From 009a8fd34a83852d66fd6566c72ba4ff2b381138 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vincent Alexander Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:11:44 +0000 Subject: added to QuickRef svn path=/trunk/; revision=940 --- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml | 9 +++++++++ gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/general.xml | 14 ++++++-------- gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/low-vision.xml | 10 ++++++++-- 3 files changed, 23 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-) (limited to 'gnome2-accessibility-guide') diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml index 85bde5f..128ee87 100644 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml +++ b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/accessintro.xml @@ -37,6 +37,15 @@ To have some or all of the screen magnified, see the Magni If you prefer a pointing device over the keyboard, you can configure an on-screen keyboard for point-and-click typing; see the GNOME Onscreen Keyboard (gok) and onBoard sections. +If you can only press one key at a time, see the Sticky Keys portion of the Configuring an Accessible Keyboard section. + + +If you tend to press keys for too long a time (normally causing inadvertant extra keys), see the Slow Keys portion of the Configuring an Accessible Keyboard section. + + +If you tend to press keys multiple times (normally causing inadvertant extra keys), see the Bounce Keys portion of the Configuring an Accessible Keyboard section. + + For further mouse- or pointer-based accessibility support, see the MouseTweaks and Configuring an Accessible Keyboard sections. These tools supply several accessibility aids for pointer devices and keyboards. diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/general.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/general.xml index 2406cea..91d7e7f 100644 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/general.xml +++ b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/general.xml @@ -36,15 +36,15 @@ Accessible Login Before moving forward, be sure you are familiar with these essential GNOME commands: -AltF1 - display and activate the GNOME Desktop menu bar. This grants access to the Applications, Places and System menu bar items. +AltF1 [Debian] - display and activate the GNOME Desktop menu bar. This grants access to the Applications, Places and System menu bar items. -For Solaris systems, this key is CtrlEsc (as with Microsoft Windows). +For Solaris and Windows systems, this key is CtrlEsc. -AltF2 - summons the Run dialog, where you can issue terminal commands with or without parameters. If a file needs to be passed as one of these parameters, use the Run With File button to easily locate the file needed. This dialog also presents an alternate list of known applications which may be easier to navigate for some than the typical AltF1 approach. +AltF2 or MetaR - summons the Run dialog, where you can issue terminal commands with or without parameters. If a file needs to be passed as one of these parameters, use the Run With File button to easily locate the file needed. This dialog also presents an alternate list of known applications which may be easier to navigate than the Debian system desktop menu (AltF1) approach. @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ Log in to the desktop even if the user cannot easily use the screen, mouse, or k Launch assistive technologies at login time by associating a user action with an assistive technology application. The user can perform the user action from the standard keyboard, or from a keyboard, pointing device, or switch device that is attached to the USB or -PS/2 mouse port. These user actions are called gestures. +PS/2 mouse port. These user actions are called gestures. @@ -330,8 +330,7 @@ If the dwellmouselistener GtkModule is loaded, alternative po For example, the following line starts -On-Screen Keyboard in dwell mode when the user moves the on-screen pointer from inside the login dialog through the top edge, back into the dialog through the top edge, out of the dialog -through the left edge, back into the dialog through the left edge, and similarly through the bottom and right edges of the dialog in a cross pattern: +On-Screen Keyboard in dwell mode when the user moves the on-screen pointer from inside the login dialog through the top edge, back into the dialog through the top edge, out of the dialog through the left edge, back into the dialog through the left edge, and similarly through the bottom and right edges of the dialog in a cross pattern: TTLLBBRR O 10000 gok --login --access-method=dwellselection @@ -347,8 +346,7 @@ Note that the --input-device parameter specified in the gestu Additional Requirements for Accessible Login To enable the Accessible Login feature to use -alternative pointing devices and switch devices such as sip-and-puff switches, wheelchair-mounted switches or trackballs, you might need to modify your X server -system configuration to recognize these devices. You can use most devices that emulate mouse buttons with the Accessible Login feature and On-Screen Keyboard, including USB single switches and mouse-like pointing devices. +alternative pointing devices and switch devices such as sip-and-puff switches, wheelchair-mounted switches or trackballs, you might need to modify your X server system configuration to recognize these devices. You can use most devices that emulate mouse buttons with the Accessible Login feature and On-Screen Keyboard, including USB single switches and mouse-like pointing devices. diff --git a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/low-vision.xml b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/low-vision.xml index e77961a..9d2ccc5 100644 --- a/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/low-vision.xml +++ b/gnome2-accessibility-guide/C/low-vision.xml @@ -198,6 +198,12 @@ That's it! Orca is now ready for use. If accessibilit After completing the first-time Orca settings, use AltF2 or MetaR to bring up the Run dialog, type in orca and press Enter. Accessibility functions should now be active. + +If you plan to use the Magnifier portion of Orca, verify the following: + + +Confirm the Xserver extension is enabled; for OpenSolaris, use AltF2 or MetaR to bring up the Run dialog, type in xdpyinfo and press Enter. +
@@ -851,7 +857,7 @@ Once you've installed Reader, you need to enable accessibility: -In the "Accessibility" category of the +In the "Accessibility" tab of the Edit- Preferences @@ -863,7 +869,7 @@ In the "Accessibility" category of the -In the "Reading" category of the +In the "Reading" tab of the Edit- Preferences -- cgit