To set cursor, dwell, and selection feedback, go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback. The Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback window allows you to adjust the appearance of the cursor/pointer and set dwell feedback and selection feedback settings.
Cursor: Use the cursor settings to change the look of the cursor to fit your needs.
Dwell Feedback: Use the dwell feedback settings to adjust what you see when you dwell on, scan, or touch a button.
Selection Feedback: Use the selection feedback settings to adjust how the system indicates that you have selected a button. You can set visual and audio feedback.
Set Cursor Options
Use the cursor settings to change the look of the cursor to fit your needs. Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Cursor. The Settings tab on the left is selected by default.
Cursor: Toggle the cursor on or off by selecting the on/off toggle.
Select Cursor: When the cursor is turned on, select the arrow pointer or hand pointer.
Cursor Size: When the cursor is turned on, adjust the size of the cursor. Available sizes are S (small), M (medium), and L (large).
Change the Cursor Color
Use the cursor settings to change the color of the cursor.
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Cursor.
Select the Colors tab on the left.
Select a basic color or custom color for the cursor.
Select Finished.
Customize the Cursor Color
Use the cursor color settings to change the color of the cursor. You can find RGB color codes and hex color codes on the internet.
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Cursor.
Select the Colors tab on the left.
Select the Custom Color button.
Create a custom color by using any of the following methods.
Select the Red, Green, or Blue field, use the keyboard to enter a new RGB value, and select Finished. If applicable, repeat for the other RGB fields. The Hex Code and color slider values will change accordingly.
Select the Hex Code field, use the keyboard to enter a new hex value, and select Finished. The RGB and slider values will change accordingly.
Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box.
The custom color will appear in the New Color/Current Color box.
If you are not satisfied with the color, continue making adjustments until you create the color you want.
Select Save Color.
When you finish changing colors, select Finished.
Note: Your new color(s) also appear under Custom Colors in the basic colors window to select for future use.
Set Dwell Feedback Options
Use the dwell feedback settings to adjust how the system reacts when you dwell on a button. Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Dwell Feedback. The Feedback Type tab on the left is selected by default. The preview box shows how the selections you make will look.
Select a Dwell Feedback Pointer
To set the type of pointer that will appear when you dwell on a button, select None, Circle, or Square.
None: The pointer will not be visible when you dwell on an item.
Circle: A small circle will be visible when you dwell on an item. Pointer Size will be available, allowing you to set the size of the dwell pointer. The Colors tab will also be available, allowing you to set the color of the circle.
Square: A small square will be visible when you dwell on an item. Pointer Size will be available, allowing you to set the size of the dwell pointer. The Colors tab will also be available, allowing you to set the color of the square.
Pointer Size
Adjust the size of the selected pointer by either moving the slider button or selecting the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the number one increment at a time. Settings range from 1 to 10.
Pointer Animation
None: The circle or square will not change as you dwell on a button.
Shrink: The circle or square will first appear at the size you set and then shrink as you dwell on a button.
Dwell/Scan Feedback
To set how a button will look when you dwell on or scan it, select None, Invert, Border, or Fill. If you select Border or Fill, the Color tab will be available. The preview box shows how the selected setting will affect a button’s appearance.
None: No feedback will be visible when you dwell on a button.
Invert: Black and white elements will be reversed when you dwell on a button.
Border: A border will be added to a button when you dwell on it. Select the Colors tab to change the border color.
Fill: A button’s background will be filled with a color when you dwell on it. Select the Colors tab to change the fill color.
Change Dwell Feedback Colors
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Dwell Feedback.
Select the Colors tab.
Note: Tabs will only appear at the top of this window if you selected a pointer and a dwell feedback type from the Feedback Type tab.
Select a tab and then select a basic or custom color for the pointer and/or selected dwell feedback type. You can apply the same color to both or different colors to each.
Select Finished.
Customize Dwell Feedback Colors
You can find RGB color codes and hex color codes on the internet.
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Dwell Feedback.
Select the Colors tab.
Note: Tabs will only appear at the top of this window if you selected a pointer and a dwell feedback type from the Feedback Type tab.
Select a tab and then select the Custom Color button.
Create a custom color by using any of the following methods.
Select the Red, Green, or Blue field, use the keyboard to enter a new RGB value, and select Finished. If applicable, repeat for the other RGB fields. The Hex Code and color slider values will change accordingly.
Select the Hex Code field, use the keyboard to enter a new hex value, and select Finished. The RGB and slider values will change accordingly.
Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box.
The custom color will appear in the New Color/Current Color box.
If you are not satisfied with the color, continue making adjustments until you create the color you want.
Select Save Color. The preview box will show the change, and the New Color/Current Color box will show your custom color.
When you finish changing colors, select Finished.
Note: Your new color(s) also appear under Custom Colors in the basic colors window to select for future use.
Select Dwell Feedback Sound
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Dwell Feedback. Select Sound.
Beep: When Beep is turned on, you will hear a beep when you dwell on a button.
Beep Volume: When Beep is turned on, you can also adjust the volume of the beep. Adjust the beep volume by either moving the slider button or selecting the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the number one increment at a time. The number on the slider button will show the current setting. Settings range from 1 to 5.
Prompts: When Prompts is turned on, the label will be spoken to preview the button.
Prompt Volume: When Prompts is turned on, you can also set the volume of the prompts. Adjust the Prompts Volume by either moving the slider button or selecting the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the number one increment at a time. The number on the slider button will show the current setting. Settings range from 1 to 10.
Set Selection Feedback Options
Use the selection feedback options to set how the system shows that you have selected a button. Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Selection Feedback. The preview box shows how the selections you make will look.
Selection Feedback Type
To set how a button will look when you select it, select None, Invert, Border, or Fill. If you select Border or Fill, the Colors tab is available. The button preview shows how the selected setting will affect the selected button’s appearance.
Selection Feedback
None: No feedback will be visible when you select a button.
Invert: Black and white elements will be reversed when you select a button.
Border: A border will be added to a button when you select it. Select the Colors tab to change the border color.
Fill: A button’s background will be filled with a color when you select it. Select the Colors tab to change the fill color.
Beep
When Beep is turned on, you will hear a beep when you select a button.
Beep Volume
When Beep is turned on, you can also adjust the volume of the beep. Adjust the beep volume by either moving the slider button or selecting the + and – buttons to increase or decrease the number one increment at a time. The number on the slider button will show the current setting. Settings range from 1 to 5.
Change Selection Feedback Basic Colors
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Selection Feedback. If you selected Border or Fill as the feedback type, the Colors tab is available.
Select the Colors tab.
Select a basic or custom color for the border or fill. You can apply the same color to both or different colors to each.
Select Finished.
Customize Selection Feedback Colors
You can find RGB color codes and hex color codes on the internet.
Go to Menu > Toolbox > User Settings > Cursor, Dwell & Selection Feedback > Selection Feedback. If you selected Border or Fill as the feedback type, the Colors tab is available.
Select the Colors tab.
Select the Custom Color button.
Create a custom color by using any of the following methods.
Select the Red, Green, or Blue field, use the keyboard to enter a new RGB value, and select Finished. If applicable, repeat for the other RGB fields. The Hex Code and color slider values will change accordingly.
Select the Hex Code field, use the keyboard to enter a new hex value, and select Finished. The RGB and slider values will change accordingly.
Move the color gradient slider or move the cursor in the color gradient box.
The custom color will appear in the New Color/Current Color box.
If you are not satisfied with the color, continue making adjustments until you create the color you want.
Select Save Color. The preview box will show the change, and the New Color/Current Color box will show your custom color.
When you finish changing colors, select Finished.
Note: Your new color(s) also appear under Custom Colors in the basic colors window to select for future use.