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Audio notification
Audio notification helps visually impaired people or people with weak sight be aware of the status of their
tablet.
To use audio notification, open Control Panel, tap Ease of Access ➙ Ease of Access Center ➙ Use the
computer without a display, and then select Turn on Audio Description.
Narrator
Narrator is a screen reader that reads texts on the screen aloud and describes events like error messages.
To open Narrator, tap or click the Search icon on the top-right corner of the Start screen and then type
Narrator into the displayed search box. If you are using a keyboard, you can just start typing on the Start
screen and then the search box and search results are displayed automatically. In the list of results, click
Narrator.
For more information about how to use and configure Narrator, see the Windows Help and Support
information system.
Screen-reader technologies
Screen-reader technologies are primarily focused on software program interfaces, help information systems,
and a variety of online documents. For additional information about screen readers, see the following:
• Using PDFs with screen readers:
http://www.adobe.com/accessibility.html?promoid=DJGVE
• Using the JAWS screen reader:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/jaws-hq.asp
• Using the NVDA screen reader:
http://www.nvaccess.org/
Speech Recognition
Speech Recognition enables you to control your tablet by voice.
Using only your voice, you can start programs, open menus, tap buttons and other objects on the screen,
dictate text into documents, and write and send e-mails.
To open Speech Recognition, tap or click the Search icon on the top-right corner of the Start screen and
then type Speech Recognition into the displayed search box. If you are using a keyboard, you can just
start typing on the Start screen and then the search box and search results are displayed automatically.
In the list of results, click Speech Recognition.
For more information about how to use and configure Speech Recognition, see the Windows Help and
Support information system.
Customizable text size
Depending on your preference, you can change only the text size instead of changing the size of everything
on the desktop. To change the text size, open Control Panel and tap Appearances and Personalization ➙
Display. Then, go to Change only the text size and set a text size that meets your needs.
Magnifier
Your tablet is equipped with the Microsoft Magnifier to help visually impaired people use the tablet more
comfortably. Magnifier is a useful utility that enlarges part or all of your screen so that you can see the words
and images better. Magnifier is part of the Ease of Access Center.
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