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Accessibility
Settings
Accessibility
Accessibility services are special
features that make using the
device easier for those with
certain physical disabilities.
Note
: You can download additional accessibility
applications from the Google Play store.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Accessibility
for options:
•
Auto rotate screen
: Automatically switch
between portrait and landscape views when
the device is rotated.
•
Screen timeout
: Set the time limit of inactivity
before the screen turns off.
•
Speak passwords
: Read the characters aloud
as you enter your passwords.
•
Show shortcut
: Tap to view accessibility
settings when you press and hold the power
key.
•
Manage accessibility
: Export your
accessibility settings and share them with
another device.
Services
•
TalkBack
: Speak feedback aloud to help blind
and low-vision users.
-
TalkBack can collect all of the text you
enter, except passwords, including personal
data and credit card numbers. It may also
log your user interface interactions with the
device.
Vision
•
Font size
: Set the font size.
•
Magnification gestures
: Use exaggerated
gestures such as triple-tapping, double
pinching, and dragging two fingers across the
screen.
•
Accessibility shortcut
: Quickly enable
accessibility features in two quick steps. Tap
ON
to turn the feature on.
•
Text-to-speech options
: Set your preferred
TTS engine and options. For more information,
see
Text-To-Speech Options
.
•
Enhance web accessibility
: Allow apps to
install scripts from Google that make their Web
content more accessible.
Hearing
•
Sound balance
: Use the slider to set the Left
and Right balance when using a stereo device.
•
Mono audio
: Switch audio from stereo to
mono for use with one earphone.
•
Turn off all sounds
: Turn off all notifications
and audio for privacy.
Mobility
•
Assistant menu
: Improve the device
accessibility for users with reduced dexterity.
•
Press and hold delay
: Select a time interval
for this tap gesture.
Recognition
•
Interaction control
: Set options for controlling
touch and other device interactions.