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About this Setup Guide The ZoomText USB Setup Guide provides instructions that are specific to the USB version of ZoomText 11 Magnifier and Magnifier/Reader. For complete information on installing and using ZoomText Magnifier and ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, refer to the...
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Key Benefits of ZoomText USB ZoomText USB provides these important key benefits: Access on any computer With ZoomText USB you can plug in and run ZoomText on any system without having to purchase additional licensing. Portable and always within reach The ZoomText USB drive fits in your pocket, so it’s always with you when you need it.
ZoomText USB Setup Guide Setting Up ZoomText USB Getting ZoomText USB set up on your system is a straightforward process that only takes a few minutes and a few steps to complete. System Requirements The following hardware and software are required to run ZoomText ...
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If you purchased ZoomText Magnifier, or an English-Only version of ZoomText Magnifier/Reader, and would like support for other languages, contact your ZoomText dealer or Ai Squared to purchase an upgrade to the International Version of ZoomText Magnifier/Reader. All versions of ZoomText Magnifier/Reader come with a set of premium NeoSpeech English voices that are automatically installed by the ZoomText setup program.
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ZoomText USB Setup Guide To install ZoomText Voices from the ZoomText USB drive 1. Plug the ZoomText USB drive into an available USB port. The Windows AutoPlay dialog will appear. 2. Select Open folder to view files. Windows Explorer will open and display a collection of files and folders, including two files that contain the word "Install".
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Installing ZoomText is very straightforward, allowing you to complete the process in a few simple steps. To install ZoomText 11 from the ZoomText USB drive 1. Plug the ZoomText USB drive into an available USB port. The Windows AutoPlay dialog will appear.
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ZoomText USB Setup Guide Activating ZoomText Single-user versions of ZoomText USB include three machine activations. This allows you to fully activate ZoomText on the systems you use most often, eliminating the need to plug-in your ZoomText USB drive in order to start ZoomText. For complete information on activating the installed ZoomText software, see Step 4—Activating ZoomText...
Managing Configuration Files All ZoomText settings can be saved and restored using configuration files. Configuration files control all ZoomText features; including magnification level, the zoom window type, screen enhancements, reading options, application settings and hotkeys. You can save, load, backup and restore ZoomText configurations to and from the ZoomText USB drive.
ZoomText USB Setup Guide Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Files When you run ZoomText using the ZoomText USB, the default ZoomText configuration file that you load, customize and save is stored on the ZoomText USB drive. For your convenience, you can make a backup of this configuration file to the active user folder on the local system, which can then be restored in the event that the file has been damaged or deleted.
10.1 or 12 (future release)? ZoomText 11 is designed to co-exist with older and newer ZoomText product releases. Therefore, your ZoomText 11 product will install and run normally even if an older or newer ZoomText product is already on the system.
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USB drive, it would not contain a usable license. What should I do if I lose or break my ZoomText USB drive? Contact Ai Squared or your ZoomText dealer to purchase a replacement or to request a replacement provided with your ZoomText USB Insurance Plan.
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