Chapter 18: accessibility, Universal access features, 126 universal access features – Apple iPad iOS 4.2 User Manual

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Accessibility

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In addition to the many features that make iPad easy to use for everyone, iPad includes
universal access features.

Universal Access Features

Universal access features make iPad easy to use for people who have a vision
impairment, are deaf or hard of hearing, or have a physical or learning disability. The
accessibility features on iPad include:

Support for playback of closed-captioned content

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VoiceOver screen reader

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Zoom magnification

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White on Black

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Large Text

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Mono Audio

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Speak Auto-text

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Support for braille displays

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Zoom, White on Black, and Mono Audio work with all apps. Large Text works with Mail
and Notes. VoiceOver works with the built-in iPad apps, and with some third-party
apps you can download from the App Store. Closed-captioning works with videos and
podcasts that support it.

For more information about the iPad accessibility features, go to
www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad.

You can turn individual accessibility features on or off in Accessibility settings on iPad.
You can also turn some accessibility features on or off in iTunes when you connect
iPad to your computer.

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