[nabs-l] HumanWare's SmartView Graduate is fully compatible with ZoomText

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SmartView Graduate is fully compatible with ZoomText

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Longueuil, January 26, 2009 - HumanWare released 
today the latest software version of the 
SmartView Graduate, a video magnifier that helps 
Low Vision Students fully participate in class. 
One of the significant improvements in this 
release is the addition of support for split 
screens and "zero-delay video" when running in 
conjunction with ZoomText® screen magnification software.

The split screen functionality lets users see 
magnified images from the Graduate camera in one 
half of their computer screen and other 
applications in the other half. ZoomText® 
operates normally in magnifying application 
windows on one side while on the other, the 
Graduate application completely controls the 
magnification of camera images. No specific 
configuration of ZoomText® is required.

With the introduction of the "zero-delay video" 
architecture in this release, the SmartView 
Graduate avoids any lag time between an image 
changing and it being displayed on the computer 
screen. Without this feature, delays of up to two 
seconds are common for video magnifiers working in conjunction with ZoomText®.

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Other new features include the ability to save 
four preset views and a simplified installation. 
Each preset view includes settings for color 
combinations, image rotation, contrast and 
brightness. This can significantly reduce the 
time required to switch between desktop and 
distant views as all saved parameters for either 
position can be changed with a simple press of a button.

To help new users get the most from their 
SmartView Graduate, HumanWare is also announcing 
the availability of a set of online video 
tutorials. These videos demonstrate how to setup 
the unit for optimal use, basic commands, saving 
images, and how to use preset views.

Both the SmartView Graduate software release 1.2 
and the instructional tutorials are immediately 
available for free download on HumanWare's website.


About the SmartView Graduate

The SmartView Graduate is the perfect companion 
for any student or traveling professional. It is 
ideally suited for people with low vision who 
need to see things on their desk or across the room.

Since the SmartView Graduate gets its power from 
your laptop's USB ports, it can be used just 
about anywhere you take your laptop. The 
SmartView Graduate can be easily operated from 
your computer keyboard. Zoom-in, change high 
contrast color combinations and save images with 
simple keystrokes. The SmartView Graduate's 
camera easily turns and rotates, allowing the 
user to view items on their desktop or a 
whiteboard across the room. Images can be 
magnified up to 50 times their normal size. The 
unit can be taken apart and put into a computer 
bag or its optional case in less than a minute, 
making it extremely easy to carry.



About HumanWare

HumanWare (www.humanware.com) is the global 
leader in assistive technologies for the Print 
Disabled. HumanWare provides products to people 
who are blind and have low vision and students 
with learning disabilities. HumanWare offers a 
full range of low vision products including the 
SmartView Xtend desktop video magnifier, the 
SmartView Pocket and Nano handheld electronic 
magnifiers, and the myReader2, HumanWare's unique 
"auto-reader". HumanWare's other innovative 
products include the BrailleNote, the leading 
productivity device for the blind in education, 
business and for personal use; the Victor Reader 
product line, the world's leading digital audio 
book players, and the ClassMate Reader, the only 
portable book player to offer synchronized text and audio.

For more information about these or other 
HumanWare products, please contact us:

Canada
call toll free: 1-888-723-7273
Email: ca.info at humanware.com

UK/Europe

Tel: +44 1933 415 800
Email: eu.info at humanware.com

Australia/Asia

Tel: +61 2 9686 2600
Email: au.sales at humanware.com

U.S.A

call toll free 1-800-722-3393 or (925) 680-7100
Email: us.info at humanware.com

Media contact:

Nicolas Lagace
Tel.: (450) 463-1717
E-mail: nicolas.lagace at humanware.com




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