Accessibility (Compact 2013)
3/28/2014
Accessibility functionality in Windows Embedded Compact includes options that allow persons with disabilities to use computers more easily. Many users require special accommodation because of temporary or permanent disabilities, the natural effects of aging, or the environment in which they work.
The following table shows the accessibility options.
Option |
Description |
|---|---|
Accessibility time-out |
Enables a user to specify a time-out interval after which accessibility options turn off automatically. |
High-contrast mode |
Indicates that applications should provide high contrast between foreground and background visuals. |
Mouse keys |
Enables the user to control the mouse pointer by using the numeric keypad. |
Show sounds |
Indicates that applications should present all important information in visual form, rather than presenting some important information only in audible form. |
Sound sentry |
Displays a visual signal when a sound is generated by a Windows Embedded Compact application. |
Sticky keys |
Enables the user to type keyboard shortcuts, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del, in sequence rather than simultaneously. |
Toggle keys |
Provides sound feedback when the user turns on or off the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock key. |
Important
By default, accessibility options are not included in XAML for Windows Embedded applications such as Sample Home Screen and Windows Media Player. To implement accessibility for a XAML for Windows Embedded application, implement the functionality for each option, and then update the application to redraw itself when it receives notification that the user changed accessibility settings.
To add this feature to your OS, see Accessibility Catalog Items and Sysgen Variables.
For reference information, see Accessibility Reference.