Preface

The Java Desktop System Release 2 Accessibility Guide describes how to configure, customize, and use the accessibility features of the Java Desktop System Release 2 for the Solaris™ Operating System on the x86 Architecture. Most of the information in the manual is generic to all releases of the Java™ Desktop System. Where the information is not generic, the platform is indicated.

Who Should Use This Book

This manual is for users, system administrators, and anyone who is interested in how the Java Desktop System Release 2 satisfies Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act.

How This Book Is Organized

This manual is structured in the following manner:

• Chapter 1, Introduction to Accessibility introduces you to accessibility in the desktop.

• Chapter 2, Configuring the Mouse and Keyboard describes how to configure the mouse and keyboard to make these devices accessible to more users.

• Chapter 3, Using the Keyboard to Navigate the Desktop describes how to navigate the desktop from the keyboard only.

• Chapter 4, Customizing the Appearance of the Desktop describes the methods you can use to change the appearance of the desktop to enhance the accessibility of the desktop for users with visual impairments.

Related Books

The following manuals are related to this manual:

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Administration Guide

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Installation Guide

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Release Notes

• Java Desktop System Release 2 Troubleshooting Guide

• Java Desktop System Release 2 User Guide

Accessing Sun Documentation Online

The docs.sun.com^SM Web site enables you to access Sun technical documentation online. You can browse the docs.sun.com archive or search for a specific book title or subject. The URL is http://docs.sun.com.

Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic changes used in this book.

Table P–1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface or Symbol	Meaning	Example
AaBbCc123	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your .login file. Use ls -a to list all files. machine_name% you have mail.
AaBbCc123	What you type, contrasted with on-screen computer output	machine_name% su Password:
AaBbCc123	Command-line placeholder: replace with a real name or value	To delete a file, type rm filename.
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words, or terms, or words to be emphasized.	Read Chapter 6 in User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be root to do this.

Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows the default system prompt and superuser prompt for the C shell, Bourne shell, and Korn shell.

Table P–2 Shell Prompts

Shell	Prompt
C shell prompt	machine_name%
C shell superuser prompt	machine_name#
Bourne shell and Korn shell prompt	$
Bourne shell and Korn shell superuser prompt	#