Help Guides & Tutorials

Welcome to the Claro Read Pro Help and Support Area.

ClaroRead for PC and Mac supports reading and writing. Designed to be simple, easy-to-use and flexible, ClaroRead aids concentration and increases confidence. You can read any on-screen text out loud and improve your writing in Microsoft Word. ClaroRead Plus for PC and Mac also lets you scan and convert paper books and documents so you can read them aloud too.

The video clips below detail the key functions of ClaroRead and will support you in learning to use the software.

ClaroRead - Getting Started

Extensions / Apps

Welcome to the Text Help support area 

Literacy is every student’s passport to academic achievement. Our award-winning assistive technology solutions for reading, writing and language learning are used daily by students and educators worldwide.

The video clips and help guides below detail the key functions of TextHelp Read and Write and will support you in learning to use the software. 

Using Read & Write PC at University

Read and Write Chrome Extension

Read and Write Tutorials

• Read and Write Chrome Tutorial

Further video tutorials as part of the Read & Write PC University Series:

• Read and Write Windows Tutorial Series
• Read and Write Mac Tutorial Series

Texthelp offer an online Training Fundamentals course for Windows & MAC, which guides you through using each tool and how it can be adapted to suit the individual user. The courses can be accessed through the text Help website: https://training.texthelp.com/ 

Welcome to the Dragon Naturally Speaking Support Area 

Dragon naturally speaking is a leading voice recognition software product. The user speaks using a microphone or full headset and the computer types the text. Dragon also enables the user to control the computer using commands enabling the user to send emails, surf the web or open different programmes. 

Useful support documents

• Visit Dragon Support documentation knowledgebase 

Demo videos

See all the new features and explore what Dragon can do by viewing the training videos. 

• Dragon Demonstration Clip

Glean Help Guides and Media Clips

3-Minute Getting to Know Glean

 15 Minute Training Video

• Glean Media Clip Tutorials
• Device Compatibility

Welcome to the ZoomText 11 Help and Support Area.

The University has installed ZoomText Magnifier onto compuetrs located in the library areas. We have also added 27" monitors to aid viewing.  

Introduction to ZoomText 11

Using Zoomtext 11 Magnifier

Zoomtext Magnifier can be used with a mouse, touchscreen or keyboard and includes a great deal of functionality to aid low vision. The video clip below explains the Magnifier toolbar and how it can support your learning.

Welcome to the Microsoft Ease of Access support area.

Setting up your PC to make it more accessible takes only a few steps. Most Ease of Access options are available in Settings. Select the Start button, then select Settings  > Ease of Access.

Ease of Access options can help make it easier to:

• Use your PC without a display. Narrator lets you hear audio descriptions for elements on the screen, like text and buttons.

• See what's on the screen. Make the content on your screen bigger using Magnifier, or use high contrast mode.

• Use your keyboard. Turn on Sticky Keys, Toggle Keys, Filter Keys, or the On-Screen Keyboard.

• Use your mouse. Change the pointer size, or turn on Mouse Keys to use your keypad to move the mouse.

Introduction to Ease of Access settings in Windows 10

Personalising Windows 10

There maybe some further environment changes that could improve you experience e.g. changing the background.  

Have you tried using Cortana?

Cortana is your digital agent. She'll help you get things done.

The more you use Cortana, the more personalized your experience will be.

To get started, type a question in the search box, or select the microphone  and talk to Cortana. (Typing works for all types of PCs, but you need a mic to talk.)

If you’re not sure what to say, you’ll see suggestions on your lock screen, and in Cortana home when you select the search box on the taskbar.

Here are some things Cortana can do for you:

• Give you reminders based on time, places, or people.

• Track packages, teams, interests, and flights.

• Send emails and texts.

• Manage your calendar and keep you up to date.

• Create and manage lists.

• Chit chat and play games.

• Find facts, files, places, and info.

• Open any app on your system.