Dolphin Hal

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Hal Single User License: US $795
Extra user licence: US $525
Upgrade (from version 5 or 6): US $160
Upgrade (from version 4 and earlier): US $320

Hal Pro Single User License: US $1095
Upgrade (from version 5 or 6): US $220
Upgrade (from version 4 and earlier): US $440

Hal Pen Edition Single User License: US $890
Extra User Licence: US $525

Hal Pro Pen Edition Single User License: US $1190
Extra User Licence: US $750

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• Are you Tired of the unstable and erratic behaviour of your existing screen reader? Well now you can trade up that troublesome and frustrating program on the latest Dolphin Screen Reader for slightly more than a regular upgrade of your current software! Furthermore, Hal has a JAWS command emulator so your change over to Hal will be smooth and effortless! For a quotation on a competitive trade up please write to providing the name of your existing screen reader, version and serial number.

OVERVIEW

Hal Screen Reader is ideal for both work or classroom situations and will cater for blind users who prefer speech output only, for those who use Braille output only and for those who like to use a combination of speech and Braille. Hal works with most popular applications "out of the box", non standard applications which do not work perfectly, can however usually be mapped (configured) easily to do so. Only the "Pro" versions of Dolphin software have this "mapping" capability. Map files are however continually being created and updated by those who know the mapping language and these are posted to the Dolphin website for free download. Pocket Hal is a version of Hal which runs under Windows CE on hand held PDAs.

A recent unique development by Dolphin is the introduction of what they call a "Pen". Essentially a small USB memory stick . Unlike other screen reading programs the software is run from the Pen and not installed on to the PC. As it measures only 7 cm x 2 cm the Dolphin Pen can be carry in a handbag or pocket. Consequently it can be run instantly on any "Dolphin Pen friendly" PC, as if it were the users own work or school system. The individual user's settings, which are saved on to the Pen, are automatically applied to the system. When the Dolphin Pen is removed, the software stops running and the PC is ready for another user. With screen reading software now running from a Pen, schools, universities, Internet cafés, offices and libraries will be less reluctant to permit people with a visual impairment to use their PCs. To make a PC "Dolphin Pen Friendly", all that is required is to install the Dolphin Interceptor, which includes the Microsoft DCM (Display Chain Manager). If a PC is not yet Dolphin Pen Friendly, the first time the Dolphin Pen is inserted into a PC the user needs to load the Dolphin Interceptor from the Pen. Although this process is accomplished in seconds, it requires some sighted assistance and administrator rights. Once this has been completed the next time that a Pen is inserted, the Dolphin software will run automatically without the need for sighted assistance. Its installation has no adverse effect on the general operation of the workstation therefore an organisation wishing to permit Dolphin Pen use can incorporate the interceptor into its standard workstation at no risk.

Non Pen Editions of Hal need to be registered on line, sometimes called Internet License Management (ILM). Installation and use is permitted before registration however the program will operate in a demonstration mode offering full access but for a limited period of time.

KEY FEATURES

SPEECH
• Includes RealSpeak US and UK English software speech synthesis.
• Includes Orpheus multilingual speech synthesizer with UK and US English, German, French and Dutch.
• Orpheus Dutch offers acceptable Afrikaans speech.
• Support SAPI 4/5 compliant third party speech synthesizers.
• Customise the speed and volume of the voice and control the level of detail and punctuation that is spoken.
• Document read one touch speak key to read entire document or email.
• Graphics object labelling create your own or save ScreenTips automatically.
• Live mode gives you full information on your current status.
• Navigation mode explore the screen from the keyboard using a special mouse pointer.
• Accurate indexing stop speech and instantly route the cursor to the last word spoken.
• Faster web browsing. Automatically starts reading web pages as they load.
• Text attributes announce font, style and colours.
• Row/Column mode read text in rows or columns.
• Language switching change languages 'on the fly'.
• Select a voice, or create your own! Edit speed, pitch and expression.
• Where am I? One touch speak key announces application, file and focus.
• One touch Speak keys read Character, Word, Line, Spreadsheet Cell Coordinates, Window, Focus, Control, Shortcut Key, Text from Cursor, Text to Cursor, Control Area, and Status Bar.
• Quick spell Speak keys spell out Word, Line, Spreadsheet Cell Coordinates, Focus, Text from Cursor, Text to Cursor, and Status Bar.
• Verbose Speak keys get full information on Word, Line, Spreadsheet Cell Coordinates, Window, Focus, Text from Cursor, Text to Cursor, Control Area, and Status Bar.

BRAILLE
• Supports all current and even many obsolete Braille displays.
• Grade 2 Braille support for 'on the fly' translation.
• Control the level of detail and punctuation that is sent to Braille.
• Assign Braille display buttons as hot keys.
• Braille navigation independent of speech.
• Logical mode provides intuitive information about the current situation.
• Displays dialog box contents on the same line.
• Two Physical Layout modes: Line Mode and Layout Mode present information as positioned on the screen.
• Screen Attribute mode shows font, size and color.
• Automatic tracking of focus and dialog boxes.
• Cursor Routing allows rapid cursor positioning, object selection and double clicking without moving your hands from the Braille display.
• Configurable Status Cells display useful information about the current focus.
• Choose from cursor position, focus type, character attributes and display mode indicator.

GENERAL
• Runs under MS Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP Home and XP Professional, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003, Citrix MetaFrame XP (FR3) and can also be installed on wide and local area networks.
• A single key allows one to access an entire document, email or web page.
• Access complex websites with ease by choosing to list links, headings or frames.
• Read image labels, font styles, Windows menus and icons for easy navigation.
• Focus highlight and on screen Braille assists those with residual vision, sighted teachers & helpers.
• Automatic software updates via the Internet.
• Selectable range of hotkey shortcuts provide ease of use and requires minimal training.
• Automatic installation program includes instant speech and Braille output.
• Auto run CD ROM. Network server installation also available.
• USB "Pen" version can be installed onto any number of PC's.
• "Pen" drive version runs Supernova from Pen drive) and is setup in seconds.
• Supports Synthesizer Access Manager (SAM), allowing easy hardware changes for supported Braille displays and speech synthesizers.
• Plug in Sound Blaster sound card and plug in display card recommended.
• Non "Pen" versions are ILM copy protected.
• Supplied with DAISY audio and large print manuals.
• Includes free EaseReader DAISY software player.
• Supplied with command summaries in Braille (U.K. Grade II).
• Requires Latest O/S Service Pack.

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