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IBM Home Page Reader

IBM Home Page Reader brings the world of the Internet to users who are blind or have low vision. It is an award-winning, talking Web browser that uses the power of speech to aid users in exploring the World Wide Web. Home Page Reader speaks Web-based information aloud in a clear and effective manner as it is presented on the computer screen. Users hear everything from a description of graphics, forms, frames and tables.

IBM Home Page Reader Quick Start

Use this Quick Start guide to learn a few simple commands to quickly be able to use HPR to navigate Web sites. Or, if you prefer, take a guided tour through the HPR talking tutorial or become a truly advanced user by reading Home Page Reader's extensive online Help.

You will need to have your own headphones or borrow a pair of headphones at the Reference, CCIC and Circulation Desk before using Home Page Reader.

Basic Keyboard Commands

• Spacebar -- Begins reading from the current position on the page.
• Control key -- Stops speaking.
• Left Arrow -- Reads the previous paragraph.
• Down Arrow -- Repeats the current paragraph.
• Right Arrow -- Reads the next paragraph.
• Home key -- Moves back to the top of the page, and reads the first paragraph.
• Tab key -- Reads the next link. Links are spoken with a female voice.
• Enter key -- Activates a link, and opens a new page.
• Alt + Left-Arrow -- Returns to the previous page.
• Alt key -- Moves to the main HPR menu. Press Alt again to move back to where you were.
• Control + O -- Provides a place to type the address of a Web page to open.
• Control + Alt + H -- Starts HPR 3.0.
• Alt + PgUp -- Increases speech rate
• Alt + PgDn -- Decreases speech rate

Note: make sure the number lock (NumLock) is deactivated to ensure normal operation of HPR.

Talking Tutorial

HPR 3.0 has a built-in talking tutorial that will teach you the more advanced and powerful features of Home Page Reader. When using HPR, press ALT + H + T, at any time to start the tutorial.

You can also press F1 at any time while using HPR to access the HPR help system.

For additional help using this software, call the Computer Support Desk at (630) 942-2671 or Dan Blewett, Reference Librarian, at (630) 942-2279.

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