Tips For Reading And Writing - ENHANCED VISION Merlin Plus User Manual

Tips for Reading and Writing

Reading with Merlin Plus
• New users of video magnifier systems have a tendency to over-magnify
their reading material. Make the type large enough to see it comfortably, but
not so large that it becomes tedious to scan across a page.
• Use the X-Y table to move reading materials under the camera, rather than
moving the material manually, except small items such as a checkbook or a
business card.
• New users should use two hands when moving the X-Y table for reading,
until they become comfortable using one hand.
• When using the Object Locator feature, place your finger where you want
to begin reading to quickly find your place.
Writing with Merlin Plus
• Beginners should start at smaller magnification sizes, and then increase
magnification as they become more comfortable using Merlin Plus for
writing.
• The smaller the magnification size the bigger you tend to write; the higher
the magnification size the smaller you'll write.
• Use a pen that makes a bold line, such as a heavy point rollerball pen, a
felt-tip marker, or a fine point marker, for easier visibility.
• It might be helpful to use lined paper to more easily find and keep your
place.
• It might be easier to keep your place if you write a few words at a time,
then move the X-Y table and write again, rather than moving continually as
you write.
• Write in either Color, Black and White or Positive viewing modes.
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