Assistive Technology on MSU Microlab Computers

Each of the ATS maintained campus microlab computers have Kurzweil 3000 LD reading software, ZoomText screen magnifier and JAWS screen reader available. These programs can be launched through the start menu / utilities.

How to Access Kurzweil 3000

Access Kurzweil 3000 on any MSU microlab computer by going to the "Start" menu, "All Programs," "Utilities," "Kurzweil Educational Systems," and finally click on "Kurzweil 3000."

screenshot of Kurzweil being launched


Once you open the Kurzweil 3000 software, you will have 3 options:

  • LearnStation - reading only (default)
  • B/W Professional - read black and white text, scan text documents and save audio files
  • Color Professional - scan and read documents in color, scan text documents and save audio files
screenshot of Kurzweil log on menu
 
To log in, type your MSU NetID as your user name, or type "read" to log in as a guest. Contact your RCPD Specialist to have your MSU NetID entered into the user list for this application. Being entered into the user list will enable you to save your settings when you log in. (the "read" guest account may not always be available)
 
screenshot of Kurzweil log on menu

 

 

How to Access ZoomText

Find ZoomText on any MSU microlab computer by going to the "Start" menu, "All Programs," "Utilities," "Zoomtext," and finally click on "ZoomText" on the last menu column.

screenshot of zoomtext being launched
 


How to Access JAWS

Access JAWS on an MSU microlab computer by going to the "Start" menu, "All Programs," "Utilities," "JAWS," and finally click on "JAWS" in the final column.

screenshot of JAWS being launched
 
In order to have JAWS open automatically when you log on to any MSU microlab computer, complete the following steps:
  1. Open Notepad
  2. Change file name from "*.txt" to "JAWS.txt"
  3. Save file in your AFS space (the P-drive on an MSU microlab computer)
  4. Logout
  5. Next time you log in JAWS will automatically open