ATL Quickstart: OPENBook 5.0 with ADF

OPENbook 5.0 is an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) scanning software used for scanning and reading printed text. This program is intended for people who are blind and/or visually impaired. (If you are looking for a similar accommodation for a learning disability, use Kurzweil 3000.)

1. Click the Start Button on the Window taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Click on the AT Applications folder.
3. Click on the OPENBook 5.0 folder.
4. Click on the OPENBook 5.0 icon.

(The shortcut keys for OPENBook are <CTRL> + <ALT> + <O>)

Place hard copy of text on the scanner's glass surface, oriented to the upper right corner with the text facing down. Press <SPACEBAR>, <F4> or <INSERT> to start scanning.

The ADF can accommodate up to 25 individual pages at a time. Place the pages face up and flush with the left side of the ADF and proceed as instructed above.

• OPENBook will automatically begin reading your text immediately after a page is scanned.
• To maneuver within the document, use the arrow keys.
• To have the program read the text again, press <F10> or <F12>.
• To toggle the speech output on and off press <CTRL> + <F5>.

To save a scanned document press <CTRL> + <S>.

To Exit OPENBook press "Alt" + "F" then press "X".

Press the minus key on the numeric keypad for instructions.

For additional help with OPENBook, consult the manual located on the manual shelf or contact ATL staff.