5.2 Screen Reader and Magnifier

The screen reader and magnifier application is called Gnopernicus. Gnopernicus enables users with limited vision, or no vision, to use the Java Desktop System and associated applications. Gnopernicus provides the following functionality:

• Screen reader

  The screen reader enables non-visual access to standard applications in the Java Desktop System, using speech and Braille output.

• Magnifier

  The magnifier provides automated focus tracking and fullscreen magnification to aid low-vision users.

To start Gnopernicus, click Launch, then choose Applications -> Accessibility -> Screen Reader and Magnifier. For more information about the application, see the online Help for Gnopernicus.

5.2.1 Disabling the Screensaver for Gnopernicus Users

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.