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Assistive technologies
Some accessibility technologies are available through the Accessibility Options program. Depending
on your operating system, the number of accessibility options available varies. In general, accessibility
options enhance the way users with hearing, vision, or mobility limitations navigate and use their computer.
For example, some users might not have the ne motor skills required to use a mouse or select key
combinations. Other users might require larger fonts or high-contrast display modes. In some cases,
magniers and built-in speech synthesizers are available. For detailed information about each of these
features, consult the Microsoft help information system.
To use the Accessibility Options program, do the following:
1. Move the cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click
Settings ➙ Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center.
Screen reader technologies
Screen reader technologies are primarily focused on software application interfaces, help information
systems, and a variety of online documents. However, in the case where a screen reader cannot read
documents, the document must rst go through a conversion process. One solution converts Adobe
PDF les into a format that is read by the screen-reader programs. This solution is a Web-based service
provided by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Through http://access.adobe.com, Adobe PDF documents can
be converted to HTML or plain text in many languages. One conversion option converts PDF documents
on the Internet. A second option enables users to submit the URL of an Adobe PDF le through e-mail to
convert it to HTML or ASCII text. Adobe PDF les on a local hard disk drive, local CD-ROM, or LAN also can
be converted by attaching the Adobe PDF le to an e-mail message.
Traveling with your computer
This topic provides information to help you work with your computer when you are traveling.
Travel tips
Use the following travel tips to travel more condently and efciently with your computer.
• Although it is safe to allow your computer to go through the x-ray machines at airport security stations, it
is important to keep your eyes on the computer at all times to prevent theft.
• Consider bringing an electrical adapter for use in an airplane or automobile.
• If you carry an ac power adapter, detach the ac cord from it to avoid damaging the cord.
Travel tips on airplanes
If you carry your computer into an airplane, take note of the following tips:
• If you intend to use your computer or wireless services (such as Internet and Bluetooth), check with the
airline for restrictions and availability of services before boarding the airplane. If there are restrictions
on the use of computers with wireless features on the airplane, you must abide by those restrictions. If
necessary, disable wireless features before boarding.
• Be careful about the seat in front of you on airplanes. Angle your computer display so that it does not get
caught when the person in front of you leans back.
• When taking off, remember to turn off your computer.
Travel accessories
The following is a checklist of items to consider packing when you are going to travel:
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