Project ASSIST with Windows is pleased to announce the availability of a
new tutorial for Braille only computer users.

The Microsoft Windows XP with Window-Eyes 4.5 and the ALVA Satellite 570

Tutorial for Beginners is ready! The eight lessons in this tutorial
cover a range of topics, from getting started to file management to
system maintenance. Step-by-step instructions
guide the beginning Windows XP user through basic concepts and
procedures needed to get started working with Windows.

This unique tutorial uses keyboard instruction and includes keystrokes
and strategies for Window-Eyes 4.5 and the ALVA Satellite 570.
Step-by-step exercises provide hands-on experience for the Braille only
user in using Window-Eyes and the ALVA Satellite 570 to read the Windows
XP screen.

Electronic Tutorial: If you purchase the electronic version of the
tutorial, you will receive a disk containing the exercise files and a
Setup.exe file. The Setup.exe file is an executable
file that automatically creates the C:\Assist\ folder on your computer
and copies the exercise and tutorial files to that folder. You will
receive the tutorial files in these formats - Word, BRF (Braille Ready
Format), Duxbury Braille (DXP), and ASCII Text. These files make up the
electronic version of the tutorial.

This tutorial in electronic format only costs $25.00. (Iowans are
subject to 6% sales tax).

Taped Tutorial: If you purchase this tutorial on tape, you will receive
4 tapes. (The tutorials are recorded at slow speed (15/16 isp).)

In addition to the tapes, you will receive the electronic version of the
tutorial.

The taped tutorial costs $35.00 (Iowans are subject to 6% sales tax).

Embossed and Bound Braille Volumes: Embossed and bound Braille volumes
of this tutorial are also available. This tutorial consists of 3
volumes.

In addition to the Braille volumes, you will receive the electronic
version of the tutorial.

The embossed and bound Braille version of this tutorial costs $35.00 per
volume. (Iowans are subject to 6% sales tax.)

For ordering information:
visit http://www.blind.state.ia.us/assist/order-info.htm
call: 515 281 1317
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Table of Contents

Tutorial Introduction

Lesson One: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP
Topic: Microsoft Windows XP
Topic: Logging on to Windows XP
Topic: The Windows XP Desktop
Topic: The Insertion Point and Selection Cursor
Topic: The Mouse and the Mouse Pointer
Topic: Braille Display Overview
Topic: Reviewing the Windows XP Desktop

Lesson Two: Working with Windows XP
Topic: About Menus and Menu Commands
Topic: Using Menus and Menu Commands
Topic: About Dialog Boxes
Topic: Windows XP Settings
Topic: Exiting Windows XP (Turning Off Your Computer)

Lesson Three: Working with Programs in Windows XP
Topic: Window-Eyes Features
Topic: Obtaining Help with Window-Eyes
Topic: Starting Programs
Topic: Types of Windows and Window Elements
Topic: Reviewing a Program Window
Topic: Switching Among Open Program Windows
Topic: Accessing Menus in a Program
Topic: Maximizing, Minimizing, and Restoring Windows
Topic: Exiting a Program
Topic: Closing Frozen Programs

Lesson Four: Using the My Computer Window
Topic: About the My Computer Program
Topic: Changing the My Computer View Options
Topic: Reviewing the My Computer Window
Topic: Accessing Drives
Topic: Opening Folders
Topic: Selecting and Deselecting Files

Lesson Five: Managing Files and Folders
Topic: Creating New Folders
Topic: Copying Files and Folders
Topic: Moving Files and Folders
Topic: Renaming Files and Folders
Topic: Deleting Files and Folders
Topic: Copying a Floppy Disk

Lesson Six: Working with the Recycle Bin
Topic: Reviewing the Recycle Bin Window
Topic: Restoring Deleted Files
Topic: Emptying the Recycle Bin

Lesson Seven: Beyond the Basics
Topic: Using Icons in the Notification Area
Topic: Creating Shortcuts
Topic: Removing Shortcuts
Topic: Searching for Files or Folders
Topic: Working with User Accounts
Topic: Protecting Your Computer with Passwords

Lesson Eight: System Maintenance
Topic: Using Disk Cleanup
Topic: Analyzing and Defragmenting a Disk
Topic: Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors


Appendix A: Window-Eyes and Windows XP Keystroke List
Appendix B: ALVA Satellite 570 Overview and Commands
Appendix C: Our Equipment and Settings
Appendix D: Reading Formatted Braille Files


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