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1. Lx Magnification Alt 1 Magnification b v 2xMagnification Alt 2 Full Screen 3x Magnification Alt 3 Magnifier Follows Cursoi Alt O 4x Magnification Alt 4 Invert Colors 5x Magnification Alt 5 Position i 6x Magnification Alt 6 Cursor Options 7x Magnification Alt Rien cat 8x Magnification Alt 8 9x Magnification Alt 9 Help Custom Magnification Alt M Exit amp Save 1x Magnification This selection does not change the image on your computer screen By making this selection you will simply be able to view the screen without any magnification exactly as it appears In Full Screen mode this is effectively the same as 140 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation using Alt S to hide The Magnifier window Keyboard Shortcut Alt 1 2x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the images on your screen twice as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 2 3x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen three times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 3 4x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen four times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 4 141 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation 5x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen five times as large as they would normally a
2. README TXT Product Installation text file MANIFEST TXT Reference File from Build IMGUTIL EXE used for installation and uninstallation of software UNZIP32S DLL Dynamic Link Library for installation and updates 190 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes uninstall exe Used for un installation link MSI Installs MANAGER ESTABLISH EXE this is a post installation utility that establishes or updates the IMG Download Manager and IMG License Manager files as outlined below Located in Program Files Common Files Innovation Management Group Download Manager directory IMGCLEAN EXE used to complete uninstall of software required for Control Panel Add Remove Programs IMGDLM EXE The IMG Download Manager Installed by MANAGER ESTABLISH EXE IMGNET DLL The IMG Download Manager Library Installed by MANAGER ESTABLISH EXE Located in Program Files Common 19 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Files Innovation Management Group License Manager directory LICENSE DLL library used by the IMG License Manager and IMG Download Manager Installation Information CD DVD may contain SETUP EXE Installation Assistant to determine platform install files AUTORUN INE AutoRun for AutoPlay CD DVD RELEASE TXT Release information Located on the The Magnifier Distribution media Compressed Files of the The Magnifier Installation Files and README TXT For the Experienced User
3. Full Screen Alt zZ Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 N Invert Colors Magnification Full Screen Magnifier Follows Cursor Invert Colors Position Cursor Options Advanced Help Exit amp Save This option results in The Magnifier s window to follow the cursor as you move it across your screen The position of The Magnifier window relative to the mouse cursor will change to make sure it 1s always visible on the screen You can enable disable this mode by using the menu or the keyboard shortcut Alt O 106 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation When enabled there will be a notification window shown 5 Control Panel System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer System and Maintenance Get started wi Windows When operating in this mode the ability to click right click on The Magnifier window 107 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation is impossible since The Magnifier window constantly repositions based on the actual mouse cursor position To disable this mode you can click on the small icon in the tray to access the menu and toggle the mode by selecting the menu option or you can use the keyboard shortcut Alt O or you can hold the mouse cursor at the bottom right of the screen for several seconds 108 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Invert Colors Untitled Note ad This option causes the colors of the screen to become inverted which can h
4. IMG on line account Note IMG Software is built by product and major version with minor releases There is only 1 unique build but can be packaged delivered obtained in various ways When unlicensed the software acts 19 Chapter 2 Getting Started as a demonstration evaluation copy and operation will be limited in length or run time or capabilities Once licensed typically via License Key and Serial Number or OEM Company wide Enterprise licensing the software will operate with no limitations Recommendation The quickest and easiest method for obtaining IMG software is to download the current version from IMG s web site http www imgpresents com demo htm Download then run the file to install Test review play with and verify the software meets your needs and requirements When ready to purchase go to the IMG License Manager and click on the Purchase License Now button If working on a 20 Chapter 2 Getting Started machine without internet access use the Standard or MSI single file download or use a Product Disc option Separately purchase the license for the product directly on the website once you have your License Key and Serial Number you can install and license the software The following outlines a standard retail Product Disc based install For other options refer to notes and details available at the source In general the approach is to install the software then lice
5. Ctrl Up Arrow Move Magnification point Up temporarily scroll magnification Ctrl Down Arrow Move Magnification point Down temporarily scroll magnification Ctrl Left Arrow Move Magnification point Left temporarily scroll magnification Ctrl Right Arrow Move Magnification point Right temporarily scroll 77 Chapter 3 Common Configurations magnification Note The Arrow keys can size amp position The Magnifier window You must click on and give the keyboard focus to The Magnifier for these keys to operate These only work in the Window mode of operation Up Arrow Move top border up Down Arrow Move bottom border down Left Arrow Move left border left Right Arrow Move rigth border right Shift Up Arrow Move bottom border up Shift Down Arrow Move top border down 78 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Shift Left Arrow Move right border left e Shift Right Arrow Move left border right Note 1 Vista Only In Windows Vista Microsoft has created a magnification interface that creates a useful mechanism for doing the screen magnification while in Vista Depending on your system configuration video adapter video adapter driver monitor resolution and display settings this magnification may not render In all cases it is recommended you update your system or drivers to enable Vista to work correctly When the magnification subsystem is not operating in Vista The Magnifier s background window will be
6. 1x Magnification6x Magnification yy Everitt 7X Magnification 3x Magnification8x Magnification 4x Magnification9x Magnification 5x Magnification Custom Magnification Menu The Magnification menu allows you to select various magnification factors or open the Magnification dialog to customize the 172 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu magnification level See Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation Magnifier Menu Position Menu Set Position Lock Position 173 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Note This sub menu is not available in the Full Screen mode of operation Set Position opens the Set Position Menu Auto Position enables the automatic repositioning of the The Magnifier window See Windowed Operation Lock Position allows you to fix the magnification point See Windowed Operation Magnifier Menu Set 174 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Position Menu Top Left Mid Right Top Center Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Center Mid Left Bottom Right Mid Center Split Screen H Split Screen V Default BACK l Note This sub menu is not available in the Full Screen mode of operation Set Position Menu The Set Position Menu allows you to select various positions amp e Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu return to defaults See Windowed Operation Magnifier Menu Cursor Options Menu DEV eye Magnifier Window Show Cursor Lines Single Width
7. After The Magnifier has been properly installed The Magnifier Setup will ask you if you wish to Un Install This has been provided as a convenience to the user It is recommended that you use the Control Panel Add Remove Programs Icon to remove The Magnifier Start The Magnifier Chapter l Quick Start Click on the Start Button and open the Start Menu Select All Programs then Select The Magnifier The Magnifier menu will have selections corresponding to the icons in the group Select The Magnifier to begin operation The Magnifier will automatically run after install You will see a window in the center of your screen with the default settings You can right click on The Magnifier to open The Magnifier menu You may also click on the small icon in the tray near the clock for The Magnifier menu You can use the keyboard shortcut Alt K to see the list of keyboard shortcuts and get access to The Magnifier help files Refer to the on line help and the User s guide for features and capabilities of The Magnifier Chapter 2 Getting Started The Magnifier User s Guide Version 1 50 Release 5 9 17 2012 A Utility for Windows Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Innovation Management Group Inc The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or nondisclosure agreement The software and documentation
8. easily turn on or off the Full Screen magnification use Alt Z Shortcut Keys For consistency Chapter 3 Common Configurations throughout this document all shortcut keys will be represented as their default setting e g Alt Key Please note that there are 3 selectable keystroke combinations available for all these keys Alt Key Alt Shift Key and Ctrl Shift Key this is configurable in the Advanced menu See the Complete List of Shortcut Keys for more information The Magnifier Color Inversion Operation Common Configurations Some people find the color inversion option 90 Chapter 3 Common Configurations helpful and it makes reading easier To turn The Magnifier into a quick color inversion toggle tool configure it as follows After Installation when you start The Magnifier the default operation is an area magnifier displayed in a window centered on your screen Use Alt Z to turn on the Full Screen magnification Use Alt 1 to set 1x Magnification no magnification Use Alt I to turn on the Color Inversion Now you can use Alt S to toggle color inversion of your screen If helpful other magnification settings can be used Use Alt to step up by 0 1x magnification Shortcut Keys For consistency throughout this document all shortcut keys will be represented as their default setting e g Alt Key Please note that there are 3 selectable keystroke combinations available for all these k
9. left hand portion of the screen which can be done by simply dragging it with your left mouse button The benefit to this option is that the area that The Magnifier is magnifying will increase greatly 117 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation ited Notesed at Format reen Bi vew Hep att Untitled Notepad File Edit Format View Help Split Screen Botton Split Screen Bottom This option will enlarge The Magnifier s window to the entire bottom portion of your screen In order to utilize the items normally found on the bottom of your screen you must drag The Magnifier s window using your left mouse button The benefit to this option is that it enlarges the area The Magnifier 1s magnifying 118 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Cursor Options The options in this portion of the menu allow you to control different aspects of how The Magnifier works with the mouse cursor Display Cursor If this option is checked in your menu then a magnified mouse cursor will not be visible in The Magnifier s window shown at the relative location of the current mouse cursor in the magnified view When this option is clear the mouse Chapter 4 Windowed Operation cursor will not be shown in The Magnifier s window Keyboard Shortcut Alt C Ames F hic ath ie iie Aidit Han sise vo eer asseio LR a7 meen Mest 3 T EEE o Sug lt a ue f amp F K le Show Cu
10. or have visual impairments that make it difficult to see the entire screen Keyboard Shortcut Alt N 149 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation FULL SCREEN NOTE When operating in the Full Screen mode when the Cursor Lines are visible you have the Track Text Caret enabled and you are typing ina document so the text caret tracking is occurring there willbe a disconnect between the magnified image and the cursor lines If this is causes visual display problems you can toggle the Cursor Line display during text input by using the Alt N keyboard shortcut Show Magnifier Window When selected this option will show The Magnifier s window but if it is unchecked in The Magnifier s menu the window will no longer be visible on your computer screen You can use the Alt S keyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility of The Magnifier 150 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation window Line Color This option will allow you to change the color of the cursor lines Animate Lines This option animates the movement of the cursor lines which may make it easier to find for certain individuals Single Width This option controls the width of your cursor lines making them the default and smallest size The Magnifier offers Double Width This option makes the cursor lines twice the size of the default option Triple Width This option makes the cursor lines three times the size of the default option 151 Chapter 5 Full Screen O
11. re worked to sort windows in a sensible manner Using AutoPosition 1 may be helpful if you set ForceTopmost 1 AutoPosition 0 If AutoPosition 1 then The Magnifier will automatically reposition to the next logical 203 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes screen corner when the mouse cursor 1s held over The Magnifier window for several seconds AutoPosition 0 disables this action Screen positions Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right ShowCursor 1 If ShowCursor 1 then a cursor image will be displayed over the magnified screen area within The Magnifier window ShowCursor 0 disables the cursor image and The Magnifier only displays the screen area OpenPositionX 0 OpenPosition Y 0 OpenPositionX and OpenPositionY indicate where on screen The Magnifier should Open X amp Y indicate Top Left Corner Default is center of screen 0 indicates use default Therefore the window cannot open at position 0 0 use 1 1 or 1 1 204 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes OpenWidth 0 OpenHeight 0 Open Width and OpenHeight indicate size of window Default window is based on the current screen resolution 0 indicates use default Do not use values below 10 TimerInterval 50 The TimerInterval setting is used to set the number of milliseconds between each Magnifier update This can affect the system performance and should be set as slow as possible while still being useful to the user Higher values indicate slower updates A
12. s website https www imgpresents com orders accou This requires a valid License Key and Serial Number Once entered you may view a PDF of the Certificate or download the Certificate of Authenticity PDF file for printing or saving The Magnifier License Manager Additional 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started License Options r Ia S S i Additional License Options Support Options License Retrieval er _ E Mail License Evaluation License If you received license information via e mail follow the instructions in the e mail and paste the license info below Click Save License Info to store the information If desired Click on Request Retrieve Evaluation License to Begin Request Retrieve Evaluation License Paste Text from Clipboard Support Options View Current License File LICENSE LIC Delete Reset License File LICENSE_LIC License Retrieval previously purchased license Order Confirmation required Order E Mail address Retrieve License i License Manager Help The Additional License Options section has tools and options to Enter or Paste Evaluation or Other License Information Request and Retrieve Evaluation Licenses Support Options to View and Delete Reset the License file and a mechanism to retrieve a Purchased License by entering the Order Confirmation Number and the a Chapter 2 Getting Started E mail address Often interested parties want to
13. Advanced Help Exit amp Save Exit amp Save This option will allow you to exit The Magnifier and save the personal settings you have set up while using the product Keyboard Shortcut Alt Q 165 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu The Magnifier Menu Overview The Magnifier provides 2 menu modes There is a special Magnifier Menu which uses your whole screen for the menuing and uses very large text and the standard Windows menu system This chapter provides a reference for the full screen Magnifier Menu 166 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Magnification Position Full Screen Cursor Options Track Cursor Advanced Invert Colors S304 SE Help The above image is the Magnifier menu 167 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Magnification Full Screen Alt Z Ruso Alt 0 Magnification Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 Invert Colors Alt I Magnifier Follow Position Cursor Options Adwanced Help Exit amp Save The above image is the standard Windows menu Magnifier Menu Main 168 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Menu Magnification Position Full Screen Cursor Options Track Cursor Advanced Invert Colors S04 Se Vi Help This chapter covers the options available from within the menuing system using the Magnifier menu as an example of all menu options When selected in the Advanced Menu the large type full screen Magni
14. Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes The Magnifier could provide full screen magnification When Windows Vista was released Microsoft added a a new magnification API Application Programming Programmer s Interface and it was decided that a much overdue update was necessary Using new tools and capabilities within Windows The Magnifier was updated utilizing all available options and full screen magnification became possible without having to resort to complicated driver interfaces This design and approach results in a very cost effective implementation that is of great benefit to the majority users that have some need for a magnification utility Customer Suggestions We appreciate and welcome suggestions 224 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes from our users for features that you would like to see in future versions of The Magnifier Please feel free to send us any comments you may have that would make our product more useful to you All suggestions and ideas become the property of Innovation Management Group Inc Send to Innovation Management Group Inc Customer Service 179 Niblick Road 454 Paso Robles CA 93446 USA Or contact us directly 1 800 889 0987 US amp Canada 1 818 701 1579 1 818 936 0200 fax lt cs imgpresents com gt http www imgpresents com 223 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Date Name Address City State Zip The Magnifier Comments and Suggestions Version 1 50 Rele
15. Menu is easy to read Cursor location lines to find cursor Cursor Location Lines are sizeable color is selectable and can even animate Auto Position option to move away from cursor Lock position to magnify fixed screen 16 Chapter 2 Getting Started location Lens View Mode Useful aid for visually impaired individuals Inverted colors option for high contrast viewing Optional cursor display in magnified window Developer Tool Kit and Extensions Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 Compatible Keyboard Interface for managing and controlling The Magnifier End user and Developer Support 17 Chapter 2 Getting Started What You Need To run The Magnifier you need the following equipment hardware requirements IBM 80386 or higher or compatible e 25 mb hard disk space available 128 mb memory or higher e Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 e VGA or SVGA recommended e Any Windows supported pointing device Installing Un Installing The Magnifier There are various ways to obtain IMG software including but not limited to Chapter 2 Getting Started Web based Internet download from IMG s web site http www imgpresents com demo htm Shipped CD DVD physical media IMG Product Disc Download ISO image file and burn IMG Product Disc CD DVD USB Flash Drive pre installed or installed from USB media web download Single file install from local network internet other media
16. Over Menus This option is not 155 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation available in Full Screen mode Left Click amp Drag The Magnifier This option is not available in Full Screen mode Track Text Caret When enabled this option will track the position of the text caret and magnify based on this position rather than the mouse cursor To return the magnification point to the mouse cursor you must move your mouse If you do not want to have the text amp edit fields override the magnification point clear this option Track Dialogs amp Keyboard When enabled this option reacts to dialogs being shown and tracks keyboard focus on dialogs menus the desktop and other windows To return the magnification point to the mouse cursor you must move your mouse Note The Track Text Caret and Track Dialogs amp Keyboard options uses Windows events to gather 156 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation information about these types of activities Older applications and changes in versions of Windows may affect how well these operate for you You should make sure all updates are applied for best results If the operation is not useful to you then you can clear one or both of these options Note You can also toggle these 2 options Track Text Caret and Track Dialogs amp Keyboard On and Off with the keyboard shortcut Alt J In certain cases when typing or doing different actions having The Magnifier track the keyboard may
17. a negative origin refer to Windows multiple monitor desktop implementation for more details For best results use monitor 1 as the left most top most monitor 162 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Help Magnification Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 Invert Colors Alt I About Help Contents Help Index Keyboard Shortcut List Alt K Common Configurations Position Cursor Options gt Advanced Check for Updates Help Exit amp Save About This option opens a notification window describing the version and copyright information about The Magnifier Help Contents This option opens the Table of Contents for this Help document 163 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Help Index This option opens the Index for this Help document Keyboard Shortcut List This option opens the Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts in this Help document Keyboard Shortcut Alt K Common Configurations This option opens the Basic Operations and Common Configurations sections in this Help document Check for Updates This option checks the Internet for updates that have been provided for your copy of The Magnifier Before selecting this option make sure that you are using a computer with access to the Web 164 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Exit amp Save Magnification Full Screen Magnifier Follows Cursor Invert Colors Position Cursor Options
18. and click on the Purchase License Now button If working on a machine without internet access use the Standard or MSI single file download or use a Product Disc option Separately purchase the license for the product directly on the website once you have your License Key and Serial Number you can install and license the software The following outlines a standard retail Product Disc based install For other Chapter l Quick Start options refer to notes and details available at the source In general the approach is to install the software then license the software The Product Disc Installation Assistant provides an easy way to accomplish these two tasks e In Windows insert the CD or DVD the AutoRun feature will load the Installation Assistant you may Install a licensed product Install other product demos or view Release Information If you have a Certificate of Authenticity enter your License Key Serial Number and Name to Install and automatically License e If AutoRun is not enabled e In Windows Click on the Start Button e Select Run e Select D SETUP or type D SETUP or E SETUP if CD DVD drive E etc Chapter l Quick Start e Press ENTER or click on OK e In Windows Vista you may not have the Run Option select Computer your CD DVD drive and open Setup e Answer the questions and follow the instructions on your screen Note You may also Un Install The Magnifier by running SETUP EXE
19. be problematic this keyboard shortcut allows you to disable this tracking temporarily Also if the feature is off and you start typing you can quickly 157 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation turn it back on The memory mnemonic for Alt J is Stop Jumping for the Keyboard Edit Keyboard Shortcut Modifier Select Modifier Alt C Alt Shift C Ctrl Shift Cancel Keyboard Shortcuts This option will allow you to control the hot key options for The Magnifier 158 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Close All Other Magnifiers This option will close all but the current instance of The Magnifier with one easy click In the Full Screen mode of operation there is only 1 instance running so this will have no effect Close All Magnifiers This option will close The Magnifier with one easy click Exit amp Do Not Save This option will close The Magnifier without saving the changes you have made for your preferences since the last time it has been opened Restart Windows This option allows you to restart windows without using the Start menu Exit Windows This option allows you to exit windows Log off without using the Start menu Reboot System This option will close your system Log off without using the Start menu 159 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Full Screen Options Use Magnifier Menu Full Screen Options Primary Monitor Only Transparency Level Entire Virtual Desktop ew Mod
20. left 78 Shift Right Arrow Move left border right 78 Shift Up Arrow Move bottom border up 78 Short Cut 15 Shortcut Keys by Functions 83 Shortcut Keys Common Configurations 64 Shortcuts keyboard 131 158 Show Cursor 119 Index 147 Show Magnifier Window 120 150 Show Reference Window Full Screen 160 ShowCursor INI setting 204 ShowLines INI setting 207 ShowReferenceWindow INI setting 209 Split Screen Bottom 118 Split Screen Right 116 standard configuration 39 Standard Menu 123 12 standard settings 39 240 Suggestions 224 Support Customer Support 44 website 44 System requirements 18 Technical Documentation Section 184 Technical Notes 188 Text Caret tracking 128 156 TextCaretTracking INI setting 210 The Magnifier Starts with Index Windows Common Configurations 95 The Magnifier Toolbar 59 TimerInterval INI setting 205 Toolbar 59 TopMost INI setting 203 Topmost Window 127 Track Dialogs amp Keyboard 129 156 Track Text Caret 128 156 TrackCursor INI setting 207 TrackPosX INI setting 207 TrackPosY INI setting 207 24 Tracks follows Mouse Cursor Common Configurations 94 Tracks Cursor 106 Trademarks 8 Transparency 125 154 Typing magnifying 128 156 Un Install 22 Up Arrow Move top border up 78 Updates check for 134 164 Use Magnifier Toolbar 123 153 Index UseC
21. may be sized as desired Certain sizes configurations will display the text better more readable than others The Magnifier Complete 63 Chapter 3 Common Configurations List of Shortcut Keys Table 3 1 Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Mouse Magnifi Letters Arrows cation Left Alt 1 1X Alt A Alt Up Double magnifi Alternate Arrow Click Go cation Vista Cursor to Full Only 1 Up Screen Left Alt 2 2X Alt C Alt Down Click amp magnifi Show Arrow Hold cation Hide Cursor Drag lock Cursor Down Left Alt 3 3X Alt D Alt Left Click magnifi Default Arrow Release ication size Cursor drag lock Left 64 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Right Alt 4 4X Alt G Alt Right Click magnifi Presenta Arrow Open cation tion Mode Cursor Menu Right Alt 5 5X Alt I Ctrl Up magnifi Invert Arrow cation Colors Pan Up Edit Keys Alt 6 6X Alt J Ctrl magnifi Toggle Down cation Text Arrow tracking Pan Down Alt Alt 7 7X Alt K Ctrl Left Home magnifi This List Arrow Window cation Shortcut Pan Left Left keys Alt Alt 8 8X AIt L Ctrl Delete j magnifi Lock Right Window cation Position Arrow Left Pan Right 65 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt End Alt 99X Alt M Up Window magnifi Magnifi Arrow Right cation cation Top dialog border up Alt PgUp Alt _ Alt N Down Window Decrease Cursor Arrow Up magnifi Lines Bo
22. review or test the software without the demonstration license limitations and to accommodate this IMG makes available Evaluation Licenses These Evaluation Licenses are fully functional licenses but with a date limit when the evaluation date has passed the software will return back to the Unlicensed Demonstration mode Evaluation Licenses may be requested at the Product Download pages on the website or by using the Request Retrieve Evaluation License button here Note that all Evaluation License requests are reviewed and Evaluation Licenses must be created by IMG personnel generation is not automated An Evaluation License sent via e mail contains a block of text that has the license details for the License Manager When sent 33 Chapter 2 Getting Started via e mail the text can be copied and subsequently pasted into the text area here Paste Text from Clipboard then saved to enable set the License Information Save License Info Alternatively if an Evaluation License is Requested then after processing it may be automatically Retrieved directly by clicking the Request Retrieve Evaluation License button Please refer to any additional information provided by the messages shown when using this approach The View Current License File LICENSE LIC button will load the file LICENSE LIC from the installation folder This file contains the actual license information for the product or the license informa
23. the following information ready when you ask for assistance 45 Chapter 2 Getting Started The Magnifier version number update level Registered serial number or if running demo Make and Model of your computer Windows version number any Service Packs or major updates A description of the problem If possible a list of the steps required to recreate the problem If you have seen an error code record and report the number Additional information may be required such as monitor type type of pointing device amount of RAM in your system other software running anti virus spyware virtual machine etc 46 Chapter 2 Getting Started Product Catalog Innovation Management Group Inc s Products Commercial Division Products Indestructible Keyboards amp Indispensable Utilities My T Soft Build A Board The Ultimate Tool for creating and modifying On Screen Keyboards buttons and Panels My T Soft Family plus Cross Platform Support My T Pen for Windows On Screen Keyboards amp Utilities for Pen Based Systems My T Touch for Windows 47 Chapter 2 Getting Started On Screen Keyboards amp Utilities for Touchsreens My T Soft for Windows On Screen Keyboards amp Utilities for any pointing device My T Soft TS for Terminal Services On Screen Keyboards for Terminal Server Terminal Services TouchRight Utilities Right Click Access for Pens amp Touc
24. visible and text will be displayed outlining the option of using an alternate 79 Chapter 3 Common Configurations magnification scheme accessible using Alt A This is provided only as an alternate failsafe type magnification option for users of The Magnifier Refer to Advanced Notes regarding the Alternate Magnification in Vista Note 2 Keyboard Focus amp The Magnifier Because The Magnifier is a user interface enhancement and operates alongside the user s normal use of basic programs and applications the user will most often have the keyboard focus everywhere but The Magnifier Because customers asked for a way to control amp modify The Magnifier while working within Windows The Magnifier must monitor the keyboard independenily of the normal way 8O Chapter 3 Common Configurations programs work within Windows i e where only the program with keystroke focus sees reacts to the keyboard This all works wonderfully and makes everyone happy up until there is a conflict between a keystroke combination The Magnifier reacts to and when that particular keystroke combination is used within the program the user is currently working with In some cases the problem may only be a minor annoyance at other times it may be a serious impediment If there is a serious conflict then selecting one of alternate shortcut modifiers is the best option and will reduce the possibility of a conflict You can choose fro
25. when viewing full screen video Windows Developers Note In the 1 50 version available in the IMG Developer s Kit 1 78 Release 3 there are samples of 221 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes controlling and communicating with The Magnifier through stand alone utilities C C Visual Basic and C NET Refer to the link below to gain access to the IMG Developer s Kit Developers Notes downloadable files sample code and other useful integration and programming information is available at Innovation Management Group Inc s Web Site http www imgpresents com imgdev htm Developers wishing more technical information about The Magnifier messaging information and details how applications can interface with The Magnifier should contact Innovation Management Group Inc For Questions or other information you may contact 222 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Innovation Management Group Inc Customer Service 179 Niblick Road 454 Paso Robles CA 93446 USA 1 800 889 0987 US amp Canada 1 818 701 1579 1 818 936 0200 fax lt cs imgpresents com gt http www imgpresents com About this product The Magnifier started as a panel on IMG s My T Mouse and by user suggestion was spun off as a stand alone product in 1997 An initial round of suggestions and updates resulted in the 1 20 release in 1998 Over the years The Magnifier continued to be in demand but there were always questions if 225
26. you may wish to display a magnified cursor theme available in Mouse Properties Pointers and disable the magnified cursor 4 Chapter 2 Getting Started display Systems with higher quality display subsystems video adapter video memory monitor may reduce the separation between the actual cursor and the magnified cursor display 7 Why does magnification point jump around so much This is a result of the 3 events that can position the magnification point the Mouse Cursor the Text Caret and the Keyboard Focus The Text Caret and Dialogs amp Keyboard Focus options are available from the Advanced Menu You can toggle the Text and Keyboard tracking On and Off using Alt J Depending on these settings and your actions within Windows the magnification point will adjust and track these events which will override the normal mouse cursor magnification point You can refer to the Advanced Notes for additional information 42 Chapter 2 Getting Started System 8 How Much Memory does The Magnifier use while running This depends on your screen display colors Windows version and the current configuration Normal operation requires less than 100K RAM 9 Does The Magnifier require any special drivers No The Magnifier works with all standard Windows drivers Unlike other magnification products that must install at a very low level The Magnifier was designed to work as a standard windows application and will o
27. 150 1AD5 A5F3 A022 Sent after payment approved License Key Copy System ID to Clipboard 2 Serial No The System ID is required for proper A l licensing Itis important that the System Customer ID be obtained from the already installed Company software Click on Purchase License Now above to use this System ID Additional License Options Support Contacting Innovation Management Group Inc amp License Information World Wide Web http Avww imgpresents com order htm E mail order imgpresents com USA amp Canada Toll Free 1 800 889 0987 Finish Register Later 27 Chapter 2 Getting Started The License Key and Serial No entries are a matched pair and will work together to unlock the software The Customer entry is required i e some text must be entered in the Customer text area but is not part of the license unlock process The Company text area is optional and will be shown as the Source when the product is licensed To quickly and easily license the software on a system that has internet access simply click on the Purchase License Now button Once connected to IMG s website you will be asked to enter billing information and payment information Once paid your order will be processed and you will receive a confirmation e mail and a separate e mail with license information Once the order is fully processed you can then click the Retrieve Purchased License button to autom
28. 192 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes LICENSE TXT The Magnifier License Agreement SETUP EXE Setup Utility to Install The Magnifier onto your Hard Drive The IMG installer can support these options Displays a message box with info about options Q Quiet install runs a quiet install no dialogs user interaction I Install runs a quiet install no dialogs user interaction U runs a quiet un install no dialogs user interaction Q and I are handled the same customer requested Q The following information is for those users who are curious and want to know or wish to Uninstall The Magnifier amp do not have 193 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes the original distribution media There are 2 approaches to Setup an IMG installer and the Windows Installer MSI The reason 2 installers are available is for flexibility and support purposes Installing any product is a relatively easy process but can become complicated as more amp more features and capabilities are included In any complicated sequential process it is inevitable that some sequence or step is not handled properly By using a second approach a verifiable comparison based mechanism is created where a definitive end result of files amp settings can be attained ensuring the integrity of the installation steps Post Installation information IMGUTIL EXE performs various post installation tasks For reference if the installation media h
29. 3X magnification Alt 4 4X magnification Alt 5 5X magnification Alt 6 6X magnification Alt 7 7X magnification Alt 8 8X magnification Alt 9 9X magnification Alt Increase magnification 0 1 Alt _ Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt comma Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt period Increase magnification 0 1 Alt A Alternate Magnifier Vista Only see Note below Alt C Show Hide Magnified Cursor Alt D Return to default size window mode only 72 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt G Presentation Mode the Go away cursor mode hides mouse cursor Alt I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier Alt J Toggle Text tracking both track text caret dialogs on or off Alt K Show this list of Keyboard Shortcuts Alt L Lock Magnified Position Alt M Show Magnification dialog Alt N Show Hide Cursor Lines Alt O The Magnifier follows cursor toggle window mode only Alt Q Close Exit The Magnifier Alt R Lens View Mode Round Magnifier Toggle Alt S Show amp Hide The Magnifier window toggle 73 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt T Show Transparency dialog Alt V Full Display entire Virtual desktop toggle Alt Z Full Screen Zoom Window toggle Edit Keys Alt Home Move Window Left Alt Delete Move Window Left Alt End Move Window Right Alt PgUp Move Window Up Alt PgDn Move Window Down Arrow Keys Note The Arrow Key combinations remain the same whether the Alt Alt Shift or Ctrl Shift mod
30. 8 Index Magnifier Window show hide 120 150 MagnifierMenu INI setting 205 MAGNIFY INI File Documentation 196 Magn Vista INI setting 214 messaging information 221 Monitor primary Full Screen 160 Monitors multiple Full Screen 160 Mouse Operations 69 Moving 128 Multiple Monitors Full Screen 161 237 NoMag Window INI setting 208 OpenHeight INI setting 205 OpenPositionX INI setting 204 OpenPositionyY INI setting 204 Open Width INI setting 204 PctCaretEdgeX INI setting 215 Index PctCaretEdgeY INI setting 215 PctFocusEdgeX INI setting 214 PctFocusEdgeyY INI setting 214 Position Menu 110 Presentation Mode 127 155 Primary Monitor Full Screen 160 Product Catalog 47 Programming Information 221 Questions Commonly Asked 238 Questions 39 Quick Start 1 RangeSlider INI setting 213 Reboot Windows 132 159 Reference Window Full Screen 160 Release Information 4 22 192 Release Notes 186 requirements 18 Restart Windows 132 159 rgbLines INI setting 213 Right Arrow Index Move right border right 78 Round Lens View 126 Serial Number 1 18 26 Set Position Menu 113 Settings section Settings INI file 199 Setup 4 Installation Options 192 Product Installation 192 Quiet Install 192 239 Shift Down Arrow Move top border down 78 Shift Left Arrow Move right border
31. 9 Magnified dialog 71 Alt N Show Hide Cursor Lines 71 Alt O Follows cursor toggle 71 Alt PgDn Move Window Down 74 Alt PgUp Move Window Up 74 Alt Q Close The Magnifier 71 Alt R Lens View Mode toggle 71 Alt Right Arrow Move Cursor Right 76 Alt S Show Hide window 71 Alt T Show Transparency Index dialog 71 Alt Up Arrow Move Cursor Up 76 Alt V Full display Virtual display 71 Alt Z Full Screen Zoom toggle 71 Alternate Magnification Vista 217 AltShiftShortcuts INI setting 213 AltShortcuts INI setting 212 Always Topmost Window 127 Animate Cursor Lines 121 151 AnimateLines INI setting 208 230 Application Notes 220 Arrow Keys 74 AutoPosition INI setting 203 Basic Operation Notes Common Configurations 55 Catalog 47 CD CD ROM or DVD 1 18 Certificate of Authenticity 1 18 Index Check for Updates 134 164 Circle Lens View 126 Close AMAI Other 131 158 Color Cursor Lines 121 151 Color Inversion Common Configurations 90 Common Configurations 54 134 164 Commonly Asked Questions 39 Complete List of Shortcut Keys 64 ConfigPath INI setting 199 Contacting IMG 221 231 Copyrights 9 Ctrl Down Arrow Move Magnification point Down 77 Ctrl Left Arrow Move Magnification point Left 77 Ctrl Right Arrow Move Magnification point Right 77 Ctrl Up Arrow Move Magnific
32. Chapter 4 Windowed Operation size The Magnifier window prior to changing modes The memory mnemonic for Alt R is Go to a Round Lens window Presentation Mode This mode temporarily hides the actual mouse cursor so during presentations an unobstructed screen image can be shown You can also toggle this mode with the keyboard shortcut Alt G When first enabled you may need to move the mouse cursor to hide it When operating in this mode a normal mouse click will re enable the view of the mouse cursor or using Alt G again Note that this only affects the cursor OVER The Magnifier window The memory mnemonic for Alt G is Go away cursor Always Topmost Window This option toggles whether The Magnifier window will be topmost shown over all other windows This option is set on and not accessible if 127 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation the Magnifier over Menus is set on When this option is clear The Magnifier window can fall behind other windows in the system Magnifier Over Menus When this option is on The Magnifier window will be shown over all menus on your computer If this option is clear The Magnifier window will be displayed behind menus Left Click amp Drag The Magnifier Set this option on so you will be able to drag your The Magnifier s window using your left mouse button When this option is cleared the left button will open the menu when The Magnifier window is clicked on Track Text Caret When enabled
33. Commonly Asked Questions and information about Customer Support Chapter 1 Quick Start Install The Magnifier There are various ways to obtain IMG software including but not limited to e Web based Internet download from IMG s web site http www imgpresents com demo htm e Shipped CD DVD physical media IMG Product Disc e Download ISO image file and burn IMG Product Disc CD DVD e USB Flash Drive pre installed or installed from USB media web download e Single file install from local network 1 Chapter l Quick Start internet other media e IMG on line account Note IMG Software is built by product and major version with minor releases There is only 1 unique build but can be packaged delivered obtained in various ways When unlicensed the software acts as a demonstration evaluation copy and operation will be limited in length or run time or capabilities Once licensed typically via License Key and Serial Number or OEM Company wide Enterprise licensing the software will operate with no limitations Recommendation The quickest and easiest method for obtaining Chapter l Quick Start IMG software is to download the current version from IMG s web site http www imgpresents com demo htm Download then run the file to install Test review play with and verify the software meets your needs and requirements When ready to purchase go to the IMG License Manager
34. Magnification Menu 171 Magnifier Menu Position Menu 173 Magnifier Menu Set Position Menu 174 Magnifier Menu Cursor Options Magnifier Menu Advanced Menu 177 Magnifier Menu Full Screen Options Magnifier Menu Help Menu 179 Part III The Magnifier Technical DOCUMENTATION cccccscccrssscccsscsccess 182 7 Advanced User Notes 00 184 Advanced User Notes amp Information 184 Final Release Notes 185 Important User Notes 186 Technical NOCSicixce wicieaieins 188 The Magnifier Files amp File Notes amp Installation Information 188 Installation Information 192 The Magnifier Initialization File Documentation MAGNIFY INI 196 Alternate Magnification In Vista 217 Application Notes cccccccceee 220 Windows Developers 00006 221 About this product cccccee 223 Customer Suggestions 224 NNO E A EA A E A AA 228 List of Tables 3 1 Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference 64 Part I Getting Started General information about this guide the product installation and getting started how to get The Magnifier running Chapter 1 Quick Start contains details on the fastest way to install amp begin using The Magnifier Chapter 2 Getting Started has more information about this guide The Magnifier features Installing Un Installing Licensing Information Standard Settings using The Magnifier Setup
35. Move left border right Control Magnification Point e Alt Up Arrow Move Cursor Up scroll magnification e Alt Down Arrow Move Cursor Down scroll magnification Alt Left Arrow Move Cursor Left scroll magnification e Alt Right Arrow Move Cursor Right scroll magnification e Ctrl Up Arrow Move Magnification point Up temporarily scroll magnification Ctrl Down Arrow Move Magnification point Down temporarily scroll 87 Chapter 3 Common Configurations magnification Ctrl Left Arrow Move Magnification point Left temporarily scroll magnification e Ctrl Right Arrow Move Magnification point Right temporarily scroll magnification Miscellaneous Options e Alt A Alternate Magnifier Vista Only see Note 1 Complete List Alt J Toggle Text tracking e Alt K Show this list of Keyboard Shortcuts e Alt Q Close Exit The Magnifier The Magnifier Full 5S Chapter 3 Common Configurations Screen Operation Common Configurations Alt Z Full Screen Zoom Window toggle Without a doubt the most common question about The Magnifier is Can it operate as a Full Screen magnifier Prior to the 1 50 Release this capability was not present Now we are pleased to offer an affordable simple to use powerful Full Screen magnifier After Installation when you start The Magnifier the default operation is an area magnifier displayed in a window centered on your screen To quickly amp
36. Option License Key and Serial 36 Chapter 2 Getting Started Number information is processed exactly as if this information was directly entered in the Authentication area Therefore all issues that may affect licensing also apply to these automated options e g License File status User permissions etc The Magnifier License Manager Licensed 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started Display IMG License Manager Licensed Version System License This is a licensed and registered version For support or other information consult on line files or visit the web site in the contact information below License Information Customer System License K Source IMG SystemID J270 1 QW Product ID na Version License Key D46F Serial No gt Contacting Innovation Management Group Inc amp License Information World Wide Web http www imgpresents com order htm When properly Licensed a screen similar to this will show the License Information for the product The display of this indicates that the software is Licensed Note Evaluation licenses also show this screen during the days that the Evaluation License is valid 38 Chapter 2 Getting Started Standard Settings Settings in the standard configuration The Magnifier starts in the window mode of operation in the default size and position Refer to the next chapter for Common Configurations and how to set them up Commonly Asked Ques
37. The Magnifier for Windows Area and Full Screen Magnifier Version 1 50 Release 5 User s Guide The Magnifier for Windows Area and Full Screen Magnifier Version 1 50 Release 5 User s Guide IMG Real World Press 179 Niblick Road 454 Paso Robles CA 93446 1 800 889 0987 US amp Canada 1 818 701 1579 1 818 936 0200 fax Website http www imgpresents com To report errors please send a note to ts imgpresents com IMG Real World Press is a division of Innovation Management Grou The Magnifier Version 1 50 Release 5 9 17 2012 Copyright 1997 2012 by Innovation Management Group Inc Production Editing Composition Indexing Publishing IMG Real Wo Notice of Rights All Rights Reserved No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of the publisher For information on obtaining permission for reprints excerpts or other uses please contact ts imgpresents com Trademarks My T Mouse My T Pen My T Touch and My T Soft are registered trademarks of Innovation Management Group Inc Any other product name service or company identified within the book is used for informational or editorial purposes only and with no intention of infringment of any trademark No such use is intended to convey endorsement or other affiliation with this book Notice of liability The info
38. Track Cursor Option They should not be modified ShowLines 0 This setting indicates whether the Cursor Position Indicator Lines are shown If 207 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes ShowLines 1 then these 4 lines point towards the current position of the mouse cursor AnimateLines 1 This setting only applies if ShowLines 1 If AnimateLines 1 then the Cursor Position Indicator Lines will animate This may assist finding the lines LineWidth 1 This setting indicates the line width of the Cursor Position Indicator Lines Valid values are 1 3 or 5 NoMagWindow 0 If ShowLines 1 and NoMagWindow 1 then ONLY the cursor lines will be shown without the Magnifier window LinesTopmost 1 This is an internal setting and should remain LinesTopmost 1 This is used to 208 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes keep the Cursor Position Indicator lines above other windows so they are always visible LayeredPct 255 This is the transparency level for the Layered window setting It can range from 1 255 with 255 being opaque NOT transparent At lower levels the windows becomes more amp more transparent Internally if set at 255 transparency is disabled entirely FullScreenPrimary 0 If FullScreenPrimary 1 then the full screen operation on the primary monitor is enabled If FullScreenPrimary 0 then the Magnifier is operating as a window ShowReferenceWindow 1 This only applies when operating in full screen mode I
39. alue When it comes to usability affordability and value The Magnifier provides an incredible solution that results in many satisfied customers Why do I need The Magnifier The Magnifier is easy and fun to use provides full screen magnification along with numerous other user requested features Just point type or move around with your keyboard and it automatically 14 Chapter 2 Getting Started magnifies If you spend a lot of time staring at the screen want to operate farther from the screen have any visual impairment or want to relax while using your computer The Magnifier provides everything you need The Magnifier contains numerous user requested options has been enhanced to provide simple amp straightforward magnification capabilities and includes simple sophisticated and advanced tools for all types of users There is also a set of integration tools for developers Features e Up to 40x Magnifier for ALL windows applications e Full screen operation supports multiple monitors 15 Chapter 2 Getting Started Resizable window s for complete flexibility Up to 7 windowed Magnifiers can be running at the same time The Magnifier tracks mouse cursor and tracks text caret while typing The Magnifier also can track dialogs and the keyboard focus through lists menus icons and other selectable items 400 different Magnification settings 1x 1 1x 1 2x 39 9x 40x The special Magnifier
40. ar Keyboard Shortcut Alt 7 8x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen eight times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 8 9x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen nine times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 9 Custom Magnification This selection 103 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation allows you to customize your screen magnification The default settings on this menu will be a range of 1x 10x s the magnification of the original image but if you wish to magnify more there 1s a dialog labeled Set Range which will allow you to chose 1x 10x s 1x 20x s 1x 30x s or 1x 40x s Once you have selected the proper range move the slider to your desired magnification settings then click to close Keyboard Shortcut Alt M 104 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Full Screen Magnification Full Screen Alt 2 US Alt 0 Magnification b Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Fallows Cursor Alt 0 Invert Colors Alt I Magnifier Follow Position Cursor Options Advanced Help Exit amp Save Full Screen When selected in the Windowed mode of operation this will go to the Full Screen mode of operation Keyboard Shortcut Alt Z For further details on Full Screen operation see the next chapter 105 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation The Magnifier Follows Cursor
41. aretEdge INI setting 215 UseFocusEdge INI setting 214 User Notes 187 Using this guide 9 Version history 186 Video Drivers 43 view the cursor 40 Virtual Desktop Full Screen 160 Vista Alternate Magnification 79 217 242 Index website 44 What is The Magnifier 11 What You Need 18 Why Do I Need The Magnifier 14 Width Cursor Lines 121 151 Window Magnifier show hide 120 150 Windowed Operation 98 Windows Applications 39 Windows Developers 221 243
42. as LICENSE LIC in the same folder as 194 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes SETUP EXE or in the LICENSE folder IMGUTIL will copy this into the installation folder this is useful for evaluation and other types of licensing If the installation media folder as SETUP EXE or in the DEVKIT folder it will be copied to the installation folder For reference information you can refer to the INSTALL XML used by the IMG SETUP EXE for all post installation operations In Windows Installer MSI installs these same actions occur SETUP EXE will sense if The Magnifier is Installed or not If The Magnifier is not installed then Install must be checked to Install the The Magnifier software If The Magnifier is already installed you may 195 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Un Install by selecting the Un Install option and selecting OK throughout the following screens The Magnifier Initialization File Documentation MAGNIFY INI Listed below are settings and information for specific applications that require special actions by The Magnifier along with the Configuration settings for The Magnifier The Brackets denote the area in the MAGNIFY INI file corresponding to the instance of The Magnifier Internally the count starts at 0 so the first instance uses 196 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes the Settings the second Settings 1 etc Note The default setting of DoNotUseRegistry 0 means The Magnifier will
43. ase 5 9 17 2012 Copyright 1997 2012 by Innovation Management Group Inc All Rights Reserved My T Mouse My T Pen My T Touch and My T Soft are registered ASENA Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes of Innovation Management Group Inc 227 Index Symbols 2x Full Screen Operation 138 About 133 163 About this product 225 Add Remove Programs 5 22 Advanced Menu 122 152 Advanced User Notes 184 AllowDrag INI setting 206 Alt Keys Shortcut Keys 64 Alt comma decrease magnification 71 Alt _ decrease magnification 71 Alt period increase magnification 71 Alt 1 1X magnification 71 Alt 2 2X magnification 71 Alt 3 3X magnification 71 Alt 4 4X magnification 71 Alt 5 5X magnification 71 228 Alt 6 6X magnification 71 Alt 7 7X magnification 71 Alt 8 8X magnification 71 Alt 9 9X magnification 71 Alt increase magnification 71 Alt A alternate magnifier 71 Alt C Show Hide Magnified Cursor 71 Alt D Return to default size 71 Alt Delete Move Window Left 74 Alt Down Arrow Move Cursor Down 76 Index Alt End Move Window Right 74 Alt G Presentation Mode 71 Alt Home Move Window Left 74 Alt I Invert Colors 71 Alt J Toggle Text tracking 71 129 157 Alt K Show list of Keyboard Shortcuts 71 Alt L Lock Magnified Position 71 Alt Left Arrow Move Cursor Left 76 Alt M Sh OW 22
44. atic set AltShiftShortcuts 1 to use the Alt Shift Key combination or CtrlShiftShortcuts 1 to use Ctrl Shift Key rgbLines 7346 This is a decimal representation of the colors used by the cursor lines using the hexadecimal OxOORFFFFFF COLORREF type internally for OXOOBBGGRR 213 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes RangeSlider 100 This is used to track the range setting in the Magnification dialog 10x 20x 30x 40x MagnVista 20 This records the setting for incremental magnification values e g the real magnification internally is this value divided by 10 i e MagnVista 10 Magnification UseFocusEdge 1 PctFocusEdgeX 8 PctFocusEdge Y 16 If UseFocusEdge 1 then an internal calculation takes place based on the PctFocusEdgeX and PctFocusEdge Y values that take the current position provided by the system for the object in focus e g menu item icon dialog control etc and if it is within that percentage of 214 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes the edge of the screen then the edge of the screen 1S used rather than the actual position This helps make things visible especially at higher magnification values If UseFocusEdge 0 then the actual position is used directly and the PctFocusEdge values mean nothing The PctFocusEdgeX and PctFocusEdgeY values are used internally as a percentage calculation for pixels based on the primary monitor resolution If the position provided by the system is within
45. atically license your system 28 Chapter 2 Getting Started System ID Note The System ID is used to accurately match the Product and Version you wish to license with the License Information provided If the system you wish to License does not have Internet Access you can use the Copy System ID to Clipboard to accurately copy the System ID to the clipboard which can be saved in a text file or other document and moved to a system that does have Internet Access Note The Retrieve Purchased License uses a unique identifier to automatically license your system which is only sent if the Purchase License Now is used If you try this on a different system or after a system update or re install or after a change to this unique ID the 29 Chapter 2 Getting Started software will not license automatically You will either need to enter the License Key and Serial Number or go into Additional License Options see below and use your Order Confirmation Number and Order E mail to retrieve the license Important Note Be sure to save and or print your Order Confirmation number with Order E mail along with your License Key and Serial Number in case you need to re license the software in the future Operating System Re install hard disk reformat new system etc Certificate of Authenticity Note 30 Chapter 2 Getting Started For Electronic Licenses and Certificate of Authenticity can be retrieved on IMG
46. ation point Up 77 CtrlShiftShortcuts INI setting 213 Cursor Display 119 147 Cursor Lines 120 Index 149 Cursor Lines Color 121 151 Cursor Options 119 147 Custom Magnification Setting 103 144 Customer Service 45 Customer Suggestions 224 Customer Support 44 Defaults return to Common Configurations 92 Developers 221 232 Dialogs tracking 129 156 DialogsAndFocus INI setting 211 Display 40 Display Cursor 119 147 DoNotUseRegistry INI setting 202 Down Arrow Move bottom border down 78 Dragging 128 Drivers 43 DVD CD ROM or DVD 1 18 equipment 18 Index Evaulation License 32 Exit No Save 131 158 Exit Saving 135 165 Exit Windows 132 159 Features 15 File Notes 188 Files Product Files Installed 188 Final Release Notes 186 Focus keyboard tracking 129 156 Focus WaitTime INI setting 211 233 Follows Cursor 106 ForceTopmost INI setting 203 Full Screen 105 145 Full Screen Operation 136 Full Screen Operation Common Configurations 89 Full Screen Options 124 153 FullScreenPrimary INI setting 209 FullScreen Virt INI setting 210 Index Guide Using 9 hard disk space 18 hardware requirements 18 Help Contents 133 163 Hot keys 131 158 IMG 24 26 Important User Information 10 incompatibilities 187 234 INI File Documentation MAGNIFY INT 196 In
47. build a board com http www joystick to mouse com http www themagnifier us For International Contacts please see Web Site My T Mouse My T Pen My T Touch and My T Soft are registered trademarks of Innovation Management Group Inc 51 Part Il Using The Magnifier Description of how to operate and configure The Magnifier Description of how to operate and configure The Magnifier Chapter 3 Common Configurations contains basic operation notes and details on commonly used configurations amp how to quickly setup these usage scenarios Chapter 4 Windowed Operation contains general operation information when operating with one or more magnification windows Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation contains general operation information when operating in the full screen mode Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu covers the alternate Magnifier Menu Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier Common Configurations Overview This section begins by covering basic operation options of The Magnifier and then outlines basic configurations and how to configure the product from startup defaults to get there The Magnifier Basic 54 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Operation Notes When running The Magnifier there are 2 main modes of operation as a window with up to 7 magnifiers running concurrently or in full screen mode Because of the differences in these 2 modes of operation some features ar
48. capabilities The Magnifier allows individuals to clearly see details that otherwise may be difficult to see due to screen sizing differing resolutions graphic detail or vision impairment Note The Magnifier started as a panel on IMG s My T Mouse and became a stand alone product in 1997 In 2007 to support new magnification interfaces available in Windows Vista The Magnifier was updated to provide even more capabilities and to incorporate user suggestions 12 Chapter 2 Getting Started Intended uses The Magnifier provides all types of useful tools and capabilities for individuals with visual impairments graphic artists and general computer users who may need a quick amp easy way to magnify some or all of their display The whole design intent and result of the engineering decisions behind what The Magnifier is and its purpose has been focused on creating an affordable magnifier for everyone For individuals with specific requirements who need screen reading capability or who find the limitations of this product problematic then this product is probably not for you There are numerous other screen magnification products available that may provide alternate more advanced or additional capabilities beyond what The Magnifier provides 13 Chapter 2 Getting Started Note that some of these products are significantly more expensive and any comparison should be made in terms of utility and cost basis v
49. cation 1x Magnification This selection does not change the image on your computer screen By making this selection you will simply be 100 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation able to view the screen without any magnification exactly as it appears Keyboard Shortcut Alt 1 2x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the images on your screen twice as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 2 3x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen three times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 3 F pie git yew part greet Ipods Table Mcdo tjsp aanas A ai ei L E itm BJU ESAn Eiig 2 A Magnification 4x Magnification This selection will alloy Chapter 4 Windowed Operation The Magnifier to show the image on your screen four times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 4 5x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen five times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 5 6x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen six times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 6 7x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your 102 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation screen seven times as large as they would normally appe
50. ce your 11l Chapter 4 Windowed Operation mouse cursor is positioned at the desired location click the with your left mouse button This will lock the area that is being magnified To clear the lock use Alt L again or clear the check mark in the Position menu Auto Position This feature when enabled allows you to see under The Magnifier s window automatically When you hover over The Magnifier s window with your cursor for a few seconds it will automatically reposition to another screen location The sequence is top left to top right to bottom left to bottom right If you are in one of the Split Screen options this feature allows you to hover over The Magnifier s window to have it automatically move to the other half of your screen 112 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Set Position osition Position Set Position Lock Position Auto Position Alt L gt Magnification b Alt Z Alt 0 Alt I Full Screen Magnifier Follows Cursor Invert Colors Default Alt D b Top Left b Top Center b Top Right Mid Left Mid Center Mid Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Split Screen Right Split Screen Bottom This menu is where the pre set positions for The Magnifier s window can be found Default The default option sets The Magnifier s window back to the center of your computer s screen You can also use Alt D keyboard shortcut to return to the default posit
51. check the registry for the existence of the settings If they are there then the registry settings are used for the current user e g HKEY CURRENT_USER Software Innovation Management Group The Magnifier If the registry settings do not exist then the settings from MAGNIFY INI are used as defaults and when the user closes The Magnifier the settings are saved to the registry When the setting DoNotUseRegistry 1 is in use then all settings will be saved in the MAGNIFY INI file location based on the ConfigPath setting When multiple magnifiers are in use window mode the sections are Settings Settings1 Settings2 197 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes etc IMPORTANT NOTE The DoNotUseRegistry and ConfigPath settings are always initially read from the MAGNIFY INI in the installation folder location of The Magnifier exe Only if DoNotUseRegistry 1 will the ConfigPath be evaluated to determine where to read the user s settings from Note For USB licensing the settings are ConfigPath 0 and DoNotUseRegisiry 1 This uses the location on the USB device and not the registry So settings are carried from system to system on the USB device 198 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes All Settings are the default Settings of The Magnifier Settings The following are the default settings for The Magnifier at Install ConfigPath 1 This setting determines where the MAGNIFY INI file will be located Confi
52. e The Magnifier is just a standard Windows application that provides special 187 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes functionality Technical Notes The Magnifier is a standard Windows Application and does not require any special drivers and should work with all keyboard mouse and video drivers that are compatible with the ones that ship with Microsoft Windows The Magnifier Files amp File Notes amp Installation Information The Magnifier Files amp File Notes Files located in the The Magnifier 188 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Installation Directory The following files are REQUIRED for proper operation of The Magnifier Version specific files indicated indicates the minimum files required for functional operation of The Magnifier The Magnifier EXE The Magnifier executable MagnifierXP EXE The Magnifier alternate executable for Vista Vista only MAGLIB DLL The Magnifier Dynamic Link Library IMGVERS DLL IMG Dynamic Link Library HELP html HELP IMAGES png The Magnifier Help MAGNIFY INI The Magnifier Initialization File 189 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes MAGNIFY ORG Original The Magnifier Initialization File LICENSE EXE IMG License Manager LICENSE2 EXE IMG License verification only read only access LICENSE LIC IMG License File LICENSE ORG Original IMG License File LICENSE TXT IMG End User License Agreement
53. e Alt F Show Reference Window ft Click amp Drag Magnifier Track Text Caret Track Dialogs amp Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts i Magnification Close All Other Magnifiers Full Screen Clase All Marinifiers i Marnifier Falla Primary Monitor Only This toggles the full screen mode of operation on the primary monitor main display Unless you have multiple monitors this is the most common option Keyboard Shortcut Alt Z Entire Virtual Desktop If you have 160 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation multiple monitors this option uses the entire virtual desktop space as your Full Screen magnifier Keyboard Shortcut Alt V Show Reference Window This toggles the display of the Full Screen reference window upper right upper left Note The Reference window will react to the mouse cursor if you slide the mouse cursor over the window it will reposition to the opposite side of the display This allows you to view underneath the window in an easy manner just slide the mouse over the window and it will move between the upper right and upper left If you do not want the window at all select the menu option to clear the Show Reference Window 161 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Note When using multiple monitors for best results using a sequential layout e g 1 2 rather than 2 1 will work better especially in Windows Vista This has to do with the system s virtual space origin 0 0 will work better than
54. e Magnifier Complete List of SNOUT KOY Sarena 63 The Magnifier Shortcut Keys by F notioiesnneoren nana 83 The Magnifier Full Screen Operation Common Configurations 88 The Magnifier Color Inversion Operation Common Configurations ccceeseeeeseeeeeeees 90 The Magnifier Return to Defaults Common Configurations 92 The Magnifier tracks Mouse Cursor Common Configurations 93 The Magnifier Starts with Windows Common Configurations 95 4 Windowed Operation 00666 98 The Magnifier Windowed Operation OVCE W oaar ances E 98 Magnification cccccccccescesesseeeees 99 Full Sorcer 104 The Magnifier Follows Cursor 105 vert Colo siicattcnwt Seared itaenenis 108 POSHO 109 DEL POSINOMN roosen toi EE 112 CUrSor OQ PUONS sitecisncd trientine 119 Advanced ssor stewie a 122 Helpon Mrcuioctnctedenteecdetientedies 132 EXI A SRE 134 5 Full Screen Operation 0 136 The Magnifier Full Screen Operation OV CIVICW enaena 136 Magnification ercietacictihacetvetisatted ss 139 Fall SCPE C A es verieuctvonrsaasinesseaxcesnenients 145 vert COLO sescavetarentovsinnnzancanceananen 145 Cursor Options ccccceeeeeeeeeees 146 INAV ANCE Ge ere 151 Full Screen Options ccee 159 6 Magnifier Menu cccccceceees 166 The Magnifier Menu Overview 166 Magnifier Menu Main Menu 168 Magnifier Menu
55. e Track Cursor mode or The Magnifier window follows the mouse cursor The Magnifier window is able to tag along with the mouse cursor To enable or cancel this mode use Alt O Shortcut Keys For consistency throughout this document all shortcut keys will be represented as their default setting e g Alt Key Please note that there are 3 selectable keystroke combinations 94 Chapter 3 Common Configurations available for all these keys Alt Key Alt Shift Key and Ctrl Shift Key this is configurable in the Advanced menu See the Complete List of Shortcut Keys for more information The Magnifier Starts with Windows Common Configurations When you install using the IMG installation files you have the option of selecting Add to Startup Group if you have already installed used the MSI Windows installer or need to remove or add to the StartUp group please refer to these notes 5 5 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The quickest and easiest way to access the StartUp group is to do the following e Right click on the Start Menu button e Select Explore all users e Double click select the Programs folder e Double click select the StartUp folder If The Magnifier s icon is there and you want to remove it you can delete it If you want to add The Magnifier s icon you can right click and select New Shortcut then select The Magnifier from the Program Files The Magnifier folder A
56. e not available or do not apply depending on the current mode in use For detailed information you can refer to the chapters that cover these 2 modes in detail Windowed and Full Screen Whenever The Magnifier is running there will be a small magnifying glass icon in the system tray next to the clock in the taskbar You can always access The Magnifier menu by left or right clicking on this small icon When The Magnifier is in the window mode double clicking on The Magnifier 55 Chapter 3 Common Configurations window will switch to the Full Screen mode of operation When the Full Screen mode of operation is in use only instance of The Magnifier will be running If there is more than one instance of The Magnifier running prior to the switch to Full Screen mode all but one will be closed before the switch to the Full Screen mode occurs The best way to read using The Magnifier is to use the Arrow keys as panning tools For left to right reading material position your mouse cursor at the left most part of the text then let go of the mouse and use the Ctrl Right Arrow to pan to the right Once you reach the end of the page and need to go back to the left let go of the keyboard this will snap you back to the beginning When you need to go down use the Alt Down Arrow to move the mouse cursor down or simply reposition the mouse as appropriate 56 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Note Depending on the magn
57. ear this setting and you will go to the Windowed mode of operation Keyboard Shortcut Alt Z Refer to the previous chapter for details on running The Magnifier in the Windowed Mode of operation 145 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Invert Colors The Magnifier for Windows Ar T Prev Char mor The Magnifier Complete List of Shortcut Key The Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts along with Other Useful Keyboard shortcuts is followed by the Cor Function Useful Mouse Operations e Left Double Click In the window mode of operation this changes to the Full Screen mode of ope e Right Click In the window mode of operation this will open The Magnifier menu based on curren Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts e Alt Z Full Screen Zoom Window toggle Alt S Show amp Hide The Magnifier window toggle Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 9 1X 2X thru 9X magnification Alt Increase magnification 0 1 This option causes the colors of the screen to become inverted which can help individuals who need high contrast viewing Keyboard Shortcut Alt I 146 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Cursor Options The options in this portion of the menu allow you to control different aspects of how The Magnifier works with the mouse Cursor Display Cursor Show Cursor Lines Magnification b Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 Alt l Show Magnifier Window Line Color Animate Lines Single Width Do
58. eft Click amp Hold In the window mode of operation this engages a drag lock mouse cursor will change when in use which allows you to drag The Magnifier around without holding down a mouse button To release Left Click again e Right Click In the window mode of operation this will open The Magnifier menu based on current menu setting 69 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts Alt Z Full Screen Zoom Window toggle Alt S Show amp Hide The Magnifier window toggle Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 9 1X 2X thru 9X magnification Alt Increase magnification 0 1 Alt _ Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt comma Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt period Increase magnification 0 1 Alt K Show this list of Keyboard Shortcuts Other Useful Keyboard shortcuts e Alt C Show Hide Magnified Cursor 70 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt D Return to default size window mode only Alt G Presentation Mode the Go away cursor mode hides mouse cursor Alt I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier Alt J Toggle Text tracking both track text caret dialogs on or off Alt N Show Hide Cursor Lines Alt T Show Transparency dialog Alt M Show Magnification dialog Alt O The Magnifier follows cursor toggle window mode only Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Keys Alt 1 1X magnification Alt 2 2X magnification 71l Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt 3
59. elp individuals who need high contrast viewing Keyboard Shortcut Alt I 109 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Position This feature allows the user to position The Magnifier s window where ever they desire it to be on their computer screen The Magnifier s window can be moved manually at anytime simply by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the window to your desired location or by dragging the window frame s as necessary Also note that if you click on The Magnifier s window you can use your Arrow keys and Shift Arrow keys to adjust the size amp position Note If you left click and hold for more than a second the drag lock will engage To clear this left click again 110 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Set Position Lock Posit sn Alt L Auto Pasition Magnification gt Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Fallows Cursor Alt 0 Invert Colors Alt I Set Position gt Position gt Lock Position Alt L Cursor Options b Auto Position Advanced gt Help b Exit amp Save Alt O Set Position Within the Position menu there is a Set Position sub menu with a list of preset window positions Lock Position This feature allows you to keep a specific spot on your computer s screen magnified in The Magnifier while you work When you click on Lock Position a notification window will displayed indicating how to use the feature You may move your mouse around to locate the exact magnification point On
60. er was used in a public locations and new unfamiliar users would be exposed to The Magnifier without any previous knowledge on how to operate The Magnifier There are various options see The Magnifier Toolbar for more details Full Screen Options This menu has options for the Full Screen mode of operation refer to the next chapter for these options 124 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Transparency Level This option controls the visibility of The Magnifier s window When you select this option one your menu it will bring you to a sliding bar with a window above it labeled Enable This window must be checked in order to to change the transparency of The Magnifier s window Keyboard Shortcut Alt T 125 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Me EL Ree cite santas s AdE Cursor Lu O The Magnifier follows cursor te Alt Q Close Exit The Magnifier Alt R Lens View Mode Round Magnifier Alt S Show amp Hide The Magnifier windov t T Show Transparency dialog Full Display entire Virtual de aore E ba o TS Lens View Mode This option transforms The Magnifier window into a circle lens view You can also toggle this mode with the keyboard shortcut Alt R The circle size is controlled by the shortest size height or width when going into lens view mode When returning to normal the window will always appear square based on the circle size For larger or smaller circles you must 126
61. etails notes and information about The Magnifier Portions are incorporated within the product itself and it is also available in various forms e g printed on line PDF etc Important User Information This guide is for users who are familiar with Windows its basic concepts and how to operate within Windows If you are not the information you may need to fully utilize The Magnifier and this guide may be limited You may wish to review Windows help tutorials and other available information on using and operating Windows before continuing using this guide Conventions used within this guide Note Notes and other additional information will be indicated in this way 10 Chapter 2 Getting Started Warning Special and other important details to pay close attention to will appear this way What is The Magnifier The Magnifier is an easy to operate utility that magnifies the screen area below the current position of the mouse cursor pointer within Windows New features include the ability to track the text caret text cursor follow dialogs and keyboard focus and the often requested full screen operation with support for multiple monitors if available Quick amp easy Il Chapter 2 Getting Started keyboard shortcuts allow access to different magnification factors to toggle colors to toggle visibility to toggle full screen vs window mode operation and to access many other features amp
62. eys Alt Key 9 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt Shift Key and Ctrl Shift Key this is configurable in the Advanced menu See the Complete List of Shortcut Keys for more information The Magnifier Return to Defaults Common Configurations Alt D Return to default size window mode only Most users appreciate the quick amp easy shortcut keys that allow rapid changes amp access to all of The Magnifier s feature However there can arise conflict with other applications and unexpected actions if these shortcut keys are used separately from 92 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier To quickly amp easily return to the default settings with The Magnifier use Alt D Shortcut Keys For consistency throughout this document all shortcut keys will be represented as their default setting e g Alt Key Please note that there are 3 selectable keystroke combinations available for all these keys Alt Key Alt Shift Key and Ctrl Shift Key this is configurable in the Advanced menu See the Complete List of Shortcut Keys for more information The Magnifier tracks Mouse Cursor 93 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Common Configurations Alt O Toggles tracking following the Mouse Cursor When operating in the Window mode the actual positioning of The Magnifier window can sometimes be problematic depending on the actual application being used and its requirements By enabling th
63. f ShowReference Window 1 then a reference window showing a 209 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes representation of the area being magnified is shown in the upper right or toggles to upper left if the mouse moves over the window The white area is displayed on a black background where the background represents the entire screen area that can be magnified and the white area represents the area that is currently being magnified FullScreen Virt 0 When FullScreen Virt 1 then the entire virtual area multiple monitors 1s used in the full screen magnfication mode This can only be true if the system indicates there 1s more than 1 monitor available and is in use TextCaretTracking 1 When TextCaretTracking 1 the MAGLIB DLL enables a windows accessibility event hook and overrides the mouse cursor as the magnification point shifting the magnification point to the text 210 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes caret Wen TextCaretTracking 0 this tracking is disabled DialogsAndFocus 1 This is similar in operation to the Text Caret tracking but it monitors the dialog start and dialog end events along with keyboard focus events DialogsAndFocus 1 means the mouse cursor location is ignored and the magnification point is moved to the object in focus If DialogsAndFocus 0 then this tracking is disabled This is partially controlled by the FocusWaitTime internally see below to override this sFocus WaitTime 500 This ent
64. fier Menu will 169 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu be displayed whenever the menu is accessed right clicking on the window in the windowed mode of operation or clicking on the small icon in the tray To return to the standard Windows menu go into the Advanced menu again and select Standard Menu When using the Magnifier Menu the interface is straightforward The menu selection highlights as you move your mouse cursor over the items and to select you left click If you want to exit the menu at any time click on The Magnifier area at the bottom right On sub menus there will be a Back button which will revert to the previous menu There is no keyboard interface for the Magnifier menus Magnification opens the Magnification Menu Full Screen toggles the Full Screen Windowed modes of operation See 170 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation Track Cursor toggles Cursor Tracking See Windowed Operation Not available in Full Screen mode Invert Colors inverts colors in the magnified display See Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation Help opens the Help Menu Position opens the Position Menu Cursor Options opens the Cursor Options Menu Advanced opens the Advanced Menu Exit amp Save exits The Magnifier and saves settings See Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation 171 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Magnifier Menu Magnification Menu
65. g icons will also be available BY Chapter 2 Getting Started The Magnifier group The Magnifier runs The Magnifier The Magnifier Help opens The Magnifier Help opens this document Licensing Information Displays current license status of The Magnifier allows instant licensing Refer to The Magnifier Basic Operation Notes for a quick overview of The Magnifier You can also use the keyboard shortcut Alt K to see a list of available keyboard shortcuts for controlling The Magnifier Licensing Information The Magnifier uses the IMG License Manager to manage the licensed use of this product If unlicensed the product will run 24 Chapter 2 Getting Started as demo i e a demonstration version In the demo unlicensed mode The Magnifier will run for about an hour and then exit displaying the license manager announcing that it is unlicensed You may restart The Magnifier up to 100 times the demonstration period limit After the demonstration period is over The Magnifier will not operate unless it is licensed For extended evaluation and testing purposes please contact IMG Customer Service for an evaluation license Once licensed the operation will not be limited in any way The most common methods of licensing are electronic web e mail based and by certificate Certificate of Authenticity In both cases there will be a registered serial number and a license key made available once a license has been pu
66. gPath 0 means the MAGNIFY INI will be in the installation folder there are no per user configuration files with this setting and user permissions must allow read write access to MAGNIFY INI or users must run with a fixed read only configuration When ConfigPath 1 or ConfigPath 2 each user will have their own configuration files If ConfigPath 3 these are in shared among all users in a public location this is the preferred setting if 199 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes global settings for all users is desired Note When DoNotUseRegisiry 0 default the ConfigPath setting is not used Note that the MAGNIFY INI file 1n the installation folder determines the location of new users configuration files and if an administrator changes this after The Magnifier has already been used by other users their existing individual configuration files will NOT be transferred to the new location What will happen is the software will be unable to find configuration files for the current user in the current specified path and a copy of the current configuration files will be used as a starting point for this new location This is a breakdown by Operating System of 200 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes the specific locations used User indicates the actual user logged onto the system and ProductDir indicates the Product s directory name e g The Magnifier folder ConfigPath Locations ConfigPath 0 Windows 2000 XP P
67. hscreens Assistive Technology Division Products Enabling Tools for Special Needs AT Accessibility Suite IMG s Assistive Technology Software with site license options 48 Chapter 2 Getting Started Joystick To Mouse The Software That Lets You Run Windows With A Joystick My T Mouse The Software That Makes Your Mouse a Mouse That Types Indispensable amp Utilities for any Mouse or Trackball OnScreen Special Features for disabled amp impaired users Word Prediction Word Completion Window Control Scanning OnScreen with CrossScanner Complete control of Windows from a single switch Support for Keyboard Mouse Joystick interfaces SmartClick Operate Windows without the need to Press Click a Button 49 Chapter 2 Getting Started The Magnifier Area and Full Screen Magnifier Cursor Locator Visual Aids WordComplete Word Completion adaptive word prediction Word List Management etc Type Better Type Less we do the rest For further information Contact your Local Software Dealer Or Innovation Management Group Inc 179 Niblick Road 454 Paso Robles CA 93446 USA 1 800 889 0987 US amp Canada 1 818 701 1579 1 818 936 0200 fax 50 Chapter 2 Getting Started lt cs imgpresents com gt http www imgpresents com http www my t mouse com http www my t pen com http www my t soft com http www my t touch com http www onscreen keyboard com http www
68. ier capabilities 58 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier Toolbar The Magnifier Toolbar is a simple and straightforward visual tool bar that allows the user to perform basic functions without requiring any additional knowledge of the keyboard shortcuts or how to access the menu It is by default On but can be disabled via the Advanced Menu r Q The Magnifier Toolbar Amn The Magnifier Toolbar operation just requires a mouse click on the buttons displayed to perform the selected function You can also use the keyboard to interface with it use Alt Tab to select the toolbar then use the arrow keys to select buttons Use the Space Bar to select a button Note Enter will not select a button The buttons will change based on the current status or 39 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier to reflect available options The available options are as follows e Show Hide If The Magnifier is visible hide it If hidden show it Full Screen Window Toggles between the Full Screen mode and the Windowed mode of operation e 2X 3X If greater than 2X go to 2X magnification If at 2X magnification go to 3X magnification e Increase Magnification 1X Increase the magnification up to 9X magnification e Decrease Magnification 1X decrease the current magnification down to 2X magnification e Close Close the Toolbar and The Magnifier 60 Chapter 3 Common Configurations M
69. iew Insert Format Help Mosa 42 4 bBo p F Magnifier E 2x Display The above is the same screen image with The Magnifier running in Full Screen mode with 2x magnification and text changed in the document for clarity When running The Magnifier in Full Screen mode a portion of the screen will be magnified to fill the entire display area There is an optional reference window 138 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation default on shown in the upper right which will hop out of the way if you mouse over it to the upper left which indicates the area of the screen being magnified Note that as you increase your magnification less and less of the actual display gets shown At 2x magnification only one quarter of your entire display is visible in the magnified image At 4x magnification only one sixteenth of your entire display is visible in the magnified image By using the reference window you can quickly see what area is being magnified For some individuals in certain cases it may be useful to switch to single magnification Alt 1 or hide the magnified window Alt S to see the entire display area 139 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Magnification This feature allows you to control the magnification of your screen You can select the magnification via the menu or by using Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3 Alt 4 Alt 5 Alt 6 Alt 7 Alt 8 Alt 9 or by using Alt M for the Magnification dialog
70. ification Alt Increase magnification 0 1 Alt _ Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt comma Decrease magnification 0 1 Alt period Increase magnification 0 1 Alt M Show Magnification dialog Important Display Options Alt C Show Hide Magnified Cursor 84 Chapter 3 Common Configurations e Alt D Return to default size window mode only e Alt I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier e Alt R Lens View Mode Round Magnifier Toggle Alt S Show amp Hide The Magnifier window toggle e Alt V Full Display entire Virtual desktop toggle Alt Z Full Screen Zoom Window toggle Special Display Options e Alt G Presentation Mode Go away cursor hides mouse cursor temporarily e Alt L Lock Magnified Position Alt N Show Hide Cursor Lines 55 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt O The Magnifier follows cursor toggle window mode only Alt T Show Transparency dialog Move Size The Magnifier in Window Mode Alt Home Move Window Left Alt Delete Move Window Left e Alt End Move Window Right Alt PgUp Move Window Up Alt PgDn Move Window Down e Up Arrow Move top border up e Down Arrow Move bottom border down e Left Arrow Move left border left e Right Arrow Move rigth border right Shift Up Arrow Move bottom border up Shift Down Arrow Move top border 86 Chapter 3 Common Configurations down Shift Left Arrow Move right border left e Shift Right Arrow
71. ification that works best for you and other applications in use enabling the MouseKeys accessibility in Windows may be beneficial MouseKeys allows the Numeric keypad to move the mouse cursor For further details on MouseKeys refer to the Accessibility options in Windows Ease of Access in Windows Vista By default The Magnifier tracks the text caret text cursor dialogs and keyboard focus menus icons selections etc along with tracking the mouse cursor When tracking the keyboard the mouse tracking is disabled to re enable the mouse tracking the mouse needs to move away from its current position The keyboard options can be disabled within the Advanced Menu 57 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier uses a standard menu for all available options with other capabilities available through keyboard shortcuts As a special feature within The Magnifier there is also a Magnifier Menu that uses the entire screen for its display and uses large type This large type menu has the same options as the standard menu but may be preferable to some individuals This is selectable in the Advanced Menu The Magnifier s basic operation is straightforward and you can become proficient by reviewing this chapter alone but there are numerous enhancements and advanced features available Please refer to the following chapters Advanced Notes and the Developer s Kit utilities for even more details on The Magnif
72. ifier is in use i e Alt Up Arrow will always perform the same operation 74 Chapter 3 Common Configurations regardless of which modifier combination is in use Note The Alt Arrow keys moves the mouse cursor to change the magnification point This is for fine tuning or zeroing in on a specific point especially when the magnification is rather large Also note there is an accessibility feature to control the mouse cursor from the Numeric keypad MouseKeys Also note that these Alt keys are not controlled by the Keyboard Shortcuts setting in The Magnifier Note The Alt Left Arrow and Alt Right Arrow keys are shortcuts to move Forward and Backward in 75 Chapter 3 Common Configurations popular web browsers and this will cause conflicts using these from The Magnifier since the page you are viewing will change Alt Up Arrow Move Cursor Up scroll magnification Alt Down Arrow Move Cursor Down scroll magnification Alt Left Arrow Move Cursor Left scroll magnification Alt Right Arrow Move Cursor Right scroll magnification Note The Ctrl Arrow keys change the magnification point internally so when the Control key is released the magnification point will return to the 76 Chapter 3 Common Configurations mouse cursor position Snaps back This is an alternate approach to pan or scroll the magnification without affecting anything else in the system but what is shown in The Magnifier s display
73. ion 113 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Untitled Notepad File Edit Format View Help Set Position to Top Left Top Left The top left option will take The Magnifier s window to the top left corner of your screen Top Center This option sets The Magnifier s window to the top center of your screen Top Right This option sets The Magnifier s window to the top right corner of your screen 114 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Mid Left This option sets The Magnifier s window in the left center portion of your screen Mid Center This option sets The Magnifier s window in the exact center of your screen Untitled Not File Edit Format View Help Set Position to Mid Right Mid Right This option sets The Magnifier s window in the right center portion of your screen 115 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Bottom Left The option sets The Magnifier s window in the bottom left side of your screen Bottom Center This option sets The Magnifier s window in the center portion of the bottom your screen Bottom Right This option will place The Magnifier s window in the bottom right portion of your screen 116 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Split Screen Right This option will enlarge The Magnifier s window to the entire right side of your screen In order to utilize the items on the right hand portion of your computer screen you will need to move The Magnifier s window to the
74. itialization File Documentation MAGNIFY INT 196 Innovation Management Group Inc 45 input device 187 Install Installing 4 22 Installing Un Installing 18 Install Silent 192 Installation Information 192 Invert Colors 109 146 Index InvertColors INI setting 212 Keyboard Focus 80 Keyboard focus tracking 129 156 Keyboard Shortcut List 133 164 Keyboard Shortcuts 131 158 Keyboard tracking 129 156 Keys Shortcuts by Function 83 Keys Shortcuts Common Configurations 64 233 LayeredPct INI setting 209 Left Arrow Move left border left 78 Left Click amp Drag 128 Lens View Mode 126 Lens ViewMode INI setting 212 License Key 1 18 26 License Manager 26 Licensing 26 Licensing Information 24 Lines cursor Color 121 151 LinesTopmost Index INI setting 208 LineWidth INI setting 208 List of Shortcut Keys 64 LockPosition INI setting 206 LockPosX INI setting 206 LockPosY INI setting 207 Magnification 99 140 MagnificationFactor INI setting 206 Magnifier Menu 123 152 Magnifier Menu _ 236 Advanced Menu 178 Magnifier Menu Cursor Options Menu 176 Magnifier Menu Full Screen Options Menu 179 Magnifier Menu Help Menu 180 Magnifier Menu Magnification Menu 172 Magnifier Menu Main Menu 169 Magnifier Menu Position Menu 173 Magnifier Menu Set Position Menu 175 Magnifier Over Menus 12
75. lay within The Magnifier to be compatible with the entire operating system In certain instances lack of correct video driver insufficient video display hardware incorrect display settings etc this interface will not operate as intended The Magnifier s window background displays a few statements outlining important Vista information 217 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes e Magnifying magnifier windows is not possible in Windows Vista e If the text is seen with no magnification display at all then the magnification interface is not currently operable It is strongly recommended that you check settings update drivers upgrade your hardware etc to allow Vista to operate as intended e You can use the special keyboard shortcut Alt A to access an Alternate Magnifier This outlines what is happening when Alt A is used within Vista e The Vista compatible version of The Magnifier 1s closed all instances e The Windows XP compatible version is started Named MagnifierXP exe location in the installation folder 218 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Notes If you are forced to use the XP compatible version of The Magnifier in Windows Vista you will want to select any other Appearance option other than the Windows Aero display Personalize Appearance View Classic options When operating with the Aero appearance selected you are not able to view through The Magnifier window and full screen operation is
76. lternatively you can copy the Desktop icon then paste it into this folder Note The actual location changes based on which version of Windows you use The above outlines how to add to the All Users section so All 96 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Users will be affected You can also only add the icon to your StartUp files The details of Windows and how to configure various versions of Windows is beyond the scope of this Help document 97 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation The Magnifier Windowed Operation Overview The Magnifier Windowed Operation Overview outlines all options for running as a window 98 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation The above image is an example of The Magnifier running in a window with the default settings Magnification This feature allows you to control the 99 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation magnification of your screen You can select the magnification via the menu or by using Alt 1 Alt 2 Alt 3 Alt 4 Alt 5 Alt 6 Alt 7 Alt 8 Alt 9 or by using Alt M for the Magnification dialog lx Magnification Alt Z v N Magnification Alt 0 Magnification Alt I 4x Magnification Magnification gt Lx Magnification Full Screen 2x Magnification Magnifier Follows Cursor 3x Magnification Invert Colors 4x Magnification Position 5x Magnification Cursor Options ba ear elec Advanced Tx Magnification x Magnification Help 9x Magnification Exit amp Save Custom Magnifi
77. m the Alt key the Alt Shift keys or Control Shift key modifiers l Chapter 3 Common Configurations Note 3 Operation Notes When multiple magnifiers are running some of the keyboard shortcuts will affect ALL magnifiers running In some cases using the menu options when multiple magnifiers are running may be more effective e g positioning setting features etc Note 4 Advanced Notes The keyboard shortcuts are implemented in 2 distinct ways 1 approach uses 3 sets of Keyboard Accelerators for Alt Alt Shift and Ctrl Shift that are used when The Magnifier has the keyboard focus The other is a keyboard monitoring approach using the GetAsyncKeyState Windows API for the combination key and the shortcut key The sizing options using the arrow keys and 82 Chapter 3 Common Configurations shift arrow keys are only implemented as keyboard accelerators requiring focus to be on The Magnifier The Magnifier Shortcut Keys by Function This lists the keyboard shortcuts by function in various categories For the complete list with operation notes see the Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts by Function Category Magnification Factor control Alt 1 1X magnification 83 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt 2 2X magnification Alt 3 3X magnification Alt 4 4X magnification Alt 5 5X magnification Alt 6 6X magnification Alt 7 7X magnification Alt 8 8X magnification Alt 9 9X magn
78. may be used or copied only Chapter 2 Getting Started in accordance with the terms of this agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license or nondisclosure agreement The purchaser may be allowed to make a back up copy No part of this manual or guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchasers personal use without the express written permission of Innovation Management Group Inc This manual and product represent over 15 years of on going development testing and support Licensed users of the software are the most important aspect of the entire process that brings this manual and product into existence Please be respectful of all parties involved Chapter 2 Getting Started Trademarks Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation My T Mouse My T Pen My T Touch and My T Soft are registered trademarks of Innovation Management Group Inc Copyrights The Magnifier Copyright 1997 2012 Innovation Management Group Inc The Magnifier User s Guide Copyright 1997 2012 Innovation Management Group Inc All Rights Reserved Software Subject to Restricted Rights Using this Guide This guide is a comprehensive collection of 9 Chapter 2 Getting Started d
79. not usable You may also want to change or create a new shortcut icon to launch MagnifierXP exe rather than the default The Magnifier Otherwise anytime you run The Magnifier exe you will need to use Alt A to start the alternate program The license remains the same and the alternate magnifier should be effective if your system cannot use the Vista approach and you do not run the Aero appearance setting 219 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Application Notes Games using DirectX Publisher various Version many By design these applications directly access the video hardware and bypass normal Windows video amp screen display approaches By design The Magnifier will not work with any non standard application software that uses these approaches The Magnifier is designed to work with normal Windows applications that follow the rules amp guidelines offered by Microsoft for operation within the normal Windows environment Full Screen Video 220 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Publisher various Version many In general similar issues to DirectX above also apply to full screen video where the display is being drawn to directly bypassing the application software and preventing the use of The Magnifier In some cases the video display may be affected by The Magnifier especially on Vista 7 dependent on the capabilities of the video adapter in the system You may need to hide Alt S or close The Magnifier
80. nse the software The Product Disc Installation Assistant provides an easy way to accomplish these two tasks e In Windows insert the CD or DVD the AutoRun feature will load the Installation Assistant you may Install a licensed 21 Chapter 2 Getting Started product Install other product demos or view Release Information If you have a Certificate of Authenticity enter your License Key Serial Number and Name to Install and automatically License If AutoRun is not enabled In Windows Click on the Start Button Select Run Select D SETUP or type D SETUP or E SETUP if CD DVD drive E etc Press ENTER or click on OK In Windows Vista you may not have the Run Option select Computer your CD DVD drive and open Setup Answer the questions and follow the instructions on your screen Note You may also Un Install The Magnifier by running SETUP EXE 22 Chapter 2 Getting Started After The Magnifier has been properly installed The Magnifier Setup will ask you if you wish to Un Install This has been provided as a convenience to the user It is recommended that you use the Control Panel Add Remove Programs Icon to remove The Magnifier Starting The Magnifier Click on the Start Button and open the Start Menu Select All Programs then Select The Magnifier The Magnifier menu will have selections corresponding to the icons in the group Select The Magnifier to begin operation The followin
81. onic for Alt J is Stop Jumping for the Keyboard 130 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Select Modifier Alt C Alt Shift C Ctrl Shift Keyboard Shortcuts This option will allow you to control the hot key options for The Magnifier Close All Other Magnifiers This option will close all but the current instance of The Magnifier with one easy click Close All Magnifiers This option will close The Magnifier with one easy click Exit amp Do Not Save This option will close The Magnifier without saving the changes 131 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation you have made for your preferences since the last time it has been opened Restart Windows This option allows you to restart windows without using the Start menu Exit Windows This option allows you to exit windows Log off without using the Start menu Reboot System This option will close your system Log off without using the Start menu 132 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Help Magnification b pull Sereen AltaZ Cursor Options Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 Advanced Invert Colors Position Cursor Options gt Hel p Adwanced gt Help gt About Exit amp Save Help Contents Help Index Keyboard Shortcut List Alt K Common Configurations Check for Updates About This option opens a notification window describing the version and copyright information about The Magnifier Help Contents This
82. option opens the Table of Contents for this Help document Help Index This option opens the Index for this Help document Keyboard Shortcut List This option opens the Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts in 133 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation this Help document Keyboard Shortcut Alt K Common Configurations This option opens the Basic Operations and Common Configurations sections in this Help document Check for Updates This option checks the Internet for updates that have been provided for your copy of The Magnifier Before selecting this option make sure that you are using a computer with access to the Web 134 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Exit amp Save Advanced Help Exit amp Save Magnification Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt 0 Invert Colors Alt l Position b Cursor Options b Advanced gt Help gt Exit amp Save Alt O Exit amp Save This option will allow you to exit The Magnifier and save the personal settings you have set up while using the product Keyboard Shortcut Alt Q 135 Chapter 5 Full screen Operation The Magnifier Full Screen Operation Overview This chapter outlines the features available when running The Magnifier in the Full Screen mode 136 The above image 1s a normal display screen image 137 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation T g oa oos Productireg 5 Document WordPad File Edit V
83. ors or technicians the following information should be read in its entirety also refer to the IMG Developer s Kit for even more options amp other advanced information 185 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Final Release Notes Version 1 10 Product release 1997 Version 1 20 Product release 1998 Version 1 50 Updates for Windows Vista Full Screen Magnifier options October 17 2007 Version 1 50 Release 2 maintenance updates help updates March 5 2008 Version 1 50 Release 3 added Toolbar maintenance updates suggested features help updates July 16 2009 Version 1 50 Release 4 Windows 7 compatibility November 24 2009 Version 1 50 Release 5 License Manager updates Version 1 50 Release 5 9 17 2012 186 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Important User Notes The Magnifier uses built in Windows video amp window display APIs Application Programming Programmer Interfaces and does not pretend to be anything but useful utility for some users while operating within Windows The Magnifier attempts to provide useful magnification amp other user suggested approaches that enable users with some visual impairments to better operate amp use applications within Windows For individuals with serious visual impairments we strongly recommend that professional opinions be sought The Magnifier uses available capabilities within Windows to provide requested utilities and capabilities In essenc
84. ove Minimize x Close Alt F4 vV Fixed Size with Icons Sizable with Text v Float Above other Windows Close Toolbar Only Show Keyboard Shortcuts About The Magnifier Toolbar has a system menu for basic Window functions such as move minimize etc and adds additional options for several features Fixed Size with Icons This is the default display showing a row of icons indicating the operation available e Sizable with Text This makes the window sizable and shows text that will attempt to fit into the buttons as best it can the Toolbar window can be made larger or smaller as desired 6l Chapter 3 Common Configurations Float Above other Windows This keeps the window Topmost which will place it above most windows in the system Close Toolbar Only This will close the Toolbar for the lifetime of The Magnifier The next time The Magnifier is run the Toolbar will also be shown unless disabled from the Advanced Menu in The Magnifier Show Keyboard Shortcuts This opens the Keyboard Shortcut List from the help file About A message showing information about The Magnifier Toolbar 62 Chapter 3 Common Configurations The Magnifier Toolbar B amp M ag Hide The Magnifier Go to Full Screen Magnifier Go to 3x Magnification Increase Magnification Now At 2x Magnification Close The Magnifier This is the Toolbar with the text mode enabled in this mode the window
85. perate seamlessly with any Windows system Because the product relies almost exclusively on the display subsystem the best most up to date drivers for your video adapter is highly recommended Using a higher quality video 43 Chapter 2 Getting Started adapter with larger amounts of high speed video RAM in your system will provide smoother amp cleaner operation Customer Support The Magnifier Software is backed by a support staff trained to provide you with fast courteous service Over the years IMG has astounded individuals at the quality of it software and its support So that we can continue to focus our resources on development and providing high quality products amp support we do appreciate your assistance in reviewing the help manual and support information available at our website to see if the problem or question has already been addressed However if you need assistance beyond what the manual tutorial help files and on line 44 Chapter 2 Getting Started support database provide please contact IMG Customer Service Innovation Management Group Inc Customer Service 179 Niblick Road 454 Paso Robles CA 93446 USA 1 800 889 0987 US amp Canada 1 818 701 1579 1 818 936 0200 fax lt cs imgpresents com gt http www imgpresents com To open a Technical Support case and create a support ticket please refer to https www imgpresents com orders support techs Please provide or have
86. peration Advanced The Advanced Menu contains various settings amp options that are more advanced or address specialized settings and features Use Magnifier Menu Use Magnifier Toolbar Full Screen Options Transparency Level Lens View Mode Presentation Mode Always Topmost Windom Magnifier over Menus Left Click amp Drag Magnifier Track Text Caret Track Dialogs amp Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Magnification Close All Other Magnifiers Full Screen Close All Magnifiers Magnifier Follows Cursor Exit amp Do Not Save Invert Colors Restart Windows Position Exit Windows Cursor Options Reboot System Advanced Help b Use Magnifier Menu This option will allow you to use The Magnifier s window instead of a standard menu when you right click on The Magnifier s window This 152 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation menu has large type and fills the screen see Magnifier Menu for more details Use Magnifier Toolbar This option displays a separate Toolbar that can control some basic functions such as Show Hide Full Screen Windowed 2X 3X increase or decrease magnification This is by default On By selecting this option you can turn off or turn on the Toolbar The Toolbar provides a first time user a visual tool that allows them to perform basic functions without having to learn the keyboard shortcuts or how to access the menu This was originally suggested for situations where The Magnifier was u
87. ppear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 5 6x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen six times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 6 142 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation 7x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen seven times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 7 8x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen eight times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 8 9x Magnification This selection will allow The Magnifier to show the image on your screen nine times as large as they would normally appear Keyboard Shortcut Alt 9 143 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation av Ed ttiT8 vista magl50 vista Custom Magnification This selection allows you to customize your screen magnification The default settings on this menu will be a range of 1x 10x s the magnification of the original image but if you wish to magnify more there 1s a dialog labeled Set Range which will allow you to chose 1x 10x s 1x 20x s 1x 30x s or 1x 40x s Once you have selected the 144 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation proper range move the slider to your desired magnification settings then click to close Keyboard Shortcut Alt M Full Screen Full Screen When selected in the Full Screen mode of operation this will cl
88. ration 181 Part Ill The Magnifier Technical Doc umentation Advanced User Notes Technical Documentation File Information and various Other Information about The Magnifier Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes details additional product information Final Release Notes Technical Notes Advanced User Notes Initialization File Documentation Application Notes Developer information and Customer Suggestions Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Advanced User Notes amp Information The Advanced User Notes and Technical Documentation covers a wide range of topics amp information It is important to understand that most users will simply amp quickly find the most useful way to magnify with the software so detailing all of the features options settings mixed in with the standard product help would overwhelm the majority of users 184 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Note For up to date information and other specific technical issues it will always be important to refer to the on line support database at http www imgpresents com imgfaq htm If you have been referred to this section or have been unable to resolve your question s or problems within this manual on line help and tutorial or are an advanced user familiar with Windows Initialization files INI type files the Registry and wish to learn all of The Magnifier configuration Options please read the following chapter For developers integrat
89. rchased these need to be entered into the IMG License Manager to activate a valid license For further details refer to the IMG License Chapter 2 Getting Started Manager There is also USB storage device licensing so The Magnifier can be run from the USB device simply by inserting the licensed device into any system Note There are numerous license schemes including OEM site amp enterprise licenses available to meet the needs of all our customers If you have any licensing questions please contact Innovation Management Group Inc directly License Manager In order to License The Magnifier the correct License Key and Serial Number must be entered into the IMG License Manager along with some text for the 26 Chapter 2 Getting Started Customer and optional Company text areas The License Key and Serial Number can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity or in the Software Unlock Codes e mail The Magnifier License Manager Authentication a License Information Version 1 50 24242 This productis locked in Demo mode To unlock register and license this product a registered Serial License Key and Customer Name must be entered Please enter the information from your Certificate of Authenticity To purchase a License click on the Purchase License Now button Internet connection required Retrieve Purchased License Information to provide with Payment Enter Unlock Codes System ID G
90. ress specialized settings and features 122 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Magnification Full Screen Alt Z Magnifier Follows Cursor Alt O Invert Colors Alt I Position Cursor Options Advanced Help Exit amp Save Alt Q Use Magnifier Menu Use Magnifier Toolbar Full Screen Options b Transparency Level Alt T Lens View Mode Alt R Presentation Mode Alt G Always Topmost Window Magnifier over Menus Left Click amp Drag Magnifier Track Text Caret Track Dialogs amp Keyboard Keyboard Shortcuts Close All Other Magnifiers Close All Magnifiers Exit amp Do Not Save Restart Windows Exit Windows Reboot System Use Magnifier Menu This option will allow you to use The Magnifier s window instead of a standard menu when you right click on The Magnifier s window This menu has large type and fills the screen see Magnifier Menu for more details Use Magnifier Toolbar This option displays a separate Toolbar that can control some basic functions such as Show Hide 123 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Full Screen Windowed 2X 3X increase or decrease magnification This is by default On By selecting this option you can turn off or turn on the Toolbar The Toolbar provides a first time user a visual tool that allows them to perform basic functions without having to learn the keyboard shortcuts or how to access the menu This was originally suggested for situations where The Magnifi
91. rmation in this book is distributed on an As is basis without warranty While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book IMG Real World Press shall not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by any information contained in this book or the product s described The publisher takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions ISBN 978 0 557 88454 4 Table of Contents Part I Getting Started ssssssssees xi lOU Ck Stie a 2 Gettine Started arisera 7 The Magnifier User s Guide 7 Using this Guide ascticostacesiase tinction 9 What is The Magnifier 1 Why do I need The Magnifier 14 FG ACU S yoccoteve aoe sterts aaa 15 What You NeGd icicu caste tintiecticasts 17 Installing Un Installing The Magnifier visscctcranceanteceusueetssnsseeetent 18 Starting The Magnifier 23 Licensing Information 0 24 License Mana Ger scissscisccstexsiecateavins 26 Standard Settings cccnsustnneoreiannzonde 39 Commonly Asked Questions 39 CUSLOMED SUPHO meian 44 Prodact Catalo S sannan 46 Part II Using The Magnifier 52 3 Common Configurations 5 54 The Magnifier Common Configurations Overview 54 The Magnifier Basic Operation Notes 54 The Magnifier Toolbar 58 Th
92. rogram Files ProductDir Windows Vista Program Files ProductDir ConfigPath 1 Windows 2000 XP C Documents and Settings User Application Data Innovation Management Group ProductDir Windows Vista C Users User AppData Roaming Innovation Management Group ProductDir ConfigPath 2 201 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Windows 2000 XP C Documents and Settings User Local Settings Application Data Innovation Management Group ProductDir Windows Vista C Users User AppData Local Innovation Management Group ProductDir ConfigPath 3 Windows 2000 XP C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Innovation Management Group ProductDir Windows Vista C ProgramData Innovation Management Group ProductDir DoNotUseRegistry 0 If DoNotUseRegistry 0 then the registry is used for each user HKEY CURRENT_USER The location is at HKEY CURRENT_USER Software Innovation Management Group The 202 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes Magnifier Settings If DoNotUseRegistry 1 then the INI file is used as specified by the ConfigPath setting TopMost 1 Window is Always on Top if TopMost 1 The Magnifier is a normal sizable popup window if TopMost 0 ForceTopmost 1 ForceTopmost is not available from The Magnifier menu The default is 1 If ForceTopmost 1 then The Magnifier will reposition itself above every other Window every 50 milliseconds In 1 50 this was
93. rsor Lines This option causes two perpendicular lines which intersect at your cursor to appear on your screen This option can be a useful tool if you are trying to locate the cursor or have visual impairments that make it difficult to see the entire screen Keyboard Shortcut Alt N Show Magnifier Window When e Chapter 4 Windowed Operation this option will show The Magnifier s window but if it is unchecked in The Magnifier s menu the window will no longer be visible on your computer screen You can use the Alt S keyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility of The Magnifier Show Cursor Lines Show Magnifier Window Display Curser Altec Show Cursce Lines ARN Line Color t a SMa indon Abt Animate TN en a Single Width Double Width Line Color This option will allow you to change the color of the cursor lines 121 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Animate Lines This option animates the movement of the cursor lines which may make it easier to find for certain individuals Single Width This option controls the width of your cursor lines making them the default and smallest size The Magnifier offers Double Width This option makes the cursor lines twice the size of the default option Triple Width This option makes the cursor lines three times the size of the default option Advanced The Advanced Menu contains various settings amp options that are more advanced or add
94. ry 1s an override settings for the lockout period used to prevent conflicts between the mouse operation and tracking the DialogsAndFocus events The time is in milliseconds and 500 is the internal default You may notice this if you start using the 211 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes keyboard then use the mouse and go back to the keyboard the wait time period must elapse before the keyboard events override the mouse and the mouse must remain stationary You may wish to make this time shorter for a more responsive keyboard but understand that the mouse and keyboard focus events may conflict if this delay is too short Lens ViewMode 0 When Lens ViewMode 1 in window mode a circle region is created so the Magnifier appears as a round lens This is not available in full screen mode Lens ViewMode 0 means the window is a normal sizable window InvertColors 0 InvertColors 1 means the actual screen display is inverted in the Magnifier display and InvertColors O means it is normal 212 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes AltShortcuts 1 AltShiftShortcuts 0 CtrlShiftShortcuts 0 Only 1 of these can be set to 1 the others should be at 0 These determine which keystroke combination is required to get at the Magnifier s shortcuts By default it is the Alt key but this can conflict with some applications e g Alt O will open the option menu but will also toggle the Follow cursor track cursor mode If this is problem
95. sed in a public locations and new unfamiliar users would be exposed to The Magnifier without any previous knowledge on how to operate The Magnifier There are various options see The Magnifier Toolbar for more details Full Screen Options This opens a sub 153 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation menu of Full Screen Options ei See thru Transparent Transparency Level This option controls the visibility of The Magnifier s window When you select this option one your menu it will bring you to a sliding bar with a window above it labeled Enable This window must be checked in order to to change the transparency of The Magnifier s 154 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation window Keyboard Shortcut Alt T Lens View Mode This option is not available in Full Screen mode Presentation Mode This mode temporarily hides the actual mouse cursor so during presentations an unobstructed screen image can be shown You can also toggle this mode with the keyboard shortcut Alt G When first enabled you may need to move the mouse cursor to hide it When operating in this mode a normal mouse click will re enable the view of the mouse cursor or by using Alt G again In the Full Screen mode when this is enabled you cannot Operate as normal however the next mouse click will disable this mode The memory mnemonic for Alt G is Go away cursor Always Topmost Window This option is not available in Full Screen mode Magnifier
96. setting of 1000 means The Magnifier updates once every second MagnifierMenu 0 This indicates which menu is used If MagnifierMenu 1 then the large button large font Magnifier Menu is used If MagnifierMenu 0 then the windows 205 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes menu s are used and the display settings are controlled via the Display Properties Appearance options MagnificationFactor 2 This is the Magnification factor that 1s used within the Magnifier window to magnify from the center of either the current cursor position or the locked screen position Valid values are 2 through 10 AllowDrag 1 This is used to track whether the Left Click amp Drag is active If AllowDrag 1 then a Left Double Click will open the menu If AllowDrag 0 then the drag is not available and a single Left Click will open the menu LockPosition 0 If LockPosition 1 then the Magnifier no longer track the mouse cursor position but magnifies the screen position indicated by the LockPos settings below 206 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes LockPosX 457 LockPosY 180 These indicate the screen position X and Y that is magnified when the Magnifier 1s Locked on a position TrackCursor 0 This indicates whether the Magnifier is tracking the mouse cursor or not If TrackCursor 1 then the Magnifier moves along with the mouse cursor repositioning automatically as needed TrackPosX 101 TrackPosY 225 These are used internally for the
97. the number of pixels calculated of the edge then the edge is used The best values depend on the monitor resolution the magnification factor and usage The values chosen were based on experimentation for lower magnification factors UseCaretEdge 1 PctCaretEdgeX 8 Z1D Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes PctCaretEdge Y 8 If UseCaretEdge 1 then an internal calculation takes place based on the PctCaretEdgeX and PctCaretEdgeY values that take the current position provided by the system for the text caret and if it 1s within that percentage of the edge of the screen then the edge of the screen is used rather than the actual position This helps make things visible especially at higher magnification values If UseCaretEdge 0 then the actual position is used directly and the PctCaretEdge values mean nothing The PctCaretEdgeX and PctCaretEdgeY values are used internally as a percentage calculation for pixels based on the primary monitor resolution If the position provided by the system is within the number of pixels calculated of the edge then the edge is used The best values depend on the 216 Chapter 7 Advanced User Notes monitor resolution the magnification factor and usage The values chosen were based on experimentation for lower magnification factors Alternate Magnification In Vista When running in Windows Vista Microsoft has a built in magnification interface that is used to magnify the screen disp
98. this option will track the position of the text caret and magnify based on this position rather than the mouse cursor To return the magnification point to the mouse cursor you must move your mouse If you do not want to have the text amp edit fields override 128 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation the magnification point clear this option Track Dialogs amp Keyboard When enabled this option reacts to dialogs being shown and tracks keyboard focus on dialogs menus the desktop and other windows To return the magnification point to the mouse cursor you must move your mouse Note The Track Text Caret and Track Dialogs amp Keyboard options uses Windows events to gather information about these types of activities Older applications and changes in versions of Windows may affect how well these operate for you You should make sure all updates are applied for best results If the operation is not useful to you then you can clear one or both of these options 129 Chapter 4 Windowed Operation Note You can also toggle these 2 options Track Text Caret and Track Dialogs amp Keyboard On and Off with the keyboard shortcut Alt J In certain cases when typing or doing different actions having The Magnifier track the keyboard may be problematic this keyboard shortcut allows you to disable this tracking temporarily Also if the feature is off and you start typing you can quickly turn it back on The memory mnem
99. tion used to validate a License Key and Serial Number Note Because an Evaluation 34 Chapter 2 Getting Started License uses this same file the Delete Reset option should be used if Licensing the product after using an Evaluation License The Delete Reset License File LICENSE LIC will remove the existing LICENSE LIC then copy the file LICENSE ORG to LICENSE LIC both in the installation folder The file LICENSE ORG is the as shipped license file and should be the License File when using a License Key and Serial Number to license the software Note For License Purposes using the Support Option to Delete Reset the License File is essentially the same as un installing then re installing the software Because this option is quicker and simpler it 35 Chapter 2 Getting Started is the preferred approach to resolve any license issues Note that manually copying the file LICENSE ORG to LICENSE LIC in the installation folder performs the same operation as this option The License Retrieval Option will retrieve License Information from IMG s Website for electronically purchased licenses The Order Confirmation Number and Order E mail is required which appear on the Order Confirmation page provided after successfully placing an on line order and are provided separately via an Order Confirmation E mail Note For Retrieved Licenses via Retrieve Purchased License and via the Retrieve License Support
100. tions Compatibility 1 Does The Magnifier work with all Windows Applications Yes 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started Display 2 The Magnifier covers too much of my Window What can I do Resize and or reconfigure The Magnifier Enable the Auto Position option Switch to the Full Screen mode of operation Work with Developer s Kit to allow on demand display The Magnifier Operation 3 Can The Magnifier do full screen magnification Yes You can use the Alt Z keyboard shortcut to toggle between the Full Screen mode of operation and the Windowed mode 4 Can I see the complete list shortcut keys Yes use the keyboard shortcut Alt K to open the help that shows the Complete List of Shortcut Keys 40 Chapter 2 Getting Started 5 How do I view the Cursor in the Magnifier The Magnifier Cursor indicator is selectable in menu or you can use the keyboard shortcut Alt C to toggle the display of the cursor within The Magnifier window 6 In Full Screen mode why does the cursor appear twice different sizes This 1s a result of the design of The Magnifier The Full Screen mode synchronizes the magnified window relative to the underlying display and the system s display of the cursor is unmodified You can toggle the display of the magnified cursor e g from the menu or using Alt C For presentations or other uses you can also toggle the display of the system mouse cursor using Alt G For best results
101. ttom cation border 0 1 down Alt PgDn Alt Alt O Left Window Increase Follows Arrow Down magnifi cursor Left cation toggle border 0 1 left Alt Alt Q Right comma Exit amp Arrow Decrease Save Right magnifi border cation right 0 1 66 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt Alt R Shift Up period Lens Arrow Increase View Bottom magnifi Toggle border up cation 0 1 Alt S Shift Show amp Down Hide Arrow toggle Top border down Alt T Shift Left Trans Arrow parency Right border left 67 Chapter 3 Common Configurations Alt V Shift Full Right Display Arrow toggle Left border right Alt Z Full Screen toggle The Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts along with Other Useful Keyboard shortcuts is followed by the Complete List of Keyboard shortcuts For a list categorized by function see Shortcut Keys by Function IMPORTANT NOTE For consistency throughout this document all shortcut keys will be represented as their default setting e g Alt Key You can change the Alt key modifier to Alt Shift or Chapter 3 Common Configurations Ctrl Shift in the Advanced Menu Keyboard Shortcuts This affects all Alt keyboard shortcuts listed below EXCEPT the Alt Arrow key panning functions Useful Mouse Operations Left Double Click In the window mode of operation this changes to the Full Screen mode of operation L
102. uble Width Triple Width Invert Colors Position Cursor Options Advanced Help Display Cursor If this option is checked in your menu then a magnified mouse cursor 147 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation will not be visible in The Magnifier s window shown at the relative location of the current mouse cursor in the magnified view When this option is clear the mouse cursor will not be shown in The Magnifier s window Keyboard Shortcut Alt C IMPORTANT NOTE When operating in the Full Screen mode if the cursor is displayed you will see 2 cursors the system cursor and the magnified cursor displayed in The Magnifier Depending on your system capabilities there may be a noticeable separation between the 2 cursor images at times You can turn off the Display Cursor option in this menu or use the Alt C keyboard shortcut You may also control the system mouse cursor display in the Mouse Properties available from the Control Panel 148 Chapter 5 Full Screen Operation Display Cursor Alt C Show Cursor Lines Alt N Show Magnifier Window Alt S Line Color Magnifica Full Screet Magnifier Invert Col Animate Lines Single Width Double Width Triple Width Position Cursor Op Show Cursor Lines This option causes two perpendicular lines which intersect at your cursor to appear on your screen This option can be a useful tool if you are trying to locate the cursor
103. wv Animate Lines Double Width Lines Color Triple Width 176 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Cursor Options Menu The Cursor Options menu allows you to select cursor lines and display options See Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation Magnifier Menu 177 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Advanced Menu Standard Menu wv Toolbar Full Screen vi Transparency Lens View Presentation vi Mag Over Menus lt Drag Magnifier BACK v v Track Caret Track Focus Shortcuts Close Other Mags Close All Mags Exit amp Do Not Save Restart Windows Exit Windows Reboot System Full Screen opens the Full Screen Options Menu Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allows you to select various advanced features and options See Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation 178 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Magnifier Menu Full Screen Options Menu Primary Monitor Transparency Virtual Monitor Show Reference Window Full Screen Options Menu The Full Screen Options menu allows you to select advanced full screen features and options See Full Screen Options 179 Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Magnifier Menu Help Menu Keys List Index Common Uses Updates Help Menu The Help menu gives you access into this help document shows information About this The Magnifier release and allows you to check for updates See Windowed Operation or er Chapter 6 Magnifier Menu Screen Ope

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