Windows Magnifier Settings

Windows Magnifier

• Three display options: Full screen, Lens, and Docked, which can be used to enlarge the screen.
• Full screen is the default option, enlarging the entire screen.
• Lens maintains the standard size on the screen, but draws a box that enlarges an area.
• Docked presents the enlargement in a fixed box at the top.

Options

• The value that adds or subtracts magnification when using the Zoom out and Zoom in buttons can be changed, e.g., to 25%.
• Monitoring options include following the cursor, keyboard activity, or a fixed area.
• In Lens mode, the size of the magnifier can be configured.

Windows Speech Recognition

• An alternative for people with motor disabilities, allowing verbal orders to control computer actions.
• Requires configuring a microphone and "training" the computer to identify the user's tone and speed.
• Allows launching applications, closing them, writing documents, etc., but has limitations and requires development.
• Currently, voice recognition is available in Spanish, but the list of verbal commands is in English.

Accessibility Menu

• Located in the lower right corner of the screen, the menu includes:
  • The narrator: reads the content on the screen aloud.
  • Magnifying glass: amplifies the content of the screen.
  • On-screen keyboard: for use with the mouse or simple key combinations.
  • High contrast: modifies the color scheme in the Windows interface to make it easier to identify elements.
  • Special keys: activates a mode where key combinations can be performed consecutively rather than simultaneously.
  • Filter keys: removes inadvertent keystrokes.

Magnifying Glass

• Can be activated through the Accessibility menu or by pressing the Windows + + keys.
• Offers options to Zoom Out, Zoom in, and switch between different types of magnifiers.
• Zoom Out hotkeys are Windows + -, which zooms out if the display value is more than 100%.
• Zoom in hotkeys are Windows + +, which increases the display size percentage (200%, 300%, etc.).

Accessibility Options

• The goal is to make it easier for people with visual, motor, or hearing disabilities to use the computer.
• Options are available through the Accessibility Center and can be accessed from the Windows Start screen.
• Simplified options are available through four applications: Magnifier, Narrator, Windows Speech Recognition, and On-Screen Keyboard.

Accessing Printer Settings

• To access printer settings, press the Start button and select the Settings button, then tap Devices.
• In the Printers & Scanners category, scroll down and click Devices & Printers in the right pane.

Printer Properties

• Right-click on a printer and select Printer Properties to access settings.
• It is recommended to use the Microsoft XPS Document Writer virtual printer for this process.

Printing a Test Page

• On the General tab, click the Print Test Page button to print a test page.
• If using Microsoft XPS Document Writer, specify a location to save the file.

Printing a File

• Open the file and select Print from the File menu.
• Choose the printer (Microsoft XPS Document Writer if no physical printer is available).
• Click the Preferences button and change the orientation to Landscape in the Presentation tab.

Print Settings

• Type 3 in the Number of copies box to print multiple copies.
• Click Print to print the file. Note that Microsoft XPS Document Writer limits copies to one.

Customizing Desktop Background

• Modify the desktop background to an image of your choice
• Adjust the image to the center of the screen
• Expand the image to fill the desktop background

Changing Background Color

• Set a solid color as your desktop background
• Choose a color from the available color scheme

Customizing Start Menu and Taskbar

• Modify the background color of the Start menu
• Make the taskbar and Action Center transparent

Switching Themes

• Modify your team's theme to a different installed theme
• Download and install a new theme from the Microsoft website
• Select a theme from the Theme Settings link
• Double-click on the downloaded theme file to install it

Windows 10 Multiple Monitor Features

• Windows 10 allows each monitor to have its own taskbar and Start menu.
• Users can modify a particular monitor's settings by clicking on it in the settings window.
• The highlighted monitor will be affected by the changes made at the bottom of the settings window.

Orientation

• The default orientation is horizontal.
• Users can change the orientation to vertical, which is useful for tasks such as editorial work.
• The drop-down list also includes options to flip the screen horizontally and vertically.

Adjusting Brightness Level

• Users can adjust the brightness level in the settings window.
• This option is also available on laptop key combinations and external displays on their button panel.

Multiple Screens

• Users can extend the desktop to work with multiple applications at the same time.
• Duplicating the desktop can be helpful for tasks such as presentations.
• Users can customize the configuration of multiple screens to suit their needs.

Resolution and Color Calibration

• Users can modify the resolution of their selected screen.
• The color calibration wizard allows users to precisely calibrate the color values of their selected monitor, enhancing its visibility.
• This is crucial for professionals who require strict color adjustments for their work.

ClearType Text

• This option is suitable for LCD and LED displays.
• Users can turn ClearType text on or off by default.
• The wizard allows users to set the best resolution and image quality on each screen.

Notifications and Actions

• Users can customize the icons that appear on the taskbar.
• The Action Center allows users to view notifications and take actions.

Windows 10 Administration

• Windows 10 requires maintenance to function optimally.
• Users can modify parameters to change the system's behavior to meet their preferences.
• There are two types of administrative tools: those that deal with problems and failures, and those that modify the system's configuration.
• Some administrative tools are advanced and require a comprehensive understanding of their functions.