Specifications

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Reading with Merlin VGA
• Newusersofvideomagnifiersystemshaveatendencytoover-
magnify their reading material. Make the type large enough to see
it comfortably, but not so large that it becomes tedious to scan
across a page.
• UsetheX-Ytabletomovereadingmaterialsunderthecamera,
rather than moving the material manually, except small items such
as a checkbook or a business card.
• NewusersshouldusetwohandswhenmovingtheX-Ytablefor
reading, until they become comfortable using one hand.
Writing with Merlin VGA
• Beginnersshouldstartatsmallermagnificationsizes,andthen
increase magnification as they become more comfortable using
Merlin VGA for writing.
•Thesmallerthemagnificationsizethebiggeryoutendtowrite;
the higher the magnification size the smaller you’ll write.
•Useapenthatmakesaboldline,suchasaheavypointpen,a
felt-tip marker or a fine point marker, for easier visibility.
•Itmightbehelpfultouselinedpapertomoreeasilyfindand
keep your place.
• Itmightbeeasiertokeepyourplaceifyouwriteafewwordsat
a time, then move the X-Y table and write again, rather than
moving continually as you write.
•Writeineithercolor,black-and-whiteorpositiveviewingmodes.
•Dependingonambientlightingconditionswithintheroom,itmay
behelpfultoturnthebuilt-inlightOn/Off(seeitem#7onpage8).
Tips for Reading and Writing