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DATE 940329
CATEGORY WS00, WS20, AS47
TITLE IBM INDEPENDENCE SERIES SCREEN MAGNIFIER/2
ABSTRACT IBM Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies data displayed on the OS/2
(R) Version 2.1 Desktop, allowing users with visual impairments to
access the IBM Graphical User Interface (GUI).
With Screen Magnifier/2, users can:
o Magnify data displayed on the OS/2 Desktop from 2 to 32 times
normal size
o Enable or disable focus tracking, the automatic movement of the
mouse pointer to the current active area
o Automatically pan text in reading mode
o Reverse screen colors for greater contrast
o Enable or disable dithered color patterns for easier viewing at
higher magnifications
o Check the position of the current window in relation to the
entire desktop
o Reinforce the magnification with audio when Screen Magnifier/2 is
used with Screen Reader (TM)/2
Screen Magnifier/2 requires no special hardware or software.
You can use Screen Magnifier/2 with most applications that run on the
desktop, including Presentation Manager (R) programs and programs
running in OS/2 windows, DOS windows, and WIN-OS/2 (TM) windows.
One-Time Charge: $495
Availability Date: March 29, 1994
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation
IN BRIEF . . .
Screen Magnifier/2 provides:
o Magnification of data on the OS/2 Version 2.1 Desktop
o Focus tracking, the automatic movement of the mouse pointer to
the current area of interest
o Text-reading function
o Reverse video for higher contrast
o Capability to enable or disable dithered color patterns
o Capability to check the position of the current magnified view
relative to the entire desktop
o Compatibility with Screen Reader/2
o Capability to work with most desktop applications, including
Presentation Manager programs and programs running in
OS/2 windows, DOS windows, and WIN-OS/2 windows
PRODNO 71G0670
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
END-USER PRODUCTIVITY
MAGNIFICATION OF DATA DISPLAYED ON THE OS/2 DESKTOP: Screen
Magnifier/2 enables visually impaired users to access the OS/2
graphical user interface (GUI). Screen Magnifier/2 magnifies text,
graphics, and images displayed on the OS/2 Desktop from 2 to 32 times
the normal size. Users can temporarily turn off magnification.
COMPATIBILITY WITH SCREEN READER/2: Users who require audio
reinforcement can use Screen Magnifier/2 with Screen Reader/2.
Screen Magnifier/2 positions the mouse pointer at the word (magnified
view) currently being read by Screen Reader/2.
FOCUS TRACKING: OS/2 uses multiple windows to display information.
Users may switch from one window to another, activate a pull-down
menu, or receive an error message. Since these occurrences cause a
shift in focus, Screen Magnifier/2 tracks the focus of activity to
ensure that the magnified view is always current.
TEXT-READING FUNCTION: Screen Magnifier/2 provides an automatic
text-reading function. As the cursor automatically moves across each
line of text, users can adjust the rate of movement at any time.
Users can also temporarily pause the reading function with a single
key stroke.
REVERSE VIDEO: Visually impaired users are sometimes sensitive to
different colors. Screen Magnifier/2 allows users to reverse screen
colors. This provides greater contrast, accommodating a large number
of users.
DITHERED COLOR PATTERNS: When dithered areas of the screen are
magnified, the individual colors that make up the dithered color
pattern become clearly visible. This is usually an unwanted
distraction. Screen Magnifier/2 allows the user to enable or disable
the magnified dithered color patterns.
WINDOW POSITION: When an area is highly magnified, users can easily
lose track of the position of the current window. Screen Magnifier/2
enables users to check the position of the current magnified view in
relation to the entire desktop.
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Screen Magnifier/2 can assist employers in complying with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, Screen
Magnifier/2 often allows visually impaired employees to use the same
software applications as employees without vision impairments.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
Screen Magnifier/2 requires no special hardware and supports most
standard off-the-shelf software applications.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
Screen Magnifier/2 is designed to magnify IBM's GUI for visually
impaired users. All items on the OS/2 2.1 Desktop are magnified,
including text, graphics and images. Software applications running
in OS/2 windows, DOS windows, and WIN-OS/2 windows are magnified from
2 to 32 times normal size.
Screen Magnifier/2 also works in conjunction with Screen
Reader/2 to provide screen magnification and audio reinforcement for
visually impaired and hearing-impaired users. For more information
on Screen Reader/2, refer to Software Announcement 292-363, dated
June 23, 1992.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are shipped with the program.
Additional copies are not available.
o IBM Independence Series (R) Screen Magnifier/2 User's Guide
o IBM Special Needs Systems Registration Card
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Screen Magnifier/2 requires the following
hardware:
o 100% IBM-compatible system capable of running OS/2 2.1 in VGA
mode
o 100% IBM VGA-register-compatible display controller
o Hard disk drive with 1.2MB free disk space
o 1.44MB 3.5-inch diskette drive
o Mouse
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: Screen Magnifier/2 requires OS/2 2.1
configured to VGA mode.
COMPATIBILITY: Screen Magnifier/2 is compatible with Screen Reader/2
Version 1.2.
LIMITATIONS: Screen Magnifier/2 requires a VGA-register-compatible
display controller. In addition, OS/2 must be configured to VGA
mode.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: Screen Magnifier/2 is distributed with the following
materials:
o Program License Agreement
o Proof of License
o Screen Magnifier/2 User's Guide
o Screen Magnifier/2 Registration Card
o One 3.5-inch, double-sided, 1.44MB diskette
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The Screen Magnifier/2 uses the security and auditability
features of the PS/2 (R) or PS/1 (R), and OS/2.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipment of
orders begins on March 29, 1994.
To order, specify the part number, program name and quantity.
PART
NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
71G0670 Screen Magnifier/2 3.5-inch diskette
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms and conditions of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of
the agreement is included in the program package.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Program: Yes. Media: Three months.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service will be available during the first
three months following the date of delivery to the customer by IBM,
but not later than April 1, 1997.
Installation and technical support for this product is
provided by International CompuAnswer Corporation.
The statement of service included in the program package
describes this service.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Not applicable
TESTING PERIOD: None. A 30-day, money-back guarantee applies.
NATIONAL EDUCATION LICENSE FEE: Not applicable
CHARGES
PART ONE-TIME
NUMBER PROGRAM NAME CHARGE
71G0670 IBM Screen Magnifier/2 $495
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