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Mouse Keys
To use the keyboard as mouse, switch to the Mouse Keys tab and activate Enable
Mouse Keys. The mouse pointer is controlled with the arrow keys of the number
pad. Use the sliders to set the maximum speed of the mouse pointer, the acceleration
time until the maximum speed is reached, and the latency between the pressing of
a key and the cursor movement.
You can also choose to automatically disable the keyboard accessibility preferences
after some time of inactivity. To do so, click the Basic tab and activate Disable if unused
for and set an appropriate time limit (measured in seconds) with the slider. The system
can additionally provide audible feedback when the keyboard accessibility functions
are activated and deactivated.
2.4.2 Configuring Assistive Technology
Several assistive technologies are included for users with special needs:
• Screen reader
• Screen magnifier
• On-screen keyboard
To configure assistive technology options, click Computer > Control Center > Personal
> Assistive Technology Preferences. To activate the technologies, first select Enable
Assistive Technologies and then choose the technologies you want to enable every time
you log in.
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