"tip00" = "Did you know that you can indirectly load graphics files? For example, you can load .jpg files while specifying the duration and screen placement. This is done by loading a special text file that defines the graphics files and other display properties. This is useful if you want to flash a series of images on the screen. You can even create Tests and Drills that flash images instead of text. For more information, refer to the Help (section: Using AceReader Pro => Administration => Graphics Files Support).";
"tip01" = "Did you know that there are eBooks included with AceReader? You can access the eBooks that come with AceReader by clicking on the \"File\" menu, then click on \"Load eBook...\".";
"tip02" = "While in the Reading Mode, you can turn on the Text-To-Speech option from the Options menu. If you have the text-to-speech option turned on in the Reading Mode, the program will vocalize the words as they display on the screen. The display and vocalizations stay in perfect sync. When the TTS is turned on, the program becomes a multi-sensory, Educational Tool, useful for early reading fluency, ESL students, and students with special needs. This feature can also be used as a Productivity Tool for low vision individuals, as well as for those who simply want to hear Web pages, e-mails, and documents instead of having to wade through the material themselves.";
"tip03" = "For PC users, you can purchase high quality voices for use with the text-to-speech option? By default the Text-To-Speech feature will work with the existing voices that come with your computer. You can purchase the AT&T Natural voices for additional high quality voices.";
"tip04" = "You can access hundreds of eBooks included with the program while in the Reading Mode, from the File menu.";
"tip05" = "You can press the red Video button throughout the program to see videos on how to use the program. The videos that will be presented are context sensitive to the screen you are on. We also provide a Speed Reading 101 video that you can access from the Startup screen.";
"tip06" = "You can load text from the clipboard (i.e. Web pages, e-mails, e-books) into AceReader by copying and pasting the material directly into the program. You can also load .pdf and .txt files from the \"Load File\" function under the \"File\" menu. Refer to the \"File\" menu options or the \"Help\" button for more information.";
"tip07" = "You can read Web pages with AceReader by using the clipboard. Just copy the desired text from the Web browser (in part or in full) into the clipboard, then load the text into AceReader by using the \"Load Clipboard (Paste)\" menu item or by pressing command-v.";
"tip08" = "You can save any text that you've loaded via the clipboard to a file for later viewing using the \"Save\" function under the \"File\" menu. In addition, if you stop in the middle of a reading, you can save your place in the text using the \"Bookmark\" feature. Documents can have multiple Bookmarks.";
"tip09" = "The Reading Mode allows you to have full control over the content and display modes. You can load your own material (i.e. from Web pages, e-mails, documents, etc.) and customize the Text Display Mode to meet your needs. Some of the available options include: font size/color, highlight color, background color, margin widths, text presentation speed, and delays. You can start and stop the text presentation via the VCR style Play and Stop buttons.";
"tip10" = "Before you begin to practice with the Drills, you need to perform a Self-Paced Reading/Comprehension Test to establish your Base Reading Speed (BRS). Your BRS is defined as your reading speed from your last qualified Self-Paced Reading/comprehension Test. The Drills auto-adjust pacing speeds and use your personal BRS as a speed reference.";
"tip11" = "The Tests and Drills that come with the program are ordered from simplest to hardest. We typically recommend that elementary school level students start with level 1 and older students (including adults) start with level 3. For each list, you should start at the beginning and work your way down. The program will remember the last test you took, and it will be highlighted when you access the list again.";
"tip12" = "Drills are eye exercises that flash or highlight text to pace your eye movement. When performing Drills, you should focus more on your eye movement than on your comprehension. Don't worry if your comprehension initially decreases slightly -- speed always precedes comprehension, and it will increase naturally the more you practice.";
"tip13" = "Remember... Success comes from a combination of a Positive Attitude, Patience, and Practice. The more you work on becoming a proficient reader, the easier it is to become one. Tell yourself with confidence, \"I can do it!\".";
"tip14" = "You can adjust the Reading Mode screen size by moving the cursor to the edge or corner of the AceReader window then pressing the mouse button and dragging it to the preferred size. You can also move the AceReader window by pressing the mouse button on the title bar and dragging it to the desired position. Pressing the green titlebar button will expand the screen to fill your monitor display.";
"tip15" = "When training in Eye Trainer and Highlight modes, it is best to set the font size to 24 pt or less to simulate a more \"normal\" reading size.";
"tip16" = "Center Text Mode can help you read faster while on the computer because the text displays in a manner that allows you to read without moving your eyes. AceReader continuously updates text in a single area of the screen where you have already focused your eyes. You do not need to move your eyes left-to-right and top-to-bottom like you do in normal reading. This mode can be used for Educational and Productivity purposes.";
"tip17" = "You can apply Delays for certain punctuation marks and for long words. You can also choose to have the program flash the text at a constant speed. You can find more information about Delays under the \"Fine Tune Speed Options\" menu. When you use the Fine Tune Speeds options, you should know that your Target and your Actual Speeds may differ from each other more than usual.";
"tip18" = "The Burst buttons on the main screen allow you to display or highlight a certain amount of text before stopping. Use the Burst Forward button to rapidly display text. Use the Burst Repeat button if you need to have the text repeated for good comprehension. Refer to the \"Set Burst Options\" function for more information.";
"tip19" = "You can click on the Speed Bars (lower left section of the Reading Mode screen) to quickly set your Target Speed. The speeds associated with the lowest and highest speed bars can be tailored to reflect your desired speed setting range. Refer to the \"Set Speed Options\" menu item.";
"tip20" = "You can create your own Comprehension Tests using the Comprehension Test Editor. The Editor has a built-in Readability Statistics function that will help you determine the grade level and complexity of your story text.";
"tip21" = "To monitor your progress, select the \"View Test Results\" menu option. You can view your Comprehension Test Results both graphically and numerically. The graphs make it easy to watch how your reading speeds and comprehension scores progress over time. It is important to note that you can apply filters to help you see the test results that are important to you (i.e. you can filter out results for tests that have been repeated).";
"tip22" = "AceReader supports the international ASCII character set and can read text in English and many European languages. Along with the Text-to-Speech option, it is ideal for ESL students, those wishing to improve their English reading and comprehension skills, and those needing to practice reading in a foreign language.";
"tip23" = "AceReader contains shortcut keys that allow you to load text to the clipboard and to control the front screen functions. You can customize these shortcut keys. Refer to the \"Map Keys\" menu option to program your own shortcut keys.";
"tip24" = "AceReader helps students with special needs (i.e. Low vision, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) improve their reading skills, just as it helps \"normal\" readers improve theirs. Because the program allows you to set most of the reading/presentation options (i.e. text font/color, background color, manner and speed of word presentation, etc.), and because you can load in your own text, you can adjust the parameters to meet your specific needs.";
"tip25" = "You can load AceReader with Comprehension Test Stories and Drill Text without taking the Comprehension Tests or performing the Drills. Refer to the \"Load Drill Text\" and \"Load Comprehension Test Story\" File menu options.";
"tip26" = "Delays are useful tools when you want to skim text at high speeds. Reset your Options by selecting the \"Original Option Settings\" (found under the \"Preset-Options\" menu). Then set the \"Target Reading Speed\" to a faster than normal speed and also turn on the \"Delay After Long Words\" option (found as one of the \"Fine Tune Speed Options\" under the \"Options\" menu). This will create slight pauses on longer words, but it will allow you to move through the material at a much faster-than-normal pace.";
"tip27" = "When trying to flash text at very high rates of speed, you may find that increasing the number of words and/or lines displayed per screen update will help make the text easier to read. Refer to the \"Set Display Mode\" Option settings.";
"tip28" = "AceReader takes advantage of tachistoscope technology, the same technology used to train pilots to recognize the difference between friendly and enemy planes quickly. You can improve your own recognition rate through the use of the Drills, Games, and Reading Mode screen.";
"tip29" = "If there is a big difference between your Target and Actual speeds, you may want to check to see if you have any \"Fine Tune Speed Options\" turned on. Having any of the \"Fine Tune Speed Options\" turned on, will cause the Target Speed to differ from your Actual Speed.";
"tip30" = "Need help? The AceReader program has extensive help available. Refer to the \"Help\" button while the Wizard screen is active or the \"Help\" menu while the Reading Mode screen is active. A printable version of the manual is also available on the CD.";
"tip31" = "The Flash Card Game options, allow you to choose vocabulary exercises for: Levels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, Collegiate and SAT Prep. In addition to the vocabulary exercises, the Flash Card Game also includes the Times Tables and State Capitals.";
