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The Magnifier

for Windows

Area and Full ScreenMagnifier

Version 1.50 Release 5

User’s Guide

The Magnifier: for Windows; Area and Full ScreenMagnifier; Version 1.50 Release 5; User’s Guide

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Table of ContentsPart I. Getting Started................................. xi

1. Quick Start .........................................12. Getting Started ...................................7

The Magnifier User’s Guide .........7Using this Guide ...........................9What is The Magnifier? ..............11Why do I need The Magnifier?...14Features.......................................15What You Need...........................17Installing / Un-Installing The

Magnifier...........................18Starting The Magnifier ...............23Licensing Information ................24License Manager ........................26Standard Settings ........................37Commonly Asked Questions ......37Customer Support .......................42Product Catalog ..........................45

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Part II. Using The Magnifier ......................513. Common Configurations ..................53

The Magnifier CommonConfigurations Overview ..53

The Magnifier Basic OperationNotes .................................53

The Magnifier Toolbar................57The Magnifier Complete List of

Shortcut Keys....................62The Magnifier Shortcut Keys by

Function ............................81The Magnifier Full Screen

Operation - CommonConfigurations...................86

The Magnifier Color InversionOperation - CommonConfigurations...................87

The Magnifier Return to Defaults -Common Configurations...89

The Magnifier tracks MouseCursor - Common

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Configurations...................90The Magnifier Starts with

Windows - CommonConfigurations...................92

4. Windowed Operation .......................95The Magnifier Windowed

Operation Overview..........95Magnification..............................96Full Screen................................102The Magnifier Follows Cursor .103Invert Colors .............................105Position .....................................106Set Position...............................109Cursor Options..........................115Advanced ..................................119Help ..........................................129Exit & Save...............................131

5. Full Screen Operation ....................133The Magnifier Full Screen

Operation Overview........133Magnification............................136

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Full Screen................................142Invert Colors .............................142Cursor Options..........................143Advanced ..................................148Full Screen Options ..................156Help ..........................................159Exit & Save...............................161

6. Magnifier Menu..............................163The Magnifier Menu Overview 163Magnifier Menu - Main Menu..165Magnifier Menu - Magnification

Menu ...............................168Magnifier Menu - Position Menu

170Magnifier Menu - Set Position

Menu ...............................171Magnifier Menu - Cursor Options

Menu ...............................173Magnifier Menu - Advanced Menu

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Magnifier Menu - Full ScreenOptions Menu..................176

Magnifier Menu - Help Menu...177

Part III. The Magnifier TechnicalDocumentation .................................1787. Advanced User Notes.....................180

Advanced User Notes &Information .....................180

Final Release Notes ..................181Important User Notes ...............182Technical Notes ........................184The Magnifier Files & File Notes

& Installation Information184Installation Information ..188

The Magnifier Initialization FileDocumentation(MAGNIFY.INI) .............192

Alternate Magnification In Vista213

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Application Notes.....................216Windows Developers ................217About this product ....................219Customer Suggestions ..............220

Index............................................................224

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List of Tables3-1. Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference......62

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Part I. GettingStarted

General informationabout this guide, theproduct, installation,and getting started

(how to get TheMagnifier running).

Chapter 1 - Quick Start contains details onthe fastest way to install & begin using The

Magnifier

Chapter 2 - Getting Started has moreinformation about this guide, The Magnifierfeatures, Installing / Un-Installing, LicensingInformation, Standard Settings, using TheMagnifier Setup, Commonly Asked Questions,and information about Customer Support.

Chapter 1. Quick StartInstall The Magnifier

There are various ways to obtain IMGsoftware, including (but not limited to):

• Web based / Internet download from IMG’sweb site(http://www.imgpresents.com/demo.htm)

• Shipped CD / DVD physical media - IMGProduct Disc

• Download ISO image file and burn IMGProduct Disc CD / DVD

• USB Flash Drive (pre-installed or installedfrom USB media web download)

• Single file install (from local network /internet / other media)

• IMG on-line account

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Chapter 1. Quick Start

Note: IMG Software is built by product andmajor version with minor releases. Thereis only 1 unique build, but can bepackaged / delivered / obtained in variousways. When unlicensed, the software actsas a demonstration / evaluation copy, andoperation will be limited in length orrun-time or capabilities. Once licensed(typically via License Key and SerialNumber, or OEM / Company-wide /Enterprise licensing), the software willoperate with no limitations.

Recommendation: The quickest andeasiest method for obtaining IMG softwareis to download the current version fromIMG’s web site(http://www.imgpresents.com/demo.htm).Download, then run the file to install. Test,review, play with, and verify the softwaremeets your needs and requirements.

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When ready to purchase, go to the IMGLicense Manager, and click on the"Purchase License Now" button. If workingon a machine without internet access, usethe Standard or MSI single file download,or use a Product Disc option. Separately,purchase the license for the productdirectly on the website - once you haveyour License Key and Serial Number, youcan install and license the software.

The following outlines a standard retailProduct Disc based install. For other options,refer to notes and details available at thesource. In general, the approach is to install thesoftware, then license the software. TheProduct Disc Installation Assistant provides aneasy way to accomplish these two tasks.

• In Windows, insert the CD or DVD - the

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AutoRun feature will load the InstallationAssistant - you may Install a licensedproduct , Install other product demos, orview Release Information. If you have aCertificate of Authenticity, enter yourLicense Key, Serial Number, and Name toInstall and automatically License.

• If AutoRun is not enabled:

• In Windows, Click on the Start Button

• Select Run

• Select D:SETUP, or type D:SETUP (orE:SETUP if CD/DVD drive E:, etc.)

• Press (ENTER) or click on OK

• In Windows Vista, you may not have theRun Option - select Computer, yourCD/DVD drive, and open Setup

• Answer the questions and follow theinstructions on your screen

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Note: You may also Un-Install TheMagnifier by running SETUP.EXE AfterThe Magnifier has been properly installed.(The Magnifier Setup will ask you if youwish to Un-Install.) This has been providedas a convenience to the user. It isrecommended that you use the ControlPanel | Add/Remove Programs Icon toremove The Magnifier.

Start The Magnifier

Click on the Start Button, and open the StartMenu.

Select (All) Programs, then Select TheMagnifier. The Magnifier menu will haveselections corresponding to the icons in thegroup. Select The Magnifier to begin operation.

The Magnifier will automatically run afterinstall. You will see a window in the center of

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your screen with the default settings. You canright-click on The Magnifier to open TheMagnifier menu. You may also click on thesmall icon in the tray (near the clock) for TheMagnifier menu. You can use the keyboardshortcut Alt-K to see the list of keyboardshortcuts and get access to The Magnifier helpfiles. Refer to the on-line help, and the User’sguide for features and capabilities of TheMagnifier.

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Chapter 2. GettingStarted

The Magnifier User’s GuideVersion 1.50 Release 5

9/17/2012

A Utility for Windows

Information in this document is subject tochange without notice and does not represent acommitment on the part of InnovationManagement Group, Inc. The softwaredescribed in this document is furnished under alicense agreement or nondisclosure agreement.The software and documentation may be usedor copied only in accordance with the terms of

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Chapter 2. Getting Started

this agreement. It is against the law to copy thesoftware on any medium except as specificallyallowed in the license or nondisclosureagreement. The purchaser may be allowed tomake a back-up copy. No part of this manual orguide may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopying,recording, or information storage and retrievalsystems, for any purpose other than thepurchasers personal use, without the expresswritten permission of Innovation ManagementGroup, Inc.

This manual and product represent over 15years of on-going development, testing, andsupport. Licensed users of the software are themost important aspect of the entire process thatbrings this manual and product into existence.Please be respectful of all parties involved.

Trademarks:8


Microsoft Windows is a trademark ofMicrosoft Corporation.

My-T-Mouse®, My-T-Pen®, My-T-Touch® andMy-T-Soft® are registered trademarks ofInnovation Management Group, Inc.

Copyrights

The Magnifier Copyright © 1997-2012Innovation Management Group, Inc.

The Magnifier User’s Guide Copyright ©1997-2012 Innovation Management Group,Inc.

All Rights Reserved. Software Subject toRestricted Rights.

Using this GuideThis guide is a comprehensive collection of

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details, notes, and information about TheMagnifier. Portions are incorporated within theproduct itself, and it is also available in variousforms (e.g. printed, on-line, PDF, etc.).

Important User Information

This guide is for users who are familiar withWindows, its basic concepts, and how tooperate within Windows. If you are not, theinformation you may need to fully utilize TheMagnifier and this guide may be limited. Youmay wish to review Windows help, tutorials,and other available information on using andoperating Windows before continuing usingthis guide.

Conventions used within this guide

Note: Notes and other additionalinformation will be indicated in this way

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WarningSpecial and otherimportant details to payclose attention to willappear this way

What is The Magnifier?The Magnifier is an easy to operate utility thatmagnifies the screen area below the currentposition of the mouse cursor (pointer) withinWindows. New features include the ability totrack the text caret (text cursor), follow dialogsand keyboard focus, and the often requestedfull screen operation (with support for multiplemonitors (if available)). Quick & easykeyboard shortcuts allow access to different

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magnification factors; to toggle colors; totoggle visibility; to toggle full-screen vs.window mode operation; and to access manyother features & capabilities. The Magnifierallows individuals to clearly see details thatotherwise may be difficult to see due to screensizing, differing resolutions, graphic detail, orvision impairment.

Note: The Magnifier started as a panel onIMG’s My-T-Mouse®, and became astand-alone product in 1997. In 2007, tosupport new magnification interfacesavailable in Windows Vista, The Magnifierwas updated to provide even morecapabilities, and to incorporate usersuggestions.

Intended uses: The Magnifier provides alltypes of useful tools and capabilities for

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individuals with visual impairments,graphic artists, and general computerusers who may need a quick & easy wayto magnify some or all of their display. Thewhole design, intent, and result of theengineering decisions behind what TheMagnifier is, and its purpose, has beenfocused on creating an affordablemagnifier for everyone. For individuals withspecific requirements, who need screenreading capability, or who find thelimitations of this product problematic,then this product is probably not for you.There are numerous other screenmagnification products available that mayprovide alternate, more advanced, oradditional capabilities beyond what TheMagnifier provides. Note that some ofthese products are significantly moreexpensive, and any comparison should bemade in terms of utility and cost-basisvalue. When it comes to usability,affordability, and value, The Magnifier

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provides an incredible solution that resultsin many satisfied customers.

Why do I need TheMagnifier?

The Magnifier is easy and fun to use, providesfull screen magnification, along with numerousother user-requested features. Just point, type,or move around with your keyboard and itautomatically magnifies. If you spend a lot oftime staring at the screen, want to operatefarther from the screen, have any visualimpairment, or want to relax while using yourcomputer, The Magnifier provides everythingyou need. The Magnifier contains numeroususer-requested options, has been enhanced to

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provide simple & straightforwardmagnification capabilities, and includes simple,sophisticated, and advanced tools for all typesof users. There is also a set of integration toolsfor developers.

Features

• Up to 40x Magnifier for ALL windowsapplications

• Full screen operation (supports multiplemonitors)

• Resizable window(s) for complete flexibility.

• Up to 7 windowed Magnifiers can berunning at the same time

• The Magnifier tracks mouse cursor and

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tracks text caret while typing

• The Magnifier also can track dialogs and thekeyboard focus through lists, menus, icons,and other selectable items

• 400 different Magnification settings 1x,1.1x, 1.2x ... 39.9x, 40x

• The special Magnifier Menu is easy to read.

• Cursor location lines to find cursor

• Cursor Location Lines are sizeable, color isselectable, and can even animate

• Auto Position option to move away fromcursor

• Lock position to magnify fixed screenlocation

• Lens View Mode

• Useful aid for visually impaired individuals

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• Inverted colors option for high-contrastviewing

• Optional cursor display in magnifiedwindow

• Developer Tool Kit and Extensions

• Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7Compatible

• Keyboard Interface for managing andcontrolling The Magnifier

• End-user and Developer Support

What You NeedTo run The Magnifier you need the followingequipment (hardware requirements):

• IBM 80386 or higher or compatible

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• 25 mb hard disk space available

• 128 mb memory or higher

• Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

• VGA or SVGA recommended

• Any Windows supported pointing device

Installing / Un-Installing TheMagnifier

There are various ways to obtain IMGsoftware, including (but not limited to):

• Web based / Internet download from IMG’sweb site(http://www.imgpresents.com/demo.htm)

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• Shipped CD / DVD physical media - IMGProduct Disc

• Download ISO image file and burn IMGProduct Disc CD / DVD

• USB Flash Drive (pre-installed or installedfrom USB media web download)

• Single file install (from local network /internet / other media)

• IMG on-line account

Note: IMG Software is built by product andmajor version with minor releases. Thereis only 1 unique build, but can bepackaged / delivered / obtained in variousways. When unlicensed, the software actsas a demonstration / evaluation copy, andoperation will be limited in length orrun-time or capabilities. Once licensed(typically via License Key and SerialNumber, or OEM / Company-wide /

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Enterprise licensing), the software willoperate with no limitations.

Recommendation: The quickest andeasiest method for obtaining IMG softwareis to download the current version fromIMG’s web site(http://www.imgpresents.com/demo.htm).Download, then run the file to install. Test,review, play with, and verify the softwaremeets your needs and requirements.When ready to purchase, go to the IMGLicense Manager, and click on the"Purchase License Now" button. If workingon a machine without internet access, usethe Standard or MSI single file download,or use a Product Disc option. Separately,purchase the license for the productdirectly on the website - once you haveyour License Key and Serial Number, youcan install and license the software.

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The following outlines a standard retailProduct Disc based install. For other options,refer to notes and details available at thesource. In general, the approach is to install thesoftware, then license the software. TheProduct Disc Installation Assistant provides aneasy way to accomplish these two tasks.

• In Windows, insert the CD or DVD - theAutoRun feature will load the InstallationAssistant - you may Install a licensedproduct , Install other product demos, orview Release Information. If you have aCertificate of Authenticity, enter yourLicense Key, Serial Number, and Name toInstall and automatically License.

• If AutoRun is not enabled:

• In Windows, Click on the Start Button

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• Select Run

• Select D:SETUP, or type D:SETUP (orE:SETUP if CD / DVD drive E:, etc.)

• Press (ENTER) or click on OK

• In Windows Vista, you may not have theRun Option - select Computer, yourCD/DVD drive, and open Setup

• Answer the questions and follow theinstructions on your screen

Note: You may also Un-Install TheMagnifier by running SETUP.EXE AfterThe Magnifier has been properly installed.(The Magnifier Setup will ask you if youwish to Un-Install.) This has been providedas a convenience to the user. It isrecommended that you use the ControlPanel | Add/Remove Programs Icon toremove The Magnifier.

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Starting The MagnifierClick on the Start Button, and open the StartMenu. Select (All) Programs, then Select TheMagnifier. The Magnifier menu will haveselections corresponding to the icons in thegroup. Select The Magnifier to begin operation.

The following icons will also be available inThe Magnifier group:

The Magnifier - runs The Magnifier

The Magnifier Help - opens The MagnifierHelp (opens this document)

Licensing Information - Displays currentlicense status of The Magnifier, allows instantlicensing

Refer to The Magnifier Basic Operation Notesfor a quick overview of The Magnifier. Youcan also use the keyboard shortcut Alt-K to seea list of available keyboard shortcuts for

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controlling The Magnifier.

Licensing InformationThe Magnifier uses the IMG License Managerto manage the licensed use of this product. Ifunlicensed, the product will run as demo (i.e. ademonstration version). In the demo(unlicensed) mode, The Magnifier will run forabout an hour, and then exit, displaying thelicense manager (announcing that it isunlicensed). You may restart The Magnifier upto 100 times (the demonstration period limit).After the demonstration period is over, TheMagnifier will not operate unless it is licensed.For extended evaluation and testing purposes,please contact IMG Customer Service for anevaluation license. Once licensed, theoperation will not be limited in any way.

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The most common methods of licensing areelectronic (web/e-mail based) and bycertificate (Certificate of Authenticity). In bothcases, there will be a registered serial number,and a license key made available once a licensehas been purchased - these need to be enteredinto the IMG License Manager to activate avalid license. For further details, refer to theIMG License Manager. There is also USBstorage device licensing, so The Magnifier canbe run from the USB device, simply byinserting the licensed device into any system.

Note: There are numerous licenseschemes (including OEM, site, &enterprise licenses) available to meet theneeds of all our customers. If you haveany licensing questions, please contactInnovation Management Group, Inc.directly.

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License ManagerIn order to License The Magnifier, the correctLicense Key and Serial Number must beentered into the IMG License Manager, alongwith some text for the Customer (and optionalCompany) text areas. The License Key andSerial Number can be found on the Certificateof Authenticity, or in the Software UnlockCodes e-mail.

The Magnifier License

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Manager - Authentication

The License Key and Serial No. entries are amatched pair, and will work together to unlockthe software. The Customer entry is required(i.e. some text must be entered in the Customertext area), but is not part of the license unlockprocess. The Company text area is optional,and will be shown as the Source when the

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product is licensed.

To quickly and easily license the software (on asystem that has internet access), simply clickon the "Purchase License Now" button. Onceconnected to IMG’s website, you will be askedto enter billing information and paymentinformation. Once paid, your order will beprocessed, and you will receive a confirmatione-mail and a separate e-mail with licenseinformation. Once the order is fully processed,you can then click the "Retrieve PurchasedLicense" button to automatically license yoursystem.

System ID Note: The System ID is usedto accurately match the Product andVersion you wish to license with theLicense Information provided. If thesystem you wish to License does not haveInternet Access, you can use the CopySystem ID to Clipboard to accurately copy

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the System ID to the clipboard (which canbe saved in a text file or other documentand moved to a system that does haveInternet Access).

Note: The "Retrieve Purchased License"uses a unique identifier to automaticallylicense your system (which is only sent ifthe "Purchase License Now" is used). Ifyou try this on a different system, or after asystem update or re-install (or after achange to this unique ID), the software willnot license automatically. You will eitherneed to enter the License Key and SerialNumber, or go into Additional LicenseOptions (see below) and use your OrderConfirmation Number and Order E-mail toretrieve the license.

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Important Note: Be sure to save and/orprint your Order Confirmation number(with Order E-mail), along with yourLicense Key and Serial Number in caseyou need to re-license the software in thefuture (Operating System Re-install, harddisk reformat, new system, etc.)

Certificate of Authenticity Note: ForElectronic Licenses, and Certificate ofAuthenticity can be retrieved on IMG’swebsite:https://www.imgpresents.com/orders/account/licmanager.htm.This requires a valid License Key andSerial Number. Once entered, you mayview a PDF of the Certificate, or downloadthe Certificate of Authenticity PDF file (forprinting or saving).

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The Magnifier LicenseManager - AdditionalLicense Options

The Additional License Options section hastools and options to Enter or Paste Evaluationor Other License Information; Request andRetrieve Evaluation Licenses; Support Options

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to View and Delete (Reset) the License file;and a mechanism to retrieve a PurchasedLicense by entering the Order ConfirmationNumber and the Order E-mail address.

Often, interested parties want to review or testthe software without the demonstration licenselimitations, and to accommodate this, IMGmakes available Evaluation Licenses. TheseEvaluation Licenses are fully functionallicenses, but with a date limit (when theevaluation date has passed, the software willreturn back to the Unlicensed, Demonstrationmode).

Evaluation Licenses may be requested at theProduct Download pages on the website, or byusing the Request / Retrieve EvaluationLicense button here. Note that all EvaluationLicense requests are reviewed, and EvaluationLicenses must be created by IMG personnel(generation is not automated).

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An Evaluation License sent via e-mail containsa block of text that has the license details forthe License Manager. When sent via e-mail,the text can be copied and subsequently pastedinto the text area here (Paste Text fromClipboard), then saved to enable (set) theLicense Information (Save License Info).

Alternatively, if an Evaluation License isRequested, then after processing, it may beautomatically Retrieved directly by clickingthe Request / Retrieve Evaluation Licensebutton. Please refer to any additionalinformation provided by the messages shownwhen using this approach.

The View Current License File(LICENSE.LIC) button will load the fileLICENSE.LIC from the installation folder.This file contains the actual license informationfor the product, or the license information usedto validate a License Key and Serial Number.

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Note: Because an Evaluation Licenseuses this same file, the Delete (Reset)option should be used if Licensing theproduct after using an Evaluation License.

The Delete (Reset) License File(LICENSE.LIC) will remove the existingLICENSE.LIC, then copy the fileLICENSE.ORG to LICENSE.LIC (both in theinstallation folder). The file LICENSE.ORG isthe "as shipped" license file, and should be theLicense File when using a License Key andSerial Number to license the software.

Note: For License Purposes, using theSupport Option to Delete (Reset) theLicense File is essentially the same asun-installing, then re-installing thesoftware. Because this option is quickerand simpler, it is the preferred approach to

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resolve any license issues. Note thatmanually copying the file LICENSE.ORGto LICENSE.LIC (in the installation folder)performs the same operation as thisoption.

The License Retrieval Option will retrieveLicense Information from IMG’s Website forelectronically purchased licenses. The OrderConfirmation Number and Order E-mail isrequired (which appear on the OrderConfirmation page provided after successfullyplacing an on-line order, and are providedseparately via an Order Confirmation E-mail).

Note: For Retrieved Licenses (via RetrievePurchased License, and via the RetrieveLicense Support Option), License Key andSerial Number information is processedexactly as if this information was directly

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entered in the Authentication area.Therefore, all issues that may affectlicensing also apply to these automatedoptions (e.g. License File status, Userpermissions, etc.)

The Magnifier LicenseManager - Licensed Display

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When properly Licensed, a screen similar tothis will show the License Information for theproduct. The display of this indicates that thesoftware is Licensed.

Note: Evaluation licenses also show thisscreen during the days that the EvaluationLicense is valid.

Standard SettingsSettings in the standard configuration

The Magnifier starts in the window mode ofoperation in the default size and position. Referto the next chapter for Common Configurationsand how to set them up.

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Commonly Asked QuestionsCompatibility

1. Does The Magnifier work with allWindows Applications?

Yes.

Display

2. The Magnifier covers too much of myWindow. What can I do?

Resize and/or reconfigure The Magnifier.Enable the Auto-Position option. Switch to theFull Screen mode of operation. Work withDeveloper’s Kit to allow on-demand display.

The Magnifier Operation

3. Can The Magnifier do full screenmagnification?

Yes. You can use the Alt-Z keyboard shortcutto toggle between the Full Screen mode of

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operation and the Windowed mode.

4. Can I see the complete list shortcut keys?

Yes, use the keyboard shortcut Alt-K to openthe help that shows the Complete List ofShortcut Keys.

5. How do I view the Cursor in theMagnifier?

The Magnifier Cursor indicator is selectable inmenu, or you can use the keyboard shortcutAlt-C to toggle the display of the cursor withinThe Magnifier window.

6. In Full Screen mode, why does the cursorappear twice (different sizes)?

This is a result of the design of The Magnifier.The Full Screen mode synchronizes themagnified window relative to the underlyingdisplay, and the system’s display of the cursoris unmodified. You can toggle the display of

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the magnified cursor (e.g. from the menu, orusing Alt-C). For presentations or other uses,you can also toggle the display of the systemmouse cursor using Alt-G. For best results, youmay wish to display a magnified cursor theme(available in Mouse Properties | Pointers) anddisable the magnified cursor display. Systemswith higher quality display subsystems (videoadapter/video memory/monitor) may reducethe separation between the actual cursor andthe magnified cursor display.

7. Why does magnification point jumparound so much?

This is a result of the 3 events that can positionthe magnification point, the Mouse Cursor, theText Caret, and the Keyboard Focus. The TextCaret and Dialogs & Keyboard Focus optionsare available from the Advanced Menu. Youcan toggle the Text and Keyboard tracking Onand Off using Alt-J. Depending on these

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settings and your actions within Windows, themagnification point will adjust and track theseevents, which will override the normal mousecursor magnification point. You can refer to theAdvanced Notes for additional information.

System

8. How Much Memory does The Magnifieruse while running?

This depends on your screen display colors,Windows version, and the currentconfiguration. Normal operation requires lessthan 100K RAM.

9. Does The Magnifier require any specialdrivers?

No. The Magnifier works with all standardWindows drivers. Unlike other magnificationproducts that must install at a very low level,The Magnifier was designed to work as astandard windows application, and will operate

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seamlessly with any Windows system. Becausethe product relies almost exclusively on thedisplay subsystem, the best, most up-to-datedrivers for your video adapter is highlyrecommended. Using a higher quality videoadapter (with larger amounts of high-speedvideo RAM) in your system will providesmoother & cleaner operation.

Customer SupportThe Magnifier Software is backed by a supportstaff trained to provide you with fast, courteousservice. Over the years, IMG has astoundedindividuals at the quality of it software and itssupport. So that we can continue to focus ourresources on development and providinghigh-quality products & support, we doappreciate your assistance in reviewing the

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help, manual, and support informationavailable at our website to see if the problem orquestion has already been addressed. However,if you need assistance beyond what the manual,tutorial, help files, and on-line support databaseprovide, please contact IMG Customer Service:

Innovation Management Group, Inc.Customer Service179 Niblick Road #454Paso Robles, CA 93446USA1-800-889-0987 (US & Canada)+1-818-701-1579+1-818-936-0200 (fax)<[email protected]>http://www.imgpresents.com

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To open a Technical Support case and create asupport ticket, please refer tohttps://www.imgpresents.com/orders/support/techsupport.htm.

Please provide, or have the followinginformation ready when you ask for assistance:

• The Magnifier version number, update level.

• Registered serial number (or if runningdemo)

• Make and Model of your computer.

• Windows version number, any Service Packsor major updates.

• A description of the problem.

• If possible, a list of the steps required torecreate the problem.

• If you have seen an error code, record andreport the number.

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• Additional information may be required,such as monitor type, type of pointingdevice, amount of RAM in your system,other software running (anti-virus, spyware,virtual machine, etc.).

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Special Features for disabled & impaired usersWord Prediction / Word Completion / WindowControl / Scanning

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Part II. UsingThe Magnifier

Description of howto operate andconfigure The

Magnifier.Description of how to operate and configureThe Magnifier.

Chapter 3 - Common Configurationscontains basic operation notes, and details oncommonly used configurations & how toquickly setup these usage scenarios.

Chapter 4 - Windowed Operation containsgeneral operation information when operatingwith one or more magnification windows.

Chapter 5 - Full Screen Operation containsgeneral operation information when operatingin the full screen mode

Chapter 6 - Magnifier Menu covers thealternate Magnifier Menu

Chapter 3. CommonConfigurations

The Magnifier CommonConfigurations Overview

This section begins by covering basic operationoptions of The Magnifier, and then outlinesbasic configurations and how to configure theproduct (from startup defaults) to get there.

The Magnifier BasicOperation Notes

When running The Magnifier, there are 2 main

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Chapter 3. Common Configurations

modes of operation - as a window (with up to 7magnifiers running concurrently), or in fullscreen mode. Because of the differences inthese 2 modes of operation, some features arenot available, or do not apply depending on thecurrent mode in use. For detailed information,you can refer to the chapters that cover these 2modes in detail (Windowed and Full Screen).

Whenever The Magnifier is running, there willbe a small magnifying glass icon in the systemtray (next to the clock in the taskbar). You canalways access The Magnifier menu by left orright clicking on this small icon.

When The Magnifier is in the window mode,double-clicking on The Magnifier window willswitch to the Full Screen mode of operation.When the Full Screen mode of operation is inuse, only 1 instance of The Magnifier will berunning. If there is more than one instance ofThe Magnifier running prior to the switch to

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Full Screen mode, all but one will be closedbefore the switch to the Full Screen modeoccurs.

The best way to read using The Magnifier is touse the Arrow keys as panning tools. Forleft-to-right reading material, position yourmouse cursor at the left-most part of the text,then let go of the mouse, and use the Ctrl-RightArrow to pan to the right. Once you reach theend of the page (and need to go back to theleft) let go of the keyboard (this will snap youback to the beginning). When you need to godown, use the Alt-Down Arrow to move themouse cursor down (or simply reposition themouse as appropriate).

Note: Depending on the magnification thatworks best for you, and other applicationsin use, enabling the MouseKeysaccessibility in Windows may be beneficial(MouseKeys allows the Numeric keypad to

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move the mouse cursor). For furtherdetails on MouseKeys, refer to theAccessibility options in Windows (Ease ofAccess in Windows Vista).

By default, The Magnifier tracks the text caret(text cursor), dialogs, and keyboard focus(menus, icons, selections, etc.), along withtracking the mouse cursor. When tracking thekeyboard, the mouse tracking is disabled - tore-enable the mouse tracking, the mouse needsto move away from its current position. Thekeyboard options can be disabled within theAdvanced Menu.

The Magnifier uses a standard menu for allavailable options (with other capabilitiesavailable through keyboard shortcuts). As aspecial feature within The Magnifier, there isalso a Magnifier Menu that uses the entirescreen for its display and uses large type. This

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large type menu has the same options as thestandard menu, but may be preferable to someindividuals. This is selectable in the AdvancedMenu.

The Magnifier’s basic operation isstraightforward, and you can become proficientby reviewing this chapter alone, but there arenumerous enhancements and advanced featuresavailable. Please refer to the followingchapters, Advanced Notes, and the Developer’sKit utilities for even more details on TheMagnifier capabilities.

The Magnifier ToolbarThe Magnifier Toolbar is a simple andstraightforward visual tool bar that allows theuser to perform basic functions, withoutrequiring any additional knowledge of the

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keyboard shortcuts, or how to access the menu.It is by default On, but can be disabled via theAdvanced Menu.

The Magnifier Toolbar operation just requires amouse click on the buttons displayed toperform the selected function. You can also usethe keyboard to interface with it - use Alt-Tabto select the toolbar, then use the arrow keys toselect buttons. Use the Space Bar to select abutton (Note: [Enter] will not select a button).The buttons will change based on the currentstatus or The Magnifier (to reflect availableoptions). The available options are as follows:

• Show / Hide If The Magnifier is visible,hide it. If hidden, show it.

• Full Screen / Window Toggles between the58


Full Screen mode and the Windowed modeof operation.

• 2X / 3X If greater than 2X, go to 2Xmagnification. If at 2X magnification, go to3X magnification.

• Increase Magnification 1X Increase themagnification up to 9X magnification.

• Decrease Magnification 1X decrease thecurrent magnification down to 2Xmagnification

• Close Close the Toolbar and The Magnifier.

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The Magnifier Toolbar has a system menu forbasic Window functions such as move,minimize, etc., and adds additional options forseveral features.

• Fixed Size with Icons This is the defaultdisplay, showing a row of icons indicatingthe operation available.

• Sizable with Text This makes the windowsizable, and shows text that will attempt tofit into the buttons as best it can - theToolbar window can be made larger orsmaller as desired.

• Float Above other Windows This keeps thewindow Topmost, which will place it abovemost windows in the system.

• Close Toolbar Only This will close theToolbar for the lifetime of The Magnifier.The next time The Magnifier is run, the

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Toolbar will also be shown, unless disabledfrom the Advanced Menu in The Magnifier.

• Show Keyboard Shortcuts... This opens theKeyboard Shortcut List from the help file.

• About... A message showing informationabout The Magnifier Toolbar.

This is the Toolbar with the text mode enabled- in this mode, the window may be sized asdesired. Certain sizes / configurations will

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display the text better (more readable) thanothers.

The Magnifier Complete Listof Shortcut Keys

Table 3-1. Keyboard Shortcut QuickReference

Mouse Magnifi-cation

Letters Arrows

LeftDouble-Click Goto FullScreen

Alt-1 1Xmagnifi-cation

Alt-AAlternate(VistaOnly*[1])

Alt-UpArrowCursorUp

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LeftClick &HoldDrag lock


Alt-CShow /HideCursor

Alt-DownArrowCursorDown

LeftClickReleasedrag lock


Alt-DDefaultsize

Alt-LeftArrowCursorLeft

RightClickOpenMenu


Alt-GPresenta-tion Mode

Alt-RightArrowCursorRight


Alt-IInvertColors

Ctrl-UpArrowPan Up

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EditKeys


Alt-JToggleTexttracking

Ctrl-DownArrowPanDown

Alt-HomeWindowLeft


Alt-KThis List(Shortcutkeys)

Ctrl-LeftArrowPan Left

Alt-DeleteWindowLeft


Alt-LLockPosition

Ctrl-RightArrowPan Right

Alt-EndWindowRight


Alt-MMagnifi-cationdialog

UpArrowTopborder up

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Alt-PgUpWindowUp

Alt--(_)Decreasemagnifi-cation-0.1

Alt-NCursorLines

DownArrowBottomborderdown

Alt-PgDnWindowDown

Alt-=(+)Increasemagnifi-cation+0.1

Alt-OFollowscursortoggle

LeftArrowLeftborderleft

Alt-,(comma)Decreasemagnifi-cation-0.1

Alt-QExit &Save

RightArrowRightborderright

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Alt-.(period)Increasemagnifi-cation+0.1

Alt-RLensViewToggle

Shift-UpArrowBottomborder up

Alt-SShow &Hidetoggle

Shift-DownArrowTopborderdown

Alt-TTrans-parency

Shift-LeftArrowRightborderleft

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Alt-VFullDisplaytoggle

Shift-RightArrowLeftborderright

Alt-ZFullScreentoggle

The Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts, alongwith Other Useful Keyboard shortcuts isfollowed by the Complete List of Keyboardshortcuts. For a list categorized by function,see Shortcut Keys by Function.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For consistency,throughout this document, all shortcutkeys will be represented as their default

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setting, e.g. Alt-[Key]. You can change theAlt key modifier to Alt-Shift orCtrl-Shift in the Advanced Menu |Keyboard Shortcuts... This affects all Altkeyboard shortcuts listed below EXCEPTthe Alt+Arrow key panning functions.

Useful Mouse Operations

• Left Double-Click In the window mode ofoperation, this changes to the Full Screenmode of operation.

• Left Click & Hold In the window mode ofoperation, this engages a drag-lock (mousecursor will change when in use), whichallows you to drag The Magnifier aroundwithout holding down a mouse button. Torelease, Left Click again.

• Right Click In the window mode of

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operation, this will open The Magnifiermenu (based on current menu setting).

Most Useful Keyboard shortcuts

• Alt-Z Full Screen (Zoom) / Window toggle

• Alt-S Show & Hide The Magnifier window(toggle)

• Alt-1, Alt-2, ..., Alt-9 1X, 2X, thru 9Xmagnification

• 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

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• Alt-D Return to default size (window modeonly)

• Alt-G Presentation Mode (the Go awaycursor mode - hides mouse cursor)

• Alt-I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier

• Alt-J Toggle Text tracking (both track textcaret, 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 magnification70













• Alt-A Alternate Magnifier (Vista Only - seeNote 1 below)

• Alt-C Show / Hide Magnified Cursor


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• Alt-G Presentation Mode (the Go awaycursor mode - hides mouse cursor)

• Alt-I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier

• Alt-J Toggle Text tracking (both track textcaret, dialogs on or off)


• Alt-L Lock Magnified Position




• Alt-Q Close (Exit) The Magnifier

• Alt-R Lens View Mode (Round Magnifier)Toggle


• Alt-T Show Transparency dialog72


• Alt-V Full Display (entire Virtual desktop)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 remainthe same whether the Alt, Alt-Shift, orCtrl-Shift modifier is in use (i.e. Alt-UpArrow will always perform the sameoperation regardless of which modifiercombination is in use).

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Note: The Alt-Arrow keys moves themouse cursor to change the magnificationpoint. This is for fine-tuning or zeroing inon a specific point, especially when themagnification is rather large. Also notethere is an accessibility feature to controlthe mouse cursor from the Numerickeypad (MouseKeys). Also note that theseAlt keys are not controlled by the KeyboardShortcuts setting in The Magnifier

Note: The Alt-Left Arrow and Alt-RightArrow keys are shortcuts to move Forwardand Backward in popular web browsers,and this will cause conflicts using thesefrom The Magnifier (since the page youare viewing will change).

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• Alt-Up Arrow Move Cursor Up (scrollmagnification)

• Alt-Down Arrow Move Cursor Down(scroll magnification)

• Alt-Left Arrow Move Cursor Left (scrollmagnification)

• Alt-Right Arrow Move Cursor Right (scrollmagnification)

Note: The Ctrl-Arrow keys change themagnification point internally, so when theControl key is released, the magnificationpoint will return to the mouse cursorposition (snaps back). This is an alternateapproach to pan or scroll the magnificationwithout affecting anything else in thesystem but what is shown in TheMagnifier’s display.

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• Ctrl-Up Arrow Move Magnification pointUp (temporarily scroll magnification)

• Ctrl-Down Arrow Move Magnificationpoint Down (temporarily scrollmagnification)

• Ctrl-Left Arrow Move Magnification pointLeft (temporarily scroll magnification)

• Ctrl-Right Arrow Move Magnificationpoint Right (temporarily scrollmagnification)

Note: The Arrow keys can size & positionThe Magnifier window. You must click onand give the keyboard focus to TheMagnifier for these keys to operate. Theseonly work in the Window mode ofoperation.

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• 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

• Shift-Left Arrow Move right border left

• Shift-Right Arrow Move left border right

Note 1 (Vista Only): In Windows Vista,Microsoft has created a magnificationinterface that creates a useful mechanismfor doing the screen magnification while inVista. Depending on your systemconfiguration, video adapter, video adapterdriver, monitor resolution, and displaysettings, this magnification may not render.In all cases, it is recommended you update

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your system or drivers to enable Vista towork correctly. When the magnificationsubsystem is not operating in Vista, TheMagnifier’s background window will bevisible, and text will be displayed outliningthe option of using an alternatemagnification scheme (accessible usingAlt-A). This is provided only as analternate, failsafe type magnificationoption for users of The Magnifier. Refer toAdvanced Notes regarding the AlternateMagnification in Vista.

Note 2 - Keyboard Focus & TheMagnifier: Because The Magnifier is auser-interface enhancement, and operatesalongside the user’s normal use of basicprograms and applications, the user willmost often have the keyboard focuseverywhere but The Magnifier. Becausecustomers asked for a way to control &

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modify The Magnifier while working withinWindows, The Magnifier must monitor thekeyboard independently of the normal wayprograms work within Windows (i.e. whereonly the program with keystroke focussees/reacts to the keyboard). This allworks wonderfully, and makes everyonehappy, up until there is a conflict betweena keystroke combination The Magnifierreacts to, and when that particularkeystroke combination is used within theprogram the user is currently working with.In some cases, the problem may only be aminor annoyance - at other times, it maybe a serious impediment. If there is aserious conflict, then selecting one ofalternate shortcut modifiers is the bestoption (and will reduce the possibility of aconflict). You can choose from the Alt key,the Alt+Shift keys, or Control+Shift keymodifiers.

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Note 3 - Operation Notes: When multiplemagnifiers are running, some of thekeyboard shortcuts will affect ALLmagnifiers running. In some cases, usingthe menu options when multiple magnifiersare running may be more effective (e.g.positioning, setting features, etc.).

Note 4 - Advanced Notes: The keyboardshortcuts are implemented in 2 distinctways. 1 approach uses 3 sets of KeyboardAccelerators (for Alt, Alt-Shift, andCtrl-Shift), that are used when TheMagnifier has the keyboard focus. Theother is a keyboard monitoring approach(using the GetAsyncKeyState WindowsAPI) for the combination key and theshortcut key. The sizing options using thearrow keys (and shift-arrow keys) are onlyimplemented as keyboard accelerators(requiring focus to be on The Magnifier).

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The Magnifier Shortcut Keysby Function

This lists the keyboard shortcuts by function invarious categories. For the complete list, withoperation notes, see the Complete List ofKeyboard Shortcuts.

Keyboard Shortcuts by Function Category

Magnification Factor control





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Important Display Options

• Alt-C Show / Hide Magnified Cursor


• Alt-I Invert Colors shown in The Magnifier82


• Alt-R Lens View Mode (Round Magnifier)Toggle


• Alt-V Full Display (entire Virtual desktop)toggle


Special Display Options

• Alt-G Presentation Mode (Go away cursor -hides mouse cursor temporarily)

• Alt-L Lock Magnified Position



• Alt-T Show Transparency dialog

Move / Size The Magnifier in Window Mode

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• 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

• 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

• Shift-Left Arrow Move right border left

• Shift-Right Arrow Move left border right

Control Magnification Point

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• Alt-Up Arrow Move Cursor Up (scrollmagnification)

• Alt-Down Arrow Move Cursor Down(scroll magnification)

• Alt-Left Arrow Move Cursor Left (scrollmagnification)

• Alt-Right Arrow Move Cursor Right (scrollmagnification)

• Ctrl-Up Arrow Move Magnification pointUp (temporarily scroll magnification)

• Ctrl-Down Arrow Move Magnificationpoint Down (temporarily scrollmagnification)

• Ctrl-Left Arrow Move Magnification pointLeft (temporarily scroll magnification)

• Ctrl-Right Arrow Move Magnificationpoint Right (temporarily scrollmagnification)

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Miscellaneous Options

• Alt-A Alternate Magnifier (Vista Only - seeNote 1 (Complete List))

• Alt-J Toggle Text tracking


• Alt-Q Close (Exit) The Magnifier

The Magnifier Full ScreenOperation - CommonConfigurations

Alt-Z Full Screen (Zoom) / Window toggle

Without a doubt, the most common questionabout The Magnifier is: "Can it operate as aFull Screen magnifier?" Prior to the 1.50

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After Installation, when you start TheMagnifier, the default operation is an areamagnifier, displayed in a window, centered onyour screen. To quickly & easily turn on (oroff) the Full Screen magnification, use Alt-Z

Shortcut Keys: For consistency,throughout this document, all shortcutkeys will be represented as their defaultsetting, e.g. Alt-[Key]. Please note thatthere are 3 selectable keystrokecombinations available for all these keys -Alt-[Key], Alt-Shift-[Key], andCtrl-Shift-[Key] (this is configurable in theAdvanced menu). See the Complete Listof Shortcut Keys for more information.

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The Magnifier ColorInversion Operation -Common Configurations

Some people find the color inversion optionhelpful and it makes reading easier. To turnThe Magnifier into a quick color inversiontoggle tool, configure it as follows:

After Installation, when you start TheMagnifier, the default operation is an areamagnifier, displayed in a window, centered onyour screen. Use Alt-Z to turn on the FullScreen magnification. Use Alt-1 to set 1xMagnification (no magnification). Use Alt-I toturn on the Color Inversion. Now you can useAlt-S to toggle color inversion of your screen.If helpful, other magnification settings can beused - Use Alt-+ (=) to step up by 0.1xmagnification.

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The Magnifier Return toDefaults - CommonConfigurations

Alt-D Return to default size (window modeonly)

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Most users appreciate the quick & easyshortcut keys that allow rapid changes &access to all of The Magnifier’s feature.However, there can arise conflict with otherapplications, and unexpected actions if theseshortcut keys are used separately from TheMagnifier. To quickly & easily return to thedefault settings with The Magnifier, use Alt-D


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The Magnifier tracks MouseCursor - CommonConfigurations

Alt-O Toggles tracking (following) the MouseCursor

When operating in the Window mode, theactual positioning of The Magnifier windowcan sometimes be problematic, depending onthe actual application being used and itsrequirements. By enabling the Track Cursormode (or The Magnifier window follows themouse cursor), The Magnifier window is ableto "tag along" with the mouse cursor. To enableor cancel this mode, use Alt-O

Shortcut Keys: For consistency,throughout this document, all shortcutkeys will be represented as their default

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setting, e.g. Alt-[Key]. Please note thatthere are 3 selectable keystrokecombinations available for all these keys -Alt-[Key], Alt-Shift-[Key], andCtrl-Shift-[Key] (this is configurable in theAdvanced menu). See the Complete Listof Shortcut Keys for more information.

The Magnifier Starts withWindows - CommonConfigurations

When you install using the IMG installationfiles, you have the option of selecting "Add toStartup Group" - if you have already installed,used the MSI (Windows) installer, or need to

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remove or add to the StartUp group, pleaserefer to these notes.

The quickest and easiest way to access theStartUp group is to do the following:

• Right-click on the Start Menu button

• Select Explore all users

• Double-click (select) the Programs folder

• Double-click (select) the StartUp folder

• If The Magnifier’s icon is there and youwant to remove it, you can delete it.

• If you want to add The Magnifier’s icon, youcan right-click, and select New | Shortcut -then select The Magnifier from the \ProgramFiles\The Magnifier folder. Alternatively,you can copy the Desktop icon, then paste itinto this folder.

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Note: The actual location changes basedon which version of Windows you use. Theabove outlines how to add to the All Userssection (so All Users will be affected). Youcan also only add the icon to your StartUpfiles. The details of Windows, and how toconfigure various versions of Windows isbeyond the scope of this Help document.

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Chapter 4. WindowedOperation

The Magnifier WindowedOperation Overview

The Magnifier Windowed Operation Overviewoutlines all options for running as a window.

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Chapter 4. Windowed Operation

The above image is an example of TheMagnifier running in a window with the defaultsettings.

MagnificationThis feature allows you to control the

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magnification of your screen. You can selectthe magnification via the menu or by usingAlt-1, Alt-2, Alt-3, Alt-4, Alt-5, Alt-6, Alt-7,Alt-8, Alt-9, or by using Alt-M for theMagnification dialog.

1x Magnification This selection does notchange the image on your computer screen. By

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making this selection you will simply be ableto view the screen without any magnification(exactly as it appears). Keyboard Shortcut:Alt-1

2x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the images on yourscreen twice as large as they would normallyappear.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-2

3x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen three times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-3

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4x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen four times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-4

5x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen five times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-5

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6x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen six times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-6

7x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen seven times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-7

8x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen eight times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-8

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The Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen nine times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-9

Custom Magnification This selection allowsyou to customize your screen magnification.The default settings on this menu will be arange of 1x-10x’s the magnification of theoriginal image, but if you wish to magnifymore, there is 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

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have selected the proper range, move the sliderto your desired magnification settings thenclick to close. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-M

Full Screen

Full Screen When selected in the Windowedmode of operation, this will go to the FullScreen mode of operation. Keyboard Shortcut:

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Alt-Z. For further details on Full Screenoperation, see the next chapter.

The Magnifier FollowsCursor

This option results in The Magnifier’s windowto follow the cursor as you move it across yourscreen. The position of The Magnifier windowrelative to the mouse cursor will change to

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make sure it is always visible on the screen.You can enable / disable this mode by using themenu, or the keyboard shortcut Alt-O.

When enabled, there will be a notificationwindow shown.

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When operating in this mode, the ability toclick (right-click) on The Magnifier window isimpossible (since The Magnifier windowconstantly repositions based on the actualmouse cursor position). To disable this mode,you can click on the small icon in the tray toaccess the menu and toggle the mode byselecting the menu option, or you can use thekeyboard shortcut Alt-O, or you can hold themouse cursor at the bottom right of the screenfor several seconds.

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Invert Colors

This option causes the colors of the screen tobecome inverted which can help individualswho need high-contrast viewing. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-I

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PositionThis feature allows the user to position TheMagnifier’s window where ever they desire itto be on their computer screen. TheMagnifier’s window can be moved manually atanytime, simply by holding down the leftmouse button and dragging the window to yourdesired location, or by dragging the windowframe(s) as necessary. Also note that if youclick on The Magnifier’s window, you can useyour Arrow keys and Shift-Arrow keys toadjust the size & position.

Note: If you left click and hold for morethan a second, the drag-lock will engage.To clear this, left click again.

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Set Position Within the Position menu there isa Set Position sub-menu with a list of presetwindow positions.

Lock Position This feature allows you to keepa specific spot on your computer’s screenmagnified in The Magnifier while you work.When you click on "Lock Position" anotification window will displayed indicatinghow to use the feature. You may move yourmouse around to locate the exact magnificationpoint. Once your mouse cursor is positioned at

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the desired location, click the with yourleft-mouse button. This will lock the area thatis being magnified. To clear the lock, use Alt-Lagain, or clear the check mark in the Positionmenu.

Auto-Position This feature, when enabled,allows you to see under The Magnifier’swindow automatically. When you hover overThe Magnifier’s window with your cursor for afew seconds, it will automatically reposition toanother screen location. The sequence istop-left to top-right to bottom-left tobottom-right. If you are in one of the "SplitScreen" options this feature allows you tohover over The Magnifier’s window to have itautomatically move to the other half of yourscreen.

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Set Position

This menu is where the pre-set positions forThe Magnifier’s window can be found.

Default The default option sets TheMagnifier’s window back to the center of yourcomputer’s screen. You can also use Alt-Dkeyboard shortcut to return to the defaultposition.

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Top-Left The top-left option will take TheMagnifier’s window to the top-left corner ofyour screen.

Top-Center This option sets The Magnifier’swindow to the top-center of your screen.

Top-Right This option sets The Magnifier’swindow to the top-right corner of your screen.

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window in the left, center portion of yourscreen.

Mid-Center This option sets The Magnifier’swindow in the exact center of your screen.

Mid-Right This option sets The Magnifier’swindow in the right, center portion of yourscreen.

Bottom-Left The option sets The Magnifier’swindow in the bottom-left side of your screen.

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Bottom-Center This option sets TheMagnifier’s window in the center portion of thebottom your screen.

Bottom-Right This option will place TheMagnifier’s window in the bottom-right portionof your screen.

Split Screen - Right This option will enlargeThe Magnifier’s window to the entire right sideof your screen. In order to utilize the items on

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the right-hand portion of your computer screenyou will need to move The Magnifier’s windowto the left-hand portion of the screen - whichcan be done by simply dragging it with yourleft mouse button. The benefit to this option isthat the area that The Magnifier is magnifyingwill increase greatly.

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The Magnifier’s window to the entire bottomportion of your screen. In order to utilize theitems normally found on the bottom of yourscreen, you must drag The Magnifier’s windowusing your left mouse button. The benefit tothis option is that it enlarges the area TheMagnifier is magnifying.

Cursor OptionsThe options in this portion of the menu allowyou to control different aspects of how TheMagnifier works with the mouse cursor.

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Display Cursor If this option is checked inyour menu then a magnified mouse cursor willnot be visible in The Magnifier’s window,shown at the relative location of the currentmouse cursor in the magnified view. When thisoption is clear, the mouse cursor will not beshown in The Magnifier’s window. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-C

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Show Cursor Lines This option causes twoperpendicular lines, which intersect at yourcursor, to appear on your screen. This optioncan be a useful tool if you are trying to locatethe cursor, or have visual impairments thatmake it difficult to see the entire screen.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-N

Show Magnifier Window When selected, thisoption will show The Magnifier’s window, but

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if it is unchecked in The Magnifier’s menu, thewindow will no longer be visible on yourcomputer screen. You can use the Alt-Skeyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility ofThe Magnifier window.

Line Color This option will allow you tochange the color of the cursor lines.

Animate Lines This option animates the

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movement of the cursor lines, which may makeit easier to find for certain individuals.

Single Width This option controls the width ofyour cursor lines, making them the default -and smallest - size The Magnifier offers.

Double Width This option makes the cursorlines twice the size of the default option.

Triple Width This option makes the cursorlines three times the size of the default option.

AdvancedThe Advanced Menu contains various settings& options that are more advanced or addressspecialized settings and features.

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Use Magnifier Menu This option will allowyou to use The Magnifier’s window instead ofa standard menu when you right-click on TheMagnifier’s window. This menu has large type,and fills the screen - see Magnifier Menu formore details.

Use Magnifier Toolbar This option displays aseparate Toolbar that can control some basic

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functions such as Show/Hide, FullScreen/Windowed, 2X/3X, increase ordecrease magnification. This is by default On.By selecting this option, you can turn off orturn on the Toolbar. The Toolbar provides afirst time user a visual tool that allows them toperform basic functions, without having tolearn the keyboard shortcuts or how to accessthe menu. This was originally suggested forsituations where The Magnifier was used in apublic locations, and new/unfamiliar userswould be exposed to The Magnifier withoutany previous knowledge on how to operate TheMagnifier. There are various options - see TheMagnifier Toolbar for more details.

Full Screen Options This menu has optionsfor the Full Screen mode of operation - refer tothe next chapter for these options.

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Transparency Level This option controls thevisibility of The Magnifier’s window. Whenyou select this option one your menu it willbring you to a sliding bar with a window aboveit labeled "Enable". This window must bechecked in order to to change the transparencyof The Magnifier’s window. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-T

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Lens View Mode This option transforms TheMagnifier window into a circle (lens view).You can also toggle this mode with thekeyboard shortcut Alt-R. The circle size iscontrolled by the shortest size (height or width)when going into lens view mode. Whenreturning to normal, the window will alwaysappear square (based on the circle size). For

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larger or smaller circles, you must size TheMagnifier window prior to changing modes.The memory mnemonic for Alt-R is "Go to aRound Lens (window)"

Presentation Mode This mode temporarilyhides the actual mouse cursor so duringpresentations an unobstructed screen imagecan be shown. You can also toggle this modewith the keyboard shortcut Alt-G. When firstenabled, you may need to move the mousecursor to hide it. When operating in this mode,a normal mouse click will re-enable the viewof the mouse cursor, or using Alt-G again.Note that this only affects the cursor OVERThe Magnifier window. The memorymnemonic for Alt-G is "Go away cursor"

Always Topmost Window This option toggleswhether The Magnifier window will betopmost (shown over all other windows). Thisoption is set on and not accessible if the

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Magnifier over Menus is set on. When thisoption is clear, The Magnifier window can fallbehind other windows in the system.

Magnifier Over Menus When this option ison, The Magnifier window will be shown overall menus on your computer. If this option isclear, The Magnifier window will be displayedbehind menus.

Left Click & Drag The Magnifier Set thisoption on so you will be able to drag your TheMagnifier’s window using your left-mousebutton. When this option is cleared, the leftbutton will open the menu when The Magnifierwindow is clicked on.

Track Text Caret When enabled, this optionwill track the position of the text caret, andmagnify based on this position (rather than themouse cursor). To return the magnificationpoint to the mouse cursor, you must move yourmouse. If you do not want to have the text &

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edit fields override the magnification point,clear this option.

Track Dialogs & Keyboard When enabled,this option reacts to dialogs being shown, andtracks keyboard focus on dialogs, menus, thedesktop, and other windows. To return themagnification point to the mouse cursor, youmust move your mouse.

Note: The Track Text Caret and TrackDialogs & Keyboard options usesWindows events to gather informationabout these types of activities. Olderapplications, and changes in versions ofWindows may affect how well theseoperate for you. You should make sure allupdates are applied for best results. If theoperation is not useful to you, then youcan clear one or both of these options.

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Note: You can also toggle these 2 options(Track Text Caret, and Track Dialogs &Keyboard) On and Off with the keyboardshortcut Alt-J. In certain cases, whentyping or doing different actions, havingThe Magnifier track the keyboard may beproblematic - this keyboard shortcut allowsyou to disable this tracking temporarily.Also, if the feature is off, and you starttyping, you can quickly turn it back on. Thememory mnemonic for Alt-J is "StopJumping for the Keyboard"

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Keyboard Shortcuts This option will allowyou to control the hot key options for TheMagnifier.

Close All Other Magnifiers This option willclose all but the current instance of TheMagnifier with one easy click.

Close All Magnifiers This option will closeThe Magnifier with one easy click.

Exit & Do Not Save This option will close

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The Magnifier without saving the changes youhave made for your preferences since the lasttime it has been opened.

Restart Windows This option allows you torestart windows without using the Start menu.

Exit Windows This option allows you to exitwindows (Log off) without using the Startmenu.

Reboot System This option will close yoursystem (Log off) without using the Start menu.

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Help

About This option opens a notificationwindow describing the version and copyrightinformation about The Magnifier.

Help Contents This option opens the Table ofContents for this Help document.

Help Index This option opens the Index forthis Help document.

Keyboard Shortcut List This option opens

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the Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts inthis Help document. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-K

Common Configurations This option opensthe Basic Operations and CommonConfigurations sections in this Help document.

Check for Updates This option checks theInternet for updates that have been provided foryour copy of The Magnifier. Before selectingthis option, make sure that you are using acomputer with access to the Web.

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Exit & Save

Exit & Save This option will allow you to exitThe Magnifier and save the personal settingsyou have set up while using the product.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-Q

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Chapter 5. Full ScreenOperation

The Magnifier Full ScreenOperation Overview

This chapter outlines the features availablewhen running The Magnifier in the Full Screenmode.

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The above image is a normal display (screenimage).

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The above is the same screen image, with TheMagnifier running in Full Screen mode, with2x magnification (and text changed in thedocument for clarity).

When running The Magnifier in Full Screenmode, a portion of the screen will be magnifiedto fill the entire display area. There is anoptional reference window (default on) shown

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in the upper-right (which will hop out of theway if you mouse over it to the upper-left),which indicates the area of the screen beingmagnified. Note that as you increase yourmagnification, less and less of the actualdisplay gets shown. At 2x magnification, onlyone-quarter of your entire display is visible inthe magnified image. At 4x magnification, onlyone-sixteenth of your entire display is visiblein the magnified image. By using the referencewindow, you can quickly see what area isbeing magnified. For some individuals, incertain cases, it may be useful to switch tosingle-magnification (Alt-1) or hide themagnified window (Alt-S) to see the entiredisplay area.

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MagnificationThis feature allows you to control themagnification of your screen. You can selectthe magnification via the menu or by usingAlt-1, Alt-2, Alt-3, Alt-4, Alt-5, Alt-6, Alt-7,Alt-8, Alt-9, or by using Alt-M for theMagnification dialog.

1x Magnification This selection does notchange the image on your computer screen. Bymaking this selection you will simply be ableto view the screen without any magnification(exactly as it appears). In Full Screen mode,this is effectively the same as using Alt-S to

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hide The Magnifier window. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-1

2x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the images on yourscreen twice as large as they would normallyappear.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-2

3x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen three times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-3

4x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen four times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-4

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5x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen five times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-5

6x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen six times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-6

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7x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen seven times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-7

8x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen eight times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-8

9x Magnification This selection will allowThe Magnifier to show the image on yourscreen nine times as large as they wouldnormally appear. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-9

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Custom Magnification This selection allowsyou to customize your screen magnification.The default settings on this menu will be arange of 1x-10x’s the magnification of theoriginal image, but if you wish to magnifymore, there is 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

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have selected the proper range, move the sliderto your desired magnification settings thenclick to close. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-M

Full Screen

Full Screen When selected in the Full Screenmode of operation, this will clear this setting,and you will go to the Windowed mode ofoperation. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-Z Refer tothe previous chapter for details on running TheMagnifier in the Windowed Mode of operation.

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Invert Colors

This option causes the colors of the screen tobecome inverted which can help individualswho need high-contrast viewing. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-I

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Cursor OptionsThe options in this portion of the menu allowyou to control different aspects of how TheMagnifier works with the mouse cursor.

Display Cursor If this option is checked inyour menu then a magnified mouse cursor willnot be visible in The Magnifier’s window,

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shown at the relative location of the currentmouse cursor in the magnified view. When thisoption is clear, the mouse cursor will not beshown in The Magnifier’s window. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-C

IMPORTANT NOTE: When operating inthe Full Screen mode, if the cursor isdisplayed, you will see 2 cursors - thesystem cursor and the magnified cursordisplayed in The Magnifier. Depending onyour system capabilities, there may be anoticeable separation between the 2cursor images at times. You can turn offthe Display Cursor option in this menu, oruse the Alt-C keyboard shortcut. You mayalso control the system mouse cursordisplay in the Mouse Properties (availablefrom the Control Panel).

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Show Cursor Lines This option causes twoperpendicular lines, which intersect at yourcursor, to appear on your screen. This optioncan be a useful tool if you are trying to locatethe cursor, or have visual impairments thatmake it difficult to see the entire screen.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-N

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FULL SCREEN NOTE: When operating inthe Full Screen mode, when the CursorLines are visible, you have the Track TextCaret enabled, and you are typing in adocument (so the text caret tracking isoccurring), there will be a disconnectbetween the magnified image and thecursor lines. If this is causes visual displayproblems, you can toggle the Cursor Linedisplay during text input by using theAlt-N keyboard shortcut.

Show Magnifier Window When selected, thisoption will show The Magnifier’s window, butif it is unchecked in The Magnifier’s menu, thewindow will no longer be visible on yourcomputer screen. You can use the Alt-Skeyboard shortcut to toggle the visibility ofThe Magnifier window.

Line Color This option will allow you to

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change the color of the cursor lines.

Animate Lines This option animates themovement of the cursor lines, which may makeit easier to find for certain individuals.

Single Width This option controls the width ofyour cursor lines, making them the default -and smallest - size The Magnifier offers.

Double Width This option makes the cursorlines twice the size of the default option.

Triple Width This option makes the cursorlines three times the size of the default option.

AdvancedThe Advanced Menu contains various settings& options that are more advanced or addressspecialized settings and features.

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Use Magnifier Menu This option will allowyou to use The Magnifier’s window instead ofa standard menu when you right-click on TheMagnifier’s window. This menu has large type,and fills the screen - see Magnifier Menu formore details.

Use Magnifier Toolbar This option displays aseparate Toolbar that can control some basicfunctions such as Show/Hide, Full

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Screen/Windowed, 2X/3X, increase ordecrease magnification. This is by default On.By selecting this option, you can turn off orturn on the Toolbar. The Toolbar provides afirst time user a visual tool that allows them toperform basic functions, without having tolearn the keyboard shortcuts or how to accessthe menu. This was originally suggested forsituations where The Magnifier was used in apublic locations, and new/unfamiliar userswould be exposed to The Magnifier withoutany previous knowledge on how to operate TheMagnifier. There are various options - see TheMagnifier Toolbar for more details.

Full Screen Options This opens a sub menu ofFull Screen Options.

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Transparency Level This option controls thevisibility of The Magnifier’s window. Whenyou select this option one your menu it willbring you to a sliding bar with a window aboveit labeled "Enable". This window must bechecked in order to to change the transparencyof The Magnifier’s window. KeyboardShortcut: Alt-T

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Lens View Mode This option is not availablein Full Screen mode.

Presentation Mode This mode temporarilyhides the actual mouse cursor so duringpresentations an unobstructed screen imagecan be shown. You can also toggle this modewith the keyboard shortcut Alt-G. When firstenabled, you may need to move the mousecursor to hide it. When operating in this mode,a normal mouse click will re-enable the viewof the mouse cursor, or by using Alt-G again.In the Full Screen mode, when this is enabled,you cannot operate as normal - however, thenext mouse click will disable this mode. Thememory mnemonic for Alt-G is "Go awaycursor"

Always Topmost Window This option is notavailable in Full Screen mode.

Magnifier Over Menus This option is notavailable in Full Screen mode.

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Left Click & Drag The Magnifier This optionis not available in Full Screen mode.

Track Text Caret When enabled, this optionwill track the position of the text caret, andmagnify based on this position (rather than themouse cursor). To return the magnificationpoint to the mouse cursor, you must move yourmouse. If you do not want to have the text &edit fields override the magnification point,clear this option.

Track Dialogs & Keyboard When enabled,this option reacts to dialogs being shown, andtracks keyboard focus on dialogs, menus, thedesktop, and other windows. To return themagnification point to the mouse cursor, youmust move your mouse.

Note: The Track Text Caret and TrackDialogs & Keyboard options usesWindows events to gather information

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about these types of activities. Olderapplications, and changes in versions ofWindows may affect how well theseoperate for you. You should make sure allupdates are applied for best results. If theoperation is not useful to you, then youcan clear one or both of these options.

Note: You can also toggle these 2 options(Track Text Caret, and Track Dialogs &Keyboard) On and Off with the keyboardshortcut Alt-J. In certain cases, whentyping or doing different actions, havingThe Magnifier track the keyboard may beproblematic - this keyboard shortcut allowsyou to disable this tracking temporarily.Also, if the feature is off, and you starttyping, you can quickly turn it back on. Thememory mnemonic for Alt-J is "StopJumping for the Keyboard"

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Keyboard Shortcuts This option will allowyou to control the hot key options for TheMagnifier.

Close All Other Magnifiers This option willclose all but the current instance of TheMagnifier with one easy click. In the Full

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Screen mode of operation, there is only 1instance running, so this will have no effect.

Close All Magnifiers This option will closeThe Magnifier with one easy click.

Exit & Do Not Save This option will closeThe Magnifier without saving the changes youhave made for your preferences since the lasttime it has been opened.

Restart Windows This option allows you torestart windows without using the Start menu.

Exit Windows This option allows you to exitwindows (Log off) without using the Startmenu.

Reboot System This option will close yoursystem (Log off) without using the Start menu.

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Full Screen Options

Primary Monitor Only This toggles the fullscreen mode of operation on the primarymonitor (main display) Unless you havemultiple monitors, this is the most commonoption. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-Z

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Entire Virtual Desktop If you have multiplemonitors, this option uses the entire virtualdesktop space as your "Full Screen" magnifier.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-V

Show Reference Window This toggles thedisplay of the Full Screen reference window(upper-right/upper-left).

Note: The Reference window will react tothe mouse cursor - if you slide the mousecursor over the window, it will reposition tothe opposite side of the display. Thisallows you to view underneath the windowin an easy manner - just slide the mouseover the window and it will move betweenthe upper-right and upper-left. If you donot want the window at all, select themenu option to clear the Show ReferenceWindow.

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Note: When using multiple monitors, forbest results using a sequential layout (e.g.[1][2], rather than [2][1]) will work better,especially in Windows Vista. This has todo with the system’s virtual space origin -0,0 will work better than a negative origin(refer to Windows multiple monitor desktopimplementation for more details). For bestresults, use monitor 1 as the left-most /top-most monitor.

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Help

About This option opens a notificationwindow describing the version and copyrightinformation about The Magnifier.

Help Contents This option opens the Table ofContents for this Help document.

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Help Index This option opens the Index forthis Help document.

Keyboard Shortcut List This option opensthe Complete List of Keyboard Shortcuts inthis Help document. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-K

Common Configurations This option opensthe Basic Operations and CommonConfigurations sections in this Help document.

Check for Updates This option checks theInternet for updates that have been provided foryour copy of The Magnifier. Before selectingthis option, make sure that you are using acomputer with access to the Web.

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Exit & Save

Exit & Save This option will allow you to exitThe Magnifier and save the personal settingsyou have set up while using the product.Keyboard Shortcut: Alt-Q

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Chapter 6. MagnifierMenu

The Magnifier MenuOverview

The Magnifier provides 2 menu modes. Thereis a special Magnifier Menu (which uses yourwhole screen for the menuing and uses verylarge text), and the standard Windows menusystem. This chapter provides a reference forthe full screen Magnifier Menu.

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The above image is the Magnifier menu.

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The above image is the standard Windowsmenu.

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Magnifier Menu - Main Menu

This chapter covers the options available fromwithin the menuing system, using theMagnifier menu as an example of all menuoptions.

When selected in the Advanced Menu, the

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large-type, full-screen Magnifier Menu will bedisplayed whenever the menu is accessed(right-clicking on the window in the windowedmode of operation, or clicking on the smallicon in the tray). To return to the standardWindows menu, go into the Advanced menuagain, and select "Standard Menu".

When using the Magnifier Menu, the interfaceis straightforward. The menu selectionhighlights as you move your mouse cursor overthe items, and to select you left click. If youwant to exit the menu, at any time click on TheMagnifier area at the bottom right. Onsub-menus, there will be a "Back" buttonwhich will revert to the previous menu. Thereis no keyboard interface for the Magnifiermenus.

Magnification... opens the MagnificationMenu.

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Windowed modes of operation. See WindowedOperation or Full Screen Operation.

Track Cursor toggles Cursor Tracking. SeeWindowed Operation. Not available in FullScreen mode.

Invert Colors inverts colors in the magnifieddisplay. See Windowed Operation or FullScreen Operation.

Help... opens the Help Menu.

Position... opens the Position Menu.

Cursor Options... opens the Cursor OptionsMenu.

Advanced... opens the Advanced Menu.

Exit & Save exits The Magnifier and savessettings. See Windowed Operation or FullScreen Operation.

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Magnifier Menu -Magnification Menu

Magnification Menu The Magnification menuallows you to select various magnificationfactors, or open the Magnification dialog tocustomize the magnification level. See

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Windowed Operation or Full Screen Operation.

Magnifier Menu - PositionMenu

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Note: This sub-menu is not available inthe Full Screen mode of operation.

Set Position... opens the Set Position Menu.

Auto Position enables the automaticrepositioning of the The Magnifier window.See Windowed Operation.

Lock Position allows you to fix themagnification point. See Windowed Operation.

Magnifier Menu - Set

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Position Menu

Note: This sub-menu is not available inthe Full Screen mode of operation.

Set Position Menu The Set Position Menu

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allows you to select various positions & returnto defaults. See Windowed Operation.

Magnifier Menu - CursorOptions Menu

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Cursor Options Menu The Cursor Optionsmenu allows you to select cursor lines anddisplay options. See Windowed Operation orFull Screen Operation.

Magnifier Menu - Advanced

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Menu

Full Screen... opens the Full Screen OptionsMenu.

Advanced Menu The Advanced menu allowsyou to select various advanced features andoptions. See Windowed Operation or FullScreen Operation.

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Magnifier Menu - Full ScreenOptions Menu

Full Screen Options Menu The Full ScreenOptions menu allows you to select advancedfull screen features and options. See FullScreen Options.

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Magnifier Menu - Help Menu

Help Menu The Help menu gives you accessinto this help document, shows informationAbout this The Magnifier release, and allowsyou to check for updates. See WindowedOperation or Full Screen Operation.

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Part III. TheMagnifierTechnical

Documentation

Advanced UserNotes, TechnicalDocumentation,File Information,

and various Other

Information aboutThe Magnifier.

Chapter 7 - Advanced User Notes detailsadditional product information, Final ReleaseNotes, Technical Notes, Advanced User Notes,Initialization File Documentation, ApplicationNotes, Developer information, and CustomerSuggestions.

Chapter 7. AdvancedUser Notes

Advanced User Notes &Information

The Advanced User Notes and TechnicalDocumentation covers a wide-range of topics& information. It is important to understandthat most users will simply & quickly find themost useful way to magnify with the software,so detailing all of the features, options, settingsmixed in with the standard product help wouldoverwhelm the majority of users.

Note: For up-to-date information, andother specific technical issues, it will

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Chapter 7. Advanced User Notes

always be important to refer to the on-linesupport database at

http://www.imgpresents.com/imgfaq.htm

If you have been referred to this section, orhave been unable to resolve your question(s) orproblems within this manual, on-line help, andtutorial, or are an advanced user familiar withWindows Initialization files (INI type files), theRegistry, and wish to learn all of The Magnifierconfiguration Options, please read thefollowing chapter. For developers, integrators,or technicians, the following informationshould be read in its entirety - also refer to theIMG Developer’s Kit for even more options &other advanced information.

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Final Release NotesVersion 1.10 - Product release 1997

Version 1.20 - Product release 1998

Version 1.50 - Updates for Windows Vista, FullScreen 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, helpupdates. July 16, 2009

Version 1.50 Release 4 - Windows 7compatibility. November 24, 2009

Version 1.50 Release 5 - License Managerupdates.

Version 1.50 Release 5 - 9/17/2012

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Important User NotesThe Magnifier uses built-in Windows video &window display APIs (ApplicationProgramming (Programmer) Interfaces) anddoes not pretend to be anything but usefulutility for some users while operating withinWindows.

The Magnifier attempts to provide usefulmagnification & other user-suggestedapproaches that enable users with some visualimpairments to better operate & useapplications within Windows. For individualswith serious visual impairments, we stronglyrecommend that professional opinions besought.

The Magnifier uses available capabilitieswithin Windows to provide requested utilitiesand capabilities. In essence, The Magnifier isjust a standard Windows application that

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provides special functionality.

Technical NotesThe Magnifier is a standard WindowsApplication and does not require any specialdrivers, and should work with all keyboard,mouse, and video drivers that are compatiblewith the ones that ship with MicrosoftWindows.

The Magnifier Files & FileNotes & InstallationInformation

The Magnifier Files & File Notes

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Files located in the The Magnifier InstallationDirectory:

The following files are REQUIRED for properoperation of

The Magnifier: (Version specific filesindicated)

* - indicates the minimum files required forfunctional operation of The Magnifier

- The Magnifier.EXE* - The Magnifierexecutable

- MagnifierXP.EXE* - The Magnifier alternateexecutable for Vista (Vista only)

- MAGLIB.DLL* - The Magnifier DynamicLink Library

- IMGVERS.DLL* - IMG Dynamic LinkLibrary

- HELP\*.html, HELP\IMAGES\*.png - TheMagnifier Help

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- MAGNIFY.INI* - The MagnifierInitialization File

- MAGNIFY.ORG - Original The MagnifierInitialization File

- LICENSE.EXE* - IMG License Manager

- LICENSE2.EXE* - IMG License verificationonly (read-only access)

- LICENSE.LIC* - IMG License File

- LICENSE.ORG - Original IMG License File

- LICENSE.TXT - IMG End User LicenseAgreement

- README.TXT - Product Installation text file

- MANIFEST.TXT - Reference File from Build

- IMGUTIL.EXE - used for installation anduninstallation of software

- UNZIP32S.DLL - Dynamic Link Library forinstallation and updates

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- uninstall.exe - Used for un-installation link(MSI Installs)

- MANAGER\ESTABLISH.EXE - this is apost installation utility that establishes orupdates the IMG Download Manager and IMGLicense Manager files as outlined below.

Located in \Program Files\CommonFiles\Innovation ManagementGroup\Download Manager directory:

- IMGCLEAN.EXE - used to completeuninstall of software, required for ControlPanel Add/Remove Programs

- IMGDLM.EXE - The IMG DownloadManager - Installed byMANAGER\ESTABLISH.EXE

- IMGNET.DLL - The IMG DownloadManager Library - Installed byMANAGER\ESTABLISH.EXE

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Located in \Program Files\CommonFiles\Innovation ManagementGroup\License Manager directory:

- LICENSE.DLL - library used by the IMGLicense Manager and IMG Download Manager

Installation InformationCD/DVD may contain:

SETUP.EXE - Installation Assistant todetermine platform / install files

AUTORUN.INF - AutoRun for AutoPlayCD/DVD

RELEASE.TXT - Release information

Located on the The Magnifier Distributionmedia:

Compressed Files of the The MagnifierInstallation Files and:

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README.TXT - For the Experienced User

LICENSE.TXT - The Magnifier LicenseAgreement

SETUP.EXE - Setup Utility to Install TheMagnifier onto your Hard Drive

The IMG installer can support these options:

/? Displays a message box with info aboutoptions

/Q (Quiet install) runs a quiet install (nodialogs/user interaction)

/I (Install) runs a quiet install (no dialogs/userinteraction)

/U runs a quiet un-install (no dialogs/userinteraction)

/Q and /I are handled the same (customerrequested /Q)

The following information is for those users

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who are curious and want to know, or wish toUninstall The Magnifier & do not have theoriginal distribution media.

There are 2 approaches to Setup, an IMGinstaller and the Windows Installer (MSI). Thereason 2 installers are available is for flexibilityand support purposes. Installing any product isa relatively easy process, but can becomecomplicated as more & more features andcapabilities are included. In any complicatedsequential process, it is inevitable that somesequence or step is not handled properly. Byusing a second approach, a verifiablecomparison based mechanism is created wherea definitive end-result of files & settings can beattained, ensuring the integrity of theinstallation steps.

Post Installation information:IMGUTIL.EXE performs various postinstallation tasks. For reference, if the

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installation media has LICENSE.LIC in thesame folder as SETUP.EXE, or in the\LICENSE folder, IMGUTIL will copy thisinto the installation folder (this is useful forevaluation and other types of licensing). Ifthe installation media has aDK??????.ZIP file in the same folder asSETUP.EXE, or in the \DEVKIT folder, itwill be copied to the installation folder.

For reference information, you can refer tothe INSTALL.XML used by the IMGSETUP.EXE for all post installationoperations. In Windows Installer (MSI)installs, these same actions occur.

SETUP.EXE will sense if The Magnifier isInstalled or not. If The Magnifier is notinstalled, then Install must be checked to Installthe The Magnifier software. If The Magnifier isalready installed, you may Un-Install byselecting the Un-Install option and selecting

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OK throughout the following screens.

The Magnifier InitializationFile Documentation(MAGNIFY.INI)

Listed below are settings and information forspecific applications that require specialactions by The Magnifier, along with theConfiguration settings for The Magnifier. TheBrackets [ ] denote the area in theMAGNIFY.INI file corresponding to theinstance of The Magnifier. Internally the countstarts at 0, so the first instance uses the[Settings], the second [Settings1], etc.

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Note: The default setting ofDoNotUseRegistry=0 means TheMagnifier will check the registry for theexistence of the settings. If they are there,then the registry settings are used for thecurrent user (e.g.HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Innovation Management Group \TheMagnifier). If the registry settings do notexist, then the settings from MAGNIFY.INIare used as defaults, and when the usercloses The Magnifier, the settings aresaved to the registry. When the settingDoNotUseRegistry=1 is in use, then allsettings will be saved in the MAGNIFY.INIfile (location based on the ConfigPathsetting). When multiple magnifiers are inuse (window mode), the sections are[Settings], [Settings1], [Settings2], etc.

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DoNotUseRegistry and ConfigPathsettings are always initially read from theMAGNIFY.INI in the installation folder(location of The Magnifier.exe). Only ifDoNotUseRegistry=1 will the ConfigPathbe evaluated to determine where to readthe user’s settings from.

Note: For USB licensing, the settings areConfigPath=0, and DoNotUseRegistry=1.This uses the location on the USB device,and not the registry (so settings arecarried from system to system on the USBdevice).

All Settings are the default Settings of TheMagnifier.

[Settings]

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The following are the default settings for TheMagnifier at Install.

ConfigPath=1

This setting determines where theMAGNIFY.INI file will be located.ConfigPath=0 means the MAGNIFY.INI willbe in the installation folder - there are no peruser configuration files with this setting anduser permissions must allow read-write accessto MAGNIFY.INI, or users must run with afixed (read-only) configuration. WhenConfigPath=1 or ConfigPath=2, each user willhave their own configuration files. IfConfigPath=3, these are in shared among allusers in a public location (this is the preferredsetting if global settings for all users isdesired).

Note: When DoNotUseRegistry=0(default), the ConfigPath setting is not

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used.

Note that the MAGNIFY.INI file in theinstallation folder determines the location ofnew users’ configuration files, and if anadministrator changes this after The Magnifierhas already been used by other users, theirexisting individual configuration files will NOTbe transferred to the new location. What willhappen is the software will be unable to findconfiguration files for the current user in thecurrent specified path, and a copy of thecurrent configuration files will be used as astarting point for this new location.

This is a breakdown by Operating System ofthe specific locations used - [User] indicatesthe actual user logged onto the system, and[ProductDir] indicates the Product’s directoryname, e.g. The Magnifier folder.

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ConfigPath Locations

ConfigPath: 0Windows 2000/XP: \Program Files\[ProductDir]Windows Vista: \Program Files\[ProductDir]

ConfigPath: 1Windows 2000/XP: C:\Documents andSettings \[User] \Application Data \InnovationManagement Group \[ProductDir]Windows Vista: C:\Users \[User] \AppData\Roaming \Innovation Management Group\[ProductDir]

ConfigPath: 2Windows 2000/XP: C:\Documents andSettings \[User] \Local Settings \ApplicationData \Innovation Management Group\[ProductDir]

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Windows Vista: C:\Users \[User] \AppData\Local \Innovation Management Group\[ProductDir]

ConfigPath: 3Windows 2000/XP: C:\Documents andSettings \All Users \Application Data\Innovation Management Group \[ProductDir]Windows Vista: C:\ProgramData\Innovation Management Group \[ProductDir]

DoNotUseRegistry=0

If DoNotUseRegistry=0, then the registry isused for each user(HKEY_CURRENT_USER). The location isat [HKEY_CURRENT_USER \Software\Innovation Management Group \TheMagnifier \Settings]. If DoNotUseRegistry=1,then the INI file is used (as specified by theConfigPath setting).

TopMost=1

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Window is Always on Top if TopMost=1 TheMagnifier is a normal sizable popup window ifTopMost=0

ForceTopmost=1

ForceTopmost is not available from TheMagnifier menu. The default is 1. IfForceTopmost=1 then The Magnifier willreposition itself above every other Windowevery 50 milliseconds. In 1.50, this wasre-worked to sort windows in a sensiblemanner. Using AutoPosition=1 may be helpfulif you set ForceTopmost=1.

AutoPosition=0

If AutoPosition=1 then The Magnifier willautomatically reposition to the next logicalscreen corner when the mouse cursor is heldover The Magnifier window for severalseconds. AutoPosition=0 disables this action.Screen positions: Top-Left, Top-Right,

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Bottom-Left, Bottom-Right

ShowCursor=1

If ShowCursor=1 then a cursor image will bedisplayed over the magnified screen areawithin The Magnifier window. ShowCursor=0disables the cursor image, and The Magnifieronly displays the screen area.

OpenPositionX=0

OpenPositionY=0

OpenPositionX and OpenPositionY indicatewhere on screen The Magnifier should Open -X & Y indicate Top Left Corner. Default iscenter of screen. 0 indicates use default.Therefore, the window cannot open at position0,0 - use -1,-1 or 1,1

OpenWidth=0

OpenHeight=0

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OpenWidth and OpenHeight indicate size ofwindow. Default window is based on thecurrent screen resolution. 0 indicates usedefault. Do not use values below 10.

TimerInterval=50

The TimerInterval setting is used to set thenumber of milliseconds between eachMagnifier update. This can affect the systemperformance and should be set as slow aspossible while still being useful to the user.Higher values indicate slower updates. Asetting of 1000 means The Magnifier updatesonce every second.

MagnifierMenu=0

This indicates which menu is used. IfMagnifierMenu=1 then the large button / largefont Magnifier Menu is used. IfMagnifierMenu=0 then the windows menu’sare used, and the display settings are controlled

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via the Display Properties | Appearanceoptions.

MagnificationFactor=2

This is the Magnification factor that is usedwithin the Magnifier window to magnify fromthe center of either the current cursor positionor the locked screen position. Valid values are2 through 10.

AllowDrag=1

This is used to track whether the Left Click &Drag is active. If AllowDrag=1 then a LeftDouble Click will open the menu. IfAllowDrag=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 longertrack the mouse cursor position, but magnifiesthe screen position indicated by the LockPos

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settings below.

LockPosX=457

LockPosY=180

These indicate the screen position X and Y thatis magnified when the Magnifier is Locked ona position.

TrackCursor=0

This indicates whether the Magnifier istracking the mouse cursor or not. IfTrackCursor=1 then the Magnifier movesalong with the mouse cursor, repositioningautomatically as needed.

TrackPosX=101

TrackPosY=225

These are used internally for the Track CursorOption. They should not be modified.

ShowLines=0

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This setting indicates whether the CursorPosition Indicator Lines are shown. IfShowLines=1 then these 4 lines point towardsthe current position of the mouse cursor.

AnimateLines=1

This setting only applies if ShowLines=1. IfAnimateLines=1 then the Cursor PositionIndicator Lines will animate. This may assistfinding the lines.

LineWidth=1

This setting indicates the line width of theCursor Position Indicator Lines. Valid valuesare 1, 3, or 5.

NoMagWindow=0

If ShowLines=1, and NoMagWindow=1 thenONLY the cursor lines will be shown withoutthe Magnifier window.

LinesTopmost=1204


This is an internal setting, and should remainLinesTopmost=1 This is used to keep theCursor Position Indicator lines above otherwindows so they are always visible.

LayeredPct=255

This is the transparency level for the "Layered"window setting It can range from 1-255, with255 being opaque (NOT transparent) At lowerlevels, the windows becomes more & moretransparent Internally, if set at 255,transparency is disabled entirely.

FullScreenPrimary=0

If FullScreenPrimary=1, then the full screenoperation on the primary monitor is enabled. IfFullScreenPrimary=0, then the Magnifier isoperating as a window.

ShowReferenceWindow=1

This only applies when operating in full screen

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mode. If ShowReferenceWindow=1, then areference window showing a representation ofthe area being magnified is shown in the upperright (or toggles to upper left if the mousemoves over the window). The white area isdisplayed on a black background, where thebackground represents the entire screen areathat can be magnified, and the white arearepresents the area that is currently beingmagnified.

FullScreenVirt=0

When FullScreenVirt=1, then the entire virtualarea (multiple monitors) is used in the fullscreen magnfication mode. This can only betrue if the system indicates there is more than 1monitor available and is in use.

TextCaretTracking=1

When TextCaretTracking=1, theMAGLIB.DLL enables a windows

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accessibility event hook and overrides themouse cursor as the magnification point,shifting the magnification point to the textcaret. Wen TextCaretTracking=0, this trackingis disabled.

DialogsAndFocus=1

This is similar in operation to the Text Carettracking, but it monitors the dialog start anddialog end events, along with keyboard focusevents. DialogsAndFocus=1 means the mousecursor location is ignored, and themagnification point is moved to the object infocus. If DialogsAndFocus=0, then thistracking is disabled. This is partially controlledby the FocusWaitTime internally (see below tooverride this).

;FocusWaitTime=500

This entry is an override settings for thelockout period used to prevent conflicts

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between the mouse operation and tracking theDialogsAndFocus events. The time is inmilliseconds and 500 is the internal default.You may notice this if you start using thekeyboard, then use the mouse, and go back tothe keyboard - the wait time period must elapsebefore the keyboard events override the mouse(and the mouse must remain stationary). Youmay wish to make this time shorter for a moreresponsive keyboard, but understand that themouse and keyboard focus events may conflictif this delay is too short.

LensViewMode=0

When LensViewMode=1, (in window mode), acircle region is created so the Magnifierappears as a round lens. This is not available infull screen mode. LensViewMode=0 means thewindow is a normal, sizable window.

InvertColors=0

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InvertColors=1 means the actual screen displayis inverted in the Magnifier display, andInvertColors=0 means it is normal.

AltShortcuts=1

AltShiftShortcuts=0

CtrlShiftShortcuts=0

Only 1 of these can be set to 1, the othersshould be at 0. These determine whichkeystroke combination is required to get at theMagnifier’s shortcuts. By default, it is the Altkey, but this can conflict with someapplications (e.g. Alt-O will open the optionmenu, but will also toggle the Follow cursor(track cursor) mode. If this is problematic, setAltShiftShortcuts=1 to use the Alt-Shift-[Key]combination, or CtrlShiftShortcuts=1 to useCtrl-Shift-[Key].

rgbLines=7346

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This is a decimal representation of the colorsused by the cursor lines using the hexadecimal0x00FFFFFF COLORREF type internally for0x00BBGGRR.

RangeSlider=100

This is used to track the range setting in theMagnification dialog (10x, 20x, 30x, 40x)

MagnVista=20

This records the setting for incrementalmagnification values, e.g. the realmagnification internally is this value dividedby 10, i.e. MagnVista/10 = Magnification.

UseFocusEdge=1

PctFocusEdgeX=8

PctFocusEdgeY=16

If UseFocusEdge=1, then an internalcalculation takes place (based on thePctFocusEdgeX and PctFocusEdgeY values)

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that take the current position provided by thesystem for the object in focus (e.g. menu item,icon, dialog control, etc.), and if it is withinthat percentage of the edge of the screen, thenthe edge of the screen is used (rather than theactual position). This helps make thingsvisible, especially at higher magnificationvalues.

If UseFocusEdge=0, then the actual position isused directly, and the PctFocusEdge valuesmean nothing. The PctFocusEdgeX andPctFocusEdgeY values are used internally as apercentage calculation for pixels (based on theprimary monitor resolution). If the positionprovided by the system is within the number ofpixels calculated of the edge, then the edge isused. The best values depend on the monitorresolution, the magnification factor, and usage.The values chosen were based onexperimentation for lower magnification

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factors.

UseCaretEdge=1

PctCaretEdgeX=8

PctCaretEdgeY=8

If UseCaretEdge=1, then an internalcalculation takes place (based on thePctCaretEdgeX and PctCaretEdgeY values)that take the current position provided by thesystem for the text caret, and if it is within thatpercentage of the edge of the screen, then theedge of the screen is used (rather than theactual position). This helps make thingsvisible, especially at higher magnificationvalues.

If UseCaretEdge=0, then the actual position isused directly, and the PctCaretEdge valuesmean nothing. The PctCaretEdgeX andPctCaretEdgeY values are used internally as apercentage calculation for pixels (based on the

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primary monitor resolution). If the positionprovided by the system is within the number ofpixels calculated of the edge, then the edge isused. The best values depend on the monitorresolution, the magnification factor, and usage.The values chosen were based onexperimentation for lower magnificationfactors.

Alternate Magnification InVista

When running in Windows Vista, Microsofthas a built in magnification interface that isused to magnify the screen display within TheMagnifier, to be compatible with the entireoperating system. In certain instances (lack ofcorrect video driver, insufficient video displayhardware, incorrect display settings, etc.), this

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interface will not operate as intended. TheMagnifier’s window background displays a fewstatements outlining important Vistainformation:

• Magnifying magnifier windows is notpossible in Windows Vista

• If the text is seen with no magnificationdisplay at all, then the magnificationinterface is not currently operable. It isstrongly recommended that you checksettings, update drivers, upgrade yourhardware, etc. to allow Vista to operate asintended.

• You can use the special keyboard shortcutAlt-A to access an Alternate Magnifier.

This outlines what is happening when Alt-A isused within Vista.

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• The Vista compatible version of TheMagnifier is closed (all instances)

• The Windows XP compatible version isstarted. (Named MagnifierXP.exe, locationin the installation folder).

Notes: If you are forced to use the XPcompatible version of The Magnifier inWindows Vista, you will want to select anyother Appearance option other than theWindows Aero display (Personalize |Appearance | View Classic options). Whenoperating with the Aero appearanceselected, you are not able to view"through" The Magnifier window, and fullscreen operation is not usable. You mayalso want to change (or create a newshortcut icon to launch MagnifierXP.exe(rather than the default The Magnifier)Otherwise, anytime you run TheMagnifier.exe, you will need to use Alt-A tostart the alternate program. The license

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remains the same, and the alternatemagnifier should be effective if yoursystem cannot use the Vista approach,and you do not run the Aero appearancesetting.

Application NotesGames using DirectX

Publisher: various

Version: many

By design, these "applications" directly accessthe video hardware, and bypass normalWindows video & screen display approaches.By design, The Magnifier will not work withany non-standard application software that usesthese approaches. The Magnifier is designed to

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work with normal Windows applications thatfollow the rules & guidelines offered byMicrosoft for operation within the normalWindows environment.

Full Screen Video

Publisher: various

Version: many

In general, similar issues to DirectX (above)also apply to full-screen video, where thedisplay is being drawn to directly, bypassingthe application software and preventing the useof The Magnifier. In some cases, the videodisplay may be affected by The Magnifier(especially on Vista/7) (dependent on thecapabilities of the video adapter in the system).You may need to hide (Alt-S), or close TheMagnifier when viewing full-screen video.

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Windows Developers

Note: In the 1.50 version, available in theIMG Developer’s Kit 1.78 Release 3, thereare samples of controlling andcommunicating with The Magnifier throughstand-alone utilities, C/C++, Visual Basic,and C# (.NET). Refer to the link below togain access to the IMG Developer’s Kit.

Developers Notes, downloadable files, samplecode, and other useful integration andprogramming information is available atInnovation Management Group, Inc.’s WebSite:

http://www.imgpresents.com/imgdev.htm

Developers wishing more technicalinformation about The Magnifier, messaginginformation, and details how applications caninterface with The Magnifier should contact

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Innovation Management Group, Inc.

For Questions or other information you maycontact:

Innovation Management Group, Inc.Customer Service179 Niblick Road #454Paso Robles, CA 93446USA1-800-889-0987 (US & Canada)+1-818-701-1579+1-818-936-0200 (fax)<[email protected]>http://www.imgpresents.com

About this productThe Magnifier started as a panel on IMG’sMy-T-Mouse®, and by user suggestion, was

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spun off as a stand-alone product in 1997. Aninitial round of suggestions and updatesresulted in the 1.20 release in 1998. Over theyears, The Magnifier continued to be indemand, but there were always questions ifThe Magnifier could provide full-screenmagnification. When Windows Vista wasreleased, Microsoft added a a newmagnification API (Application Programming(Programmer’s) Interface), and it was decidedthat a much overdue update was necessary.Using new tools and capabilities withinWindows, The Magnifier was updated utilizingall available options, and full screenmagnification became possible, without havingto resort to complicated driver interfaces. Thisdesign and approach results in a very costeffective implementation that is of great benefitto the majority users that have some need for amagnification utility.

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Customer SuggestionsWe appreciate and welcome suggestions fromour users for features that you would like to seein future versions of The Magnifier. Please feelfree to send us any comments you may havethat would make our product more useful toyou. All suggestions and ideas become theproperty of Innovation Management Group,Inc.

Send to:

Innovation Management Group, Inc.Customer Service179 Niblick Road #454Paso Robles, CA 93446USA

Or contact us directly:

1-800-889-0987 (US & Canada)

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+1-818-701-1579+1-818-936-0200 (fax)<[email protected]>http://www.imgpresents.com

Date:_____________________

Name:_____________________

Address:___________________

City:______________________

State:____Zip:_____________

The Magnifier Comments and Suggestions:

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

__________________________

Version 1.50 Release 5

9/17/2012222


Copyright © 1997-2012 by InnovationManagement Group, Inc.

All Rights Reserved.


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Index

Symbols2x Full ScreenOperation,135

AAbout, 130,160

About thisproduct, 219

Add/RemovePrograms, 4,22

AdvancedMenu, 119,148

AdvancedUser Notes,180

AllowDrag -INI setting,202

Alt Keys -ShortcutKeys, 62

Alt-,(comma)- decreasemagnification,70

Alt--(_) -decreasemagnification,70

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Index

Alt-.(period) -increasemagnification,70

Alt-1 - 1Xmagnification,70





Alt-6 - 6Xmagnification,

70




Alt-=(+) -increasemagnification,70

Alt-A -alternatemagnifier, 70

Alt-C - Show /HideMagnifiedCursor, 70

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Index

Alt-D - Returnto default size,70

Alt-Delete -MoveWindow Left,73

Alt-DownArrow - MoveCursor Down,74

Alt-End -MoveWindowRight, 73

Alt-G -PresentationMode, 70

Alt-Home -MoveWindow Left,

73

Alt-I - InvertColors, 70

Alt-J - ToggleText tracking,70, 126, 154

Alt-K - Showlist ofKeyboardShortcuts, 70

Alt-L - LockMagnifiedPosition, 70

Alt-LeftArrow - MoveCursor Left,74

Alt-M - ShowMagnifieddialog, 70

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Index

Alt-N - Show/ Hide CursorLines, 70

Alt-O -Followscursor toggle,70

Alt-PgDn -MoveWindowDown, 73

Alt-PgUp -MoveWindow Up,73

Alt-Q - CloseTheMagnifier, 70

Alt-R - LensView Modetoggle, 70

Alt-RightArrow - MoveCursor Right,74

Alt-S - Show /Hide window,70

Alt-T - ShowTransparencydialog, 70

Alt-Up Arrow- Move CursorUp, 74

Alt-V - Fulldisplay(Virtualdisplay), 70

Alt-Z - FullScreen(Zoom)toggle, 70

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Index

AlternateMagnification(Vista), 213

AltShiftShortcuts- INI setting,209

AltShortcuts -INI setting,209

AlwaysTopmostWindow, 124

Animate(CursorLines), 118,147

AnimateLines- INI setting,204

ApplicationNotes, 216

Arrow Keys,73

AutoPosition -INI setting,199

B

BasicOperationNotes -CommonConfigura-tions,53

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Index

CCatalog, 45

CD(CD-ROM orDVD), 1, 18

Certificate ofAuthenticity,1, 18

Check forUpdates, 131,161

Circle (LensView), 123

Close (All/AllOther), 128,155

Color (CursorLines), 118,147

ColorInversion -CommonConfigura-tions,88

CommonConfigura-tions, 53, 131,161

CommonlyAskedQuestions, 38

Complete Listof ShortcutKeys, 62

ConfigPath -INI setting,195

ContactingIMG, 218

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Index

Copyrights, 9

Ctrl-DownArrow - MoveMagnificationpoint Down,75

Ctrl-LeftArrow - MoveMagnificationpoint Left, 75

Ctrl-RightArrow - MoveMagnificationpoint Right,75

Ctrl-UpArrow - MoveMagnificationpoint Up, 75

CtrlShiftShortcuts- INI setting,

209CursorDisplay, 116,144Cursor Lines,117, 146Cursor LinesColor, 118,147CursorOptions, 115,144CustomMagnificationSetting, 101,141CustomerService, 43CustomerSuggestions,221

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Index

CustomerSupport, 42

DDefaults(return to) -CommonConfigura-tions,89Developers,218Dialogstracking, 126,153DialogsAndFocus- INI setting,207Display, 38

DisplayCursor, 116,144

DoNotUseRegistry- INI setting,198

Down Arrow -Move bottomborder down,76

Dragging, 125

Drivers, 41

DVD(CD-ROM orDVD), 1, 18

Eequipment, 17

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Index

EvaulationLicense, 31

Exit (NoSave), 128,155

Exit (Saving),132, 162

ExitWindows,129, 156

FFeatures, 15

File Notes,184

Files -Product FilesInstalled, 184

Final ReleaseNotes, 182Focus(keyboard)tracking, 126,153FocusWaitTime- INI setting,207FollowsCursor, 103ForceTopmost- INI setting,199Full Screen,102, 142Full ScreenOperation,133Full ScreenOperation -

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Index

CommonConfigura-tions,86

Full ScreenOptions, 121,150

FullScreenPrimary- INI setting,205

FullScreenVirt- INI setting,206

GGuide(Using), 9

Hhard diskspace, 17hardwarerequirements,17HelpContents, 130,160Hot-keys,128, 155

IIMG, 24, 26ImportantUserInformation,10

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Index

incompatibilities,183

INI - FileDocumenta-tion(MAG-NIFY.INI),192

InitializationFile Docu-mentation(MAG-NIFY.INI),192

InnovationManagementGroup, Inc.,43

input device,183

Install

Installing,4, 21Installing /Un-Installing,18

Install -Silent, 188InstallationInformation,188Invert Colors,106, 143InvertColors -INI setting,208

KKeyboard

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Index

Focus, 78

Keyboardfocustracking, 126,153

KeyboardShortcut List,130, 161

KeyboardShortcuts,128, 155

Keyboardtracking, 126,153

Keys -Shortcuts - byFunction, 81

Keys -Shortcuts -CommonConfigura-

tions,62

LLayeredPct -INI setting,205Left Arrow -Move leftborder left, 76Left Click &Drag, 125Lens ViewMode, 123LensViewMode- INI setting,208License Key,1, 18, 26

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Index

LicenseManager, 26Licensing, 26LicensingInformation,24Lines (cursor)Color, 118,147LinesTopmost- INI setting,204LineWidth -INI setting,204List ofShortcutKeys, 62LockPosition- INI setting,202

LockPosX -INI setting,203

LockPosY -INI setting,203

MMagnification,96, 137

MagnificationFactor- INI setting,202

MagnifierMenu, 120,149

MagnifierMenu -

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Index

AdvancedMenu, 175

MagnifierMenu - CursorOptionsMenu, 173

MagnifierMenu - FullScreenOptionsMenu, 176

MagnifierMenu - HelpMenu, 177

MagnifierMenu -MagnificationMenu, 169

MagnifierMenu - MainMenu, 166

MagnifierMenu -PositionMenu, 170

MagnifierMenu - SetPositionMenu, 172

MagnifierOver Menus,125

MagnifierWindow show/ hide, 117,147

MagnifierMenu- INI setting,201

MAGNIFY.INIFile Docu-mentation,

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Index

192

MagnVista -INI setting,210

messaginginformation,218

Monitor,primary (FullScreen), 157

Monitors,multiple (FullScreen), 157

MouseOperations, 68

Moving, 125

MultipleMonitors (FullScreen), 158

NNoMagWindow- INI setting,204

OOpenHeight -INI setting,200OpenPositionX- INI setting,200OpenPositionY- INI setting,200OpenWidth -INI setting,200

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Index

PPctCaretEdgeX- INI setting,212

PctCaretEdgeY- INI setting,212

PctFocusEdgeX- INI setting,210

PctFocusEdgeY- INI setting,210

PositionMenu, 107

PresentationMode, 124,152

PrimaryMonitor (Full

Screen), 157

ProductCatalog, 45

ProgrammingInformation,218

Q

Questions

CommonlyAskedQuestions,38

Quick Start, 1

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Index

RRangeSlider -INI setting,210

RebootWindows,129, 156

ReferenceWindow (FullScreen), 157

ReleaseInformation,4, 21, 188

ReleaseNotes, 182

requirements,17

RestartWindows,129, 156

rgbLines - INIsetting, 209Right Arrow -Move rightborder right,76Round (LensView), 123

SSerialNumber, 1,18, 26Set PositionMenu, 110Settingssection[Settings] (INIfile), 194

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Index

Setup, 4

InstallationOptions,188

ProductInstallation,188

QuietInstall, 188

Shift-DownArrow - Movetop borderdown, 77

Shift-LeftArrow - Moveright borderleft, 77

Shift-RightArrow - Moveleft borderright, 77

Shift-UpArrow - Movebottom borderup, 77

Short-Cut, 15

Shortcut Keys- byFunctions, 81

Shortcut Keys- CommonConfigura-tions,62

Shortcuts(keyboard),128, 155

Show Cursor,116, 144

ShowMagnifierWindow, 117,

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Index

147ShowReferenceWindow (FullScreen), 157ShowCursor -INI setting,200ShowLines -INI setting,203ShowReferenceWindow- INI setting,205Split Screen -Bottom, 114Split Screen -Right, 113standardconfiguration,37

StandardMenu, 120,149

standardsettings, 37

Suggestions,221

Support

CustomerSupport, 42

website, 42

Systemrequirements,17

TTechnicalDocumenta-

242

Index

tion Section,180

TechnicalNotes, 184

Text Carettracking, 125,153

TextCaretTracking- INI setting,206

The MagnifierStarts withWindows -CommonConfigura-tions,92

The MagnifierToolbar, 57

TimerInterval- INI setting,

201Toolbar, 57TopMost - INIsetting, 198TopmostWindow, 124Track Dialogs& Keyboard,126, 153Track TextCaret, 125,153TrackCursor -INI setting,203TrackPosX -INI setting,203TrackPosY -INI setting,203

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Index

Tracks(follows)Mouse Cursor- CommonConfigura-tions,91

Tracks Cursor,103

Trademarks, 8

Transparency,122, 151

Typing(magnifying),125, 153

UUn-Install, 22

Up Arrow -Move topborder up, 76

Updates(check for),131, 161

Use MagnifierToolbar, 120,149

UseCaretEdge- INI setting,212

UseFocusEdge- INI setting,210

User Notes,183

Using thisguide, 9

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Index

VVersion(history), 182

Video -Drivers, 41

view thecursor, 39

VirtualDesktop (FullScreen), 157

Vista -AlternateMagnification,77, 213

Wwebsite, 42

What is TheMagnifier, 11What YouNeed, 17Why Do INeed TheMagnifier?, 14Width (CursorLines), 118,147Window(Magnifier)show / hide,117, 147WindowedOperation, 95WindowsApplications,38WindowsDevelopers,

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