O to będę to musiał przetestować wtedy, bo szczerze jeszcze tego nie odkryłem, jak rozpoznać tylko jeden fragment jakiegoś okna - np. zdjęcie na messengerze, jeśli ktoś wyśle.
Nowa wersja ZDSR
1.6.2.0 P4A0 sta
Niestety changelogu nie znalazłem. Download
wersja biznesowa
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr-package-full-did-49.htm
update package
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr-package-patch-did-49.htm
Wersja młodzieżowa
patch update, instalujemy tylko jeśli mamy wcześniej zainstalowaną wersję 1.6.2
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr_yth-package-patch-did-50.htm
full instalator
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr_yth-package-full-did-50.htm
1.6.2.0 P4A0 sta
Niestety changelogu nie znalazłem. Download
wersja biznesowa
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr-package-full-did-49.htm
update package
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr-package-patch-did-49.htm
Wersja młodzieżowa
patch update, instalujemy tylko jeśli mamy wcześniej zainstalowaną wersję 1.6.2
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr_yth-package-patch-did-50.htm
full instalator
http://www.zdsr.com/download-down-type-zdsr_yth-package-full-did-50.htm
Siemano. Ja mam jeden problem z ZDSR. Chodzi mianowicie o to, że nie umiem tutaj skopiować tego, co ostatnio zostało wypowiedziane. Ktoś coś może wie w tym temacie? Dzięki. Pozdro.
Witajcie jest nowa aktualizacja zdsr, a dokładnie to jest patch piąty, ale moich kwestji on nie rozwiązał, a więc dalej nie przeczytamy mejla strzałkami, dalej nie wypowiada, że trwa wyszukiwanie aktualizacji oraz nie ma dźwięków pasków postępu oraz oznajmiania w procentach przy pobieraniu pliku jakiegoś. Czyli ja żadnych zmian na sobie nie zauważyłem.
Spokojnie, jeśli chodzi o thunderbirda to praca żmudna, ale posuwa się do przodu. Odnośnie pozostałych rzeczy to sprawdzę.
No spoczko, no i miejmy nadzieję, że podręcznika też się doczekamy, tak jak przy nvda. No i oczywiście dobrze, żeby były czytane pisane słowa oraz spacje - ja wiem, że w chinskim nie ma spacji, ale skoro zdsr jest tłumaczony na inne języki to fajnie, by te elementy były, aby program działał jak należy.
Edited
Wklejam pierwsze dwa rozdziały podręcznika. W takim formacie będzie pisana całą książka.
# Zhengdu Screen reader: Official User's Manual; Version 1.6.2.0
## Introduction
### Preface
Welcome to the official user's manual for the Zhengdu Screen reader,
known also as ZDSR throughout the rest of this document. This book shall serve
as a complete guide for the Zhengdu Screen reader, all its features, functions
and use cases, but shall also serve as an instruction and a guidebook for
sighted teachers, trainers, assistants, and parents wanting to understand how
blind people operate computers.
The book's design allows reading either chapter by chapter, or just specific
chapters needed by the user. This approach allows novice users to slowly
familiarize themselves with all the terms and operation methods, while letting
the intermediate and advanced users skip straight to the specific chapters
concerning their specific needs.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy this manual and the software itself and
that Zhengdu Screen reader will improve and enrich your daily life.
Let's strive for perfection together!
Written by Nuno and Ollie.
Copyright (
) 2021, no rights reserved.
In case of any problem, suggestion, feature request and so on you are kindly
welcome to write an E-Mail to [this E-Mail address.](mailto:nuno@zd.hk)
### What is a screen reader?
Putting it simply, a screen reader is a software program installed on the user's
computer that "reads the screen". What it exactly means though is that the
application installed on the computer collects textual or even non-textual
information and conveys it to the user via another application installed on the
computer that is called a Text To Speech engine or TTS in short. There are many
Text to Speech engines available on the market. They differ in their voice,
pronunciation and of course price. Do not worry though, the latest version of
the Microsoft Windows operating system contains many voices in many languages,
so your computer is most probably "able to speak by default". If you are using an older
version of Windows though, you will need some special preparation before using
the screen reader.
If you speak English, Russian, Ukrainian or Esperanto we recommend the [RH
Voice](https://github.com/RHVoice/RHVoice/releases) Text to Speech
Engine. It is free and has some clear voices to choose from. In any other case
we can recommend [ESpeak](https://sourceforge.net/projects/espeak/). The
robotic voice of this engine requires some training to get used to, but in
return it provides over 80 languages to choose from.
### Why ZDSR?
You might be wondering, if there are so many screen readers to choose from, why
choose this one amongst its competition? The list of notable features is
outlined below. Keep in mind though that this is just a little foretaste of what
you are going to see later.
- Speed of operation: blind people have slower access to computers than their
sighted counterparts. ZDSR developed an extremely fast speech engine
increasing the reaction speed by about 300% comparing to its competition. This
makes ZDSR a perfect choice for people who need to access the information as
fast as possible.
- Ease of use: ZDSR is built on top of extremely logical and straightforward
foundation, allowing people of all levels of computer knowledge master the
product quickly and efficiently, making it possible to install it and start
working immediately.
- Advanced and well-thought functionality: ZDSR has all the functions you need,
plus many more! With the built-in translation, Optical Character Recognition,
automatic labeling of controls and plethora of many different features carrying
out even a most advanced task is not a problem anymore.
- Great support for the professional software: Are you a writer, programmer, data
analytist or an audio engineer? ZDSR has you covered. With its great support for
the software like Visual Studio, Android Studio, Eclipse, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and many more the software is not only read perfectly, but also starts being
friendlier to the user with many additional keyboard commands.
As you can see there are many reasons why you should choose ZDSR over any other
screen reading product available on the market.
### ZDSR editions and differences between them
The product is available in six different editions. They differ in
functionality, recommended use environment and the method of activation. All of
them are outlined below with their short descriptions. The full breakdown of all
the differences will be outlined in the table further down this chapter.
- ZDSR Public Welfare Edition: This is the free edition of the screen reader.
It has only the basic functionality required to operate the computer
successfully. Its use is recommended when you need the computer to carry out
only the basic tasks and you do not have the money to buy the higher-end
edition.
- ZDSR Youth edition: The most affordable (costing 10 dollars) edition of the
screen reader. It contains basic features like the Public Welfare edition,
plus some useful extras which can boost your productivity. This edition of
the screen reader uses the online activation method, meaning that only the
Internet connection is required to use the program.
- ZDSR Youth Plus Edition: This edition of ZDSR contains many features
available in the highest possible edition. If you do not need support for
the professional software like MS Office or Reaper, this version will most
probably meet your requirements. - This edition of the screen reader uses
the online activation method, meaning that only the Internet connection is
required to use the program.
- ZDSR Youth Pro edition: This edition contains most features found in the
commercial edition, including support for all of the professional software
like REAPER or MS Office. It is missing some advanced and diverse features
such as "Screen Navigation", but this edition is sufficient for most general
and professional use cases. - This edition of the screen reader uses the
online activation method, meaning that only the Internet connection is
required to use the program.
- ZDSR commercial edition: This edition of the program contains all features
from the previous editions plus some features unique to it, like the
forementioned "Screen navigation". What's more this version of the program
does not need Internet connection to function, as it uses a special device
called a Dongle which is plugged in to your computer and serves as the
authorization key.
- ZDSR Local Network Edition: This edition of the software contains the exact
same feature set as the commercial edition. The only difference is that this
edition is more suitable to use in schools, libraries, and other public
institutions, as it can be running on multiple computers connected to the
same master computer through the network.
As you can see, there are many editions of the program meeting the different
needs of the different users. Shall you need any help choosing a right edition
for your use case, do not hesitate to contact our support service via E-Mail,
telling us what you use your computer for, so we can help you choose the right
edition.
Alternatively, you can look at the below table to compare editions and make the
right decision based on the information there. As a general "rule of thumb" it
is always better to first buy the small edition and then upgrade with the need.
#### Detailed Break Down of the editions
The below table contains the detailed breakdown of the features available in all
editions of the software. Studying the table carefully will help you understand
the various strength of various editions and so make the conscious decision when
buying the software
| Feature | ZDSR Public Welfare Edition | ZDSR Youth Edition | ZDSR Youth Plus Edition | ZDSR Youth Pro edition | ZDSR Commercial Edition |
| ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Support for the new capture engine | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Screen Navigation" | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Support for "Regional Navigation | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Chromium engine support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notebook keyboard scheme support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the Optical Character Recognition | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the advanced soundcard management | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the "ZDSR Monitors" | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Support for "Zhengdu Landmarks" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Zhengdu Labels" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for advanced clipboard management | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft office Support | Word | Word | Word and PowerPoint | Full | Full |
| Support for reading the mouse text | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the "Open TTS API" | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Audio Ducking" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Sonar, Reaper, Adobe Audition, and other sound design software | Basic | Basic | Basic | Full | Full |
| Support for the "Element navigation" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for highlighting current operation object | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for braille | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the translation module | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for speech history | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy features | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visual Studio support | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Command Line Support | Basic | Basic | Basic | Full | Full |
| Support for Android Studio | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Java programs | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Scintilla-based software | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for controlling reading of passwords | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support of automatic progress bar reading | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for intelligent word splitting | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for regular expressions in the dictionary | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
: Feature comparison
### Purchasing the software
If you wish to purchase Zhengdu Screen reader you need to contact our support
service, providing the information about the edition you want to buy. The below
table contains all prices for all editions of the software.
| Edition | Price |
| ----- | ----- |
| Public Welfare version | Free |
| Youth | \$? |
| Youth Plus | \$20 |
| Youth Pro | \$26 |
| Commercial | \$232 |
: Prices of various software editions
Please keep in mind that when buying the online edition, your license is digital
and can be activated normally, while when buying the dongle version, you receive
a physical product in a box, and since it arrives from China, you might pay
additional import fees. Shall you need any assistance you are kindly welcome to
contact our support service with all your questions or concerns.
## Getting started
### System requirements
In order to run the Zhengdu screen reader efficiently, your computer must meet some basic requirements. They are outlined below
- Operating system: Windows 7 service pack 1 or never
- RAM: 2048 MB
- Disk space: 300 MB
- Internet connection (for online editions)
- A soundcard
These are the recommended technical requirements, yet if you are a computer beginner, you might need some more special equipment in order to make your life easier. Specifically it is recommended to get a desktop keyboard in case you use a laptop. It is because the keyboard is larger and easier to learn and it contains additional block of keys known as the Num Pad. If you are not sure whether your keyboard contains a numpad, check if there is a square block at the righthand of the device. If there isn't, visit the nearest computer shop and ask for a keyboard with a numpad.
### Keyboard description
The below section contains a rough description of a standard desktop keyboard. When reading, please keep in mind that there are different keyboard variations, and so the below description might not be 100 percent accurate. It is provided here mostly for sighted people to help them learn how to describe the keyboard to a blind person.
The most upper row of the keyboard starts with the ESCAPE (ESC) key. It is located at the upper left corner of the keyboard. It is mostly used to cancel operations, go back to the previous menu, ETC.
Going right from the ESC key we have 12 functional keys, labeled F1 to F12. Sometimes they are grouped by 4, allowing for easier distinction. They are used to perform various operations. They are most often paired with other keys to create keyboard sequences, known also as keyboard shortcuts.
More to the right, we have 3 more keys. These are "PRINTSCREEN", "SCROLLOCK" and "PAUSE" keys. PRINTSCREEN is used to create screenshots (photos of your screen). SCROLLOCK is mostly historical and so does not have much use now, unless specified differently by a software program, and PAUSE is used to stop and resume operation of ZDSR.
The second row, often called the number row starts with a tilde (prim) key.
To the right of PRIM, we have 10 number keys, labeled from 1 to 0 respectively.
The remaining 3 keys in this row are minus, equal sign and "BACKSPACE". BACKSPACE is used to delete a character that is located to the left of the cursor, it can perform other operations depending on the currently running software program as well.
To the right of the "BACKSPACE" key we have a rectangular block of 6 keys. The first row of this block starts with the "INSERT" key, known as the "ZDSR key" in this book. The key next to it is called "HOME" and is used to go back to the beginning of the current line when editing text, or to the beginning of a list when in the list view. The last key in this row is the "PGUP" key. It is used to go one page up when editing text, or go twenty items up when in the list view.
The second row of the small block starts with the "DELETE"(DEL) key. This key is used to delete one character that is located to the left of the cursor when editing text or to delete the currently selected item when in the files view. The next key is called "END" and is used to go to the end of the current line when editing text, or to the end of the list when in the list view. The last key of this block is the "PGDOWN" (PAGE DOWN) key. It is used to go one page up when editing text, or twenty items up when in a list view.
When going right from the PGUP key, there is a large, square block of keys. This block is called a numpad and it largely reflects a phone keyboard, yet put upside down. We will start exploring the numpad from its upper left corner. The first key is called the "NUMLOCK" key and it is used to switch the functions which the numpad performs. For now the only thing you need to know about it is that when it is on, it is used to type numbers and when it is off, it performs different operations.
The next 3 keys are division sign, multiplication sign, minus, respectively.
The next row contains keys 7, 8, 9 as well as the plus sign. The plus sign is a long key, which is taking two rows in most of cases.
The below row contains keys 4, 5, 6. The middle key is a bit special, because it contains a little bump which makes it easily locatable.
One row below we have keys 1, 2, 3 respectively as well as the key known as the NUMPAD ENTER. This key is another long key, and so it takes up the rest of the vertical space of the keyboard.
The last row of the numpad starts with the key 0, and to its right we have the "DECIMAL" key.
Let's go back to the main keyboard for now. One key down from the forementioned "PRIM", we have the "TAB" key. This key is very important, as it is used to navigate forward in the Microsoft Windows operating system. When editing text though, the "TAB" key is used to move everything to the right of it 4 spaces. To the right of it we have a row of keys consisting of 13 keys. These are "Q", "W", "E", "R", "T", "Y", "U", "I", "O", "P", "[ (Left square bracket)", "] (Right square bracket" and "\ (Backslash)" keys.
The below row starts with the "CAPSLOCK" key. This key is used to toggle whether the letters you type are capitalized or not. When this is on, you type in capital letters, otherwise you don't. To the right we have other letters and symbols, namely "A", "S", "D", "F", "G", "H", "J", "K", "L", "; (Semicolon)" and "' (apostrophe). The last key in this row is very important. It is called "ENTER" and it is used to accept choices, or going one line down when editing text.
The next row of keys starts and ends with a long key. These keys are called "LEFT SHIFT" and "RIGHT SHIFT" respectively. They are used in conjunction with letters in order to capitalize them. If "CAPSLOCK" is turned on though, holding "SHIFT" and pressing letters makes them lowercase. Between the shift keys we have the following keys: "Z", "X", "C", "V", "B", "N", "M", ", (Comma)", ". (Dot)", "/ (slash).
The lowest row of the keyboard contains some keys that are mostly used in conjunction with other keys, creating keyboard sequences, known also as keyboard shortcuts.
- LCTRL (LEFT CONTROL): This key located in the bottom left corner of the keyboard does nothing by itself when operating the computer without ZDSR. When the application is active though, it silences its speech.
- LWIN (LEFT WINDOWS KEY): A key with the Microsoft Windows logo on most keyboards. It opens the "Start Menu" of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- LALT (LEFT ALT): This key opens the default menu bar in most applications.
- SPACE: This is the longest key of the keyboard. It is used to input the "space" character when editing text, or to activate interface elements when navigating with the keyboard.
- RALT (RIGHT ALT): Pressing this key is the same as pressing the "LCTRL+LALT" key combination. It is also used in conjunction with letters to input diacritic characters on non-english keyboards.
- RWIN (RIGHT WINDOWS KEY): This key does the same function as the "LWIN" key unless otherwise specified by a software application.
- APPS (APPLICATIONS KEY): This key is used to open context menus in most applications. In case of the apsence of this key, the "SHIFT+F10" combination might be used instead.
- RCTRL (RIGHT CONTROL): Behaves in the same way as the "LCTRL" key unless otherwise specified by the software application.
The last element of the keyboard we haven't covered yet are the arrows. They are situated between the "RCTRL" and "NUMPAD 0" keys and form an upward facing triangle, or a printed "T" letter. The upmost key in this triangular block is the "UP ARROW": This key is used to go up one line when editing text, or go to the previous list element when in the list view. Below it we have the DOWN ARROW, to the left of it there's the LEFT ARROW, and to the right the RIGHT ARROW. Their function are the same, but covering their respective sides.
### Downloading ZDSR
If you have purchased the software or want to use the screen reader's free edition you first need to download it from the Internet. Downloading makes a file hosted on an Internet server available on your computer, which makes it easily usable by you. If you have another screen reader active on your machine, open your favorite web browser and navigate to [https://zdsr24.com](This URL).
Then navigate to the "Download" link. From there, the various editions of the screen reader are listed as Level 3 headings. Choose your edition and select its "Download" link under its heading in order to begin the download process. An alternative method is to type a special address in the browser's address bar. This method will allow to download the given edition extremely quickly. The below table contains all available addresses that can be typed.
| Edition | Download Link |
| ----- | ----- |
| Free edition | [free.zdsr24.com](https://free.zdsr24.com) |
| Youth edition | [youth.zdsr24.com](https://youth.zdsr24.com) |
| Commercial edition | [commercial.zdsr24.com](https://commercial.zdsr24.com) |
: A list of short download links
In case you do not have an active screen reader at the moment, it is highly recommended that you ask a sighted person for assistance. They can either go to the main website of the screen reader located at address [www.zdsr24.com](https://zdsr24.com) or use any of the short addresses provided above.
### Installing ZDSR
Downloading the screen reader does not make it possible to use it yet. Before using, you need to install it. Installing a software means that your computer will take some special preparations and instructions from the software (ZDSR in this case) in order to prepare your environment for it.
If you have another screen reader, remember to close it shortly after executing the installer, as shortcut key conflicts might occur. After pressing the ENTER key on the installer file you should hear speech. If you don't, wait a few seconds, press "E" as "English" and press enter. This problem occurs if ZDSR could not find your language in its database.
After hearing the speech prompt, you have two choices. You can proceed with an "express installation". This method is recommended if you are a beginner and/or you never installed a software program before. To execute the express installation, press "Y" to trigger the installation process. Wait a few minutes and the program will be installed on your computer. If you wish to execute the standard installation though, press "N" after hearing the first speech prompt. Then the standard installation dialog will appear. You can navigate it by pressing the "TAB" key on your keyboard. You activate various options by pressing "SPACE". All installation screens are described below.
The first screen is just an introduction. You can press the "N" key in order to navigate to the next screen.
The second screen asks you to accept the license agreement of ZDSR. If you wish to accept the agreement, press "ALT" together with "A"
The third screen shows what's new in the version of ZDSR you are currently installing. You can press "N" again in order to navigate to the next screen.
The next screen is a bit more complicated though. It shows the list of additional tasks the installation program can perform during the installation process. The table describing them is outlined below, together with their description as well as a default value, in case you have unwillingly changed something.
| Option name | Option description | Default value |
| ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Create desktop icon | Creates a desktop icon on your desktop. This makes it possible to quickly launch the program from the area which is visible easily. | Checked |
| Auto start | Enabling this option makes it so that your computer starts speaking automatically right after its turned on. | Checked |
| Read Windows logon window and security window | Controls whether ZDSR reads the secure screens of the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you don't know what this option is, leave it be. | Checked |
| Install Skyvoice TTS engine | Installs the Skyvoice TTS engine, a high quality Chinese and english voice. | Checked |
| Install IBM ViaVoice TTS Engine | Installs the English Eloquence synthesiser. | Checked |
| Install IBM Chinese TTS Engine | Installs the Chinese Eloquence synthesiser. | Checked |
| Install Mini Dog driver | Installs a driver for the dongle, a device which authorises the legitimity of your ZDSR license. If you use the online edition, or the free edition of ZDSR, you can freely uncheck this option. | Checked |
: Detailed description of the installer's options
After making any special amendments to the component list, you can press "N" again to continue.
The final screen of the installer shows the summary of all selected options. After review, press "I" to start the installation process.
As with the "Express Installation" mode, a music will play and the installation process will be finished shortly after.
### Activating ZDSR (Youth edition only)
if you have purchased ZDSR Youth edition you need to activate it before using. Software activation is like checking in on an airport. You show your ticket, the guards check if everything is fine and you can pass further. Here it works very much like that: you launch the software, enter the key you have been provided and depending on its legimitimity you are "let through" or "turned down". Upon registering your purchase we have sent you an E-Mail containing very important data. Please save this E-Mail letter in a safe place, as disclosing the information in it will lead to lose all of your obtained rights. Please also note down the key (a long string of numbers), an a password consisting of four digits. Albeit it is possible to recover these data in an emergency, it is recommended that you keep them well-guarded.
In order to activate your software you first need to run it. Running or "launching" a software means that it starts working either in background (you do not directly see the exact steps the program performs) or in foreground (you see and can control everything). ZDSR, being a screenreading application performs mainly in background. You don't see how it "talks" to your computer, how it retrieves the information and how it generates speech. You just hear the program speaking. With that out of the way, let's finally run the program. There are many ways to do so, depending on the options you have set in the installer. The most common options are listed below.
- Press the shortcut "LCTRL+LALT+I" on your keyboard. This is the easiest method, as you do not have to memorize any positions. you just press these three keys together, wait a few seconds and the program is launched with a sound.
- Find the "Zhengdu Screenreader Youth Edition" on your desktop. If, for some reason you cannot or do not want to use the keyboard sequence, you can find the appropriate icon and execute it by pressing "ENTER". You can go to your desktop by pressing the "LWIN+D" key sequence. After doing so, press letters "Z, H, E" in quick succession and finally press enter.
- Launch "Zhengdu Screenreader Youth Edition" from the "Start menu" (Windows 8/8.1/10 only). If you are not certain about going to the desktop and pressing many keys in quick succession, there's an easier method. First, press the "LWIN" key on your keyboard. Then, type "zhengdu" and press enter. After waiting a few seconds you should hear the program's starting sound and speech.
Regardless of the method chosen, after listening to the program's starting tone and the speech prompt saying the program's version (a version is a number representing how many changes have been made to the program since its release. Do not worry about it for now), you will be placed in the activation window. This window behaves similarly as the software installer. You use the "TAB" key to move forward in a window and the "SPACE" key to activate various elements. The below table describes the activation window from top to bottom, allowing you to quickly familiarize yourself with it and complete the activation process
| Option | Description |
| ----- | ----- |
| Activation method: | here you can control what method you use to activate your copy of ZDSR. You can activate either via authorisation key (default), or via SMS (works only in China for now). Please do not change this option unless specifically instructed by a support agent. |
| Authorisation key: | Here you can enter your authorisation key (longer of the two numbers provided in an E-Mail). |
| Authorisation password: | Here you can enter your four digit password we provided in an E-Mail. |
| OK | Validates the provided information. On success this options activates your copy of ZDSR. |
| Cancel | Abords the activation process, exiting ZDSR. |
: Description of the ZDSR Youth activation window.
### Troubleshooting activation problems (Youth edition only)
In case of an error message during the activation process, please check the following things.
- Do you have an active Internet connection? ZDSR Youth edition requires an active Internet connection during the activation process. If you have just downloaded ZDSR then there's a very high chance your Internet connection is already working.
- Have you entered the authorisation key well? Remember that when entering your authorisation data, you must be 100 percent accurate. Please check whether both your key and password are entered exactly as written in an E-Mail.
- In case of any further problems, you are kindly welcome to contact the Zhengdu Screenreader Support service via E-Mail. It would help if you would include the error message displayed on the screen. You can either rewrite it or copy and paste it to an E-Mail. If you cannot copy and paste, don't worry. Just rewrite it from your memory.
### First start
It's high time you finally start learning how to use the Zhengdu Screenreader. If you have purchased the Youth Edition of the program, you have it activated and running by now, if you are using the commercial edition though, you need to plug in the received dongle to one of the USB ports of your desktop computer or laptop. Keep in mind that the device must be always plugged in to your USB port, otherwise ZDSR will exit after a while. Think about the dongle as both a key and a battery. When it is plugged in, ZDSR receives all the necessary information and so it works correctly. In any other case it "gets lost" and so it turns itself off. In order to start using your software you first need to run it. Running or "launching" a software means that it starts working either in background (you do not directly see the exact steps the program performs) or in foreground (you see and can control everything). ZDSR, being a screenreading application performs mainly in background. You don't see how it "talks" to your computer, how it retrieves the information and how it generates speech. You just hear the program speaking. With that out of the way, let's finally run the program. There are many ways to do so, depending on the options you have set in the installer. The most common options are listed below.
- Press the shortcut "LCTRL+LALT+U" (for the Commercial version) or "LCTRL+LALT+I" (for the free version) on your keyboard. This is the easiest method, as you do not have to memorize any positions. you just press these three keys together, wait a few seconds and the program is launched with a sound.
- Find the "Zhengdu Screenreader" (for the Commercial version) or "Zhengdu Screenreader Public Welfare Version" (for the free version) on your desktop. If, for some reason you cannot or do not want to use the keyboard sequence, you can find the appropriate icon and execute it by pressing "ENTER". You can go to your desktop by pressing the "LWIN+D" key sequence. After doing so, press letters "Z, H, E" in quick succession and finally press enter.
- Launch "Zhengdu Screenreader" (for the Commercial version) or "Zhengdu Screenreader Public Welfare Version" (for the free version) from the "Start menu" (Windows 8/8.1/10 only). If you are not certain about going to the desktop and pressing many keys in quick succession, there's an easier method. First, press the "LWIN" key on your keyboard. Then, type "zhengdu" and press enter. After waiting a few seconds you should hear the program's starting sound and speech.
Regardless of the method you chose you will hear the program's starting music and shortly after a speech prompt telling you the software version. A program's version is the numeric representation of changes that have been made since the software's first release. Do not worry about it for now. After hearing the information you will be put in the "Welcome window" of the Zhengdu screenreader. This window contains the most useful settings for the novice users. You navigate the window traditionally with the "TAB" key and you use the "SPACE" key to activate various elements. The below table describes the welcome window, along with the default values of the settings (if applicable).
| Option | Description | Default value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Brief introduction of ZDSR | Here you can listen to a very short note about what ZDSR is and what editions it contains. | Not applicable |
| Show welcome window while starting | Controls whether the "Welcome window" is displayed on every start of the screen reader. | Checked |
| Auto start | Controls whether ZDSR starts automatically with your computer, meaning that it starts speaking as soon as your computer is on. | Checked |
| Read Windows logon window and security window | Controls whether ZDSR reads the secure screens of the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you don't know what this option is, leave it be. | Checked |
| Voice Scheme settings | Opens the dialog where you can customize the various speech parameters of the program. | Not applicable |
| Import settings | Allows you to import settings to your ZDSR. Importing means transferingsettings from any other ZDSR instance (either yours or someone you know) to your instance, allowing you to instantly configure the program. | Not applicable |
| Help | Opens a help document for ZDSR. | Not applicable |
| Visit official site of ZDSR | Opens the official site of ZDSR. | Not applicable |
| Close | Closes the "Welcome window". | Not applicable |
: Detailed description of the "Welcome window"
### Keyboard shortcuts used in this chapter
Sections like this summarize all new keyboard shortcuts that we have learned throughout the given chapter. The below table contains their list, along with their short description.
| Shortcut | Description |
| ----- | ----- |
| TAB | Moves forwards in a software application. |
| SPACE | Allows to activate various interface elements. |
| LCTRL+LALT+U | Starts ZDSR Commercial edition. |
| LCTRL+LALT+I | Starts ZDSR Youth Edition or ZDSR free edition. |
| ENTER | Activates elements on the desktop or activates search while in the "Start menu". |
| LWIN | Opens the "Start menu". |
: Keyboard shortcuts used in Chapter 2.
# Zhengdu Screen reader: Official User's Manual; Version 1.6.2.0
## Introduction
### Preface
Welcome to the official user's manual for the Zhengdu Screen reader,
known also as ZDSR throughout the rest of this document. This book shall serve
as a complete guide for the Zhengdu Screen reader, all its features, functions
and use cases, but shall also serve as an instruction and a guidebook for
sighted teachers, trainers, assistants, and parents wanting to understand how
blind people operate computers.
The book's design allows reading either chapter by chapter, or just specific
chapters needed by the user. This approach allows novice users to slowly
familiarize themselves with all the terms and operation methods, while letting
the intermediate and advanced users skip straight to the specific chapters
concerning their specific needs.
We sincerely hope that you will enjoy this manual and the software itself and
that Zhengdu Screen reader will improve and enrich your daily life.
Let's strive for perfection together!
Written by Nuno and Ollie.
Copyright (
) 2021, no rights reserved.In case of any problem, suggestion, feature request and so on you are kindly
welcome to write an E-Mail to [this E-Mail address.](mailto:nuno@zd.hk)
### What is a screen reader?
Putting it simply, a screen reader is a software program installed on the user's
computer that "reads the screen". What it exactly means though is that the
application installed on the computer collects textual or even non-textual
information and conveys it to the user via another application installed on the
computer that is called a Text To Speech engine or TTS in short. There are many
Text to Speech engines available on the market. They differ in their voice,
pronunciation and of course price. Do not worry though, the latest version of
the Microsoft Windows operating system contains many voices in many languages,
so your computer is most probably "able to speak by default". If you are using an older
version of Windows though, you will need some special preparation before using
the screen reader.
If you speak English, Russian, Ukrainian or Esperanto we recommend the [RH
Voice](https://github.com/RHVoice/RHVoice/releases) Text to Speech
Engine. It is free and has some clear voices to choose from. In any other case
we can recommend [ESpeak](https://sourceforge.net/projects/espeak/). The
robotic voice of this engine requires some training to get used to, but in
return it provides over 80 languages to choose from.
### Why ZDSR?
You might be wondering, if there are so many screen readers to choose from, why
choose this one amongst its competition? The list of notable features is
outlined below. Keep in mind though that this is just a little foretaste of what
you are going to see later.
- Speed of operation: blind people have slower access to computers than their
sighted counterparts. ZDSR developed an extremely fast speech engine
increasing the reaction speed by about 300% comparing to its competition. This
makes ZDSR a perfect choice for people who need to access the information as
fast as possible.
- Ease of use: ZDSR is built on top of extremely logical and straightforward
foundation, allowing people of all levels of computer knowledge master the
product quickly and efficiently, making it possible to install it and start
working immediately.
- Advanced and well-thought functionality: ZDSR has all the functions you need,
plus many more! With the built-in translation, Optical Character Recognition,
automatic labeling of controls and plethora of many different features carrying
out even a most advanced task is not a problem anymore.
- Great support for the professional software: Are you a writer, programmer, data
analytist or an audio engineer? ZDSR has you covered. With its great support for
the software like Visual Studio, Android Studio, Eclipse, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and many more the software is not only read perfectly, but also starts being
friendlier to the user with many additional keyboard commands.
As you can see there are many reasons why you should choose ZDSR over any other
screen reading product available on the market.
### ZDSR editions and differences between them
The product is available in six different editions. They differ in
functionality, recommended use environment and the method of activation. All of
them are outlined below with their short descriptions. The full breakdown of all
the differences will be outlined in the table further down this chapter.
- ZDSR Public Welfare Edition: This is the free edition of the screen reader.
It has only the basic functionality required to operate the computer
successfully. Its use is recommended when you need the computer to carry out
only the basic tasks and you do not have the money to buy the higher-end
edition.
- ZDSR Youth edition: The most affordable (costing 10 dollars) edition of the
screen reader. It contains basic features like the Public Welfare edition,
plus some useful extras which can boost your productivity. This edition of
the screen reader uses the online activation method, meaning that only the
Internet connection is required to use the program.
- ZDSR Youth Plus Edition: This edition of ZDSR contains many features
available in the highest possible edition. If you do not need support for
the professional software like MS Office or Reaper, this version will most
probably meet your requirements. - This edition of the screen reader uses
the online activation method, meaning that only the Internet connection is
required to use the program.
- ZDSR Youth Pro edition: This edition contains most features found in the
commercial edition, including support for all of the professional software
like REAPER or MS Office. It is missing some advanced and diverse features
such as "Screen Navigation", but this edition is sufficient for most general
and professional use cases. - This edition of the screen reader uses the
online activation method, meaning that only the Internet connection is
required to use the program.
- ZDSR commercial edition: This edition of the program contains all features
from the previous editions plus some features unique to it, like the
forementioned "Screen navigation". What's more this version of the program
does not need Internet connection to function, as it uses a special device
called a Dongle which is plugged in to your computer and serves as the
authorization key.
- ZDSR Local Network Edition: This edition of the software contains the exact
same feature set as the commercial edition. The only difference is that this
edition is more suitable to use in schools, libraries, and other public
institutions, as it can be running on multiple computers connected to the
same master computer through the network.
As you can see, there are many editions of the program meeting the different
needs of the different users. Shall you need any help choosing a right edition
for your use case, do not hesitate to contact our support service via E-Mail,
telling us what you use your computer for, so we can help you choose the right
edition.
Alternatively, you can look at the below table to compare editions and make the
right decision based on the information there. As a general "rule of thumb" it
is always better to first buy the small edition and then upgrade with the need.
#### Detailed Break Down of the editions
The below table contains the detailed breakdown of the features available in all
editions of the software. Studying the table carefully will help you understand
the various strength of various editions and so make the conscious decision when
buying the software
| Feature | ZDSR Public Welfare Edition | ZDSR Youth Edition | ZDSR Youth Plus Edition | ZDSR Youth Pro edition | ZDSR Commercial Edition |
| ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Support for the new capture engine | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Screen Navigation" | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Support for "Regional Navigation | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Chromium engine support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notebook keyboard scheme support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the Optical Character Recognition | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the advanced soundcard management | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the "ZDSR Monitors" | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Support for "Zhengdu Landmarks" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Zhengdu Labels" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for advanced clipboard management | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft office Support | Word | Word | Word and PowerPoint | Full | Full |
| Support for reading the mouse text | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the "Open TTS API" | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for "Audio Ducking" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Sonar, Reaper, Adobe Audition, and other sound design software | Basic | Basic | Basic | Full | Full |
| Support for the "Element navigation" | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for highlighting current operation object | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for braille | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for the translation module | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for speech history | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy features | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visual Studio support | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Command Line Support | Basic | Basic | Basic | Full | Full |
| Support for Android Studio | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Java programs | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for Scintilla-based software | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Support for controlling reading of passwords | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support of automatic progress bar reading | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for intelligent word splitting | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support for regular expressions in the dictionary | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
: Feature comparison
### Purchasing the software
If you wish to purchase Zhengdu Screen reader you need to contact our support
service, providing the information about the edition you want to buy. The below
table contains all prices for all editions of the software.
| Edition | Price |
| ----- | ----- |
| Public Welfare version | Free |
| Youth | \$? |
| Youth Plus | \$20 |
| Youth Pro | \$26 |
| Commercial | \$232 |
: Prices of various software editions
Please keep in mind that when buying the online edition, your license is digital
and can be activated normally, while when buying the dongle version, you receive
a physical product in a box, and since it arrives from China, you might pay
additional import fees. Shall you need any assistance you are kindly welcome to
contact our support service with all your questions or concerns.
## Getting started
### System requirements
In order to run the Zhengdu screen reader efficiently, your computer must meet some basic requirements. They are outlined below
- Operating system: Windows 7 service pack 1 or never
- RAM: 2048 MB
- Disk space: 300 MB
- Internet connection (for online editions)
- A soundcard
These are the recommended technical requirements, yet if you are a computer beginner, you might need some more special equipment in order to make your life easier. Specifically it is recommended to get a desktop keyboard in case you use a laptop. It is because the keyboard is larger and easier to learn and it contains additional block of keys known as the Num Pad. If you are not sure whether your keyboard contains a numpad, check if there is a square block at the righthand of the device. If there isn't, visit the nearest computer shop and ask for a keyboard with a numpad.
### Keyboard description
The below section contains a rough description of a standard desktop keyboard. When reading, please keep in mind that there are different keyboard variations, and so the below description might not be 100 percent accurate. It is provided here mostly for sighted people to help them learn how to describe the keyboard to a blind person.
The most upper row of the keyboard starts with the ESCAPE (ESC) key. It is located at the upper left corner of the keyboard. It is mostly used to cancel operations, go back to the previous menu, ETC.
Going right from the ESC key we have 12 functional keys, labeled F1 to F12. Sometimes they are grouped by 4, allowing for easier distinction. They are used to perform various operations. They are most often paired with other keys to create keyboard sequences, known also as keyboard shortcuts.
More to the right, we have 3 more keys. These are "PRINTSCREEN", "SCROLLOCK" and "PAUSE" keys. PRINTSCREEN is used to create screenshots (photos of your screen). SCROLLOCK is mostly historical and so does not have much use now, unless specified differently by a software program, and PAUSE is used to stop and resume operation of ZDSR.
The second row, often called the number row starts with a tilde (prim) key.
To the right of PRIM, we have 10 number keys, labeled from 1 to 0 respectively.
The remaining 3 keys in this row are minus, equal sign and "BACKSPACE". BACKSPACE is used to delete a character that is located to the left of the cursor, it can perform other operations depending on the currently running software program as well.
To the right of the "BACKSPACE" key we have a rectangular block of 6 keys. The first row of this block starts with the "INSERT" key, known as the "ZDSR key" in this book. The key next to it is called "HOME" and is used to go back to the beginning of the current line when editing text, or to the beginning of a list when in the list view. The last key in this row is the "PGUP" key. It is used to go one page up when editing text, or go twenty items up when in the list view.
The second row of the small block starts with the "DELETE"(DEL) key. This key is used to delete one character that is located to the left of the cursor when editing text or to delete the currently selected item when in the files view. The next key is called "END" and is used to go to the end of the current line when editing text, or to the end of the list when in the list view. The last key of this block is the "PGDOWN" (PAGE DOWN) key. It is used to go one page up when editing text, or twenty items up when in a list view.
When going right from the PGUP key, there is a large, square block of keys. This block is called a numpad and it largely reflects a phone keyboard, yet put upside down. We will start exploring the numpad from its upper left corner. The first key is called the "NUMLOCK" key and it is used to switch the functions which the numpad performs. For now the only thing you need to know about it is that when it is on, it is used to type numbers and when it is off, it performs different operations.
The next 3 keys are division sign, multiplication sign, minus, respectively.
The next row contains keys 7, 8, 9 as well as the plus sign. The plus sign is a long key, which is taking two rows in most of cases.
The below row contains keys 4, 5, 6. The middle key is a bit special, because it contains a little bump which makes it easily locatable.
One row below we have keys 1, 2, 3 respectively as well as the key known as the NUMPAD ENTER. This key is another long key, and so it takes up the rest of the vertical space of the keyboard.
The last row of the numpad starts with the key 0, and to its right we have the "DECIMAL" key.
Let's go back to the main keyboard for now. One key down from the forementioned "PRIM", we have the "TAB" key. This key is very important, as it is used to navigate forward in the Microsoft Windows operating system. When editing text though, the "TAB" key is used to move everything to the right of it 4 spaces. To the right of it we have a row of keys consisting of 13 keys. These are "Q", "W", "E", "R", "T", "Y", "U", "I", "O", "P", "[ (Left square bracket)", "] (Right square bracket" and "\ (Backslash)" keys.
The below row starts with the "CAPSLOCK" key. This key is used to toggle whether the letters you type are capitalized or not. When this is on, you type in capital letters, otherwise you don't. To the right we have other letters and symbols, namely "A", "S", "D", "F", "G", "H", "J", "K", "L", "; (Semicolon)" and "' (apostrophe). The last key in this row is very important. It is called "ENTER" and it is used to accept choices, or going one line down when editing text.
The next row of keys starts and ends with a long key. These keys are called "LEFT SHIFT" and "RIGHT SHIFT" respectively. They are used in conjunction with letters in order to capitalize them. If "CAPSLOCK" is turned on though, holding "SHIFT" and pressing letters makes them lowercase. Between the shift keys we have the following keys: "Z", "X", "C", "V", "B", "N", "M", ", (Comma)", ". (Dot)", "/ (slash).
The lowest row of the keyboard contains some keys that are mostly used in conjunction with other keys, creating keyboard sequences, known also as keyboard shortcuts.
- LCTRL (LEFT CONTROL): This key located in the bottom left corner of the keyboard does nothing by itself when operating the computer without ZDSR. When the application is active though, it silences its speech.
- LWIN (LEFT WINDOWS KEY): A key with the Microsoft Windows logo on most keyboards. It opens the "Start Menu" of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
- LALT (LEFT ALT): This key opens the default menu bar in most applications.
- SPACE: This is the longest key of the keyboard. It is used to input the "space" character when editing text, or to activate interface elements when navigating with the keyboard.
- RALT (RIGHT ALT): Pressing this key is the same as pressing the "LCTRL+LALT" key combination. It is also used in conjunction with letters to input diacritic characters on non-english keyboards.
- RWIN (RIGHT WINDOWS KEY): This key does the same function as the "LWIN" key unless otherwise specified by a software application.
- APPS (APPLICATIONS KEY): This key is used to open context menus in most applications. In case of the apsence of this key, the "SHIFT+F10" combination might be used instead.
- RCTRL (RIGHT CONTROL): Behaves in the same way as the "LCTRL" key unless otherwise specified by the software application.
The last element of the keyboard we haven't covered yet are the arrows. They are situated between the "RCTRL" and "NUMPAD 0" keys and form an upward facing triangle, or a printed "T" letter. The upmost key in this triangular block is the "UP ARROW": This key is used to go up one line when editing text, or go to the previous list element when in the list view. Below it we have the DOWN ARROW, to the left of it there's the LEFT ARROW, and to the right the RIGHT ARROW. Their function are the same, but covering their respective sides.
### Downloading ZDSR
If you have purchased the software or want to use the screen reader's free edition you first need to download it from the Internet. Downloading makes a file hosted on an Internet server available on your computer, which makes it easily usable by you. If you have another screen reader active on your machine, open your favorite web browser and navigate to [https://zdsr24.com](This URL).
Then navigate to the "Download" link. From there, the various editions of the screen reader are listed as Level 3 headings. Choose your edition and select its "Download" link under its heading in order to begin the download process. An alternative method is to type a special address in the browser's address bar. This method will allow to download the given edition extremely quickly. The below table contains all available addresses that can be typed.
| Edition | Download Link |
| ----- | ----- |
| Free edition | [free.zdsr24.com](https://free.zdsr24.com) |
| Youth edition | [youth.zdsr24.com](https://youth.zdsr24.com) |
| Commercial edition | [commercial.zdsr24.com](https://commercial.zdsr24.com) |
: A list of short download links
In case you do not have an active screen reader at the moment, it is highly recommended that you ask a sighted person for assistance. They can either go to the main website of the screen reader located at address [www.zdsr24.com](https://zdsr24.com) or use any of the short addresses provided above.
### Installing ZDSR
Downloading the screen reader does not make it possible to use it yet. Before using, you need to install it. Installing a software means that your computer will take some special preparations and instructions from the software (ZDSR in this case) in order to prepare your environment for it.
If you have another screen reader, remember to close it shortly after executing the installer, as shortcut key conflicts might occur. After pressing the ENTER key on the installer file you should hear speech. If you don't, wait a few seconds, press "E" as "English" and press enter. This problem occurs if ZDSR could not find your language in its database.
After hearing the speech prompt, you have two choices. You can proceed with an "express installation". This method is recommended if you are a beginner and/or you never installed a software program before. To execute the express installation, press "Y" to trigger the installation process. Wait a few minutes and the program will be installed on your computer. If you wish to execute the standard installation though, press "N" after hearing the first speech prompt. Then the standard installation dialog will appear. You can navigate it by pressing the "TAB" key on your keyboard. You activate various options by pressing "SPACE". All installation screens are described below.
The first screen is just an introduction. You can press the "N" key in order to navigate to the next screen.
The second screen asks you to accept the license agreement of ZDSR. If you wish to accept the agreement, press "ALT" together with "A"
The third screen shows what's new in the version of ZDSR you are currently installing. You can press "N" again in order to navigate to the next screen.
The next screen is a bit more complicated though. It shows the list of additional tasks the installation program can perform during the installation process. The table describing them is outlined below, together with their description as well as a default value, in case you have unwillingly changed something.
| Option name | Option description | Default value |
| ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Create desktop icon | Creates a desktop icon on your desktop. This makes it possible to quickly launch the program from the area which is visible easily. | Checked |
| Auto start | Enabling this option makes it so that your computer starts speaking automatically right after its turned on. | Checked |
| Read Windows logon window and security window | Controls whether ZDSR reads the secure screens of the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you don't know what this option is, leave it be. | Checked |
| Install Skyvoice TTS engine | Installs the Skyvoice TTS engine, a high quality Chinese and english voice. | Checked |
| Install IBM ViaVoice TTS Engine | Installs the English Eloquence synthesiser. | Checked |
| Install IBM Chinese TTS Engine | Installs the Chinese Eloquence synthesiser. | Checked |
| Install Mini Dog driver | Installs a driver for the dongle, a device which authorises the legitimity of your ZDSR license. If you use the online edition, or the free edition of ZDSR, you can freely uncheck this option. | Checked |
: Detailed description of the installer's options
After making any special amendments to the component list, you can press "N" again to continue.
The final screen of the installer shows the summary of all selected options. After review, press "I" to start the installation process.
As with the "Express Installation" mode, a music will play and the installation process will be finished shortly after.
### Activating ZDSR (Youth edition only)
if you have purchased ZDSR Youth edition you need to activate it before using. Software activation is like checking in on an airport. You show your ticket, the guards check if everything is fine and you can pass further. Here it works very much like that: you launch the software, enter the key you have been provided and depending on its legimitimity you are "let through" or "turned down". Upon registering your purchase we have sent you an E-Mail containing very important data. Please save this E-Mail letter in a safe place, as disclosing the information in it will lead to lose all of your obtained rights. Please also note down the key (a long string of numbers), an a password consisting of four digits. Albeit it is possible to recover these data in an emergency, it is recommended that you keep them well-guarded.
In order to activate your software you first need to run it. Running or "launching" a software means that it starts working either in background (you do not directly see the exact steps the program performs) or in foreground (you see and can control everything). ZDSR, being a screenreading application performs mainly in background. You don't see how it "talks" to your computer, how it retrieves the information and how it generates speech. You just hear the program speaking. With that out of the way, let's finally run the program. There are many ways to do so, depending on the options you have set in the installer. The most common options are listed below.
- Press the shortcut "LCTRL+LALT+I" on your keyboard. This is the easiest method, as you do not have to memorize any positions. you just press these three keys together, wait a few seconds and the program is launched with a sound.
- Find the "Zhengdu Screenreader Youth Edition" on your desktop. If, for some reason you cannot or do not want to use the keyboard sequence, you can find the appropriate icon and execute it by pressing "ENTER". You can go to your desktop by pressing the "LWIN+D" key sequence. After doing so, press letters "Z, H, E" in quick succession and finally press enter.
- Launch "Zhengdu Screenreader Youth Edition" from the "Start menu" (Windows 8/8.1/10 only). If you are not certain about going to the desktop and pressing many keys in quick succession, there's an easier method. First, press the "LWIN" key on your keyboard. Then, type "zhengdu" and press enter. After waiting a few seconds you should hear the program's starting sound and speech.
Regardless of the method chosen, after listening to the program's starting tone and the speech prompt saying the program's version (a version is a number representing how many changes have been made to the program since its release. Do not worry about it for now), you will be placed in the activation window. This window behaves similarly as the software installer. You use the "TAB" key to move forward in a window and the "SPACE" key to activate various elements. The below table describes the activation window from top to bottom, allowing you to quickly familiarize yourself with it and complete the activation process
| Option | Description |
| ----- | ----- |
| Activation method: | here you can control what method you use to activate your copy of ZDSR. You can activate either via authorisation key (default), or via SMS (works only in China for now). Please do not change this option unless specifically instructed by a support agent. |
| Authorisation key: | Here you can enter your authorisation key (longer of the two numbers provided in an E-Mail). |
| Authorisation password: | Here you can enter your four digit password we provided in an E-Mail. |
| OK | Validates the provided information. On success this options activates your copy of ZDSR. |
| Cancel | Abords the activation process, exiting ZDSR. |
: Description of the ZDSR Youth activation window.
### Troubleshooting activation problems (Youth edition only)
In case of an error message during the activation process, please check the following things.
- Do you have an active Internet connection? ZDSR Youth edition requires an active Internet connection during the activation process. If you have just downloaded ZDSR then there's a very high chance your Internet connection is already working.
- Have you entered the authorisation key well? Remember that when entering your authorisation data, you must be 100 percent accurate. Please check whether both your key and password are entered exactly as written in an E-Mail.
- In case of any further problems, you are kindly welcome to contact the Zhengdu Screenreader Support service via E-Mail. It would help if you would include the error message displayed on the screen. You can either rewrite it or copy and paste it to an E-Mail. If you cannot copy and paste, don't worry. Just rewrite it from your memory.
### First start
It's high time you finally start learning how to use the Zhengdu Screenreader. If you have purchased the Youth Edition of the program, you have it activated and running by now, if you are using the commercial edition though, you need to plug in the received dongle to one of the USB ports of your desktop computer or laptop. Keep in mind that the device must be always plugged in to your USB port, otherwise ZDSR will exit after a while. Think about the dongle as both a key and a battery. When it is plugged in, ZDSR receives all the necessary information and so it works correctly. In any other case it "gets lost" and so it turns itself off. In order to start using your software you first need to run it. Running or "launching" a software means that it starts working either in background (you do not directly see the exact steps the program performs) or in foreground (you see and can control everything). ZDSR, being a screenreading application performs mainly in background. You don't see how it "talks" to your computer, how it retrieves the information and how it generates speech. You just hear the program speaking. With that out of the way, let's finally run the program. There are many ways to do so, depending on the options you have set in the installer. The most common options are listed below.
- Press the shortcut "LCTRL+LALT+U" (for the Commercial version) or "LCTRL+LALT+I" (for the free version) on your keyboard. This is the easiest method, as you do not have to memorize any positions. you just press these three keys together, wait a few seconds and the program is launched with a sound.
- Find the "Zhengdu Screenreader" (for the Commercial version) or "Zhengdu Screenreader Public Welfare Version" (for the free version) on your desktop. If, for some reason you cannot or do not want to use the keyboard sequence, you can find the appropriate icon and execute it by pressing "ENTER". You can go to your desktop by pressing the "LWIN+D" key sequence. After doing so, press letters "Z, H, E" in quick succession and finally press enter.
- Launch "Zhengdu Screenreader" (for the Commercial version) or "Zhengdu Screenreader Public Welfare Version" (for the free version) from the "Start menu" (Windows 8/8.1/10 only). If you are not certain about going to the desktop and pressing many keys in quick succession, there's an easier method. First, press the "LWIN" key on your keyboard. Then, type "zhengdu" and press enter. After waiting a few seconds you should hear the program's starting sound and speech.
Regardless of the method you chose you will hear the program's starting music and shortly after a speech prompt telling you the software version. A program's version is the numeric representation of changes that have been made since the software's first release. Do not worry about it for now. After hearing the information you will be put in the "Welcome window" of the Zhengdu screenreader. This window contains the most useful settings for the novice users. You navigate the window traditionally with the "TAB" key and you use the "SPACE" key to activate various elements. The below table describes the welcome window, along with the default values of the settings (if applicable).
| Option | Description | Default value |
| ----- | ----- |
| Brief introduction of ZDSR | Here you can listen to a very short note about what ZDSR is and what editions it contains. | Not applicable |
| Show welcome window while starting | Controls whether the "Welcome window" is displayed on every start of the screen reader. | Checked |
| Auto start | Controls whether ZDSR starts automatically with your computer, meaning that it starts speaking as soon as your computer is on. | Checked |
| Read Windows logon window and security window | Controls whether ZDSR reads the secure screens of the Microsoft Windows operating system. If you don't know what this option is, leave it be. | Checked |
| Voice Scheme settings | Opens the dialog where you can customize the various speech parameters of the program. | Not applicable |
| Import settings | Allows you to import settings to your ZDSR. Importing means transferingsettings from any other ZDSR instance (either yours or someone you know) to your instance, allowing you to instantly configure the program. | Not applicable |
| Help | Opens a help document for ZDSR. | Not applicable |
| Visit official site of ZDSR | Opens the official site of ZDSR. | Not applicable |
| Close | Closes the "Welcome window". | Not applicable |
: Detailed description of the "Welcome window"
### Keyboard shortcuts used in this chapter
Sections like this summarize all new keyboard shortcuts that we have learned throughout the given chapter. The below table contains their list, along with their short description.
| Shortcut | Description |
| ----- | ----- |
| TAB | Moves forwards in a software application. |
| SPACE | Allows to activate various interface elements. |
| LCTRL+LALT+U | Starts ZDSR Commercial edition. |
| LCTRL+LALT+I | Starts ZDSR Youth Edition or ZDSR free edition. |
| ENTER | Activates elements on the desktop or activates search while in the "Start menu". |
| LWIN | Opens the "Start menu". |
: Keyboard shortcuts used in Chapter 2.
wrzucaj to na jakiś google drive bo to jest za długi wpis i zawiesza eltena przynajmniej pod sapi
Z NVDA elten przy takim długim wpisie się troszkę zawiesi, ale przeczyta go do końca.
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wrzucaj to na jakiś google drive bo to jest za długi wpis i zawiesza eltena przynajmniej pod sapi
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wrzucaj to na jakiś google drive bo to jest za długi wpis i zawiesza eltena przynajmniej pod sapi
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Oooo to jak już będzie cały podręcznik skompletowany to chętnie poproszę jego pełną wersję, bo naprawdę te dwa rozdziały są bardzo fajnie opisane.
U mnie wszystko przebiegło bez żadnych problemów. Normalnie wszystko czyta.
Mi też ładnie nvda czytał, oczywiście trzeba było użyć nvdatnanslate, żeby się przez angelszczyznę przedrzeć.
Witajcie już jest nowy patch do zdsr, to jest patch 6, ale zadużo to zmian nie ma, cały czas brakuje też tego wszystkiego, co pisałem w powyższych wiadomościach niestety. Ale patch jest, więc można instalować.