ICT Handouts & Tutorials
Welcome to the ICT Tutorials and Handouts section of the Sight for Surrey website. Here you will find downloadable step-by-step guides and tutorials on a wide range of topics including.
- Windows 10 Accessibility Features
- Microsoft Office with JAWS
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver
- Android with TalkBack
- Amazon Echo with Alexa
Note: All of the downloadable handouts and tutorials are in accessible PDF format. They may not download correctly, depending on how your browser is configured. This can have implications for users of screen reading software. If you are using Google Chrome, you can specify that PDF files are downloaded to your computer, rather than being opened in a browser window. To do this, follow these steps:
- Press ALT and F. Upon doing this, the chrome dropdown menu will be displayed.
- Press UP ARROW until the Settings menu option is selected and press ENTER. Upon doing this, the Settings screen will be opened in a new Tab.
- In the Settings screen, locate and activate the link named Privacy and Security.
- Next, locate and activate the link named Site Settings.
- Now locate and activate the button labelled Additional Content Settings. Upon doing this, a list of additional settings will be displayed.
- Locate and activate the link named PDF Documents.
- Finally, locate the button labelled “Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome” and ensure that it is toggled to the “On” setting.
- Press CTRL and F4 to close the Settings Tab.
That’s it, now when you activate one of the handouts or tutorials, it will be automatically downloaded to the Downloads folder on your computer.
It is recommended to use Adobe Reader to open and view PDF files. You can download this program for free, from the following web site:
https://get2.adobe.com/uk/reader/
Apple iPhone with VoiceOver
The following lessons are designed to introduce you to the VoiceOver screen reader, found on all Apple iOS devices. They provide valuable information regarding your iPhone, as well as how to navigate the various screens in conjunction with VoiceOver. By the end of these 3 lessons, you should have a good understanding of the buttons and switches found on your iPhone, how to start VoiceOver, how to navigate the various screens found on your iPhone using ‘Gestures’, how to adjust VoiceOver settings, how to type and edit text and how to close running apps. In addition, you should have a good understanding of terminology used in the world of Smart Phones.
It is recommended that you work through the lessons, in the order they are presented, in order to maximise your learning. Good luck and enjoy!
Note: iPhone devices come in two distinct types, those which have a Home button, and those which don’t. Please ensure that you download the appropriate lessons for your device.
Devices with a Home Button
The following lessons have been designed for Apple iPhone devices which have a Home button. For reference, these devices are the iPhone 6S, 6+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, SE and SE2020.
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 1 Orientation and Basics (Home Button)
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 2 – Working with Apps (Home Button)
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 3 – Editing Text (Home Button)
Devices without a Home Button
The following lessons have been designed for Apple iPhone devices which don’t have a Home button. For reference, these devices are the iPhone X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 1 Orientation and Basics (No Home Button)
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 2 – Working with Apps (No Home Button)
- Apple iPhone with VoiceOver – Lesson 3 – Editing Text (No Home Button)
Other VoiceOver Handouts
- Listening to RNIB Talking Books using Dolphin EasyReader and VoiceOver
- An Introduction to the Logitech K380 Keyboard with VoiceOver
Android Accessibility
The following handouts have been designed to provide information on common Android accessibility features. They concentrate on Samsung devices, however, all of the information found should be appropriate for other Android devices.
An Introduction to the Voice Assistant Screen Reader on Samsung Devices
An Introduction to using the Live Transcribe App on Android Devices
Changing the Screen Timeout on Samsung Devices
Connecting your Android Device to a Wi-Fi Network
Inverting Screen Colours on Samsung Devices
Microsoft Word 2019 with JAWS
The following handouts have been designed to assist you in performing common tasks in Microsoft Word 2019, in conjunction with the popular and powerful screen reading program called JAWS for Windows.
- Navigating the Word 2019 Program Window using JAWS
- Saving a Document using JAWS
- Opening a Document using JAWS
- Navigating and Reading Documents with JAWS
- Selecting Text in Documents using JAWS
- Changing the Font and Point Size of Selected Text Using JAWS
- Changing Margins Using JAWS
- Changing Page Orientation Using JAWS
- Changing Paragraph Alignment Using JAWS
- Changing Paragraph Line Spacing Using JAWS
- Locating and Correcting Spelling Errors using JAWS
- Finding and Replacing Text Using JAWS
- Applying Bullets and Numbering Using JAWS
- Applying a Paragraph Border Using JAWS
- Applying a First Page Border Using JAWS
- Inserting a Table using JAWS
- Navigating a Table using JAWS
- Entering Text into a Table using JAWS
- Setting JAWS to Read Column Headings in a Table
- Selecting Rows and Columns in a Table using JAWS
- Inserting Rows and Columns into a Table using JAWS
- Deleting Rows and Columns from a Table Using JAWS
- Automatically Fitting Data in a Table Using JAWS
- Centring Text on a Page Using JAWS
- Inserting Headers and Footers using JAWS
- Changing the Default Font and Point Size for All New Documents Using JAWS
- Password Protecting a Document using JAWS
- Removing Password Protection from a Document using JAWS
- Using the Format Painter with JAWS
Note: The version of JAWS used in the creation of these handouts was 2020. However, versions 2019 and 2018 of JAWS should also work absolutely fine when performing the tasks outlined in each handout.
Microsoft Outlook 2019 with JAWS
The following handouts have been designed to assist you in performing common tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2019, in conjunction with the popular and powerful screen reading program called JAWS for Windows.
- Customising the Inbox Folder using JAWS
- Opening and Reading Messages using JAWS
- Replying to a Message using JAWS
- Sending a New Message using JAWS
- Forwarding a Message using JAWS
- Attaching a File to an Outgoing Message using JAWS
- Opening an Attachment using JAWS
- Saving an Attachment using JAWS
- Locating Deleted Messages using JAWS
- Locating Sent Messages using JAWS
- Moving Between Folders using JAWS
- Moving Messages to Folders using JAWS
- Copying Messages to Folders using JAWS
- Creating a New Folder using JAWS
- Renaming a Folder using JAWS
- Deleting a Folder using JAWS
- Creating a New Contact using JAWS
- Amending a Contacts Details using JAWS
- Creating a New Contact Group using JAWS
Microsoft Excel 2019 with JAWS
The following handouts have been designed to assist you in performing common tasks in Microsoft Excel 2019, in conjunction with the popular and powerful screen reading program called JAWS for Windows.
- Navigating Worksheets using JAWS
- Saving a Workbook using JAWS
- Opening a Workbook using JAWS
- Adjusting Column Width using JAWS
- Changing Cell Alignment using JAWS
- Formatting Cells as Currency using JAWS
- Formatting Cells as Numbers using JAWS
- Changing the Orientation of a Worksheet using JAWS
- Inserting Rows and Columns into a Worksheet using JAWS
- Deleting Rows and Columns from a Worksheet using JAWS
- Inserting Worksheets into a Workbook using JAWS
- Deleting Worksheets from a Workbook using JAWS
- Hiding Rows and Columns in Worksheets using JAWS
- Unhiding Rows and Columns in Worksheets using JAWS
- Displaying Gridlines on a Printout using JAWS
- Renaming Worksheets using JAWS
- Moving Worksheets within a Workbook using JAWS
- Naming Cells using JAWS
- Password Protecting a Workbook using JAWS
- Removing Password Protection from a Workbook using JAWS
Windows 10 Accessibility Options
The following handouts have been designed to introduce you to some of the built-in accessibility features found in the Windows 10 Operating System.
- An Introduction to the Windows 10 Magnifier
- Changing the Size and Colour of the Mouse Pointer in Windows 10
- Adjusting the Master Sound Volume in Windows 10
- Windows 10 Accessibility Features for People with Vision Impairments
Amazon Echo with Alexa
The following handouts have been designed to assist you in the use of an Amazon Echo device in conjunction with Alexa.
- Setting Up Your Amazon Echo device
- 20 Useful Amazon Echo Skills and Functions
- 15 Great Amazon Echo Trivia Games
- What Do The Light Colours Mean on your Amazon Echo device
Zoom Cloud Meetings
The following handouts have been designed to introduce you to joining and participating in a Zoom meeting.
- Joining and Participating in a Zoom Meeting on an Android Device
- Joining and Participating in a Zoom Meeting on an Apple iPad
- Joining and Participating in a Zoom Meeting on an Apple iPhone
- Joining and Participating in a Zoom Meeting using a Windows computer
For additional handouts and tutorials on the subject of Assistive Technology, visit the Tech How-to Guides and Apps Reviews page on the website of one of our closest partner organisations, Surrey Coalition of Disabled People. For your convenience, the link to this page is below.
https://surreycoalition.org.uk/tech-how-to-guides/