Screen Magnifier/2

Screen Magnifier/2 Version 1.2 is an IBM software product that magnifies applications running on the OS/2(*) 2.1 Desktop. Screen Magnifier/2 requires no special hardware and can be used with software applications that run in OS/2, DOS, and Win-OS/2 windows (but not full-screen sessions).

Here are some Screen Magnifier/2 features:

  • Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies the OS/2 Desktop (and applications running on the Desktop) from 2 times normal size to 32 times.
  • Focus tracking makes the mouse pointer automatically move to the current area of interest.
  • You can reverse screen colors for better contrast.
  • Screen Magnifier/2 provides two ways of showing what area of the Desktop is magnified.
  • You can turn dithering on and off to make viewing the screen at higher magnifications easier.
  • You can turn off magnification temporarily.
  • Screen Magnifier/2 provides a reading function.

Screen Magnifier/2 Terminology

Here are some terms that are used frequently with Screen Magnifier/2.

FOCUS
The area where the current interest is on the Desktop. For example, if you are editing a file, the focus is on the window containing the text for that file; if a dialog box is displayed, the focus changes to a control (such as a pushbutton or a menu item) in the dialog box.
FOCUS TRACKING
The ability of Screen Magnifier/2 to follow the focus on the Desktop. When the focus changes, Screen Magnifier/2 changes the magnified view to the new area of interest.
VIEW
The magnified area with which you are currently working. When you use the mouse to move around on the Desktop, the view moves with the mouse pointer. (Sometimes referred to as Screen Magnifier/2 view or magnified view.)
DITHERING
The process by which a computer creates colors it cannot ordinarily display. For example, most computers cannot display pink; therefore, pink is created by alternating red and white pixels.
RELATIVE-POSITION MARKER
A flashing, reverse-video box that indicates where the current area of focus is in relation to the Desktop as a whole.

(*) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

Installing Screen Magnifier/2

This section contains information on the following topics:

  • Pre-installation considerations
  • Installation instructions
  • Screen Magnifier/2 startup procedure
  • Calibration information

You should read this section thoroughly before beginning the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure.

Pre-Installation Considerations

Before installing Screen Magnifier/2, there are several things that you should consider:

  1. Screen Magnifier/2 cannot be installed on a LAN drive or on removable media.
  2. You must be running OS/2 Version 2.1. If not, install it now. Select VGA as your display mode.
  3. Your computer must be set to VGA mode. If it is not, you need to run Selective Install, switch the display to VGA mode, (even if the display is an XGA, SVGA, or 8514 display), then restart your system.
    To run Selective Install:
    a. Open the OS/2 System folder.
    b. Open the System Setup folder.
    c. Open the Selective Install folder. You will be prompted to insert the appropriate OS/2 diskettes.
    If Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 was installed before you ran Selective Install, you must (after running Selective Install) change to the SRD22 directory and enter: SRD2SYS d
    Substitute the drive on which Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 is installed for "d".
    NOTE: Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
    Before starting the installation procedure for Screen Magnifier/2, you should shut down and reboot your system.
  4. If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, you must use Screen Reader/2 version 1.2. Any earlier version of Screen Reader/2 will cause an installation error. To avoid this situation, you should obtain the Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 update diskette.
    Install Screen Reader/2 by following the instructions in the package.
  5. If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, make sure that Screen Reader/2 is running during the Screen Magnifier/2 installation procedure and whenever you are using Screen Magnifier/2.
    NOTE: For more information about Screen Reader/2, refer to "Using Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2" on page 52.

Installation Instructions

To install Screen Magnifier/2, do the following:

  1. Open an OS/2 full-screen session.
  2. Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette into drive A.
  3. At the OS/2 prompt, type a: Press ENTER to change your default drive to drive A.
  4. Type install d Substitute the drive on which you want to install Screen Magnifier/2 for "d".
    NOTE: Do not type a colon (:) after the drive letter.
  5. Press ENTER.

From this point on, you will hear audio tones and prompts associated with the installation procedure.

INFORMATIONAL TONES

These tones alert you to important stages of the installation process. They do not indicate that an error has occurred.

1 LONG BEEP:

NOTE: If you entered a valid drive letter in step 4 on page 6, you will not hear this tone.

Press ENTER to install Screen Magnifier/2 to drive C. If you are installing to a drive other than C, type the letter of the drive now and press ENTER.

1 SHORT BEEP means installation was successful.

After installation is complete, do the following:

1. Remove the installation diskette from drive A.

2. Close the OS/2 full-screen session by entering:

exit

3. Shut down your computer. (Refer to "Shutting Down Your Computer" for information on this procedure.)

4. Restart your computer.

INSTALLATION ERRORS

During installation, if you hear a long, low tone followed by three short beeps, an error has occurred. There are several errors possible; the appropriate error message is displayed on the screen.

Shutting Down Your Computer

To shut down your computer, use the following procedure. (If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, follow the instructions provided in "Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure" on page 52.)

1. From the OS/2 Desktop, display the OS/2 Desktop menu by clicking mouse button 2.

2. Select the Shut down option by typing "d".

3. A confirmation window is displayed that asks if you are sure you want to shut down your system. The shutdown window contains three pushbuttons: OK, Cancel, and Help. The OK pushbutton is selected. Press ENTER to continue the shutdown process.

4. If other programs are still running, messages will be displayed asking if you want to close these programs. The No pushbutton is selected as the default. Type "Y" to specify Yes.

A message will be displayed that indicates that shutdown is in progress. A second message will be displayed when the shutdown process has been completed. You should wait about 30 seconds after the first message before restarting your computer.

Calibrating Your System

When you restart your system after installing Screen Magnifier/2, the Desktop is magnified at the default factor of 4. A dialog box is displayed on the Desktop that asks if you want to run the calibration program now. If you click on Yes, the calibration routine will begin automatically.

NOTE: Because of the way OS/2 starts, the Calibration dialog box might be hidden behind other windows. If this is the case, press CTRL + ESC to display the Window List, then select Screen Magnifier/2. The Calibration dialog box will now be visible.

Screen Magnifier/2 uses both hardware and software techniques for magnification. These techniques produce identical results but vary in the demands they make on your computer. To determine which technique is faster for each magnification factor, Screen Magnifier/2 runs a calibration test routine.

When the calibration test begins, the border around the magnified view alternates between blue and green and the mouse pointer moves around on the Desktop. The calibration test runs through each magnification power, trying both of the available techniques to see which is faster on your computer.

It can take up to 20 minutes to run the calibration test, depending on the speed of your computer. If you have a fast system, it can take considerably less time. You can stop the test at any time by pressing any key.

When the calibration test is finished, your computer will restart and Screen Magnifier/2 will be ready to use.

Recalibrating Your System

If you change your system significantly (by installing additional graphics hardware or more memory, for example), you should run the calibration test again.

To run the calibration test any time after installation, press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press C.

Entering Screen Magnifier/2 Mode

Once you have started Screen Magnifier/2, the program is always running in the background. If you want to change characteristics of Screen Magnifier/2 or use one of the program functions, you have to first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode. When you have finished making changes or using the function, you have to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.

To change a Screen Magnifier/2 characteristic or use a Screen Magnifier/2 function:

1. Make sure Screen Magnifier/2 is running.

2. Either press CTRL + SHIFT together OR click both mouse buttons at the same time.

Either way, you hear a beep and the system cursor changes to the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass. You are now in Screen Magnifier/2 mode and can use all of the program's functions or change its characteristics. (Refer to "Fast Path" on page 11, "Using the Setup Window" on page 15, or "Using Screen Magnifier/2" on page 23 for information on how to change the program characteristics.)

When you are ready to return to your application, press CTRL + SHIFT again (or click both mouse buttons) to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode. You will hear a beep and the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass will change back to the system cursor.

NOTE: Even though you can use the mouse-button sequence to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, we are only going to refer to the key sequence from this point on.

Stopping and Restarting Screen Magnifier/2

Once the program has started and you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode, you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 by pressing F3. If you stop Screen Magnifier/2, you can restart the program by opening the Independence Series(*) folder on the OS/2 Desktop. This folder contains the Screen Magnifier/2 program object as well as the objects for other Independence Series programs you have installed. Select the Screen Magnifier/2 object from this folder, then double-click or press ENTER.

(*) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation


Fast Path

Here's how to get Screen Magnifier/2 working quickly so you can begin using your applications. Fine-tuning the program is covered in later sections of this User's Guide.

Increasing Magnification

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

2. Press the UP ARROW.

Each time you press the UP ARROW, magnification increases one level. If you hold down the UP ARROW, magnification increases rapidly.

3. Press the DOWN ARROW to decrease magnification.

4. Press CTRL + SHIFT when the magnification level is set to your satisfaction.


Setting Mouse Sensitivity

The more magnified the screen is, the faster the mouse pointer seems to move in response to movements of the physical mouse. To slow down the mouse movements:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT.

2. Press L to make the mouse less sensitive (which means it requires more movement of the physical mouse to move the mouse pointer a given distance).

Each time you press L, the mouse sensitivity decreases one level; if you hold down the L key, the sensitivity decreases rapidly.

3. Press M to increase sensitivity one level and the mouse pointer will move a greater distance for the same physical mouse movement.

4. Press CTRL + SHIFT when you're happy with the mouse sensitivity.

Reversing Video

To reverse the video displayed on the screen:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT.

2. Press V. Immediately, the screen reverses colors; what was dark is now light, and vice versa.

3. Press V again to restore the screen to its original colors.

Making Multiple Changes

If you want to change all of these settings at once, or any combination of them, don't press CTRL + SHIFT after you have finished your first task. Instead, go to step 2 of the next task.

When you have finished making all your changes, press CTRL + SHIFT to leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

Getting Started

Once you have these basic features set to your satisfaction, you can either start using your application programs or continue reading this User's Guide to learn more about Screen Magnifier/2.

Using the Setup Window The Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window enables you to change or verify the following settings at one time:

  • Magnification
  • Mouse Sensitivity
  • Focus Tracking
  • Dithering
  • Reverse Video
  • Mouse Mode

NOTE: You can also change settings with key sequences and, sometimes, with mouse sequences. However, the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window is the only way to visually verify your settings.

Opening the Setup Window

To open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

2. Press S (for Setup) to display the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.

Figure 1. Screen Magnifier/2 Setup Window

The screen above shows the default settings for Screen Magnifier/2. These settings may be different if you used the Fast Path. For detailed information about how to use these features, refer to "Using Screen Magnifier/2" on page 23.

Magnification

When you first open the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window, the selection cursor is on the MAGNIFICATION entry field and the default setting is 4. (Remember, if you used the Fast Path, the settings displayed in this window may be different from the default settings.) The valid settings for magnification are from 2 to 32 times normal size.

To change the magnification setting, either type a number into the entry field or use the mouse to click on the spin button.

If you click on the spin button, the magnification setting changes immediately. If you type a value, the magnification does not change until you move the cursor to another field or select OK.

NOTE: Do not select OK until you have finished making all the setting changes you want because the window will close immediately.

For detailed information, refer to "Setting Magnification" on page 24.

Mouse Sensitivity

The default value for mouse sensitivity is 20. The valid settings are from 1 to 20. The default setting of 20 is the most sensitive setting, which means that the mouse pointer is most responsive to the movements of the physical mouse. The lower the setting number, the less responsive the mouse pointer. If you plan to use Screen Magnifier/2 at a high magnification level, you will probably want to use a low mouse-sensitivity setting.

To change the mouse sensitivity, either move the cursor to the MOUSE SENSITIVITY field and type a new value or use the mouse to click on the spin button.

If you click on the spin button, the mouse sensitivity changes immediately. If you type a value, the sensitivity does not change until you either move the cursor to another field or select OK. Again, do not select OK until you're ready to close the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.

For detailed information, refer to "Specifying Mouse Sensitivity" on page 26.

Focus Tracking

The default value for FOCUS TRACKING is ON, which means that the mouse pointer will move automatically to the current area of interest. To turn focus tracking off, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + F.

To toggle focus tracking back on, click on the checkbox again or press ALT + F again. The focus-tracking setting takes effect immediately.

For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Focus Tracking" on page 39.

Dithering

The default value for DITHERING is OFF. To turn dithering on, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + D.

To toggle dithering off, click on the checkbox again or press ALT + D again. The dithering setting takes effect immediately.

For detailed information, refer to "Toggling Dithering" on page 40.

Reverse Video

The default value for REVERSE VIDEO is OFF.

To reverse the video display, either click on the checkbox or press ALT + V. The reverse-video setting takes effect immediately.

To restore the display to the original colors, click on the checkbox again or press ALT + V again.

For detailed information, refer to "Reversing Video" on page 36.

Mouse Mode

The default value for MOUSE MODE is FREE. The other settings are CENTERED and RELATIVE. (The current mouse mode is indicated by a black circle in one of the auto-radio buttons.)

To change the mouse mode, click on the auto-radio button next to the mode you want to use. Or, you can use the arrow keys to select the auto-radio button you want. The mouse-mode setting takes effect immediately.

For detailed information, refer to "Specifying the Mouse Mode" on page 27.

Pushbuttons

There are five pushbuttons located at the bottom of the Setup window:

OK is used to confirm and activate the changes you have made to the Screen Magnifier/2 settings. It also closes the Setup window.

RESET is used to restore the settings to the values in effect when you opened the Setup window.

DEFAULT is used to restore the values to those that were in effect when Screen Magnifier/2 was first installed.

CANCEL is used to close the Setup window without activating any changes.

NOTE: You can also press ESC to close the Setup window without activating changes.

HELP provides general information about the Screen Magnifier/2 program. (You can also get context-sensitive help for the currently selected setting or pushbutton by pressing F1.)

Using Screen Magnifier/2 This section discusses all of the Screen Magnifier/2 functions and explains how to use them. You'll learn about:

   Increasing and decreasing magnification and mouse sensitivity
   Turning off magnification temporarily
   Specifying the mouse mode
   Using the reading features
   Checking your position on the Desktop
   Reversing the video display for higher contrast
   Turning focus tracking and dithering on and off
   Returning the mouse to the last focus point
   Locking mouse movement
   Getting help
   Stopping Screen Magnifier/2

NOTE: If you are a new OS/2 user, you might want to go through the OS/2 tutorials to learn about this operating system. The Tutorial is located in the Information folder on the OS/2 Desktop. More introductory information is contained in the Start Here folder.

Using Screen Magnifier/2 Functions

This section contains a detailed description of each of the Screen Magnifier/2 functions and tells you how to change the program settings to your satisfaction. Once you have the functions set the way you want them, you can stop Screen Magnifier/2 and it will "remember" your settings when you restart the program.

NOTE: For a summary of the program's functions and the associated key and mouse-button sequences, refer to the "Quick Reference" on page 47.

Setting Magnification

Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to magnify your Desktop and applications from 2 times up to 32 times normal size, in increments of one. This means that you can enlarge the information on your computer screen to exactly the size that is best for you.

Increasing Magnification

You can use any of these ways to increase the magnification level:

1. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT. Then, press the UP ARROW key. Each time you press it, the magnification increases by one. If you hold the UP ARROW, the magnification increases rapidly.

OR

2. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 1 and click mouse button 2. Each time you click mouse button 2, the magnification level increases.

OR

3. Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.

When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.

Decreasing Magnification

You can use any of these ways to decrease the magnification level:

1. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT. Then, press the DOWN ARROW key. Each time you press it, the magnification decreases by one. If you hold the DOWN ARROW, the magnification decreases rapidly.

OR

2. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then hold down mouse button 2 and click mouse button 1. Each time you click mouse button 1, the magnification level decreases.

OR

3. Use the Screen Magnifier/2 Setup window.

When you have set the magnification to your satisfaction, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.

Turning Off Magnification

From time to time, you might want to have your Desktop displayed in non-magnified mode. This could be helpful when you want to perform routine OS/2 or PM tasks and do not need to have the screen magnified. To this end, Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means for turning off magnification temporarily.

To turn off magnification, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press N (for Non-magnified).

The view changes from magnified to non-magnified. If you want to perform non-Screen Magnifier/2 tasks, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode by pressing CTRL + SHIFT. Now you can perform any of the Desktop functions you require.

When you want to return to the magnified mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press N again.

Specifying Mouse Sensitivity

The movements of the mouse pointer on the screen correspond to the movements of the physical mouse on your desk; therefore, when Screen Magnifier/2 is magnifying at a high level, the mouse pointer appears to move rapidly. Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to adjust the mouse sensitivity so that the mouse pointer is less responsive to the movements of the physical mouse. This gives the visual effect of slowing down the mouse movements.

When you increase the magnification level, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically decreases the mouse sensitivity for you to make it easier to follow. If you change from a high magnification level to a lower one, you might want to increase the sensitivity so the mouse pointer is more responsive to the movements of the physical mouse.

Increasing Sensitivity

To make the mouse more sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode. Then, press M (for More sensitivity). Each time you press the M key, the mouse-sensitivity level increases by one step. Holding down the M key increases sensitivity rapidly.

When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.

HINT: To help you judge the correct settings for your environment, you can move the mouse while adjusting the sensitivity.

Decreasing Sensitivity

To make the mouse less sensitive, first enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode. Then, press L (for Less sensitivity). Each time you press the L key, the mouse-sensitivity level decreases by one step. Holding down the L key decreases sensitivity rapidly.

When you have set the mouse sensitivity to your satisfaction, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.

NOTE: You can also use the Setup window for this function.

Specifying the Mouse Mode

Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to choose the way you want the mouse to work:

   Free
   Centered
   Relative

To specify the mouse mode, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press O (for mOuse mOde). Each time you press O, the mouse changes modes and the Screen Magnifier/2 icon changes direction to indicate the current mode.

Free Mode

The FREE mode means that the mouse pointer moves freely around the screen, in response to and corresponding to the movements of the physical mouse. As you move the mouse pointer close to the edge of the Screen Magnifier/2 view, the screen moves so you can see the rest of the magnified area.

When the mouse is in the free mode (the default), the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass is in its standard orientation with the handle pointing to the lower right, at approximately 4 o'clock, like this:

Figure 2. Mouse Pointer in Free Mode

Centered Mode

The CENTERED mode means that the mouse pointer stays at the center of the magnified area. When you move the physical mouse around on the Desktop, the mouse pointer stays in the center of the Screen Magnifier/2 view as the screen pans behind the pointer.

In the centered mode, the handle of the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass is pointing to the upper right, at approximately 2 o'clock, like this:

Figure 3. Mouse Pointer in Centered Mode

Relative Mode

The RELATIVE mode provides a constant indicator of your relative position on the Desktop. For example, let's say you want to open a program object that is near the bottom left of the Desktop. When you move the pointer to that object, the pointer will indicate, by its location, that you are now in the bottom-left corner of the Desktop.

When you move the physical mouse, the view moves behind the mouse pointer so that the mouse pointer always indicates the position of the magnified view, relative to the rest of the Desktop.

If you open another window or change focus to one already open, the mouse pointer will indicate your new location on the Desktop by its position on the screen.

NOTE: You might notice that the mouse pointer moves more slowly in this mode than in the other mouse modes. This is because, in the relative mode, the movement of the pointer is proportionate to the magnification. The higher the magnification, the slower the pointer moves because it is traveling a relatively smaller distance.

In the relative mode, the handle of the magnifying glass is pointing to the upper left, at approximately 10 o'clock, like this:

Figure 4. Mouse Pointer in Relative Mode

When you have changed the mouse mode to your satisfaction, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.

NOTE: You can also use the Setup window to choose among these three modes.

Using the Reading Function

One of the most useful features of the Screen Magnifier/2 program is the reading function. This function displays a special cursor that automatically pans across each line of text in the active window, updating the Screen Magnifier/2 view as it goes. When the cursor reaches the end of a line of text, it moves quickly to the left side of the window and starts scanning the next line. When the cursor reaches the end of the text, you hear a two-note audio cue and the cursor changes back to the magnifying glass.

Starting the Reading Function

1. Before you start the reading function, make sure you place the mouse pointer where you would like to start reading.

2. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press the ALT key.

Reading Features

The reading function has several features that make it even more helpful. These are listed below along with the keys that activate them:

ACTION KEY

Increase reading speed Right Arrow

Decrease reading speed Left Arrow

Pause while reading P (Pause)

Home (top of window) H (Home)

Next line T (nexT)

Previous line K (bacK)

Stop reading Alt

INCREASING THE READING SPEED

When you first activate the reading function, the cursor pans across the screen fairly slowly. If you prefer to read faster, press the RIGHT ARROW key.

Each time you press RIGHT ARROW, the cursor speed increases slightly. If you want the speed to increase rapidly, hold down the RIGHT ARROW key until the cursor moves at the speed you want.

HINT: You will probably want the reading speed to be slower at higher magnifications.

DECREASING THE READING SPEED

To decrease the reading speed, press the LEFT ARROW key.

Either press the LEFT ARROW key repeatedly or hold it until the cursor slows to the speed you want.

PAUSE WHILE READING

The PAUSE feature enables you to stop the reading cursor temporarily. Simply press P to stop reading; press P again to restart the reading cursor.

HOME

The HOME feature enables you to move the reading cursor to the top of the current window. Press H to interrupt the reading function and move the cursor to the beginning of the window in which you are currently reading. Screen Magnifier/2 will automatically start reading again from the top of the window.

NEXT LINE

The NEXT LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line below the current line. Press T to move to the next line; Screen Magnifier/2 begins reading the new line immediately.

PREVIOUS LINE

The PREVIOUS LINE feature moves the reading cursor to the line above the current line. Press K to move to the previous line; Screen Magnifier/2 begins reading the new line immediately.

STOPPING THE READING FUNCTION

Screen Magnifier/2 stops reading automatically when the cursor reaches the end of the text in the active window. You can also stop the reading function any time you choose by pressing the ALT key. Either way, you hear a two-note audio cue and the reading cursor changes back to the Screen Magnifier/2 magnifying glass.

NOTES:

1. When you turn off the reading function, the speed at which you were reading is saved so the next time you begin reading, the cursor moves at that speed.

2. There are several Screen Magnifier/2 functions that are allowed while you are in the reading mode:

   Adjusting magnification and mouse sensitivity
   Toggling focus tracking and dithering on and off
   Reversing video
   Changing mouse mode

Checking Your Relative Position

When you are working in the magnified mode, you might lose track of the position of the magnified area in relation to the Desktop as a whole. Screen Magnifier/2 provides two ways for you to check the relative location of the window with which you are currently working: the locator and the relative-position marker.

Using the Locator

When you activate the locator, the view of the Desktop changes from magnified to non-magnified and a large yellow-and-red square is displayed to indicate where you are working on the Desktop.

You can use the mouse to move the locator to a new area of interest. When you turn off the locator, the new area is magnified.

You can use one of the following methods to display the locator. First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:

1. Press the X key. (It might help you to remember if you think of "X marks the spot" on the Desktop.)

OR

2. Press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 until the locator is displayed.

NOTE: Make sure you hold down the mouse buttons until the locator is displayed. If you just click the mouse buttons, you will leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

To remove the locator from the screen and return to magnified mode, simply press X again. Or, you can press and hold mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 until the locator disappears.

Using the Relative-Position Marker

Screen Magnifier/2 also provides a relative-position marker that enables you to see where you are on the Desktop without leaving the magnified mode. The relative-position marker is a flashing, reverse-video box that indicates the location of the area in which you are currently working.

To display the relative-position marker, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press R (for Relative).

The view remains magnified so that the marker denotes your relative position only. That is, the reverse-video box indicates where the Screen Magnifier/2 view is located in relation to the rest of the Desktop. The higher the magnification factor, the smaller the relative-position marker.

To remove the relative-position marker, just press R again or move the mouse. The marker will be removed from the screen.

Leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application or the Desktop.

Reversing Video

The default PM screen is made up primarily of dark letters and objects against a light background. The default color scheme might not be easy to see for some Screen Magnifier/2 users. Therefore, Screen Magnifier/2 enables you to reverse this color scheme so that the display is made up primarily of light letters and objects against a dark background. The colors that were previously light are now dark and vice versa. This color scheme provides greater contrast and is more usable for some people.

You can use any of the following methods to reverse the screen colors. First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:

1. Press V (for Video).

OR

2. Double-click mouse button 2.

OR

3. Use the Setup window.

To return the screen to its previous colors, use one of the above methods.

HINT: If the screen colors are still not easy for you to see, you might want to use the OS/2 Color Palette or Scheme Palette option to change the colors even more. These options are in the System Setup folder which is in the OS/2 System folder on the OS/2 Desktop.

To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

Toggling Focus Tracking

The Screen Magnifier/2 focus-tracking feature ensures that the Screen Magnifier/2 view includes the area of interest. When Screen Magnifier/2 is magnifying, only a portion of the Desktop can be seen at one time. Consequently, you might not know if a system dialog box or an error message has popped up in an area that you currently cannot see. With focus tracking turned on, Screen Magnifier/2 automatically moves the mouse pointer (and, therefore, the Screen Magnifier/2 view) to the area of interest, so you do not miss any important information.

To toggle focus tracking on and off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press F (for Focus).

When focus tracking is toggled on, a high-pitched beep is sounded. When it is toggled off, you hear a lower-pitched beep.

To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

NOTES:

1. There might be occasions when you find focus tracking distracting, such as when:

   The magnification is low enough that the whole of the area of

interest can be seen at once; for example, if you are using the Setup window at a magnification of 2.

   There is focus that is tracked that actually moves you away from what

you want to see. For example, the video viewer in Multimedia Presentation Manager/2(*) has a slide bar that tells you how much of the video you have watched already. Screen Magnifier/2 tracks that slider instead of the video itself.

   You are using software applications that update the screen frequently

during startup (such as those that open multiple windows). If you find the resulting shifts in focus distracting, try turning off focus tracking before you start up the application. Once the program has settled down, do the following:

a. Enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

b. Press F to turn focus tracking back on.

c. Press B to move the pointer to the last focus point.

d. Leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode to return to your application.

2. You can also use the Setup window to toggle focus tracking.

(*) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation

Toggling Dithering

Dithering is the process by which computers create colors that they are otherwise incapable of displaying. Most computers can display a limited number of colors. Some colors, such as red, blue, yellow, and green, are displayed in their essential forms. Other, more complex, colors are created by alternating pixels of two existing colors to simulate the appearance of a third color.

For example, on a VGA display, pink is composed of alternating red and white pixels. From a distance, these colors blend together and appear to be pink. However, when the screen is magnified by Screen Magnifier/2, you can see the alternating red and white pixels. This can be distracting at higher magnifications, so Screen Magnifier/2 provides a way to turn off the dithering mechanism. When dithering is turned off, complex colors are displayed as the nearest color that the computer can produce; in some cases, this will be gray.

To turn dithering on, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D (for Dithering). To turn dithering off, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press D again.

To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

NOTE: You can also use the Setup window for this function.

Moving the Mouse to the Last Focus Point

Screen Magnifier/2 provides the ability to move the mouse pointer to the spot that was the last focus point. This can be a very convenient feature. For example, if you are using a text editor and move the mouse to review the text you just typed, you can use this feature to return to the last focus point and continue typing.

You can use either of the following methods to move the mouse to the last focus point. First, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then:

1. Press B (for Back to the last focus point).

OR

2. Click mouse button 2, then click mouse button 1.

The Screen Magnifier/2 view will change so that the mouse pointer is now at the location of the previous focus point.

To return to your application or the Desktop, leave Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

Locking Mouse Movement

Screen Magnifier/2 provides a means by which you can restrict the movements of the mouse to horizontal or vertical only. This is especially helpful when you're working with information in columns, such as spreadsheet applications, or when you're performing drag-and-drop operations.

To lock the mouse movement, press and hold CTRL, then move the mouse in the direction you want. As long as you are holding down the CTRL key, you can only move the mouse in the direction of the initial movement. When you release the CTRL key, you can once again move the mouse in all directions.

Getting Help

Screen Magnifier/2 provides online help, both general and contextual. General help supplies an overview of the Screen Magnifier/2 program and enables you to select specific topics about which you want to learn more. Contextual help provides information about a specific item in the context in which it is currently being used.

General Help

To get general help, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press F1. The Introduction to Screen Magnifier/2 panel is displayed. In addition to containing introductory information, this panel enables you to access other panels that contain specific information about individual topics.

Contextual Help

To get help about a specific topic, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode, then press S to open the Setup window. Select the item for which you need explanation, then press F1. A panel will be displayed that contains additional information about that topic.

Using Help Panels

When a help panel is opened, the Screen Magnifier/2 pointer will be positioned on the first linked topic, which is in a reverse-video box. To open the help panel associated with that linked topic, either press ENTER or double-click with the mouse.

If there are other linked topics in a panel, they will be displayed in a different color than the text. To open a help panel associated with another linked topic, either TAB to the topic and press ENTER or move the mouse pointer to the topic and double-click.

NOTE: If you are using a monochrome color scheme, the linked topics are not displayed in color. Refer to "Using a Monochrome Color Scheme" on page 56 for information about how to identify linked topics.

If there is more than one page of help about a topic, there will be a scroll bar on the right side of the help panel. You can either press PAGE DOWN to see the subsequent pages or use the mouse to move the scroll bar.

HINT: You might want to use the reading function when you display help panels.

Closing a Help Panel

To close a help panel, use one of the following methods:

   Double-click on the system-menu icon in the upper-left corner.
   Press ALT + F4.
   Press ESC.

If multiple help panels are open, they will all close if you press ALT + F4 or double-click on the system menu. If you press ESC, one help panel closes each time you press this key.

Stopping Screen Magnifier/2

If you want to turn off Screen Magnifier/2, enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode and press F3.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed that asks if you really want to quit. Press ENTER if you do want to stop Screen Magnifier/2; if you do not want to stop Screen Magnifier/2, select NO and press ENTER.

NOTE: If you just want to go to a non-magnified view temporarily, remember you can press N while you are in Screen Magnifier/2 mode to turn off the magnification.

Quick Reference

NOTE: MB-1 is an abbreviation for Mouse Button 1; MB-2 is an abbreviation for Mouse Button 2.

Function  | Key       | Mouse
          | Sequences | Sequences
----------+-----------+----------
Enter     | Press     | Click
Screen    | CTRL +    | MB-1 and
Magnifier/| SHIFT     | MB-2
mode      |           | together
----------+-----------+----------
Leave     | Press     | Click
Screen    | CTRL +    | MB-1 and
Magnifier/| SHIFT     | MB-2
mode      |           | together

Once you have entered Screen Magnifier/2 mode, you can perform the following tasks:

|Function | Key | Mouse | | | Sequences | Sequences| +----------+-----------+----------+ |Increase | Press UP | Hold | |magnificat|oARROW | MB-1, | | | | click | | | | MB-2 | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Decrease | Press | Hold | |magnificat|oDOWN | MB-2, | | | ARROW | click | | | | MB-1 | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press N | | |magnificat|on | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |More | Press M | | |mouse | | | |sensitivit| | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Less | Press L | | |mouse | | | |sensitivit| | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press ALT | | |reading | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Increase | Press | | |speed | RIGHT | | |while | ARROW | | |reading | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Decrease | Press | | |speed | LEFT | | |while | ARROW | | |reading | | | +----------+-----------+----------+

+----------+-----------+----------+ |Function | Key | Mouse | | | Sequences | Sequences| +----------+-----------+----------+ |To pause | Press P | | |while | | | |reading | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |To read | Press H | | |from the | | | |top of | | | |the | | | |current | | | |window | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |To read | Press T | | |the next | | | |line | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |To read | Press K | | |the | | | |previous | | | |line | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press X | Hold | |locator | | MB-1 and | | | | MB-2 | | | | together | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press R | | |relative-p|sition | | |marker | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press F | | |focus | | | |tracking | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press D | | |dithering | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Toggle | Press V | Double-cl|ck |video | | MB-2 | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Specify | Press O | | |mouse | | | |modes | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Move | Press B | Click | |mouse to | | MB-2, | |last | | then | |focus | | click | |point | | MB-1 | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Display | Press S | | |Screen | | | |Magnifier/| | | |Setup | | | |Window | | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Display | Press F1 | | |Help | | | +----------+-----------+----------+

+----------+-----------+----------+ |Function | Key | Mouse | | | Sequences | Sequences| +----------+-----------+----------+ |Run | Press C | | |calibratio| | | +----------+-----------+----------+ |Stop | Press F3 | | |Screen | | | |Magnifier/| | | +----------+-----------+----------+

Other Considerations This section contains information that is beyond the scope of everyday Screen Magnifier/2 tasks. These topics include the following:

   Using Screen Reader/2 with Screen Magnifier/2
   Migrating Windows(* *) applications to the Desktop
   Running DOS applications in a window
   Using a monochrome color scheme
   Using a mouse with Screen Magnifier/2
   Reinstallation considerations
   Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from your system
   Problem determination

(* *) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation

Using Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2 Version 1.2

If you use Screen Reader/2 version 1.2 in addition to Screen Magnifier/2, there are several items you should consider:

1. If you are new to both Screen Magnifier/2 and to Screen Reader/2, we recommend that you use the Screen Reader/2 tutorial before exploring Screen Magnifier/2 functions.

2. If you use Screen Magnifier/2 but have not started Screen Reader/2, focus tracking will not work correctly for notebook tabs or for Windows applications. If this occurs, start Screen Reader/2 by opening the Screen Reader/2 object. It is in the Independence Series folder.

3. If you want the area that Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies to follow the pointer as Screen Reader/2 reads for you, do the following:

a. Turn on pointer mode by pressing # 0 on the Screen Reader keypad.

b. Use the CHORD 2 3 THEN 1 key sequence to make the mouse pointer follow the Screen Reader/2 pointer.

c. Use any "read" key sequence (such as current line, next line, paragraph) to begin reading.

NOTE: In addition to the above points, don't forget the Screen Reader/2 information that was discussed in "Pre-Installation Considerations" on page 4.

Screen Reader/2 Shutdown Procedure

If you are a Screen Reader/2 user, use the following procedure to shut down your computer:

1. Press CHORD 7 8 THEN C on your Screen Reader/2 keypad to display the OS/2 Desktop pop-up menu.

2. Use the DOWN ARROW key to select the Shut down option on the pop-up menu, then press ENTER. You hear:

Desktop

You hear a message that asks if you are sure you want to shut down your system. The shutdown window contains the pushbuttons OK, Cancel, and Help. The OK pushbutton is selected.

3. Press ENTER to indicate that it is OK to continue the shutdown process.

4. As shutdown continues, you might hear additional messages asking you to confirm that you want to close programs currently running. The No pushbutton is preselected as the default. Type "Y" to specify Yes.

When you hear:

Please wait, shutdown still in progress...

Screen Reader/2 is no longer active. Unfortunately, you will no longer hear messages. The system continues the shutdown process. Another message appears on the screen. This message is not read:

Shutdown has completed. It is now safe to turn off your computer, or restart the system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.

You should wait about 30 seconds after the first message before restarting or turning off your system.

NOTE: If you are using a non-IBM computer system, this shutdown process may not work for you. You should use the Window List to open the Desktop. Then, press CTRL + \ to make sure no object is selected. Press SHIFT + F10 to display the Desktop's pop-up menu. Select Shut down from the pop-up menu.

Migrating Windows Applications

Screen Magnifier/2 has no access to Win-OS/2 Full Screen sessions; therefore, you should migrate your Windows applications to the OS/2 Desktop and launch them from there. Do not start your Windows programs using a Win-OS/2 Full Screen session.

The OS/2 Migrate Applications utility searches your computer drives for all Windows applications. It then creates a Desktop object which you can select to start your Windows application.

If your Windows programs are part of either the Windows Main or Windows Accessories group, OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Accessories folder. If they are in the Windows Program Manager or any other Windows application, OS/2 will migrate them to the Windows Programs folder on the OS/2 Desktop.

To migrate your Windows applications, do the following:

1. Select the OS/2 System icon.

2. Select the System Setup icon.

3. Select the Migrate Applications icon.

The Find Programs menu is displayed. This menu appears with the Windows programs option already selected. (The menu can also have DOS and OS/2 applications selected; you might want to deselect these two, using the SPACEBAR.)

4. Select the Find button.

The Migrate Programs window appears. This window contains all of the Windows applications that OS/2 found.

5. Using the SPACEBAR, deselect any program that you don't want to migrate.

6. Select the Migrate button.

OS/2 migrates the applications to the OS/2 Desktop in a folder called Windows Programs or Windows Accessories.

You can now select any of your Windows applications from these folders.

Running DOS Applications in a Window

Under OS/2 2.1, DOS programs are initially migrated as full-screen sessions. In order to use Screen Magnifier/2, you should change any DOS programs to DOS window sessions by doing the following:

1. Bring up the pop-up menu for the program object that you want to change.

2. Press RIGHT ARROW to open the program object's Settings notebook.

3. On the second page of the Settings notebook, select the DOS Window auto-radio button.

4. Close the Settings notebook. The program will now be in a DOS window session.

Using a Monochrome Color Scheme

If you have set up your system with the OS/2 monochrome color scheme, you might encounter these scenarios:

   Turning off dithering does not work as you might expect.  This is because

OS/2 system objects (and, possibly, other program objects) are bitmaps, with dithered colors "built in." When you turn dithering off, the bitmapped objects are not affected and will remain dithered.

   Some application programs use colors.  If so, these programs will not be

displayed in monochrome because the monochrome color scheme only affects OS/2 applications.

   Topics that are linked in help panels will not be displayed in color, as

they usually are. You can identify these linked topics by using the TAB key to travel from one linked topic to the next.

Using the Mouse with Screen Magnifier/2

Because most mice have just two buttons, only a few mouse-button combinations are available for use. You can use the Screen Magnifier/2 mouse-button sequences but you should be aware that there are some special considerations:

When you use the mouse to open an object on the Desktop, you should click once on the object to select it, then double-click to open it.

In OS/2 Desktop operations, you can click mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 together to bring up the Window List. In Screen Magnifier/2, you can click mouse button 1 and mouse button 2 together to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode. To ensure that you bring up the Window List, hold down mouse button 1, then click mouse button 2.

When you use the mouse, you might have to move around on the screen more than you would if you were using the keyboard.

Reinstallation Considerations

If you need to reinstall Screen Magnifier/2, for reasons such as:

  • Updating OS/2 2.1 with a CSD (Corrective Service Diskette),
  • Changing display resolutions, or
  • Changing display modes,

you must use the following procedure:

  1. Remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system. (Refer to the following section for this information.)
  2. Restart your computer.
  3. Change your system as needed.
  4. Restart your computer.
  5. Reinstall Screen Magnifier/2.

Removing Screen Magnifier/2 from Your System

If you want to remove Screen Magnifier/2 from your system, use the following procedure:

1. Open an OS/2 window.

2. Insert the Screen Magnifier/2 diskette in drive A.

3. Change to drive A by entering:

a:

4. Enter:

sm2undo

5. Change back to the drive where OS/2 is located.

6. Close the OS/2 window by entering:

exit

7. Press CTRL + SHIFT to enter Screen Magnifier/2 mode.

8. Press F3 to stop Screen Magnifier/2.

9. Shut down and restart your system.

Problem Determination

If you encounter a problem that you cannot resolve, you can get technical support for Screen Magnifier/2 over the telephone. A package describing this support is included with your Screen Magnifier/2 software. Be sure to read through this package.

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License Information

IBM Independence Series Screen Magnifier/2 (Product) 82G3872

STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) grants the following limited warranty for this IBM Licensed Program, hereinafter referred to as "Program", if this copy of the Program is delivered by IBM, an IBM Authorized Dealer for this Program, or any other IBM-approved supplier for this Program to a user.

(Such a user if referred to herein as "original user".) A "user" shall mean a Customer who acquired possession of and is licensed to use this copy of the Program for its own use or for use within its business enterprise and not for remarketing. Any unused portion of the Warranty Period may be conveyed to another user.

MEDIA

The Warranty Period for the media on which the Program is recorded is for three months from the date of its delivery to the original user as evidenced by a receipt.

IBM warrants that this media will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. If notified during the Warranty Period that the media contains such defects, IBM will replace such media. If IBM is unable to deliver replacement media, you may terminate your license and your money will be refunded upon return of all your copies of the Program.

PROGRAM

The Warranty Period for this Program is for three months from the date of its delivery to the original user as evidenced by a receipt.

IBM warrants that this Program, if unaltered, will conform to its Program Specifications during the Warranty Period when such Program is properly used on a machine for which it was designed. If notified during the Warranty Period that the Program contains defects such that it does not conform to its Program Specifications, IBM will 1) attempt to make the Program operate as warranted a) if prior to the Service Expiration Date, by providing a correction, or b) if after the Service Expiration Date, by providing any existing corrections, or 2) replace the Program with a functionally equivalent Program, as determined by IBM.

In the event that IBM does not provide such a remedy, you may terminate your license and your money will be refunded upon return of all your copies of the Program.

IBM does not warrant that any other defects in the Program will be corrected or that the operation of the Program will be uninterrupted.

This limited warranty for the media and the Program will apply only if the Program is licensed and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Following the end of the Warranty Period, Program Services may be available. The License Information contains details on such availability. If you have a question as to where you may obtain warranty service, see the Service Provider information contained in the program package.

PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS

The IBM Screen Magnifier/2 version 1.2 program is a computer-access system for people who are visually-impaired. Screen Magnifier/2 version 1.2 magnifies software that runs on the OS/2 Desktop. Magnification levels from 2 to 32 times normal size are supported.

SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Screen Magnifier/2 requires the following machine and program specifications:

MACHINE REQUIREMENTS
Personal Computers
  • Screen Magnifier/2 runs on any PS/1*, PS/2*, PS/ValuePoint*, or 100% IBM-compatible system

capable of running OS/2 2.1.

  • A 100% IBM VGA-register-compatible display controller is required.
  • A mouse is required.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Screen Magnifier/2 requires OS/2 Version 2.1 using the VGA display

device driver.

LICENSED PROGRAM MATERIALS

AVAILABILITY

The IBM Screen Magnifier/2 program is available without source program materials. It is available in object code only.

WARRANTY

Media: three-month warranty

Program: three-month warranty

SERVICE EXPIRATION DATE

4/1/96

No program services are available after this date.

SOFTWARE INCLUDED

One 1.44MB 3.5-inch diskette

TYPE/DURATION OF PROGRAM SERVICES

Program services under the Statement of Limited Warranty will be available during the first three months following the date of delivery to the end user by the IBM Authorized Dealer or Industry Remarketer, but not later than April 1, 1996. Support will be provided by the IBM Authorized Service Provider as defined in the program package.

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