Optical Mouse
4 Keywords: Mouse, Optical Mouse, Dexterity,
How Stuff Works offers a technical explanation as to how an Optical mouse works. There are several advantages to using this type of mouse in that it has not moving parts such as a rubber ball to clean, although dust and hair can still dull the responsiveness of the mouse.
The optical mouse tends to work on any surface and you may see a red light shining when you link it to the computer. A glass surface or one that is very reflective can also cause difficulties. The movement of the mouse can be very smooth which helps those with dexterity difficulties.
- Accessibility options built into Microsoft Products
There are many accessibility features built into the Microsoft Office products although they do not all work in the same way and differ between versions. Keyboard shortcuts, colour changes and zooming in to magnify items are included along with basic screen reading for menus and start up.
- Changing Mouse, Keyboard, Colour and Viewing Settings
There are numerous manuals and websites illustrating the settings on a computer that can be changed to suit user preferences and needs. Therefore, this guide just offers the initial menu actions to reach the accessibility options and links to further information related to Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac and Linux.
- Mouse Use
Most computers come with an additional input device, other than the keyboard, and it is usually a mouse or track pad on a laptop. Microsoft have a web page about the mouse and its healthy use. There may be times when you want to change the mouse actions or the pointers and cursors on the screen.
- My Computer, My Way for Windows
AbilityNet offer ways of customising your Windows PC using the built in accessibility options.
