Java Desktop System Release 3 Accessibility Guide

5.3 Disabling the Screensaver

Before you use On-Screen Keyboard or Screen Reader and Magnifier, you must disable the screensaver. To disable the screensaver, perform the following steps:

  1. Click Launch, then choose Preferences -> Desktop Preferences -> Display -> Screensaver.

  2. In the Display Modes tabbed section, deselect the Lock Screen After check box.

  3. In the Mode drop-down list, select Disable Screen Saver.

  4. Choose File -> Restart Daemon.

  5. Choose File -> Quit to close the Screensaver Preferences dialog.