Transcript Kurzweil 3000

Kurzweil 3000
Key features
This program can….
– Scan and read documents out loud
– Fast forward/rewind and pause
– Look up definitions and synonyms
– Sound out the syllables and spell the word
Getting Started
Step 1: Click on the Kurzweil 300 icon on the desktop
Step 2: To open a document- click the open button on the tool bar
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Step 3: Click on the document you would like to open. You can open
any document (Word, Excel, Email, PDF or Webpage)
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Step 4: Once your document has appeared on the screen click the
read icon on the toolbar. At any time you can pause the reading or
go back and forward. By simply clicking on the icons located on
the toolbar above.
Using the Definitions Feature
While reading your text if you stubble upon a word you are unsure of this program
can look up the word for you. Click on the definition icon on the toolbar.
The definition of the word will then display. If you wish for the computer to read you
the definition then click read on the toolbar.
Using the Synonyms Feature
While reading your text if you stubble upon a word and wish to know the synonym of
the word, then this program can look up the synonym for you. Click on the synonym
icon on the toolbar.
The synonym of the word will then appear. If you wish for the computer to read you
the synonym then click read on the toolbar
Using the Syllables Feature
If you stumble upon a word and wish to have the program sound it out with the
syllables then click the syllable icon on the toolbar.
The syllable will appear and if you wish for the computer to pronounce the syllable
then click the pronounce button
Using the Spelling Feature
If you stumble upon a word and wish to have the program spell it out then click the
spell icon on the toolbar.
The spell dialog box will come up and the program will automatically pronounce the
spelling.
Troubleshooting with in Kurzweil
If you have any questions you can click on the help icon on the toolbar.
The help dialog box will then appear and you can then search for answers to your
questions.
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If the program is not working:
1. Reboot the computer
2. Try it on another computer
3. Ask Rebecca, Elizabeth or Kirsten for help