Dolphin Releases Next Generation Version 6.50 Products

Dolphin Computer Access announced the availability of their next generation, version 6.50 access software. Supernova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus have made major steps forward with fractional magnification from 1.2x to 3.5x, improved documents reading and better Internet integration.

The UK based Dolphin Computer Access improved their software and implemented lots of the competition’s features. Dolphin might take over the lead from Ai Squared with their success product called ZoomText 8.1. Dolphin states in their press release the following improved features in version 6.5 of Supernova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus.

Fractional Magnification

Users wanted a greater range of low end magnification features. You’ve got it! Dolphin has introduced a ‘Fractional Magnification’ feature, which now allows users to select magnification scales in increments of less than 2x magnification. B y selecting the Fractional Magnification checkbox, the user is able to select a lower range of magnification level, including; 1.2x, 1.33x, 1.5x, 1.66x, 1.8x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x, 2.7x, 3x, 3.5x, 4x. They still offer up to 32x magnification, more than anyone else, for those who need it.

PDF document support

Users now have complete access to their PDF documents. Dolphin has now introduced additional Document Object Model (DOM) support for popular applications, including the latest Adobe Acrobat 7.0. Opening and reading a PDF document in Acrobat 7.0 couldn’t be simpler; the document is automatically prepared for viewing and reading and using Dolphin’s auto virtual focus, the PDF contents will be read out just like any other document.

PowerPoint support

Schools and Colleges really wanted more support for PowerPoint. Now they’ve got it. Supernova and Hal v6.50 give you more support for PowerPoint than any other screen reader. You can now create your own slides and slide shows, including accompanying slide notes. The slide number, slide title and slide content are all announced, including any bullet levels and once the slide content has been announced the user is prompted that they have reached the end of the slide.

Document Reading

An Enhanced Document Reading mode has been included within Supernova and LunarPlus which combines the best features of Dolphin’s Line View mode and Document Reader. This allows the user to view the document text as a single magnified line of text at the top of the screen, with the original document below. The screen contents are read out as a scrolling line of magnified text, as well as highlighting the words in the document. A great feature if you have some useful sight, the page layout is definable as well as the text detail, on a single screen.

Line View Mode

Dolphin’s Line View mode has been improved. Using Line View, a text document can be viewed as a continuous scrolling line of magnified text, across the screen. Users can now choose where they want the text line to appear on the screen -either at the top, middle or bottom of the screen. A perfect solution for those people who also use a CCTV with their computer, both systems now work in perfect harmony.

Customization

Choose your own keyboard and language configuration. This new feature allows users to configure their own Dolphin products to a range of different keyboards and languages. It’s perfect for users who want to be able to switch keyboard languages without changing their keyboards. Many European users prefer to use US keyboards with their local language configurations; this is now available at the click of a button.

Internet Explorer

Want more information from theIinternet? Version 6.50 allows you to affect the level of speech feedback from Internet Explorer webpages using Document Settings. Acronyms and abbreviations can be extended to be announced in full, along with a host of other useful details such as Internet tables with headings, tables with borders, control labels and titles. Dolphin allows the user to get exactly what they want.

Remember that all of this comes with support for all Microsoft supported platforms, including robust support for Citrix networks and Terminal Server sessions, as standard and Dolphin offers flat pricing for all platforms. You don’t need to pay more because you choose to use the Professional version of Windows XP.

Supernova, Hal, Lunar and LunarPlus all come with free interactive DAISY manuals, complete with a copy of Dolphins own EaseReader DAISY player. Hard copy manuals are also provided and all products have an extensive on line help facilities and on line manuals.

Source: Dolphin Computer Access