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Windows 8 : Using the Control Panel Items (part 7) - Device Stage, Display

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11. Device Stage

Where Devices and Printers really shines is in its interaction with Device Stage. This is a new way to interact with items you plug in to your computer, such as your phone, digital camera, printer, or portable media player. It works for USB devices and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices as well.

When you first plug in a device, instructions, called drivers, are loaded (if Windows 8 has them) that tell Windows how to access and use your device. If a driver isn’t found, Windows 8 searches for the driver on the Windows Update website. Device Stage shows you all the applications, services, and information for a device. The manufacturer can create a device that supports Device Stage so that it appears on the taskbar with the correct image of the device and offers jump list displays for things you can do with the device.

This is a change from operating systems prior to Windows 7. With the older operating systems, you had to locate an application that went along with a device (such as a scanner). That meant clicking through various menus and applications to try to locate the feature you needed. If you didn’t use the features for a while, it could digress into a lengthy search on how to perform a simple task. Now, with Device Stage, the device becomes the focus.

Because Device Manager features a device and all it can do, you now need only click on a device and all features associated with it appear front and center. The result is a far more logical approach to utilizing your hardware. Instead of searching for the scanner application, you can simply click Devices and Printers and locate the scanner. The entire experience makes Device Stage one of the most significant additions to the Windows operating system and quickly makes for a “must-have” feature.

Using Device Stage to View a Device and Its Corresponding Jump List

The following steps show you how to access Device Stage. To view a device, you must have device hardware already attached to your computer.

1. From the Start screen right-click on the screen.

2. Click the All Apps button that appears on the lower-right corner of the screen.

3. Select Control Panel.

4. Click Hardware and Sound.

5. Click Devices and Printers.

6. Locate an enhanced device icon and double-click it. Device Stage items appear, including various menu items (depending on your device).

7. On the taskbar, right-click the device icon.

8. A jump list opens, showing available tasks you can perform with this device.

12. Display

When using the Control Panel, the initial screen shows you ways to adjust the size of text and other items on your screen by using radio buttons (see Figure 12). On the left of the page, you will find links for the following options: Adjust Resolution, Calibrate Color, Change Display Settings, and Adjust ClearType Text.

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Figure 12. Display options

Ease of Access Center

Accessibility Options are included in Windows to enhance the functionality for users with limited vision, hearing, manual dexterity, or reasoning abilities. Microsoft has made some excellent efforts in these areas and we applaud their efforts.

When you open up the Ease of Access Center from the Control Panel, you immediately see several tools you can configure. You may notice one additional tool added since Windows 7 at the bottom of the Make Touch and Tablet Easier to Use list (see Figure 13). If you are not sure which tool is the right one, a special survey is available that might point you in the right direction from the start.

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Figure 13. The Ease of Access Center

Getting Recommendations to Make Your Computer Easier to Use

The following steps show you how to open the Ease of Access Center. You can choose from among several options to make your computer easier to use.

1. From the Start screen right-click on the screen.

2. Click the All Apps button that appears on the lower-right corner of the screen.

3. Select Control Panel.

4. Select Appearance and Personalization.

5. Click Ease of Access Center.

6. In the center of the page, in a yellow box, click the Get Recommendations to Make Your Computer Easier to Use link. The first page that appears is specific to Eyesight.

7. Read through the statements in each page and select each statement that applies to you. Click Next after each page, which progresses you to pages for Eyesight, Dexterity, Hearing, Speech, and Reasoning. If you want to go back to review or change any answers, click the blue arrow in the upper-left corner of any page.

8. When you have completed all five pages, click Done.

9. The Recommended Settings page opens, presenting you with customized choices based on your selections. Review the recommended settings and select the options you want to use.

10. Click Apply.

11. Click OK.

Some settings require you to log off and log on again to use them.

Enabling Other Ease of Access Tools

At the top of the Ease of Access Center page is the Quick Access to Common Tools feature, which provides you with access to Magnifier, Narrator, On-Screen Keyboard, and High Contrast tools. You can turn them on with a mouse click or you can hear the options read out loud to you (which occurs by default). You can press your spacebar to choose one of these options.

Magnifier—Magnifier enlarges different parts of the screen. This comes in handy when you are viewing objects that are hard to see. It also allows you to see the whole screen more easily. Select from three modes:

Full-Screen Mode—With Full-Screen mode activated, your entire screen is magnified. Magnifier can follow the mouse pointer for you.

Lens Mode—When you select Lens mode, the area around the mouse pointer is magnified. Moving the mouse pointer causes the part of the screen that’s magnified to move along with it.

Docked Mode—By choosing Docked mode, only a portion of the screen is magnified. Everything else on your display is normal size. This gives you control over which area of the screen is magnified.

Narrator—Narrator is a simple application that reads aloud any text on the screen and requires that your speakers work. Several options are available, including changing the narrator’s voice.

On-Screen Keyboard—This lets you use the mouse to enter text onscreen. With the On-Screen Keyboard turned on, you can still use your traditional keyboard.

High Contrast—This provides choices from several High Contrast Windows themes. A link here takes you to the Personalization menu, where you can select a High Contrast theme at the bottom of the page.

Located at the bottom of the Ease of Access Center is the Explore All Settings section. The options presented here help you utilize special tools to make Windows more accessible:

Use the Computer Without a Display—This presents you with two main sections. The first, Hear Text Read Aloud, gives you an option to have Narrator open each time you log on.

Make the Computer Easier to See—This feature optimizes your visual display so the computer is easier to see.

Use the Computer Without a Mouse or Keyboard—This allows you to work with alternative input devices. One of these devices controls your computer through Speech Recognition.

Make the Mouse Easier to Use—You can increase the size and contrast of the mouse pointer, helping you more easily see it onscreen. You can also use Mouse Keys, which is a way to use the numeric keypad to move the mouse around the screen.

Make the Keyboard Easier to Use—You can turn on features such as Sticky Keys, which allows you to enter keyboard shortcuts (such as Ctrl+Alt+Del) one key at a time.

Use Text or Visual Alternatives for Sounds—Turn on visual cues and visual warnings here.

Make it Easier to Focus on Tasks—These options make it easier for you to type and manage windows, among other things.

Make Touch and Tablets Easier to Use—Designed to make it easier to use touchscreens and tablets.

 
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