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  • Page 1 ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard User's Guide v4.1...

  • Page 2: Software License Agreement

    The software included with this product is licensed, not sold. You must either agree to the license contract in the software Setup screen or promptly return the ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard, along with the software, for a refund, excluding the return costs. After you install the software, you may consult the license and the Limited Warranty for the product at any time by looking in the “Legal Information”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The ZoomText Keyboard Settings Dialog......25 The Assign Key Wizard ............30 Assigning ZoomText Commands ...........32 Assigning Windows Commands..........33 Assigning Program Commands ..........34 Enabling and Disabling the ZoomText Feature Keys ..35 Abbreviated Key Labels............36 Keyboard Status Lights .............37 USB Ports..................38 Maintenance................39 Troubleshooting .................40 Health Warning................43...

  • Page 4: Welcome To The Zoomtext Keyboard

    Welcome to the ZoomText Keyboard Welcome and congratulations on your new ZoomText Large- Print Keyboard. We are proud that you have chosen the ZoomText Keyboard and we know that you will enjoy its cutting-edge style, features and performance for many years to come.

  • Page 5: Zoomtext Keyboard Features

     High-contrast keycaps that are easy to see, even in low light! Each and every key on the ZoomText Keyboard has a large-print keycap that's always easy to see, even in low-light conditions. And the ZoomText Keyboard is...
  • Page 6 And your ZoomText Keyboard software can be used with any keyboard, so the ZoomText Feature Keys are extended to your laptop keyboard, or any other keyboard that you want or need to use.

  • Page 7: New In The V4.1 Keyboard Software

    The ZoomText Keyboard Settings Dialogs.  Adjustable time out for exiting feature key mode. The time out of the ZoomText Feature Key mode is now adjustable in increments of 3, 4 and 5 seconds. For more information, see The ZoomText Keyboard Settings...
  • Page 8  Choice of sound cues to indicate when feature key mode is active. Sound cues can now be enabled to indicate when the ZoomText Feature Key mode is entered and exited. A choice of 4 sounds and three volume levels provide a variety of sound settings for you to choose from.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide System Requirements The following hardware and software is required to use the ZoomText keyboard:  USB keyboard connection  Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Vista or XP  ZoomText 9.03 or later (to use the ZoomText feature buttons)

  • Page 10: Step 1-Connect The Zoomtext Keyboard

    Step 1—Connect the ZoomText Keyboard Your ZoomText Keyboard can be connected to your computer using any available USB port.  To connect the ZoomText Keyboard 1. Plug the rectangular USB connector located at the end of the keyboard cable into one of your computer's...

  • Page 11: Step 2-Install The Keyboard Software

     To install the keyboard software 1. Insert the ZoomText Keyboard software CD into the CD/DVD drive. The Setup program will start automatically. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 12: Step 3-Activate The Keyboard Software

    Step 3—Activate the Keyboard Software After the Setup program has finished installing the ZoomText Keyboard software, you will be prompted to activate the software. Activation is required before you can begin using the ZoomText Feature Keys. The activation process is straightforward and secure;...
  • Page 13 Next button.  If you are connected to the Internet your serial number and system code are automatically passed to the Ai Squared activation server for validation. An activation code is then passed back to your computer, activating your ZoomText Keyboard software license.
  • Page 14  To transfer your ZoomText Keyboard software license In the Windows system tray (next to the taskbar clock), select the ZoomText Keyboard icon to display the pop up menu. In the menu, choose Transfer Software License... This action will launch the ZoomText Keyboard Activation Wizard and guide you through the transfer process.
  • Page 15  What if my product activation fails? Product activation will only fail under exceptional circumstances. In most cases, you can reactivate the ZoomText Keyboard software as quickly and easily as the original activation. If your attempt to reactivate fails, contact Ai Squared Product Support for help.
  • Page 16 Note: You do not need to transfer your ZoomText Keyboard software license when installing Windows service packs and hot fixes.  What if I want to move my ZoomText Keyboard software to another computer? Should you want to move your ZoomText Keyboard...

  • Page 17: Step 4-Update The Keyboard Software

    'Yes' button, the update will download and install automatically. If you or your network administrator does not want to check for updates each time you start ZoomText, you can disable automatic updating as follows:  To disable automatic updating 1.
  • Page 18 1. In the Windows system tray (next to the clock), click on the ZoomText Keyboard icon. The ZoomText Keyboard menu will appear. 2. In the ZoomText Keyboard menu, choose Check for Program Updates... The Update Wizard appears and walks you through the...

  • Page 19: Step 5-Using The Zoomtext Feature Keys

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Step 5—Using the ZoomText Feature Keys About the ZoomText Feature Keys When the ZoomText Keyboard software is running, a set of ZoomText Feature Keys are layered onto the function keys (F1 through F12). The ZoomText Feature Keys provide one-...
  • Page 20 (rather than hold) the function keys to trigger additional feature key commands. Also, to let you know the mode is active, a ZoomText banner will appear across the top of the screen and a rhythmic sound cue will be played.
  • Page 21 ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Default ZoomText Feature Keys Below are descriptions of the default ZoomText Feature Keys. Function Feature Description Starts ZoomText. Also enables and disables ZoomText when ZoomText is running. Displays the ZoomText Toolbar. Toggles ZoomText's color enhancements on and off.
  • Page 22 Reassigning the ZoomText Feature Keys You can reassign each of the ZoomText Feature Keys to perform your choice of ZoomText command, Internet and multimedia command, or a command to open an application, document or web page. For complete information and...

  • Page 23: Step 6-Reassign The Zoomtext Feature Keys

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Step 6—Reassign the ZoomText Feature Keys You can reassign each of the ZoomText Feature Keys to perform your choice of ZoomText command, Internet and multimedia command, or a command to open an application, document or web page. For complete information and...

  • Page 24: Using The Keyboard Software With Other Keyboards

    ZoomText Feature Keys, so we've designed the ZoomText Keyboard software and ZoomText Feature Keys so that they will work on virtually any keyboard you want or have to use. Using the ZoomText Feature Keys on laptop...

  • Page 25: The Zoomtext Keyboard Settings

    The ZoomText Keyboard Settings The ZoomText Keyboard Settings allow you to reassign each of the ZoomText Feature Keys to your choice of ZoomText command, Windows command (Internet and multimedia), or a command to open an application, document or web page.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Zoomtext Keyboard Settings

    Accessing the ZoomText Keyboard Settings When the ZoomText Keyboard software is running, its program icon appears in the Windows system tray (next to the clock). Clicking on the program icon will pop up a menu that allows you to do the following: ...

  • Page 27: The Zoomtext Keyboard Settings Dialog

    Assign Key wizard. The Keyboard Settings dialog also allows you to disable all of the feature keys and hide the ZoomText Keyboard tray icon.  To open the ZoomText Keyboard Settings 1.
  • Page 28 ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog...
  • Page 29 (before mode automatically exiting) after each feature key is triggered. Note: You can also open the ZoomText Keyboard Settings from the Windows Start menu, by choosing Programs > ZoomText Keyboard > ZoomText Keyboard.
  • Page 30 ZoomText Keyboard banner.  To open the Other ZoomText Keyboard Settings 1. In the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog, click on the Other Settings button. The Other ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog appears. Other ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog...
  • Page 31 ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Setting Description Display a Displays the ZoomText Keyboard icon in the ZoomText Windows system tray. Clicking on the icon Keyboard icon in displays a menu for accessing the ZoomText system tray Keyboard Settings and other options.

  • Page 32: The Assign Key Wizard

    ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog, the Assign Key wizard appears. The Assign Key wizard allows you to reassign ZoomText feature keys to your choice of ZoomText commands, Windows commands (Internet or multimedia), or to open an application, web page, or document.
  • Page 33 (default) command. Unassign this assign Disables the selected feature key. Choose from a list of Allows you to assign a ZoomText command ZoomText commands to the selected feature key. Choose from a list of Allows you to assign a Windows command...

  • Page 34: Assigning Zoomtext Commands

    Assign Key wizard, the dialog shown below will appear. This dialog allows you to choose a ZoomText command to assign to the feature key that you've chosen in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog.  To assign a ZoomText command to a ZoomText...

  • Page 35: Assigning Windows Commands

    Windows Internet or multimedia command to assign to the feature key that you've chosen in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog.  To assign a Windows command to a ZoomText feature Choose the desired Windows command and then click the Finish button. Assign Key Wizard - Windows command options...

  • Page 36: Assigning Program Commands

    ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog.  To assign a program command to a ZoomText feature Enter the path or URL for the program, web page or document that you want to open and then click the Finish button.

  • Page 37: Enabling And Disabling The Zoomtext Feature Keys

    ZoomText Feature Keys.  To enable and disable the ZoomText feature keys In the system tray, click on the ZoomText Keyboard icon and check or uncheck Enable the ZoomText Feature Keys. The feature keys are enabled when a checkmark appears next to the menu item.

  • Page 38: Abbreviated Key Labels

    Abbreviated Key Labels To accommodate the large-print labeling format on the ZoomText keyboard, some of the conventional key names are abbreviated to fit the keycap. These keys are listed below. Print Screen Insert Scroll Lock Delete Pause / Break Page Up...

  • Page 39: Keyboard Status Lights

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Keyboard Status Lights The keyboard lights, located above the numeric keypad, indicate the status of the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock toggle keys. For example, if Num Lock is on, the Num Lock light is on;...

  • Page 40: Usb Ports

    USB Ports The ZoomText Keyboard includes two "always in reach" USB ports, one at each end of the keyboard. These ports can be used to connect most types of USB devices, including a mouse, thumb drives, webcams or LED lights. With their...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Maintenance  Liquid is spilled on the keyboard. If any liquid is spilled on the keyboard, switch off your computer immediately and unplug all items. Turn the keyboard upside down to drain the liquid.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting  The entire keyboard is not responding. If your keyboard is not responding, try each of the following procedures in the order listed below:  Bypass any port replicators, USB hubs, KVM switches, and so on. Connect the receiver directly to a port on the computer.
  • Page 43 USB port on the computer and disabling all third- party keyboard control utilities.  ZoomText feature keys are not responding. If the ZoomText feature keys are not responding, make sure that ZoomText Keyboard software is installed and running and that the feature keys are enabled. When the...
  • Page 44  ZoomText feature keys are invoking incorrect commands If the ZoomText feature keys are invoking different commands from those assigned in the ZoomText Keyboard Settings dialog box, another keyboard utility may have taken control of the keyboard. If this is the case, you must disable it or uninstall the other keyboard utility to regain use of the ZoomText Feature Keys.

  • Page 45: Health Warning

    ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Health Warning When using a computer, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring...

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    Packages are sometimes damaged in transit by the package carrier. If you need to return a keyboard due to package damage Ai Squared must be notified within seven (7) days of receipt of keyboard. Failure to notify Ai Squared within the above timeframe means that Ai Squared will consider replacement of the keyboard at its sole discretion.
  • Page 47 ZoomText Large-Print Keyboard v4.1 User's Guide Return Policy for All Keyboard Purchases In order to return a keyboard to Ai Squared for repair or replacement you must first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number from Ai Squared. No returns will be processed without a valid RMA Number. To obtain your RMA please contact the Ai Squared sales department at (802) 362-3612.
  • Page 48 Phone: (802) 362-3612 (800) 859-0270 Fax: (802) 362-1670 Email: sales@aisquared.com support@aisquared.com Mail: PO Box 669 Manchester Center, VT 05255 USA www.aisquared.com...

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