ZoomText Version 9.14.4

Released September, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Included support for the Hungarian language.

ZoomText Version 9.14.3

Released June, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fixed a blue screen crash linked to a memory error

ZoomText Version 9.14.2

Released May, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Enhanced support for portable CCTV’s in Windows Vista
ZoomText now has enhanced support for portable CCTV devices when run together in Windows Vista. These enhancements improve video performance for both ZoomText and the portable CCTV device in use. Note: To realize these enhancements you must also obtain a software update for your portable CCTV device. If you have a CCTV device that supports ZoomText, contact the manufacturer to request the update.

Fixes for Design Science Math Player
Several fixes have been added for improved compatability and support of the Design Science Math Player.

ZoomText Version 9.14.1 - This is a Japanese only release, non-Japanese verions are not affected

Released March, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for improperly sized Setup dialogs when installing in Japanese Window
When installing ZoomText in Japanese Windows operating systems, some of the Setup dialogs were not displayed correctly — appearing in a small compressed size. These dialogs are now displayed in their proper size and layout.

ZoomText Version 9.14

Released January, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Unmagnified dialog no longer appears when installing in Windows Vista SP1
When installing ZoomText in Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1), an unmagnified dialog would appear during the installation. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for system hang when using ‘Film View’ in Windows Explorer
When using ZoomText in Windows Vista, using the ‘Film View’ mode in the Windows Explorer could cause the system hanging. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for hidden mouse pointer when starting ZoomText
On some systems the mouse pointer would disappear when starting ZoomText. Once ZoomText was fully initialized, moving the mouse would cause the pointer to reappear. This problem has been fixed.

Design Science MathPlayer now supported
ZoomText now supports reading math equations displayed using Design Science’s MathPlayer in Internet Explorer.

Switching user interface languages now supported in ZoomText USB international products
When using international versions of ZoomText USB, you could not switch the user interface language (selected in the Preferences dialog box). Switching languages is now supported.

French Eloquence speech synthesizers now fully supported in ZoomText
When using ZoomText’s AppReader with French Eloquence speech synthesizers, AppReader would randomly skip over words and/or lines of text. These problems have been fixed.

New Setup command line override for minimum hard disk space
By default, to install ZoomText you must have a minimum of 100MB of free hard drive space. To accomodate users who want to override this requirement, a new SETUP command line parameter (/SDSC) has been added to allow the installation to proceed even when the default minimum hard drive space is not available. This parameter is used as follows:
SETUP.EXE /SDSC

ZoomText Version 9.02.2

Release Date: March 30, 2006

Optimization of ZoomText error logging
ZoomText’s error logging has been optimized for easier interpretation by Ai Squared support technicians. This change does not impact the performance of ZoomText and does not provide any additional feature enhancements or bug fixes.

ZoomText Version 9.02.1

Release Date: March 16, 2006

AppReader now starts faster
When starting AppReader it would sometimes hesitate for several seconds before it would begin reading. This problem occurred when ZoomText’s user interface was open on the Windows Desktop (or in other words, not minimized to the Windows Taskbar). AppReader now starts immediately regardless of the state of ZoomText’s user interface.

ZoomText now reads single lines in Word Perfect
In Word Perfect, ZoomText’s text reading feature would speak multiple lines of text when the cursor had moved into a new line. ZoomText now reads only the line to which the cursor has moved.

Shortcut key for launching ZoomText now preserved after reinstalling
When reinstalling ZoomText, if a shortcut key for starting ZoomText had been defined, the shortcut would no longer work. This shortcut key is now preserved when reinstalling ZoomText.

Note: This problem did not occur when installing a ZoomText update via the Internet.

Text is now clearer when magnification is set to 1x
When the magnification level is set to 1x, ZoomText now enables Windows ClearType font smoothing, improving the boldness and clarity of unmagnified text.

Fix for random system freezes when using a Kensington trackball mouse
On computers configured with a Kensington trackball mouse, occasional system freezing would occur when running ZoomText. When this occurred the system would have to be rebooted. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for jumpy display when using the eraser tool in Microsoft Paint
When using the eraser tool in Microsoft Paint, ZoomText’s magnified view would jump back and forth rapidly between the eraser tool and the image coordinate indicator in Microsoft Paint’s status bar. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for inconsistent typing echo and caret reading in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, when typing or deleting text, or moving the caret through text with the arrow keys, ZoomText would sometimes echo the wrong character or word. ZoomText now echoes the correct characters and words.

Fix for jagged text after changing screen resolutions
On some systems, if the screen resolution changed while ZoomText was running, random text characters would appear with jagged edges. All text now appears correctly after a change in screen resolution.

Fix for delayed tracking after exiting View Mode
When exiting ZoomText’s View Mode, tracking the mouse pointer and other on-screen activity would stop working for a few seconds. Tracking now works immediately when exiting View Mode.

Fix for clip art and graphics corruption in Microsoft Word and Excel
In Microsoft Word and Excel (2000 and 2002), when inserting clip art or graphics the image would appear corrupted. Moving the mouse over the image would fill-in the corrupted areas. Clip art and graphics are now properly displayed.

Fix for loss of InfoVox speech output
When using InfoVox speech synthesizers, speech output would drop out for several seconds when entering and exiting menus. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.02

Release Date: January 18, 2006

"Run ZoomText automatically” is now a default Setup option
When installing ZoomText, the Setup option - “Run ZoomText automatically when the system starts” - is now displayed during both the automatic and custom installation procedures and enabled (checked) as the default setting. If you do not wish to have ZoomText start automatically, uncheck this option during the Setup process. After installing ZoomText, you can enable or disable this option at any time in the Program Preferences dialog box (from the ZoomText user interface, select Settings > Program...).

Clarification of serial number error
When attempting to activate an international installation of ZoomText with a domestic serial number, the following error message would appear:

“The number you have entered is for a different license type.”

This error message has been revised as follows to clarify the error condition:

“You have entered a domestic ZoomText serial number. An international serial number is required to activate ZoomText on this system. Please enter an international serial number and try again.”

Mouse pointer magnification limited to 16x
When using ZoomText’s pointer enhancements and magnification levels greater than 16x, the magnified mouse pointer would occupy too much of the screen for practical use. In addition, when zooming in and out above 16x, system performance and stability was compromised. To resolve these problems, magnification of the mouse pointer is now limited to 16x, even when the magnified view is set to a higher level of magnification.

Program echo and tracking in Microsoft Office task panes
In Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when navigating the Task Pane.

Improved performance when scrolling Excel spreadsheets
When scrolling a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, slow scrolling performance and repetitive announcement of the active cell would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of ZoomText functionality in Windows NT4
When installing ZoomText in Windows NT4, if the option to “Start ZoomText automatically when the system starts” was selected, loss of ZoomText functionality would occur when ZoomText was launched at Windows startup. Loss of functionality included: loss of tracking, loss of speech output, and inability to launch AppReader and DocReader. Note: The user could resolve the problems in the current Windows session by exiting and restarting ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for network client installation errors
In certain situations, when attempting to install a ZoomText 9.0 network client (for a ZoomText network license), the following setup error would appear:

“The network server installation is invalid or corrupt. Please notify your system administrator.”

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for “Vptray.exe...” and “ccApp...” errors
On computers containing NTFS file systems, when a user has logged on without administrator privileges, the following Windows errors would occur when starting ZoomText and other programs (such as Norton and Symantec anti virus utilities):

“Vptray.exe failed to initialize” and/or “ccApp failed to initialize”

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for “ZoomText DLL Load Failure” error after CD update
After reinstalling or updating ZoomText 9.0 from a CD and rebooting the system, if the user logged in without administrative privileges, the following error could occur when attempting to start ZoomText:

“ZoomText DLL Load Failure”

This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.01.1

Fix for AppReader startup failures on caretless documents
AppReader sometimes would not start on documents without a caret (example: Web pages). When this happened the mouse pointer would disappear and Windows would stop responding to the keyboard. Windows would need to be restarted using the reset button on the computer. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.01.0

Release Date: November 7, 2005

Rate Setting Now Applied to Document Reading
In version 9.00, the Rate setting on the Reader toolbar was only applied to the screen reading speech rate. The speech rate for document reading, in AppReader and DocReader, was selected separately in the Reading Options dialog. In version 9.01, the default configuration has been modified so that the Rate setting now adjusts the speech rate for both screen reading and document reading. This configuration change was implemented by enabling the “Use screen reading speech rate” option in the Reading > Options dialog.

Text Cursor Now Tracked and Spoken in Firefox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when typing text or moving the text cursor.

Adobe Acrobat Professional is Now Supported
You can now use ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader to read documents in Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Fix for Saving Application Settings
After configuring ZoomText for a particular application, if you switched to ZoomText’s user interface via ZoomText’s system tray icon, and then selected File > Save Application Settings, the saved settings would be associated with the Windows Desktop rather than the intended application. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Color and Pointer Menus in Windows 9x
On systems containing Windows 98 or Windows Millennium, the names of color and pointer schemes did not appear correctly in the Color and Pointer button menus (located on the Magnifier toolbar). These problems have been fixed.

Courier New Font Is Now Easier To Read
When using xFont, text displayed in the Courier New font type would appear thin and gray, making it difficult to read. The appearance of the font is now consistent with all other fonts.

Fix for NeoSpeech Crash in Windows 9x
On systems containing Windows 98 or Windows Millennium, if you attempted to access the NeoSpeech dictionary by clicking the Options button in the Speech dialog, the system would crash. To eliminate this problem, access to the NeoSpeech dictionary has been disabled in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium.

Fix for AppReader Hang in Large Word Documents
When using AppReader in a large Microsoft Word document, AppReader would sometimes stop reading in the middle of the document and announce"end of document”. When this problem occurred, a restart of ZoomText was required before AppReader could be used again. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Clipped or Corrupted Text Characters
With certain font types and sizes, the edges of random characters were clipped or corrupted. This problem has been fixed.

ZT_with_Laptop.zxc Configuration File is Now Valid
The ZT_with_Laptop.zxc configuration file provided with ZoomText 9.00 was invalid and could not be loaded. This problem has been fixed.

Note: The ZT_with_Laptop.zxc configuration file provides an alternate set of hotkeys designed for easier access on laptop keyboards.

Manual Activation Dialog Sequence Optimized
When performing a manual activation of ZoomText, if you entered an invalid serial number, the activation wizard would automatically display an error message and then exit the activation process. The activation wizard now prompts you to re-enter a valid serial number.

Fix for Invisible ZoomText UI in Tray Only mode
When ZoomText’s taskbar settings were set to ‘Display ZoomText tray icon only’, ZoomText’s main user interface (toolbar window) would get into a state of being invisible. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.00.1

Release Date: September 16, 2005

NeoSpeech Now Configured as Default Synthesizer
On systems containing an English language version of Microsoft Windows; When using the Automatic Installation option in ZoomText’s Setup program, the installed ZoomText program was not configured, as intended, to use NeoSpeech as the default speech synthesizer. NeoSpeech is now configured as the default synthesizer.

Cursor Enhancement Stays in Sync with Cursor
In word processing and text editing programs, after performing a block text selection, ZoomText’s cursor enhancement would occasionally get out of sync with the application cursor. The cursor enhancement now stays in sync with the cursor.

Improved Alignment of Application Menus
Occasionally, when using the mouse to activate an application menu, ZoomText would not properly track and align the menu in the magnified view. Menus are now tracked and aligned properly.

Miscellaneous Corrections in Localized Versions
A collection of minor text and formatting errors have been corrected in the localized versions of ZoomText 9.0.

ZoomText Version 9.00

Release Date: September 1, 2005

Initial ZoomText 9.0 Release

ZoomText Express Support

Need help? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions before you contact us – the answer could be right here!

FAQ

“An error has occurred in the DCM chain”, when launching ZoomText Express.

PROBLEM
When launching ZoomText Express, the following error occurs: An error has occurred in the DCM chain.

CAUSE
This problem is known to occur for the following reasons:

* Screen rotation software such as Pivot Pro, EZ Tunes or Magic Rotation are installed on the machine. These programs interfere with ZoomText Express’ ability to communicate with its display driver.
* System settings have become corrupted in the system.
* Installed new video card in the computer
* Updated the video driver

SOLUTIONS

Solution for conflict with screen rotation software

Currently, the only solution for this problem is to uninstall the screen rotation software. Once the software has been uninstalled and the machine has been restarted, ZoomText Express should run as normal.

Solution for corrupted system settings

Resolving this type of problem may require assistance from Ai Squared technical support team. You can contact support via the form below. In some cases, you may need to contact your computer’s manufacture. At that point, the manufacturer might ask you to reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system from their recovery CDs.

Solution for a new video card has been installed

Run the installation procedure for the software that came with your new video card. If the software for the new video card is missing, you may need to download it from the video card manufacturer’s website, or you may need to contact them over the phone or via email.

Solution for the updating the video driver

For Windows XP: ZoomText Express will prompt you that it corrected an error in the DCM chain and you must restart the computer. Please do so and ZoomText Expressw ill work fine after that.

After installing ZoomText Express Adobe Reader 8 will start an Accessibility Setup Assistant dialog box.

PROBLEM
After installing ZoomText Express, when you start Adobe Reader 8.x the Accessibility Setup Assistant dialog box will open. This is an optional setup for Adobe Reader

REASON

* This occurs because Adobe Reader recognizes that you have just installed an assistive technology application, ZoomText Express. Adobe Reader is prompting you to setup these options so that it will be more accessible by ZoomText Express

RESOLUTION

* Click on the Use recommended settings and skip setup button
* Adobe will start the setup process automatically and then it may prompt you to restart the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

For more assistance, please contact the ZoomText Express technical support team via the form below.

“ZoomText Express are is unable to communicate with its display component”, when launching ZoomText Express

PROBLEM
When launching ZoomText Express, the following error occurs:

ZoomText Express is unable to communicate with its display component.

CAUSE
This problem is known to occur for the following reasons:

* The video adapter’s hardware acceleration is not set to Full. This will only occur in Windows XP.
* ZoomText Express is running in compatibility mode.
* ZoomText Express cannot access the registry.
* The video driver was updated after installing ZoomText Expres .
* A new video adapter was installed after installing ZoomText Express.
* A remote driver is installed

SOLUTIONS

* Solution for video adapter’s hardware acceleration, XP

Right-click the mouse pointer in an empty area of the desktop and left-click on “Properties”. The Display Properties window will open. Click on the “Settings” tab and then click on the “Advanced” button. A new window will open that has the title of your video adapter. Click on the Troubleshoot tab and change the hardware acceleration setting to Full. Click Apply and then click OK.

* Solutions for ZoomText Express is running in compatibility mode

Right-click on the ZoomText Express icon and left-click “Properties”. Click on the “Compatibility” tab:

For Windows XP: uncheck all the check boxes and click OK.

For Windows Vista: uncheck all of the check boxes and click Apply. Click on the “Show settings for all users” button. In the “Compatibility for all users” tab, uncheck all of the check boxes then click OK.
* Solutions for ZoomText Express cannot access the registry

The registry cannot be accessed because you need to log onto your computer with administrative privileges. After logging in with administrative privileges, start ZoomText Express. ZoomText Express will correct the error and prompt you to reboot the computer.

This error can also happen because another software application is preventing ZoomText Express from writing to the registry, such as a firewall or anti-virus application. In this case, you need to temporarily turn off the interfering application and then run ZoomText Express.
* Solutions for the updating the video driver

For Windows XP: ZoomText Express will prompt you that it corrected an error in the DCM chain and you must restart the computer. Please do so and ZoomWare will work fine after that.

For Windows Vista: ZoomText Express will prompt you that it installed its driver and you must reboot your computer. Please do so and ZoomText Express will work fine after that. Sometimes it will prompt you to reboot the system twice before the changes take effect. If that does not help, and ZoomText Express still wants you restart the system again, then right click on the ZoomText Express icon and left click “Run as an administrator”. Click on “Continue” if the User Account Control prompts to do respond.
* Solution for Installed new video adapter in your computer

Removing or disabling the remote driver is the only solution at this time. To remove or disable the remote driver you will need to do the following:
For Windows XP:
o Click on the Start button and choose Control Panel (make sure that you are in Classic View) and double click on the System icon.
o Click on the Hardware tab and then click on the Device Manager button.
o The Device Manger window will open. On the list of devices you will have Display Adapters.
o Click on the plus sign next to Display Adapters. Right-click the mouse button on the Remote Driver and left-click on Disable (or you can left-click on Uninstall to completely remove the remote driver).
o The computer will prompt you to restart it, choose OK to restart computer.

For Windows Vista:
o Click on the Start button and choose Control Panel, make sure that you are in Classic View by clicking on Classic View at the top left corner of this window.
o Double-click on the Device manager icon. Follow the instructions from above starting from step 3.

INFORMATION
For more assistance, please contact the ZoomText Express technical support team via the form below.

ZoomText Express Express Activation Issues
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ZoomText Express contains product activation technology designed to eliminate unauthorized use of ZoomWare, without imposing a burden on legitimate users. Product activation is a simple, straightforward and anonymous process that takes just a few seconds to complete when performed over the Internet.

Once you have installed ZoomText Express you can activate your copy at any time. Until you activate the software you may only use it for 30 minutes at a time. If you need more time to try all the features of ZoomText Express after your 10 minutes are complete you must restart your computer to obtain an additional 10 minute trial period.

Preparing to Activate ZoomText Express
To activate ZoomText Express you will need your ZoomText Express serial number. This serial number is provided with your purchased copy.

* If you purchased an electronic version of ZoomText Express from Ai Squared’s online store, your product serial number will be included in your purchase confirmation email.

* If you purchased a packaged version of ZoomText Express , your product serial number will be located in your ZoomText Express packaging in addition to your purchase confirmation email.

The Activation Process
Until you complete the activation process, each time you start ZoomText Express the activation wizard will appear. The wizard provides you with the option to activate ZoomText Express using your product serial number. When you are ready to activate ZoomText Express , follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

If an Internet connection is present, ZoomText Express will automatically complete the activation process online. If an Internet connection is not present, ZoomWare will display a message that it could not connect to the activation server. If this occurs you can activate ZoomText Express manually by following the instructions in the next section – “Activating ZoomText Express Manually”.

Activating ZoomText Express Manually
If the system you are attempting to activate ZoomText Express on does not have an Internet connection, the activation wizard will display a dialog box saying “Unable to connect to the Activation Server”. If this occurs you can still activate ZoomText Express manually as follows:

* Click on the link that says “Activate ZoomText Express Manually”. The Activate ZoomText Express Manually dialog box will open with the ZoomText Express serial number that you already typed and a six digit system code.

* Email both numbers, the ZoomText Express serial number and system code, to us via the support form below and we will email you back the activation code.

* Type this activation code into the Activation Code box and then click Next. A dialog box will open to confirm that you have successfully activated ZoomWare.

Too Many Activations
You can install and activate ZoomText Express on up to three computers (in accordance with the ZoomText Express Software License Agreement). Multiple activations are provided to accommodate individuals that use more than one computer; for example, a home computer, a work computer, and a laptop computer.

After you have installed ZoomText Express on three computers, attempting to activate ZoomText Express on additional computers will result in a dialog box saying “Too Many Activations”. If you have already activated ZoomText Express on three computers, you will have to transfer one of these activations back to the ZoomText Express activation server, which you can then use to activate ZoomText Express on the new computer.

To transfer your ZoomText Express software license

* From the ZoomText Express menu, select Product > Transfer Activation.

This action will launch the ZoomText Express Activation Wizard and guide you through the transfer process. This process will deactivate ZoomText Express on your current computer so that it can be reactivated on the new computer.

Resetting Activation Counts
Sometimes the activation process fails to complete successfully or an established activation fails and you are prompted to reactivate ZoomText Express . In this case, we will be glad to reset the activation slots for you. Please contact us via the support form below to clear your activations. You will need to provide your ZoomText Express product serial number.

MORE INFORMATION
For more assistance, please contact ZoomText Express technical support team via the support form below. Note: ZoomText Express activation emails are answered within one business day.

ZoomText Express Release notes

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

ZoomText Express Version 1.03

Released May, 2010 for Windows 7, Vista and XP

ZoomText Express now fully supports Windows 7
With this release ZoomText Express now fully supports Windows 7. All known installation, update and compatibility issues have been resolved.

Fix for erroneous prompt to restart in Windows Vista
On certain Windows Vista configurations (with Aero Glass enabled), ZoomText Express would prompt to restart the system after updating the DCM chain. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for startup problems on HP touch screen laptops
On HP touch screen laptops, ZoomText Express would fail to start and display message instructing the user to restart their system. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for corrupted characters in Turkish Help
In the Turkish localization of ZoomText Express, corrupted font characters existed in the Help file. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for installation failures on Chinese Windows XP
ZoomText Express would not install on systems running Chinese Windows XP. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for failure to install from copied Setup image
If the CD image were copied to a folder with spaces in the name, the installation would fail. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for ZoomText Express freezing or hanging on startup
With certain systems, ZoomText Express would freeze or hang (usually at the splash screen) when attempting to launch the program. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for degrading performance and system freeze
On certain systems, after running ZoomText Express for a while the system would slow down and/or freeze up. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for C++ runtime error after Guest login in Windows XP
In Windows XP and when logged in as a Guest, a C++ runtime library error would occur when starting ZoomText Express. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for screen freeze on single processor systems
On some single processor systems ZoomText Express would occasionally freeze. The system would have to be restarted to clear the problem. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of tracking in Firefox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText Express would fail to track when tabbing between links and other page elements. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for errors when running Windows with 150% DPI setting
When the Windows font scaling setting was set to 150% (DPI), any one of the following errors could occur when starting ZoomText Express:

DLL load failure
Stopped responding error
An error has occurred in Visual C++
ZoomText Express hangs at the splash screen
Screen remains dim when starting ZoomText Express in Windows 7 (if ZoomText is configured to auto-start)

Fix for ZoomText Express’ driver self-recovery in Windows Vista 64-bit
In Windows Vista 64-bit, ZoomText Express’ self-recovery of an incomplete driver installation was not working properly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for BSOD when launching ZoomText Express after Window Eyes
When Window Eyes was running and ZoomText Express subsequently launched a crash and blue screen (BSOD) would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Support for screen magnifier/ screen reader compatibility protocol
ZoomText Express now provides support for a new compatibility protocol (for Windows 7 and Windows Vista) that allows screen magnifiers and screen readers to start in any order without crashes or conflicts. At the time of this release the latest versions of ZoomText Express and Window Eyes (from GW Micro) provide support for this protocol.

ZoomText Express Version 1.0

Released July, 2009 for Windows Vista and XP

This document contains the latest information on ZoomText Express version 1.0 (at the time of release).

This document is divided into the following sections:

System Requirements
Compatibility with Other Accessibility Programs

System Requirements

The following hardware and software is required to run ZoomText Express 1.0:

1 GHz Pentium® 4 processor or equivalent(1.5 GHz for Windows Vista)
One of the following operating systems:

Windows Vista
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2)

Minimum 512 MB RAM required for Windows XP (1 GB recommended)
Minimum 1 GB required for Windows Vista (2 GB recommended)
50 MB free space on hard drive

Compatibility with Other Accessibility Programs

Newer versions of accessibility programs, including ZoomText Express, utilize DCM (Driver Chain Manager) to improve compatibility with other DCM compliant accessibility programs. If you are running other accessibility programs on your system, check with the manufactures of each program for compatibility information and upgrades recommended for improved compatibility with other accessibility programs.

ZoomText 9.19 Release Notes

ZoomText 10 Release Notes
ZoomText ZoomText 9.0 - 9.19 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes
ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText Express Release Notes

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

This document contains information on ZoomText 9.0 - 9.19. The information is grouped by release, with the most recent version listed first.

Version 9.19.1
Version 9.19.0
Version 9.18.8
Version 9.18.7
Version 9.18.6
Version 9.18.5
Version 9.18.4
Version 9.18.3
Version 9.18.2
Version 9.18.1
Version 9.18.0
Version 9.14.5
Version 9.14.4
Version 9.14.3
Version 9.14.2
Version 9.14.1
Version 9.14
Version 9.13
Version 9.12.2
Version 9.12.1
Version 9.12
Version 9.11.2
Version 9.04
Version 9.03.1
Version 9.03
Version 9.02.2
Version 9.02.1
Version 9.02
Version 9.01.1
Version 9.01.0

ZoomText Version 9.19.1

Released March, 2011 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

New Support for SAP software
ZoomText now supports SAP business management software.

New default verbosity mode
The factory default mode for ZoomText’s Verbosity feature has been changed from ‘Beginner’ to ‘Expert’.

New default mouse echo mode
The factory default mode for ZoomText’s Mouse Echo feature as been changed from ‘Echo the word only’ to ‘Echo all words in the line or object’.

Text cursor now supported in Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition
In Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, ZoomText would not track or echo the text cursor in Word and Excel. This problem has been fixed.

Auto-complete list boxes now supported in Microsoft Outlook 2010
In Microsoft Outlook 2010, when typing a name in the recipient fields (e.g. From, To and CC), attempting to select an item from the drop down auto-complete list would cause the list to close prematurely with the first item selected. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for corrupted activation process in Japanese ZoomText
In the Japanese version of ZoomText, when attempting to activate the software the Windows UAC dialogs would become corrupted and difficult to access. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.19.0

Released December, 2010 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText now supports Roxio 2010 and 2011
When ZoomText was running, attempts to start Roxio 2010 or 2011 would result in a “window has stopped working” error. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for missing or clipped text in ZoomText’s magnified view
On certain systems, small portions of text would be partially or completely disappear in random areas on the screen. This problem has been fixed.

Additional fixes for system freeze when running ZoomText
Some additional causes of random system freezes have been identified and fixed.

Icelandic localization now available
ZoomText’s user interface and all documentation are now available in Icelandic.

ZoomText Version 9.18.9

Released August, 2010 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for random crashing in Windows 7 64-bit edition
On systems equipped with higher end processors, ZoomText would sometimes crash (sometimes with a blue screen). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for system freeze when starting ZoomText
On systems equipped with higher end processors, ZoomText would sometimes freeze the system, usually when the ZoomText splash screen or toolbar first appeared. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for failure to connect to activation server
On some systems, attempts to activate ZoomText would fail even though the ZoomText activation server was available. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for corrupted text in Office 2010 ribbons
In Microsoft Office 2010, some of the text in the Office ribbons was corrupted in ZoomText’s magnified view and speech output. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for cursor tracking in Word 2010 64-bit edition
In Microsoft Word 2010, ZoomText was not tracking the text cursor. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Inbox tracking in Outlook 2010
In Microsoft Outlook 2010, ZoomText was not tracking the focus when navigating up and down in the Inbox list. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader and DocReader errors in Windows Live Mail
In Windows Live Mail, AppReader and DocReader would fail to read email messages. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for erroneous prompt to restart in Windows Vista
On certain Windows Vista configurations (with Aero Glass enabled), ZoomText would prompt to restart the system after updating the DCM chain. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for failure to install from copied Setup image
If the CD image were copied to a folder with spaces in the name, the installation would fail. This has been fixed.

Fix for failure to create backup for ZoomText USB
When attempting to create a backup for ZoomText USB, if the chosen path for the backup ended in a backslash (’\’), the backup would fail. This has been fixed.

Fix for ZoomText freezing or hanging on startup
With certain systems, ZoomText would freeze or hang (usually at the splash screen) when attempting to launch the program. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.8

Released March, 2010 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText hotkeys now work in the Windows logon screen and UAC prompts
In 64 bit versions of Windows 7 and Windows Vista, ZoomText’s hotkeys were not supported in the Windows logon screen and UAC prompts. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for degrading performance and system freeze
On certain systems, after running ZoomText for a while the system would slow down and/or freeze up. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader “ID #9” error in Internet Explorer
On certain systems, when attempting to start AppReader in Microsoft Internet Explorer, error “ID #9” would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader “ID #19” error in Microsoft Word
On certain systems, when attempting to start AppReader in Microsoft Word (2002, 2003 or 2007), error “ID #19” would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for C++ runtime error after Guest login in Windows XP
In Windows XP and when logged in as a Guest, a C++ runtime library error would occur when starting ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for tracking and speaking the Task Switcher
In version 9.18.7, ZoomText stopped tracking and speaking the Windows Task Switcher (when pressing ALT + TAB) in 32 bit versions Windows 7 and Windows XP. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.7

Released December, 2009 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for crash when using AppReader in Firefox
In Firefox, ZoomText would crash when attempting to read certain web pages with ZoomText’s AppReader. This problem has been fixed.

Windows 7 Shutdown menu now spoken correctly
In the Windows 7 Start menu, ZoomText would announce the Shutdown button and its submenu as the “Games menu”. This problem has been fixed.

Start menu items now spoken correctly in 64-bit versions of Windows
In 64-bit versions of Windows, ZoomText would incorrectly announce the state of items in the Start menu. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for screen freeze on single processor systems
On some single processor systems ZoomText would occasionally freeze while ZoomText was running. The system would have to be retarted to clear the problem. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for ‘suutils.dll’ error when installing ZoomText in Windows 2000
When installing ZoomText in Windows 2000, a “Cannot load the suutils.dll” error message could appear, causing the installation to terminate. This problem has been fixed.

Accelerator keys corrected in Brazilian Portuguese localization
In the Brazilian Portuguese localization, some menus and dialogs contained duplicated accelerator keys. These problems have been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.6

Released December, 2009 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for AppReader not tracking the highlighted word
In certain applications, AppReader would sometimes stop tracking the highlighted/spoken word. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of tracking in Firefox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText would fail to track and read when tabbing between links and other page elements. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for slow AppReader and DocReader startups in PDF documents
In certain PDF documents, AppReader and DocReader would take a long time to startup. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for reading italicized text in PDF documents
In certain PDF documents, AppReader would read italicized words one character at a time. This problem has been fixed.

Pointer Enhancement now displayed when pressing modifier keys
With ZoomText’s Pointer Enhancements feature, when the “Display the pointer locator” option was set to “When the modifer key is pressed”, pressing the modifier key would fail to display the pointer enhancement. This problem has been fixed.

Windows 7 Start menu now properly tracked
In some cases, ZoomText would fail to track and speak the Windows 7 Start menu. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for errors when running Windows with 150% DPI setting
When the Windows font scaling setting was set to 150% (DPI), any one of the following errors could occur when starting ZoomText:

DLL load failure
Stopped responding error
An error has occurred in Visual C++
ZoomText hangs at the splash screen
Screen remains dim when starting ZoomText in Windows 7 (if ZoomText is configured to auto-start)

Fix for disappearing mouse pointer on dual monitor systems
When running ZoomText on a dual monitor system (with ZoomText’s dual monitor modes turned off), the mouse pointer would disappear after it had been moved to the secondary desktop. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText and Window Eyes can now load in either order
Previously in Windows XP, you had to start ZoomText after Window Eyes. ZoomText and Window Eyes can now be started in either order.

ZoomText Version 9.18.5

Released October, 2009 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

Reading support in IE8
ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader now provide full reading support in Internet Explorer 8.

ZoomText now fully supports Windows 7
With this release ZoomText now fully supports Windows 7. All known installation, update and compatibility issues have been resolved.

Support for reading protected PDF documents
ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader now provide full support for reading protected PDF documents.

Support for screen magnifier/ screen reader compatibility protocol
ZoomText now provides support for a new compatibility protocol (for Windows Vista only) that allows screen magnifiers and screen readers to start in any order without crashes or conflicts. At the time of this release the latest versions of ZoomText and Window Eyes (from GW Micro) provide support for this protocol.

Fix for ZoomText’s driver self-recovery in Windows Vista 64-bit
In Windows Vista 64-bit, ZoomText’s self-recovery of an incomplete driver installation was not working properly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for BSOD when launching ZoomText after Window Eyes
When Window Eyes was running and ZoomText subsequently launched a crash and blue screen (BSOD) would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for uninstalling ZoomText after update from 9.18.0
On some systems, after updating from the 9.18.0 release to a later release attempts to uninstall would fail. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.4

Released August, 2009 for Windows 7, Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText ready for Windows 7
With this release, ZoomText is now ready for use with the current Windows 7 release candidate.

Fix for ZoomText Setup “check for updates”
When running a custom installation in ZoomText Setup, the check for updates option would fail to detect an available update. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for poor reading performance in IE7 (Vista systems only)
In Windows Vista, poor performance and errors (ID #14) would occur when using ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader tools in IE7. These problems have been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.3

Released July, 2009 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Additional fix for Visual C++ runtime error when running ZoomText Setup
In the 9.18.2 release, a fix was implemented for a Visual C++ runtime error that would occur when running ZoomText Setup. An additional error condition was discovered and fixed in the 9.18.3 release.

Fix for updating ZoomText from behind a proxy server
If ZoomText was located behind a proxy server, ZoomText’s online updating would fail to find an available Internet connection and abort the update. This problem has been fixed.

Paragraph symbol now announced correctly by German speech synthesizers
In the German version of ZoomText, paragraph symbols are now announced correctly.

ZoomText Version 9.18.2

Released May, 2009 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Improvements to ZoomText’s tracking and alignment behavior
A variety of improvements to ZoomText’s tracking and alignment of text cursors and control focus (in menus, dialogs, etc.) have been applied in this release.

Fix for modifier keys echoed more than once in Office applications
In the ZoomText 9.18.1 release, if ZoomText’s Typing Echo was set to echo “Keys” or “Keys and Words”, and “Modifier Keys” was checked under “Echo these keys when they are pressed”, when modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt and Shift) would be echoed more then once each time they were pressed. This problem has been fixed.

Modified hotkeys are properly restored when restarting ZoomText
When ZoomText hotkeys were reassigned, the assignments worked properly until ZoomText was restarted. After ZoomText was restarted the reassigned hotkeys were disabled or . Reassigned hotkeys are now properly saved and restored when restarting ZoomText.

Fix for Visual C++ Runtime Library error
On some systems, if ZoomText was running when launching the ZoomText Setup program, a “Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library. Runtime Error!” would appear. Even when this error would occur, the ZoomText installation would still complete and run properly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for “Out of disk space - Volume D:” error
On some systems, when installing ZoomText a “Out of disk space - Volume D:” error would occur. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.1

Released April, 2009 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Windows 2000 now supported
Support for Windows 2000 was not included inintial 9.18 release. Support for Windows 2000 has been added in this release.

Improved support for Java applications
ZoomText now has improved support for tracking and reading the text cursor and controls in Java based applications.

Fix for typing accented characters
With the initial 9.18 release, there were situations where you could not type accented characters while ZoomText was enabled. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.18.0

Released March, 2009 for Windows Vista, and XP. Support for Windows 2000 will be added in the forthcoming 9.18.1 release

New smooth panning
ZoomText now features smooth panning (patent pending), which provides a more natural panning motion when the magnified view scrolls to keep the focus in view. As you type text and navigate menus, dialogs and other program controls the magnified view smoothly pans across the screen, rather than jumping in an abrupt manner. You can also use “smooth mouse panning” to smoothly pan and explore in any direction.

New scripting support
ZoomText’s new scripting feature allows you to create and utilize scripts to customize the behavior of ZoomText and other applications, providing more informative visual and audible feedback, and automation of tasks. This is turn allows you to work with improved speed and efficiency

Support for Windows Vista 64-bit
This release of ZoomText introduces support for Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems.

“Start ZoomText automatically” now works properly
Under certain conditions, ZoomText’s “Start ZoomText automatically when the system starts” option would not operate according to what the user selected during the installation of ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Improved scrolling of web pages in Internet Explorer
On certain systems, when running ZoomText with Internet Explorer, scrolling a webpage with the mouse or scroll bar was not smooth. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader repeating text in Outlook 2007 email
Under certain conditions, ZoomText’s AppReader would repeat sections of text when reading email in Outlook 2007. This problem has been fixed.

Links now properly highlighted by AppReader in Firefox 3
When using ZoomText’s AppReader to read web pages in Firefox 3, AppReader would only highlight the first word of each displayed link. This problem has been fixed.

Improved reliability when starting DocReader
On certain complex web pages, ZoomText’s DocReader would fail to startup. DocReader now starts up more reliably on these pages.

Fix for paragraph navigation failures in DocReader
When reading certain documents with ZoomText’s DocReader, the next and previous paragraph commands would fail to go to the beginning of the corresponding paragraph. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for non-printable characters appearing in Web Finder’s list of links
When using ZoomText’s Web Finder tool, non-printable characters would sometimes appear in the list of links. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for intermittently frozen mouse
On some systems, when running ZoomText the mouse would intermittently freeze (stop working) for a few seconds. When the mouse would start working again, all mouse actions that occurred while the mouse was frozen would be initiated. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of cursor tracking in Microsoft Word
Under certain conditions, ZoomText would stop tracking the cursor when typing in Microsoft word XP and 2007. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for “space” being spoken instead of actual characters (in Word 2007)
When arrow keying through text in a Word 2007 document, ZoomText’s would sometimes speak “space” instead of the actual characters. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for speaking word by word text selections
In Microsoft Word, Notepad and WordPad, ZoomText was not speaking word by word selections when press CTRL + SHIFT + Right Arrow. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for “bullet” being spoken before links on web pages
On certain web pages, ZoomText would speak “bullet” before speaking each link on the page. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for non-printable characters appearing in Web Finder
In ZoomText’s Web Finder dialog, non-printable characters would appear in the list of links. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for slow ZoomText startups when running in trial mode
On some systems, ZoomText would startup very slowly when running in trial mode. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.14.5

Released March, 2009 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText update mechanism replaced.
The mechanism for automatically detecting and applying ZoomText updates has been replaced. ZoomText users can also download the latest ZoomText 9.1x.

ZoomText Version 9.14.4

Released September, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Included support for the Hungarian language.

ZoomText Version 9.14.3

Released June, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fixed a blue screen crash linked to a memory error

ZoomText Version 9.14.2

Released May, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fixes for Design Science Math Player
Several fixes have been added for improved compatability and support of the Design Science Math Player.

ZoomText Version 9.14.1 - This is a Japanese only release, non-Japanese verions are not affected

Released March, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText Version 9.14

Released January, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Design Science MathPlayer now supported
ZoomText now supports reading math equations displayed using Design Science’s MathPlayer in Internet Explorer.

SETUP.EXE /SDSC

ZoomText Version 9.13

Released November, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Support for new ZoomText USB
This release introduces the new "ZoomText USB" — ZoomText on a USB flash drive that users can conveniently carry with them and use at any time. With ZoomText USB, you can install and run ZoomText whenever and wherever you need to (with administrative privileges), without having to purchase additional licensing or activate each installation of the software.

ZoomText Version 9.12.2

Released November, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for scrolling lockup in Google search results
When viewing a web page containing Google search results, if you used the mouse wheel to scroll the page the system could lock up. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.12.1

Released September, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fix for freeze at splash screen when starting ZoomText
When Compuguard (by Maze Technology) was active on the system, the screen would freeze when starting ZoomText (just after the ZoomText splash screen appeared). The splash screen would turn gray and the magnified view would be frozen, although you could escape the problem by toggling ZoomText off using the ALT + DELETE hotkey command. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.12

Released September, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText tutorial now included on ZoomText CD
The ZoomText 9 Tutorial is now included on the ZoomText CD. The tutorial includes an overview and instructions for using 15 of ZoomText’s most important features. The ZoomText Setup program provides the option of installing the tutorial onto the system.

Simplified Chinese, Hebrew and Japanese localizations now available
ZoomText’s user interface and all documentation are now available in Simplified Chinese, Hebrew and Japanese.

Improved performance in ZoomText’s focus enhancements feature
The performance and accuracy of ZoomText’s focus enhancements has been improved across all applications. Users should notice marked improvements in Microsoft Office 2007 applications and the Windows Explorer.

Improved performance in Microsoft Office 2007
Overall display performance has been improved when running ZoomText with Microsoft Word 2007 and Outlook 2007.

ZoomText now starts faster in trial mode
When starting ZoomText in trial mode, a noticeable delay would occur before the ZoomText toolbar would appear and ZoomText would become fully operational. This problem was especially noticeable when running ZoomText in Windows Vista. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for missing text in Hotmail Live messages
On certain systems, when sending email using Hotmail Live the recipient would receive a blank email. This problem has been fixed.

Czech characters with hooks now spoken
ZoomText was not speaking certain Czech characters with hooks. This problem would occur when typing, reading by characters and when backspacing. This problem has been fixed.

"Bullet" no longer spoken when reading bulleted lists
When ZoomText would read a bulleted list, "bullet" was announced at the beginning of each list item. This announcement no longer occurs unless the following setting is added to the TESTSUPP.INI file, located in the ZoomText program folder:

Under the [Test Support] section, add a new line with ReplaceBullets=1

TruVoice synthesizers now removed after Setup is complete
When installing ZoomText, TruVoice synthesizers are used to speak the dialogs during the setup process. In previous versions of ZoomText, the TruVoice synthesizers were left on the system after Setup was complete, regardless of whether or not they had been selected in the speech synthesizer options during Setup. The TruVoice synthesizers are now removed after Setup is complete if a "Custom Installation" was performed and the TruVoice synthesizers were unchecked.

New Network Setup command parameter to disable dual monitor prompting
With a ZoomText Network License product, the server setup can now be run with a nodualmonpromt command line parameter to disable ZoomText’s dual monitor support prompt from appearing when running ZoomText network client installations for the first time (on systems configured with two monitors). The use of this parameter is as follows:

{path to CD drive}\SETUP.EXE NODUALMONPROMPT

New shortcut key for starting ZoomText
The default key combination for starting ZoomText from a shortcut key has been changed from Ctrl + Alt + Z to Ctrl + Alt + Shift + Z. This change was made because the Ctrl + Alt + Z combination was already assigned to activate the New Reading Zone Tool.

More fixes for incomplete or corrupted magnified view
On certain Windows Vista systems, ZoomText’s magnified view would not occupy the correct portion of the screen or the magnified view would be corrupted. This problem has been fixed. In Windows Vista, if SuperNova 8 (from Dolphin Computer Access) and ZoomText 9.1 are both installed on the same system, the system will crash. Ai Squared is working with Dolphin Computer Access to resolve this problem. In the meantime, SuperNova 8 must be removed from the system in order to install and run ZoomText 9.1.

ZoomText Version 9.11.2

Release Date: June 22, 2007

Google search bar now supported in FireFox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText now reads text typed into the Google search bar.

Improved tracking and reading in Microsoft Excel 2003 and earler
On some systems, ZoomText was not tracking or reading cells or comments in Excel 2003 and earlier. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for "ID#3" Error when starting AppReader
In certain applications and documents, when attempting to start ZoomText’s AppReader the following error would occur. "AppReader is unable to start because a menu, dialog or other control is active. (ID#3)"

Fix for unexpected DocReader exit in dual monitor mode
When running in Windows Vista with dual monitor support enabled, ZoomText’s DocReader would sometimes exit immediately after being started. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader prematurely announcing "end of document" in HTML email and web pages
In certain HTML email and web pages, AppReader would sometimes stop reading before reaching the end of the document and announce "end of document." This problem has been fixed.

Fix for repetitive restart message
On certain Windows Vista systems, ZoomText’s display driver installation would become corrupted resulting in a repetitive occurence of the following error.

"The ZoomText video driver has been installed. You must restart your computer before running ZoomText."

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for "Unable to communicate with the display driver" error
On certain Windows Vista systems the following error would occur.

"Unable to communicate with the display driver."

This problem would occur under the following conditions:

The Vista mirror driver had been removed
A certain type of Toshiba flash card was present on the system

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for incomplete or corrupted magnified view

On certain systems, ZoomText’s magnified view would not occupy the correct portion of the screen or the magnified view would be corrupted. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.04

Release Date: November 6, 2006

Expanded support for Internet Explorer 7
ZoomText has been updated for compatibility with Internet Explorer 7, including support for tabbed browser windows.

ZoomText now supports USB CCTV’s
ZoomText can now be used with USB CCTV devices, allowing for simultaneous magnified viewing from ZoomText and a CCTV camera. When used together, ZoomText’s magnified view appears in one half of the screen while the CCTV camera view appears in the other.

The following CCTV manufacturers have added or are currently adding support for ZoomText in their USB CCTV products: Ash Technology, Clarity Solutions, Low Vision International, Optelec, Optron and SynSupport. For information on using your USB CCTV device with ZoomText, contact your CCTV manufacturer.

Note: Some ZoomText features are not available when a USB CCTV device is active on the system.

ZoomText now available in Turkish
ZoomText Magnifier and Magnifier/Reader have been localized (translated) for the Turkish language.

Incompatible screen rotation software now detected
ZoomText now detects and alerts the user when incompatible screen rotation software is present on the system, including Pivot, Pivot Pro, EZTune and Magic Rotation. When any of these programs are detected, the user is instructed to remove them from the system in order to use ZoomText.

Fix for Internet Explorer crash when clicking in Yahoo website
When ZoomText was running, Internet Explorer would sometimes crash when clicking buttons and other page elements on Yahoo’s website (www.yahoo.com). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for errors in DCM chain
On certain systems, if a video card was added or replaced, the following error would occur when attempting to start ZoomText:

An error has occurred in the DCM Chain

The error was caused by failure of Microsoft’s "Driver Chaining Manager" (aka "DCM") to detect changes to the systems video card configuration. The Driver Chaining Manager (installed with ZoomText) has been updated and now properly detects and adjusts to video card changes.

Fix for miscellaneous AppReader problems
On certain systems, a variety of AppReader problems would occur, including: random freezing, word highlight sticking on the screen, and inability to exit the AppReader tool. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for typing echo and tracking in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, ZoomText’s typing echo and tracking would sometimes stop working. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of activation when switching regional settings
With domestic versions of ZoomText, if you switched Windows’ regional settings to something other than "English (United States)" or "English (Canada)", ZoomText’s activation license would be lost the next time ZoomText was started. ZoomText now preserves the activation license and instructs the user to select one of the supported regional settings.

ZoomText Version 9.03.1

Release Date: June 5, 2006

ZoomText 9.0 Magnifier now available in Simplified Chinese and Hebrew
ZoomText Magnifier has been localized (translated) for the Simplified Chinese and Hebrew languages.

Fix for Error 50-12 when activating a ZoomText District License
When attempting to activate a ZoomText District License (versions 9.02.1, 9.02.2 or 9.03.0), or transfer the activation back to Ai Squared’s activation server, an Activation Error dialog with error code 50-12 would appear. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.03

Release Date: May 18, 2006

ZoomText 9.0 Magnifier now available in Japanese
ZoomText Magnifier has been localized (translated) for the Japanese language.

ZoomText desktop icon now reliably starts ZoomText
In certain conditions, when clicking on ZoomText’s desktop icon ZoomText would fail to start. This problem has been fixed.

NeoSpeech rate changes now applied immediately in DocReader
When using the NeoSpeech synthesizer in DocReader, changes to the speech rate (while reading) would not take effect until the next sentence was read, or reading was paused and restarted. Changes to speech rate are now applied immediately.

Fix for CrypKey crashes when starting and exiting ZoomText
On certain computers, when starting or exiting ZoomText the CrypKey license management software would cause either the system or ZoomText to crash. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText no longer supports LH Michael and LH Michelle speech synthesizers
Due to incomplete functionality, ZoomText no longer supports certain Lernout & Hauspie speech synthesizers when they exist on the system. These synthesizers formerly appeared as "LH Michael" and "LH Michelle" in ZoomText’s Speech dialog box.

French Help system and user’s guide updated
The French Help system and user’s guide have been updated to resolve translation errors. For user’s of ZoomText 9.00 through 9.02, the updated Help system can be obtained by installing the 9.03 update - via the ZoomText Update Wizard. The updated user’s guide in can obtained via downloaded from the Documentation page on Ai Squared’s website — http://www.aisquared.com/support/more/documentation

Dutch user’s guide updated
The Dutch user’s guide has been updated to resolve translation errors. The updated user’s guide in can obtained via downloaded from the Documentation page on Ai Squared’s website — http://www.aisquared.com/support/more/documentation

ZoomText Version 9.02.2

Release Date: March 30, 2006

Optimization of ZoomText error logging
ZoomText’s error logging has been optimized for easier interpretation by Ai Squared support technicians. This change does not impact the performance of ZoomText and does not provide any additional feature enhancements or bug fixes.

ZoomText Version 9.02.1

Release Date: March 16, 2006

Fix for loss of InfoVox speech output
When using InfoVox speech synthesizers, speech output would drop out for several seconds when entering and exiting menus. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.02

Release Date: January 18, 2006

"Run ZoomText automatically" is now a default Setup option
When installing ZoomText, the Setup option - "Run ZoomText automatically when the system starts" - is now displayed during both the automatic and custom installation procedures and enabled (checked) as the default setting. If you do not wish to have ZoomText start automatically, uncheck this option during the Setup process. After installing ZoomText, you can enable or disable this option at any time in the Program Preferences dialog box (from the ZoomText user interface, select Settings > Program...).

Clarification of serial number error
When attempting to activate an international installation of ZoomText with a domestic serial number, the following error message would appear:

The number you have entered is for a different license type.

This error message has been revised as follows to clarify the error condition:

You have entered a domestic ZoomText serial number. An international serial number is required to activate ZoomText on this system. Please enter an international serial number and try again.

Program echo and tracking in Microsoft Office task panes
In Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when navigating the Task Pane.

Improved performance when scrolling Excel spreadsheets
When scrolling a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel, slow scrolling performance and repetitive announcement of the active cell would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of ZoomText functionality in Windows NT4
When installing ZoomText in Windows NT4, if the option to "Start ZoomText automatically when the system starts" was selected, loss of ZoomText functionality would occur when ZoomText was launched at Windows startup. Loss of functionality included: loss of tracking, loss of speech output, and inability to launch AppReader and DocReader. Note: The user could resolve the problems in the current Windows session by exiting and restarting ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for network client installation errors
In certain situations, when attempting to install a ZoomText 9.0 network client (for a ZoomText network license), the following setup error would appear:

The network server installation is invalid or corrupt. Please notify your system administrator.

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for "Vptray.exe..." and "ccApp..." errors
On computers containing NTFS file systems, when a user has logged on without administrator privileges, the following Windows errors would occur when starting ZoomText and other programs (such as Norton and Symantec anti virus utilities):

Vptray.exe failed to initialize" and/or "ccApp failed to initialize

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for "ZoomText DLL Load Failure" error after CD update
After reinstalling or updating ZoomText 9.0 from a CD and rebooting the system, if the user logged in without administrative privileges, the following error could occur when attempting to start ZoomText:

ZoomText DLL Load Failure

This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.01.1

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Fix for AppReader startup failures on caretless documents
AppReader sometimes would not start on documents without a caret (example: Web pages). When this happened the mouse pointer would disappear and Windows would stop responding to the keyboard. Windows would need to be restarted using the reset button on the computer. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.01.0

Release Date: November 7, 2005

Rate Setting Now Applied to Document Reading
In version 9.00, the Rate setting on the Reader toolbar was only applied to the screen reading speech rate. The speech rate for document reading, in AppReader and DocReader, was selected separately in the Reading Options dialog. In version 9.01, the default configuration has been modified so that the Rate setting now adjusts the speech rate for both screen reading and document reading. This configuration change was implemented by enabling the "Use screen reading speech rate" option in the Reading > Options dialog.

Text Cursor Now Tracked and Spoken in Firefox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when typing text or moving the text cursor.

Adobe Acrobat Professional is Now Supported
You can now use ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader to read documents in Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Fix for Saving Application Settings
After configuring ZoomText for a particular application, if you switched to ZoomText’s user interface via ZoomText’s system tray icon, and then selected File > Save Application Settings, the saved settings would be associated with the Windows Desktop rather than the intended application. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Color and Pointer Menus in Windows 9x
On systems containing Windows 98 or Windows Millennium, the names of color and pointer schemes did not appear correctly in the Color and Pointer button menus (located on the Magnifier toolbar). These problems have been fixed.

ZoomText 9

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

ZoomText Version 9.14.4

Released September, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Included support for the Hungarian language.

ZoomText Version 9.14.3

Released June, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fixed a blue screen crash linked to a memory error

ZoomText Version 9.14.2

Released May, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Fixes for Design Science Math Player
Several fixes have been added for improved compatability and support of the Design Science Math Player.

ZoomText Version 9.14.1 - This is a Japanese only release, non-Japanese verions are not affected

Released March, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText Version 9.14

Released January, 2008 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Design Science MathPlayer now supported
ZoomText now supports reading math equations displayed using Design Science’s MathPlayer in Internet Explorer.

SETUP.EXE /SDSC

ZoomText Version 9.13

Released November, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText Version 9.12.2

Released November, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText Version 9.12.1

Released September, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

ZoomText Version 9.12

Released September, 2007 for Windows Vista, XP and 2000

Improved performance in Microsoft Office 2007
Overall display performance has been improved when running ZoomText with Microsoft Word 2007 and Outlook 2007.

Under the [Test Support] section, add a new line with ReplaceBullets=1

{path to CD drive}\SETUP.EXE NODUALMONPROMPT

ZoomText Version 9.11.2

Release Date: June 22, 2007

"The ZoomText video driver has been installed. You must restart your computer before running ZoomText."

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for "Unable to communicate with the display driver" error
On certain Windows Vista systems the following error would occur.

"Unable to communicate with the display driver."

This problem would occur under the following conditions:

The Vista mirror driver had been removed
A certain type of Toshiba flash card was present on the system

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for incomplete or corrupted magnified view

On certain systems, ZoomText’s magnified view would not occupy the correct portion of the screen or the magnified view would be corrupted. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.04

Release Date: November 6, 2006

Note: Some ZoomText features are not available when a USB CCTV device is active on the system.

ZoomText now available in Turkish
ZoomText Magnifier and Magnifier/Reader have been localized (translated) for the Turkish language.

"An error has occurred in the DCM Chain"

The error was caused by failure of Microsoft’s "Driver Chaining Manager" (aka "DCM") to detect changes to the systems video card configuration. The Driver Chaining Manager (installed with ZoomText) has been updated and now properly detects and adjusts to video card changes.

Fix for miscellaneous AppReader problems
On certain systems, a variety of AppReader problems would occur, including: random freezing, word highlight sticking on the screen, and inability to exit the AppReader tool. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for typing echo and tracking in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, ZoomText’s typing echo and tracking would sometimes stop working. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for loss of activation when switching regional settings
With domestic versions of ZoomText, if you switched Windows’ regional settings to something other than "English (United States)" or "English (Canada)", ZoomText’s activation license would be lost the next time ZoomText was started. ZoomText now preserves the activation license and instructs the user to select one of the supported regional settings.

ZoomText Version 9.03.1

Release Date: June 5, 2006

ZoomText Version 9.03

ZoomText Version 9.02.2

Release Date: March 30, 2006

ZoomText Version 9.02.1

Release Date: March 16, 2006

Fix for loss of InfoVox speech output
When using InfoVox speech synthesizers, speech output would drop out for several seconds when entering and exiting menus. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.02

Release Date: January 18, 2006

Clarification of serial number error
When attempting to activate an international installation of ZoomText with a domestic serial number, the following error message would appear:

"The number you have entered is for a different license type."

This error message has been revised as follows to clarify the error condition:

"You have entered a domestic ZoomText serial number. An international serial number is required to activate ZoomText on this system. Please enter an international serial number and try again."

Program echo and tracking in Microsoft Office task panes
In Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when navigating the Task Pane.

"The network server installation is invalid or corrupt. Please notify your system administrator."

This problem has been fixed.

"Vptray.exe failed to initialize" and/or "ccApp failed to initialize"

This problem has been fixed.

"ZoomText DLL Load Failure"

This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.01.1

ZoomText Version 9.01.0

Text Cursor Now Tracked and Spoken in Firefox
In the Firefox web browser, ZoomText now tracks and speaks when typing text or moving the text cursor.

Adobe Acrobat Professional is Now Supported
You can now use ZoomText’s AppReader and DocReader to read documents in Adobe Acrobat Professional.

Courier New Font Is Now Easier To Read
When using xFont, text displayed in the Courier New font type would appear thin and gray, making it difficult to read. The appearance of the font is now consistent with all other fonts.

Fix for NeoSpeech Crash in Windows 9x
On systems containing Windows 98 or Windows Millennium, if you attempted to access the NeoSpeech dictionary by clicking the Options button in the Speech dialog, the system would crash. To eliminate this problem, access to the NeoSpeech dictionary has been disabled in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium.

Fix for AppReader Hang in Large Word Documents
When using AppReader in a large Microsoft Word document, AppReader would sometimes stop reading in the middle of the document and announce"end of document". When this problem occurred, a restart of ZoomText was required before AppReader could be used again. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Clipped or Corrupted Text Characters
With certain font types and sizes, the edges of random characters were clipped or corrupted. This problem has been fixed.

ZT_with_Laptop.zxc Configuration File is Now Valid
The ZT_with_Laptop.zxc configuration file provided with ZoomText 9.00 was invalid and could not be loaded. This problem has been fixed.

Note: The ZT_with_Laptop.zxc configuration file provides an alternate set of hotkeys designed for easier access on laptop keyboards.

Manual Activation Dialog Sequence Optimized
When performing a manual activation of ZoomText, if you entered an invalid serial number, the activation wizard would automatically display an error message and then exit the activation process. The activation wizard now prompts you to re-enter a valid serial number.

Fix for Invisible ZoomText UI in Tray Only mode
When ZoomText’s taskbar settings were set to ‘Display ZoomText tray icon only’, ZoomText’s main user interface (toolbar window) would get into a state of being invisible. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 9.00.1

Release Date: September 16, 2005

NeoSpeech Now Configured as Default Synthesizer
On systems containing an English language version of Microsoft Windows; When using the Automatic Installation option in ZoomText’s Setup program, the installed ZoomText program was not configured, as intended, to use NeoSpeech as the default speech synthesizer. NeoSpeech is now configured as the default synthesizer.

Miscellaneous Corrections in Localized Versions
A collection of minor text and formatting errors have been corrected in the localized versions of ZoomText 9.0.

ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes

ZoomText 10 Release Notes
ZoomText 9.0 - 9.19 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes
ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText Express Release Notes

New Feature

Enhancement

Bug Fix

This document contains information on version 8.1 of ZoomText. The information is grouped by release, with the most recent version listed first.

Version 8.13.1
Version 8.13
Version 8.12.2
Version 8.12.1
Version 8.12
Version 8.11.3
Version 8.11.2
Version 8.11.1
Version 8.11
Version 8.10.1

ZoomText Version 8.13.1

Release Date: January 9, 2006

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for AppReader and DocReader Skipping Words
Occasionally, AppReader and DocReader would skip words when reading certain web pages. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader "Web page too large" errors"
On some web pages, AppReader would fail to start and display a "web page too large" error. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for DocReader "Error #12" on Certain Web Pages
On some web pages, DocReader would fail to start and display an "Error #12" message. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Random Occurrences of System Hanging Up
A problem that caused a random system hang ups was identified and resolved.

Fix for Using ZoomText 8.1 and 9.0 in Adobe Reader
When ZoomText 8.1 and ZoomText 9.0 were both installed on a system, while running ZoomText 8.1, AppReader and DocReader would fail to start when attempting to read PDF documents opened in Adobe Reader. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Text Cursor Tracking in Microsoft Word
ZoomText Magnifier would not track the text cursor in Microsoft Word. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.13

Release Date: April 4, 2005

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Expanded Support for AppReader and DocReader
AppReader and DocReader can now be used to read documents in the following applications:

Joshua Bible Software
Microsoft Development Environment 2003

Support for Cursor Tracking in Mozilla Thunderbird
ZoomText now trackes the text cursor in Mozilla's Thunderbird email client.

Activation Fixes in Int'l Versions of ZoomText
When activating an international version of ZoomText, a "1-0" error would occur if an erroneous space character was typed or pasted into the activation key field. This problem has been fixed..

Fix for Corrupted Web Pages in Internet Explorer
When attempting to use AppReader or the SpeakIt Tool in Internet Explorer, the formatting of some web pages would become corrupted. For example, text within columns on the web page would be compressed to a narrow width. This problem has been fixed..

Fix for Screen Corruption and Loss of Typing Echo
On some Windows XP systems, the user could experience random screen corruption and/or loss of typing echo in Microsoft Word. These problems were both related to a specific Windows XP GDI hotfix. These problems have been fixed..

Fix for Clipped Text in Localized Versions of ZoomText
In localized versions of ZoomText (i.e. versions translated from English to other languages), clipped text existed in a few of ZoomText's dialogs. These problems have been fixed..

ZoomText Version 8.12.2

Release Date: January 31, 2005

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Support for Reading PDF Documents in Adobe Reader 7.0
ZoomText now supports reading PDF documents opened in Adobe Reader 7.0. Adobe Reader can be downloaded from http://www.adobe.com/reader.

Fix for Crash in Intel Video Driver (v6.14.10.3943)
On systems containing the Intel v6.14.10.3943 video driver (for 82845G-82915G integrated video chipsets), after installing ZoomText 8.1 the following error would occur:

"An error in the DCM chain has been corrected, please reboot."

Upon reboot, Windows would startup in 16-color (4 bit) display mode. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for ZoomText Manual Activation Problems
In international versions of ZoomText, when attempting to manually activate the software a "1-0" error would occur. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.12.1

Release Date: December 10, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for ZoomText Activation Failures in Windows XP
In Windows XP, after successfully activating ZoomText, some users were prompted to activate ZoomText again (after a few days, weeks or months). This problem was instigated by Windows XP's background defragging process.
This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Internet Explorer Crash on the Amazon.com Website
While running ZoomText and browsing the Amazon website - http://www.amazon.com, Internet Explorer would occasionally crash when typing and selecting choices in Amazon web pages. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Crash When Selecting Text in Microsoft Word
On some systems, when block selecting text in a Microsoft Word (2000 and later), Word would crash and generate a series of Windows Error Reporting dialogs. This problem would also occur in Microsoft Outlook, when configured to
use Microsoft Word as the email editor. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Security Warning in Microsoft Office Applications
When running ZoomText, if the Microsoft Office security settings were set to
high and to not trust installed add-ins, when launching Word, Excel, Outlook
or Internet Explorer, the following warning messages would appear:

A warning message that states: "Macros in this document/workbook/webpage are disabled because the security level is high, and the macros have not been digitally signed or verified as safe."
A security warning indicating that an Ai Squared module (ah_office_com.dll) contains macros, and that its certificate has expired.

These warnings occurred because the ZoomText's digitally signed add-in module for Microsoft Office had expired. Note: This Add-In module allows ZoomText to accurately read and track within Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer. The 8.12.1 update installs a new ZoomText add-in module for Microsoft Office.

ZoomText Version 8.12

Release Date: October 11, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Web Page Links Now Reliably Executed on First Click
When ZoomText was running, it would sometimes require two mouse clicks to execute a web page link. Links are now reliably executed by a single click.

Fix for Firewall Warning in Windows XP Service Pack 2
When running ZoomText in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), the Windows Firewall would display a dialog with the following message:

"To help protect your computer, Windows Firewall has blocked this program from receiving unsolicited information from the Internet or a network."

This dialog no longer appears when running ZoomText.

Note: This dialog was appearing as a result of ZoomText's network discovery (a component of ZoomText's copy protection). This process is completely harmless, and at no time compromises the security of your system
or your data.

Fix for Loss of Typing Echo By Word
ZoomText's typing echo by word would occasionally stop working properly (no echo or echo every other word). This problem was known to occur in Outlook Express and the Windows Notepad. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Erroneous Scrolling to Bottom of Web Page
When browsing to certain web pages, ZoomText would cause the browser window to scroll to the bottom of the page. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Crash or Reboot on Multi-Monitor Systems
When attempting to run ZoomText on a system configured for multiple display devices, the system would crash or reboot. ZoomText now detects these configurations and prompts you disable all secondary display devices before
you can run ZoomText.

Fix for Problem Installing ZoomText Updates
On certain systems, after installing ZoomText updates, when you attempted to run ZoomText the following error would occur:

"ZoomText program components are missing. Please reinstall ZoomText from your original product CD."

This problem has been fixed.

Automatic Update Setting Now Saved in Configuration
The on/off state of ZoomText's Automatic Updating feature (located in the Program Preferences dialog) was not being saved in the ZoomText configuration file. As a result, you could not disable automatic updating. This setting
is now properly saved to and restored from ZoomText configuration files.

Automatic Updating Can Now Be Disabled By Administrators
Network administrators can now permanently disable ZoomText's Automatic Updating feature by adding a registry value as described below.

To permanently disable automatic updating:

1. Open the Windows Registry to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Ai Squared
\ZoomText Xtra\8.1\Settings\Reader

2. Create a new DWORD value with the name and data defined as follows:

Value Name: Don't Run Update Wizard
Value Data: 1

Note: This feature is provided for use in computer environments where end-user installation of software updates is not allowed.

Fix for Reboot Problem on Windows 2000 Systems
After installing ZoomText on a system containing Windows 2000 and an SIS 5598/6326 video card, the system could not be booted - i.e. the system would reboot before before Windows could finish loading. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Hang When Navigating Word's Document Map
When ZoomText was running, Microsoft Word would sometimes hang when navigating the document map (in Outline View). This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.11.3

Release Date: July 23, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Revision to Smooth Scrolling Enhancement
The smooth scrolling enhancement (implemented in ZoomText version 8.11.2) has been modified to resolve performance problems encountered on some systems.

ZoomText Version 8.11.2

Release Date: June 30, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Smoother Scrolling of ZoomText's Magnified View
ZoomText's magnified view now scrolls much more smoothly and with no flickering of the mouse pointer. This enhancement is particularly noticeable at higher magnification levels and when using the Lens and Line zoom windows.

Fix for AppReader Problems in Outlook and Outlook Express
When using AppReader to read email in Outlook 2002 and Outlook Express 6, the following problems were known to occur:

In Outlook 2002 and Outlook Express, AppReader would not read HTML email unless you selected 'Reply' and launched AppReader in the Reply window.
In Outlook 2002 and Outlook Express, AppReader would skip lines and skip around paragraphs.
In Outlook Express, AppReader would occasionally freeze.
In Outlook Express, AppReader would repeat some sections of text.

These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Text Cursor Tracking in Outlook 2002
In Windows XP, when using the High Contrast Black color scheme (available in the Windows Classic Theme),ZoomText would not track the text cursor when creating a plain text email in Outlook 2002. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Incorrect Speaking of Tree View Information
When navigating tree views in Windows Explorer and Microsoft Outlook, ZoomText would not correctly speak the tree level and state of expandable folders. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Reading Two-line Items in the Windows Start Menu
In Windows XP, ZoomText would not read items in the Windows Start menu that contained two-line titles. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Speaking Combo Box Items in Office 2003
In Office 2003 dialog boxes, ZoomText would not speak when navigating up and down a list of combo box items. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Duplicate Zoom Window Frames
In certain cases, a duplicate zoom window frame could appear when using a Docked zoom window type. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Freeze When Running Norton Antivirus Live Update
When ZoomText was active, attempts to run the Live Update Wizard in Norton Antivirus would cause the system to freeze. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Interference of PC-cillin internet Security
When ZoomText was running, the PC-cillin user interface would sometimes not appear when clicking the PC-cillin icon in the system tray. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.11.1

Release Date: May 28, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for System Freeze in HTML Email and Web Pages
When attempting to view and read HTML email and web pages in Outlook, Outlook Express, AOL9, or IE 5.0, ZoomText would hang (freeze) for 5 or more seconds. Attempting to escape from this state, by clicking the mouse or pressing keys, would perpetuate the problem and compromise system
stability. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Random System Lock Ups
When on-screen updating and user input was extremely active, ZoomText would lock up, requiring a system reboot. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for IE6 Becoming Unresponsive on Yahoo Website
When navigating links and controls on the Yahoo Website, Internet Explorer 6 would become unresponsive. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.11

Release Date: May 17, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Expanded Support for Reading PDF Documents
ZoomText's support for reading PDF documents (in Adobe Reader v6.01 or later) has been expanded and improved in the following ways:

You can now use DocReader to read PDF documents.
AppReader and DocReader start faster in PDF documents.
PDF documents can now be read within Internet Explorer.
Reading is now more accurate and reliable in complex PDF documents - i.e. documents containing multiple columns, tables, etc.
You can now read PDF documents in all supported operating systems - Windows XP, 2000, ME, NT 4.0 and 98.

ZoomText Now Tracks to Found Word When the Find Dialog
When using Microsoft Word's Find and Replace dialog, ZoomText would not track to the found word. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Now Pauses When Reading List Items
When reading a series of bulleted items (or list items), ZoomText would read from item to item without pausing, making it difficult to comprehend each item. ZoomText now pauses between bulleted items.

Updates Can Now Be Installed Without Exiting ZoomText
ZoomText updates can now be installed while ZoomText is running, allowing the update dialogs to be magnified and spoken.

Fix for Screen Corruption on Intel Graphics Controllers
On systems containing an Intel 82852 or 82855 graphics controller, the screen would become corrupted, or turn gray or blue when running ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Screen Corruption on ViaS3 graphics controller
On systems containing the ViaS3 graphics controllers, screen corruption would occur when running ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Corrupted Display of Web Pages
Some web pages were not displayed properly While ZoomText was running. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Remote Procedure Call Errors in ZoomText Setup
On some systems, when installing ZoomText 8 over an existing installation of ZoomText Xtra v7, an "RPC error" or "Remote Procedure Call failed" error would occur. This would cause the Setup program to exit without completing the installation. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for "DLL Load Failure" Error After Installing ZoomText
On some systems, if ZoomText 8 was installed over ZoomText Xtra (version 7.xx), when attempting to launch ZoomText 8 a "DLL Load Failure" error would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Registry Error on First Execution of ZoomText
In Windows XP, 2000 or NT 4.0, after installing ZoomText and restarting the system, if you logged in without administrator privileges and attempted to start ZoomText, the following error would occur:

"ZoomText's registry settings must be updated before running ZoomText 8.1. To complete these updates, please log in with administrator privileges or contact your network administrator."

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Prompt to Reboot on First Execution of ZoomText
On some systems, the first time ZoomText was run (after installation), the following error would occur:

"You need to reboot your system before starting ZoomText 8.1. Do you want to restart now?"

After rebooting the system the problem would not reoccur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Installation of Unselected ViaVoice Synthesizers
In the International version of ZoomText, When performing a custom installation, the Setup program would install the Spanish ViaVoice speech synthesizer, even when it had not been selected for installation. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Update Wizard Reboot in Windows NT 4.0
In Windows NT 4.0, ZoomText's update wizard would fail to reboot the system when selecting the Reboot button. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader Startup Failures in Adobe Reader
When launching AppReader in Adobe Reader, clicking a word to start reading would fail if the click was not precisely over the word. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Missing Highlight in AppReader
On some web pages, when launching AppReader, AppReader's word highlight would not appear, or disappear after using the page down command. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Reading Last Line in HTML Email
When reading HTML emails in Microsoft Outlook, AppReader would fail to read the last line on each page if in line not completely in view. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Scrolling Lotus Notes Documents in AppReader
When reading Lotus Notes documents with AppReader, AppReader was not scrolling the document window. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Reading Beyond First Line in Lotus Notes Email
ZoomText's AppReader and DocReader would fail to read beyond the first line of a Lotus Notes emails. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader's Say Word Above and Below Commands
When reading protected Microsoft Word documents with AppReader, ZoomText's Say Word Above and Say Word Below commands were not working properly. These commands would cycle through the Say Word command modes - Say Word / Spell Word / Phonetic Spell word. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking on Italic Cursor
In some word processors and text editors, ZoomText was not tracking the text cursor when typing or navigating through italicized text. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Cursor Tracking When Using High Contrast Black
When using Windows "High Contrast Black" color scheme, ZoomText's cursor enhancements would not appear over the new cursor location after exiting AppReader. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking on Web Finder's "Scroll To" Action
In ZoomText's Web Finder dialog, when choosing a link and selecting 'Scroll To', the mouse pointer would not appear at the link location until the mouse was moved. This problem has been fixed. Note: This problem only occurred in ZoomText Magnifier.

Fix for Text Cursor Tracking in Terminal Emulation Programs
In Attachmate InfoConnect 2001 and Attachmate myExtra, ZoomText would not track the text cursor. ZoomText's Cursor Detect hotkey would also fail to detect the cursor. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking Folder List in Outlook 2003
In Outlook 2003, ZoomText would not track when navigating up and down the Folder List (using the arrow keys). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Start Menu Tracking in Windows NT 4.0
In Windows NT 4.0, when the Start menu became active, ZoomText would jump (track) to the top item in the menu. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking Problem in Java Notepad Application
In Java Notepad, when activating a menu item, ZoomText would track to the menu, but then jump back to the text cursor. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking Alignment in ZoomText's Line Zoom Window
Tracking alignment in ZoomText's Line zoom window was always centered, regardless of the selected alignment setting in the Navigation dialog box (Alignment tab). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Height Problems in Line Zoom Window
When using ZoomText's Line zoom window, if the "Set line window height to cursor height" option was enabled (in the Zoom Windows dialog), the height of the window would resize incorrectly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Typing Echo in Yahoo and Hotmail Clients
ZoomText's typing echo did not work properly in the Yahoo and Hotmail email clients. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Reading Combo and List Boxes in Microsoft Excel
ZoomText was not reading all combo box and list box items in Microsoft Excel dialogs. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Reading Controls in Word's Spell Check Dialog
When opening and navigating the Spell Check dialog in Microsoft Word, ZoomText was not speaking the names of dialog controls correctly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Speak-It Tool Repeating "Link"
If the "Say Link before reading a link" option was enabled (in the Speech > Hints dialog), when you clicked on a multi-word link with the Speak-It tool, ZoomText
would read the name of the link, but would speak the word "link" between each word in the link name. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Redundant Freeze Window Error Messages
ZoomText's Freeze window can only be used in Full zoom mode. When Full zoom is not active, repeated attempts to create a Freeze window would generate redundant instances of the following error message:

"Freeze window works only in Full Zoom Mode"

This action will now result in a single instance of the error message.

Fix for Error Opening PDF Documents in Internet Explorer
When opening PDF documents from a web page, sometimes the document would fail to open and the following Internet Explorer error message would appear:

"Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close."

This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Conflicts with JAWS in Windows 98 and Millennium
In Windows 98 and Millennium, JAWS would stop reading menus and other application controls when ZoomText was running. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Incorrect Fonts in ZoomText Dialogs (Japanese)
In the Japanese version of ZoomText, after updating from v8.10.0 to 8.10.1, fonts displayed in ZoomText dialogs did not appear properly. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Web Finder button in Japanese Windows 98
When running ZoomText in a Japanese version of Windows, the 'Web' button on ZoomText's Magnifier toolbar would occasionally become disabled (grayed out) even though Internet Explorer was displaying a valid web page for the Web Finder to process. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.10.1

Release Date: March 18, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for Video Corruption Problems
On systems containing low-end S3, SIS or Intel video cards, video corruption could occur when running ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Broken Hotkeys in German Version of ZoomText
In the German localization of ZoomText 8.1, the Desktop Finder and Web Finder hotkeys did not work. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Norton Antivirus 2004 Live Update Crash
In Windows 98 and ME, if ZoomText 8.1 was active and Symantec's Norton Antivirus 2004 launched a live update, system errors followed by a crash would occur. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Redundant Freeze Window warning messages
ZoomText's Freeze window can only be created or activated When in Full zoom mode. When not in Full zoom mode, attempting to create or activate the Freeze window generates an error message. Repeated attempts to create or activate
the Freeze window was generating redundant instances of the error message. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText 8.04.2 Updates

ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes

ZoomText 10 Release Notes
ZoomText 9.0 - 9.19 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes
ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText Express Release Notes

New Feature

Enhancement

Bug Fix

This document contains information on the version 8 of ZoomText. The information is grouped by release, with the most recent version listed first.

Version 8.04.3
Version 8.04.2
Version 8.04
Version 8.03
Version 8.02
Version 8.01

ZoomText Version 8.04.3

Release Date: September 9, 2005

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for crash when selecting text in Microsoft Word
On some systems, when block selecting text in Microsoft Word (2000 and later), Word would crash and generate a series of Windows Error Reporting dialogs. This problem would also occur in Microsoft Outlook, when configured to use Microsoft Word as the email editor. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for screen corruption on Intel graphics controllers
On systems containing an Intel 828xx or 829xx graphics controller, the screen would become corrupted, or turn gray or blue when running ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for switch to 4-Bit color mode after Intel driver update
On Windows XP systems containing an Intel 828xx or 829xx graphics controller, after updating the Intel display driver and restarting the computer, the system would switch to 4-bit color mode. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for screen corruption and loss of typing echo after GDI hotfix
On Windows XP systems, the user could experience random screen corruption or loss of typing echo in Microsoft Word. These problems were related to a specific Windows XP GDI hotfix. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for screen corruption on ViaS3 graphics controllers
On systems containing ViaS3 graphics controllers, screen corruption would occur when running ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.04.2

Release Date: May 29, 2004

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Fix for Screen Corruption on Intel Graphics Controllers
On systems containing an Intel 82845, 82852 or 82855 graphics controller, the screen would become corrupted, or turn gray or blue when running ZoomText. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Screen Corruption on ATI Graphics Controller
On systems containing an 'ATI 3D Rage Pro AGP 2x' graphics controller, a black bar would appear in the top-left corner of the screen when using non-shadowed mouse pointer settings. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Screen Corruption on Trident Graphics Controller
On systems containing a Trident 3D Image985 graphics controller, a ghost pointer would appear on the screen. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Screen Corruption on S3 graphics controller
On systems containing the S3 Savage4 graphics controller, the mouse pointer would sometimes disappear. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.04

Release Date: November 19, 2003

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Support for Microsoft Office 2003
ZoomText 8.04 now supports Microsoft Office 2003, including new versions of Word, Excel and Outlook.

Support for Windows NT 4.0
ZoomText now supports Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 6 or later).

Addition of Italian, Japanese and Hebrew localizations
The International version of ZoomText now includes localizations for Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish and UK English. Any of these languages can be selected during Setup.

All localizations include translations of the Setup program, ZoomText and the ZoomText Help System. Translated documentation (ZoomText User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide) for all the supported languages exist in MS Word and PDF formats on our website: www.aisquared.com/support/more/documentation

Support for Windows FG/BG Colors in DocReader
When the DocReader settings were configured to "Use colors from captured document", DocReader would display black text on a white background, regardless of the text and background colors selected in the Windows Appearance Settings (located in the Appearance tab of the Display Properties dialog). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for IE Hang when Registering for .NET Passport
When logging onto Microsoft websites requiring a Microsoft Passport, after entering the user name and password and then clicking OK, Internet Explorer would hang if ZoomText was running. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader/DocReader Errors in Eudora 6.0
When composing a new email in Eudora 6.0, attempts to read the email with AppReader or DocReader would fail and generate various error messages. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for AppReader Highlight Stuck on MSN Butterfly Logo
When using AppReader on the Microsoft MSN website, the AppReader highlight would stick on the MSN Butterfly logo after pressing the Page Down key. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader Error on MSN Homepage
When starting AppReader on the Microsoft MSN homepage, an AppReader error would occur if a caret was active in the "Search the web" field. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Large AppReader Highlight in Internet Explorer
When using AppReader in Internet Explorer, the AppReader highlight could appear at an incorrect size after using the Page Up and Page Down commands. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Problem Launching AppReader in Outlook 2000
When Outlook 2000 was configured with Word 2000 as the email editor, attempts to read rich text email with AppReader would fail (when invoked from the AppReader button on the ZoomText UI). The AppReader highlight would appear on the first visible word in the email, but when clicking or pressing the ENTER key (to begin reading) the window would scroll to the end of the email and AppReader would exit. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Cursor Enhancements Appearing in DocReader Dialog
When opening the DocReader Settings dialog from within DocReader, the cursor locator could appear on the screen even though a cursor was not active. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Restarting DocReader After First Use
On some systems, after the first use of DocReader, attempts to restart DocReader would fail and display an error message. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Corruption While Using Adjust and Freeze Tools
On some systems, when using the Adjust and Freeze Tools, screen corruption would occur when operating the tool cursor with the keyboard. This problem has been fixed.

Improved Screen Refresh When Dragging Windows
On some systems, when dragging a window over the screen screen refresh was slow. Screen refresh has been optimized eliminating this problem.

Fix for Ghost Pointer in Top/Left Corner of Screen
On systems containing an ATI Rage 128 VR AGP video card, when ZoomText is activated a ghost mouse pointer would appear in the top/left corner of the screen. The ghost pointer would remain visible even when exiting ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for System Freeze After Changing Display Color Depth
On systems containing an ATI Rage 128 VR AGP 2X or ATI 128 Rage Pro UltraGL AGP video cards, if the display color depth was changed while ZoomText's pointer enhancements were active, the system would become unstable and eventually freeze. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Pointer Enhancement Colors Not Displayed Properly
On systems containing an ATI Rage 128 VR AGP video card, when running in High Color (16 bit) display mode with pointer shadows enabled, the pointer color did not change when activating ZoomText’s pointer enhancements. This problem has been fixed.

Support for Extended Czech Characters in Typing Echo
When running in Czech Windows operating system or using Czech input locale (selected in Keyboard settings) some extended Czech characters were not output by ZoomText's typing echo. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Loss of Focus in Screen Enhancements Dialog
In the Screen Enhancements dialog box, when navigating to the 'Customize' button and pressing ENTER, the dialog would lose keyboard focus. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.03

Release Date: September 20, 2003

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

DocReader Now Available in ZoomText Magnifier
ZoomText's DocReader, the full-screen reading environment, is now available in ZoomText Magnifier (previously available in Magnifier/ScreenReader only). DocReader displays text in an easy-to-read format and can automatically read complete documents from beginning to end. In ZoomText Magnifier/ScreenReader, DocReader includes fully integrated speech and magnification. In ZoomText Magnifier, DocReader will display scrolling text, without speech output. With 8.03 being a maintenance release, the ZoomText toolbars will not be modified. Therefore in ZoomText Magnifier, DocReader will be accessible only by hotkey: Alt + Shift + D.

Addition of Finnish and Portuguese localizations
The International version of ZoomText now includes localizations for Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish and UK English. Localizations Any of these languages can be selected when installing from the ZoomText product CD. Note: Online updates do not install newly available languages or facilitate changing languages.

All localizations include translations of the Setup program, ZoomText and the ZoomText Help System. Translated documentation (ZoomText User's Guide and Quick Reference Guide) for all the supported languages will be available on the Ai Squared website in early November, 2003.

ZoomText Toolbars Support Large/Extra-Large Fonts
The ZoomText toolbars display properly when using Windows Desktop Scheme configured with large and extra large font settings. Note: Changing the Windows Desktop settings while ZoomText is running may require a restart of ZoomText.

Support for Shadow Pointers in Windows XP and 2000
ZoomText now supports shadowed mouse pointers in Windows XP and Windows 2000.

Improved Display Driver and AT Compatibility
ZoomText's display architecture has been revised, providing improved compatibility with display drivers and AT products (such as JAWS and WindowEyes). In addition, ZoomText now supports mode changes and Fast-User Switching in Windows XP.

Improved Stability in Windows 98 and Millennium
Numerous problems that caused instability in Windows 98 and Windows Millenium have been addressed in this release, including crashes that occured when clicking in list view controls.

ZoomText Compatibility with WindowEyes
ZoomText is now compatible with WindowEyes screen reader from GW Micro. ZoomText and WindowsEyes can be installed on the same system and run independently or simultaneously.

Fix for AppReader Pausing at End of Lines
When using AppReader to read in WordPad, NotePad and other generically supported applications, AppReader would pause at the end of each line of text - as if it were the end of a sentence. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Disappearing Icons After Exiting ZoomText
In Windows XP and Windows 2000, after exiting ZoomText desktop icons and graphical symbols, such as those displayed in Windows Explorer and Microsoft Outlook, were not displayed properly. Solid black boxes usually appeared in their place. This problem occurred with specific video chips, including: Intel 82845/G, ATI Rage Mobility, ATI Mobility M1 and S3 Savage. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Tracking Problems in ZoomText Magnifier
In ZoomText Magnifier versions 8.01 and 8.02, ZoomText would fail to track in some list box, combo box and tree view controls. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.02

Release Date: August 7, 2003

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

Additional Localizations in International Version
The International Version of ZoomText 8.02 now includes localizationsfor Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Polish, Slovak, Spanish, Swedishand UK English. Any of these languages can be selected during Setup.All localizations include translations of the Setup program, ZoomText and the ZoomText Help System. Translated documentation (ZoomText User's Guide andQuickReference Guide) for all the supported languages exist in PDF format on our website, www.aisquared.com.

Separate Configurations for each ZoomText User
ZoomText now supports separate configurations for each user, based on the Windows login name. Multiple ZoomText user's can share the same system and configure ZoomText according to thier personal needs - without affecting another user's settings.

Enhanced Support for JAVA Applications
ZoomText now provides more complete and reliable tracking, magnification and screen reading in JAVA applications.

Fix for Hibernation and Standby Modes
ZoomText would crash when a system went into hibernation or standby mode. ZoomText now automatically turns itself off when entering hibernation or standby. When the system comes out hibernation or standby you can turn ZoomText back on using Enable ZoomText hotkey <Alt + Insert>.

Fix for DocReader commands (Beginning/End of Document)
The DocReader commands for navigating to the Beginning of Document (Ctrl + Home) and End of Document (Ctrl + End) were not working. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Numpad Echo in Windows 98
In Windows 98, ZoomText was not correctly echoing the Numpad keys - depending on the selected typing echo settings and NumLock state. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for tracking in Word's spell-checker dialog
When tabbing in Word's Spelling and Grammer dialog box, ZoomText would track back to the underlying document window. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 8.01

Release Date: June 16, 2003

New Feature
Enhancement
Bug Fix

First Release of the International Version
The ZoomText 8.01 is the first release of version 8 to include international support. The International Version of ZoomText includes localizations for Danish, Dutch, French, German, Spanish and UK English. Any of these languages can be selected during Setup. All localizations include translations of the Setup program, ZoomText and the ZoomText Help System. For translated documentation (ZoomText User’s Guide and Quick Reference Guide) for all the supported languages in PDF format click here.

Support for BigShot
ZoomText 8.01 is now compatible with BigShot Screen Magnifier in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Both products should not be run at the same time, but they are now able to co-exist on the same system. BigShot should be installed first. If ZoomText 8.0 already exists on a system on which you want to install BigShot, uninstall ZoomText 8.0, install BigShot and then reinstall ZoomText.

Support for Dvorak Keyboard
Typing echo in ZoomText now supports non-primary keyboard layouts, including Dvorak and international layouts.

SayCurrentLine Hotkey Fixed
The SayCurrentLine hotkey (Shift + Numpad 5) was not working in DocReader. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText 10 Release Notes
ZoomText 9.0 - 9.19 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes
ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText Express Release Notes

New Feature

Enhancement

Bug Fix

This document contains information on ZoomText Xtra version 7. The information is grouped by release, with the most recent version listed first.

Version 7.11
Version 7.10
Version 7.06
Version 7.05.02
Version 7.05.01
Version 7.05
Version 7.04
Version 7.03.02
Version 7.03
Version 7.02
Version 7.01
Version 7.00

ZoomText Version 7.11

Release Date: May 22, 2002

Broadened Support for Java Applications
ZoomText support for the Java Access Bridge has been expanded, provided broader support for Java applications.

nVidia Driver Fixes in Windows XP
A variety of problems have been fixed that occurred when ZoomText 7.10 was installed on Windows XP systems using certain nVidia display drivers. These problems include the following:

Random reboots sometimes occurred in other programs.
Windows XP would not boot after installing ZoomText 7.10.
Windows XP would crash when selecting the Settings tab in the Display Properties dialog.
An error occurred during the driver install portion of the JAWS Setup program if ZoomText 7.10 was previously installed

Fix for Crashes in Office XP Dialogs
When ZoomText was running, accessing certain dialogs in Office XP applications would crash the application. This problem has been fixed.

Improved Caret Tracking in Word 2002
In Word 2002, ZoomText’s caret tracking would lag behind when typing quickly. ZoomText now tracks on the caret, regardless of typing speed. Note: This fix requires that ZoomText is launched before Word, and that the “Set Screen Reader Flag” is enabled in the ZoomText Profiler dialog (checked by default). To open the Profiler dialog, select Start > Programs > ZoomText Xtra > Profiler.

Screen Corruption when running Windows XP, Office XP and Visio 2002
Microsoft Windows XP, Office XP and Visio 2002 make extensive use of a new Microsoft technology, called GDI+. GDI+ gives application programs the ability to perform graphical output directly to the screen, bypassing the normal hooking methods used by screen magnifiers. The result is that these programs will corrupt the magnified screen.

To resolve this problem, Microsoft has developed software patches for Windows XP, Office XP and Visio 2002, allowing their use of GDI+ to be turned off by ZoomText (version 7.11 and later). These patches and instructions for downloading and installing are available through the following articles on Microsoft’s website.

GDI+ patch for Office XP (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and FrontPage) http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q316618
GDI+ patch for Windows XP and Visio 2002
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q319261

Problems Inserting Clipart in Office 2000 Documents
On some Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems, when attempting to insert a clipart object in a Microsoft Office 2000 document, the system would freeze or the object would not appear. These problems have been fixed. Note: These problems would only occur when ZoomText was not running, and were caused by conflicts between the video card’s display driver and ZoomText’s chaining driver.

Highlighted Items Tracked in Open Dialog
In Windows 2000, ZoomText would not track the highlighted list item in Microsoft Office’s Open dialog. This has been fixed.

Cascading Menus Properly Tracked
On some systems, ZoomText would stop tracking and speaking items when navigating from lower to higher levels in cascading menus. This problem has been fixed.

Improved Tracking and Screen Reading in Office XP Dialogs
ZoomText was not tracking and speaking correctly in Office XP dialogs. This problem has been fixed.

Magnified View Tracks When Using DocReader Tool in Windows 2000
In Windows 2000, the magnified view would not track (scroll) when selecting text with the DocReader tool. The problem has been fixed.

Fix for Random Crashes in Office XP applications in Windows 98
When running Microsoft Office XP applications on certain Windows 98 systems, if ZoomText was running random crashes would occur. These problems have been fixed.

Fix for Toolbar to Caret Tracking Problem in Word 2002
In Microsoft Word 2002, when the mouse pointer hovered over a toolbar, ZoomText would track to the caret. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Opening Microsoft Outlook Dialogs
In Microsoft Outlook, if the selected email editor were Microsoft Word, Outlook’s dialogs would not open when ZoomText was running. This has been fixed.

Improved Reading of Dialogs in Windows XP
In Windows XP, ZoomText would not reliably speak some dialog box controls. This has been fixed.

ZoomText’s Radio Buttons and Checkboxes Spoken Correctly in Windows XP
In Windows XP, the state of ZoomText’s radio buttons and checkboxes were not spoken correctly. Selected items were announced as “not checked” (and vice versa). This has been fixed.

Trackbar values read correctly in Windows XP
In Windows XP, when tabbing to a trackbar control, ZoomText would announce its value as zero, regardless of its current setting. ZoomText now announces the correct trackbar value.

ZoomText Loads Reliably in Windows XP Startup
In Windows XP, ZoomText would occasionally fail to load when run automatically from the Startup group. This has been fixed.

Applications Launch Reliably from Windows 98 Start Menu
On Windows 98 systems containing early versions of Internet Explorer 5 (including v5.00.2614.3500), applications would fail to launch from the Windows Start Menu if ZoomText was running. This has been fixed.

Multi-line Tool Tips Now Read in Windows 2000
In Windows 2000, multi-line tool tips were not read correctly. This problem has been fixed.

Existing Installations of ViaVoice Preserved
ZoomText ships with ViaVoice 5.0. Under certain conditions, an existing installation of ViaVoice 4.0 or 5.0 would be broken after installing or uninstalling ZoomText. This would in turn break other programs, such as OpenBook. This problem has been fixed.

ViaVoice Now Supports Non-Administrative Sessions in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0
With Level 2 products, ZoomText’s installation of ViaVoice can now be used without administrative privileges in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0. This change does not apply to ZoomText trial software.

SSIL Files Preserved When Uninstalling ZoomText
When uninstalling ZoomText, all SSIL files used by ZoomText were removed; including those shared with and depended upon by other programs. These files are no longer removed when uninstalling ZoomText.

ZoomText Setup Executes Reliably in Windows 95
On some Windows 95 systems, the ZoomText Setup program would fail to execute. This problem has been fixed.

Detection of Remotely Possible and ControlIT
ZoomText is not compatible with the remote control programs Remotely Possible and ControlIT. The ZoomText Setup program now detects these programs and advises you to uninstall them prior to installing ZoomText.

Setup Program Detection of Multiple Monitor Configurations
In previous releases of ZoomText, severe problems could occur when installing ZoomText on Windows XP and 2000 systems configured for multiple monitors - a feature that ZoomText does not currently support. The Setup program now detects multi-monitor configurations and prompts you to reconfigure the system for single monitor support before installing ZoomText.

ZoomText Version 7.10

Release Date: January 3, 2002

Support for Windows XP
ZoomText now supports Windows XP - home and professional editions. ZoomText users can now enjoy the full benefits of Windows XP with the same high quality of magnification and screen reading provided in ZoomText 7.0. In addition to Windows XP, ZoomText 7.1 also supports Windows ME (Millennium Edition), Windows 2000, NT 4.0 (service pack 6 or later), Windows 98 and Windows 95.

Fast User Switching in Windows XP
Windows XP includes Fast User Switching, which allows you to switch between user sessions without having to close the programs you are running. With support for Fast User Switching, ZoomText 7.1 allows you to share your computer with others who don't need a screen access tool. When running ZoomText, you can switch to another session and ZoomText will not be active for that user. When returning to your session, ZoomText will automatically restore itself.

IBM ViaVoice Speech Synthesizer
ZoomText now includes IBM's 'ViaVoice' speech synthesizer. ViaVoice offers articulate and responsive speech output in a variety of male and female voices. Available languages include: English (American & U.K.), Finnish, French (Standard and Canadian), German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish (Standard and Mexican). Note: Administrator privileges are required to use ViaVoice in Windows XP, 2000 and NT 4.0.

Command Interface for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional
A command interface for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional has been added in this release of ZoomText. Users of NaturallySpeaking Professional can control ZoomText functionality with simple speech commands, such as "increase magnification" or "scroll right". This feature is of particular benefit to individuals that have difficulty using the keyboard and mouse. Note: This feature works with NaturallySpeaking Professional only. NaturallySpeaking Standard and Preferred editions are not supported.

Support for Java applications
ZoomText now supports Java applications running in Windows that are compatible with the Java Access Bridge. ZoomText will magnify, track and speak when using these programs (according to their level of Access Bridge compatibility). Note: DocReader does not support Java applications. In order for ZoomText to recognize a Java application, the following Java components must be installed on your system:

Java Runtime Environment (version 1.3.1 or later)
Java Access Bridge (version 1.0.1 or later)

ZoomText Version 7.06

Release Date: April 13, 2001

Support for RealSpeak Synthesizer
ZoomText now supports the RealSpeak speech synthesizer (this synthesizer ships with Kurweil scanning products). Due to its system requirements, we do not recommend using RealSpeak for ZoomText screen reading, unless your system meets or exceeds these requirements. However, using RealSpeak as the DocReader synthesizer is fine on any system.

ZoomText Driver Install in Windows 2000
On a limited number of systems, the installation of the ZoomText chaining display driver in Windows 2000 was failing, preventing ZoomText from running on the system. This problem have been fixed.

JAWS Compatibility in Windows 2000
ZoomText is now compatible with JAWS in Windows 2000. Previous versions of ZoomText could crash (on a limited number of systems) with JAWS installed.

DirectDraw in Windows 2000
Screen corruption could occur when running DirectDraw applications (such as the Windows Media Player and DVD players) with ZoomText in Windows 2000. In some cases the DirectDraw application would not display anything at all. This problem has been fixed. Please note, ZoomText must be started before the DirectDraw application. This is true in any operating system.

Support for MSN Explorer
Support has been added to ZoomText so that it will track and speak MSN Explorer buttons.

Intel 810 Video Chipset in Windows 2000
Screen corruption and occasional crashes could occur when running ZoomText in Windows 2000 on systems using an integrated Intel 810 video chipset. Depending on the Windows 2000 settings, the crashes could result in an automatic system reboot. These problems have been fixed.

Uninstalling the ZoomText Display Driver in Windows 2000
The ZoomText display driver was not being properly uninstalled in Windows 2000 if the uninstall program was run from the control panel. This problem has been fixed.

Internet Explorer 5.0 in Windows NT
When running Internet Explorer 5.0 in Windows NT, DocReader and the SpeakIt tool were unable to get text from IE. This problem was caused by a previous fix (in version 7.05) to support the display of certain graphics by Netscape. A new fix was added so that Netscape can display the graphics and ZoomText can get text from pages displayed by Internet Explorer 5.0.

Uninstalling TruVoice Speech Engine
When uninstalling ZoomText, some TruVoice speech engine keys were being left in the registry. This was intentionally done so that ZoomText 6.0 owners could try a trial version of 7.0 before committing to an upgrade. Even though the speech engine is password protected and no other application can use it, the presence of the registry information may cause other accessibility programs to crash. This key is now removed when ZoomText is uninstalled.

VideoInfo Menu Item
ZoomText ships with its own utility that displays information about your computer's video card and display driver. A link to this utility was added to the ZoomText start menu folder.

ZoomText Version 7.05.02

Release Date: February 16, 2001

3D Cursors in Windows 2000
In Windows 2000, ZoomText was displaying improper cursor color for cursors in the 3D cursor scheme (or other cursors that use shading). This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText and BigShot
ZoomText now prevents itself from running if BigShot Screen Magnifier is currently running on your system. To run ZoomText, simply exit BigShot and launch ZoomText again.

Color Filtering and DocReader
In Windows 2000, when using DocReader with Color Filtering enabled, DocReader was not properly displaying text and screen corruption was occurring when exiting DocReader. Both of these problems have been fixed.

DocReader Toolbar with Large Fonts
When using a large system font (“large” or “extra large” schemes in Appearance tab of Display Properties) the DocReader toolbar could become partially hidden. This problem has been fixed.

Downloadable Update Product Matching
The downloadable update program will now display an error message if the installed ZoomText software does not match the update program. For instance, if the ZoomText Xtra Level 1 update program is run but ZoomText Xtra Level 2 is installed on the system a message is displayed suggesting that the user download and run the ZoomText Xtra Level 2 update program.

Downloadable Update Administrative Rights
The downloadable update program will now check for administrative rights on Windows 2000 and Windows NT systems. Before, if the user logged on did not have administrative rights the update program would display an error message indicating that ZoomText was not properly installed.

ZoomText Version 7.05.01

Release Date: January 29, 2001

User Configurations on a Network
Site license versions of ZoomText now support "floating" user configurations. ZoomText automatically stores configurations on the network server, allowing users to access their configuration files from any workstation on the network. Each workstation running ZoomText still requires that the program be installed on it, but the configuration files are automatically associated with the user, based on their logon name. Network administrators installing site license versions of ZoomText should contact Ai Squared for complete details.

Starting ZoomText Minimized
A "Start ZoomText Minimized" checkbox has been added to the Advanced Options dialog box. If this option is checked, the ZoomText user interface will be minimized whenever the program is started. Clicking on the ZoomText button in the Windows taskbar will restore the ZoomText user interface. Remember to save the ZoomText configuration when changing the state of this checkbox.

VRAM Memory Allocation
The VRAM Memory Allocation checkbox in the Profiler dialog is no longer checked by default. With the vast majority of display drivers, VRAM memory allocation is no longer needed, due to a new technique in ZoomText that yields much better display adapter compatibility. In addition, ZoomText now starts up faster without the VRAM allocation.

ZoomText Version 7.05

Release Date: September 27, 2000

New Profiler Setting for Screen Reader Compatibility
A new setting, "Screen Reader Compatibility", has been added to the ZoomText Hardware Profiler. When this setting is enabled, ZoomText becomes compatible with screen readers from other manufacturers, such as JAWS. The only know incompatibility occurs after the scrolling of a document. With ZoomText running, some screen readers will no longer read correctly from the screen. This problem does not occur when "Screen Reader Compatibility" is enabled. Please note that this Profiler setting is disabled by default, because it can cause video corruption problems with a limited number of display adapters, including the Diamond Viper 550.

Compatibility with nVidia Display Drivers
This release of ZoomText is fully compatible with all current nVidia display drivers. When running with certain nVidia drivers, previous versions of ZoomText would crash immediately after launching the program.

Compatibility with 256-Color Toshiba Display Drivers
When running with a limited number of Toshiba laptop display drivers, ZoomText would crash in 256-color display mode, immediately after launching the program. This problem has been fixed.

Full Support for Netscape in NT 4.0
When running ZoomText in Windows NT 4.0, the Netscape Internet browser was not displaying some graphics on a web page. All GIF's are now properly displayed and magnified.

Support for Games in Win9x
ZoomText now supports all games that come bundled with Windows 95 and 98. Previous releases of ZoomText 7.0 caused problems with 16-bit games, such as Hearts. These games would not crash, but would stop working properly.

Fix for DocReader Crash in Ticker Mode
When running DocReader in ticker display mode and without speech output (in Level 1 or with speech turned off in Level 2), ZoomText would occasionally crash after a paging operation. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for Extended-Use Problems in Windows 2000
When running ZoomText in Windows 2000 for long periods of time, video corruption and crashes would occasionally occur. This was due to resource leaks in the ZoomText driver, which have been fixed.

Fix for Multi-Byte Problem in IE5
When running with ZoomText, Internet Explorer 5.0 would occasionally crash after the repeated display of multi-byte text, such as a Japanese character set. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 7.04

Release Date: May 1, 2000

ZoomText Tutorial
ZoomText 7.04 product and trial CD's include a multimedia tutorial program for ZoomText. The tutorial allows end-users to get a jump-start on the functionality of this powerful program. All aspects of ZoomText Level 1 and Level 2 are covered in the tutorial, with built-in speech and large print.

Update CD Installable Without Previous Version
Starting with version 7.04, the ZoomText update CD can be installed on a system without having to install the previous version. After entering the serial number of the update CD, the Setup program will prompt you to enter the serial number of your previous version (the version that you are updating).

Support for 3D Cursors in High Color and True Color Modes
ZoomText now supports Windows' enhanced cursors (such as the 3D cursors) in High Color and True Color display modes in Windows 95 and 98.

Disabled ZoomText Hotkeys Now Available to Other Programs
When a ZoomText hotkey is disabled, it is now released to the system, making the hotkey combination available for use by other programs or by another ZoomText command.

Caret Reading by Line Now Supports Mouse Clicks
When clicking the mouse on a new line of text, the ZoomText caret reader will now read that line of text (when caret reading 'by line' is enabled). In previous versions of ZoomText, a new line would be read only if you moved to a new line by pressing the arrow keys.

Installation Problem in Windows 2000 Fixed
On a limited number of systems running Windows 2000, the Setup program would display an illegal operation message box, with a title of "_ins5176" and the installation would be aborted. This problem has been fixed, allowing ZoomText to be successfully installed.

Fix for True Color Problem at 16x
When running ZoomText in True Color display mode at a high resolution (such as 1024 x 768), ZoomText would display video corruption or sometimes crash at 16x magnification. This problem has been fixed.

Repeated Echoing of Numeric Keypad Keys
With Typing Echo "by character" enabled, ZoomText was repeating numbers that were pressed on the numeric keypad. This problem has been fixed so that each key is spoken only once when pressed.

ZoomText Toolbar Buttons Show Proper State after Exiting Dialogs
After pressing the Cancel button in several different ZoomText dialog boxes, buttons in the ZoomText toolbars were not always showing the proper state of various Products. This would occur only when settings in the dialog box were changed and then cancelled. This problem has been fixed.

Custom Caret Definitions Now Used when ROP's Match
When a custom caret definition was added to the ZoomText configuration file and the new caret definition had a ROP (raster operation) that matched an existing ROP, the caret definition was being ignored. This prevented the user from defining caret definitions with the same ROP but different sizes. These caret definitions are now properly processed.

NT Driver Not Installed Now Properly Reported
If the ZoomText display driver was not properly installed in Windows NT, a "MagEngine Initialization Error" message was being displayed. The proper error message, "ZoomText Display Driver for NT not Installed", will now appear.

DocReader No Longer Modifies Text Colors
If a custom foreground and background text color was selected in DocReader, ZoomText would change the foreground colors if it determined the colors were low-contrast. This prevented the selection of certain color combinations. The foreground color is no longer modified, except when using "automatic" colors.

Hotkey Fix for Danish Keyboard
The hotkeys for activating and deactivating ZoomText (Alt + Ins and Alt + Del) now work properly with a Danish keyboard.

Mouse Routing Now Working After Manual Scrolling
When moving the mouse after manually scrolling the screen (using any of the ZoomText scrolling hotkeys), the mouse was not being routed to the center of the zoom window. This problem has been fixed.

Cancel Button Now Works Properly in Alignment Dialog Box
When the Cancel button was pressed in the Alignment section of the Movement dialog box, all alignments were set to 'Edge'. This has been fixed so that the alignment settings are properly restored when Cancel is pressed.

Cancel Button in the Screen Reader Dialog Now Works Properly
The Cancel button in the Screen Reader dialog box was behaving like an OK button, applying any changes that were made in the dialog. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 7.03.02

Release Date: February 10, 2000

Hotkeys Released when Deactivated
When disabling a ZoomText hotkey, the key combination was not being released for use by another ZoomText hotkey or other applications. This problem has been fixed.

Support for Word Perfect 9.0
ZoomText Xtra may fail to read text from Word Perfect 9 documents (aka Word Perfect Office 2000). This problem occurs in early releases of WP9 (prior to Service Pack 1). This problem can be resolved by adding a /FL parameter to the WP9 command line (in it's shortcut icon) or by updating to WP Office 2000 Service Pack 1 (or later).

ZoomText Version Number Displayed in Title Bar
The complete version number is now displayed in the ZoomText Xtra title bar (for example 7.03.02).

Caret Routed to Last Spoken Word after Exiting DocReader
When exiting DocReader, the caret was not always being positioned to the last spoken word in the document. This problem has been fixed.

Selected Colors Displayed in DocReader
When selecting foreground and background text colors in DocReader, if the selected combination resulted in a low contrast condition, DocReader would automatically substitute a higher contrast foreground color. DocReader now allows low contrast selections.

ZoomText Version 7.03

Release Date: November 23, 1999

Support for SSIL Synthesizers
ZoomText now supports hardware and software synthesizers that use the SSIL interface standard. This includes DecTalk, KeyNote and Apollo synthesizers (to name a few). The ZoomText Setup program allows you to choose any SSIL synthesizer that is supported by Arkenstone. If you have previously installed a SAPI speech engine, you will be able to switch synthesizers when running ZoomText, by selecting a new synthesizer in the Synthesizer tab of the Speech dialog box. The voices and other speech settings for the SSIL synthesizer appear in the Screen Reader and DocReader tabs of the Speech dialog box (same as with a SAPI synthesizer).

Support for Windows 2000
Version 7.03 is the first release of ZoomText to support Windows 2000. At the time of the 7.03 release, Release Candidate 2 was the most current version of Windows 2000. All of our Windows 2000 testing to date has been limited to Release Candidate 2. Since this is beta software and since the release of Windows 2000 will not occur until February 2000, we recommend that you check our web site for the latest release of ZoomText before using it with Windows 2000.

The only know problem running ZoomText in Windows 2000 is with several NT 4.0 display drivers. With these display drivers, ZoomText is not able to capture screen text, therefore the screen reader and DocReader are unable to speak. If you experience this problem, please download a Windows 2000 display driver from the your display adapter manufacturer's web site.

Support for OPTi 2 Print Magnifier
This version of ZoomText supports the OPTi 2 print magnifier. This is a hand-held device that magnifies printed material on notebook computer screens. When running OPTi with ZoomText, the OPTi image will display in a special zoom window, allowing the remainder of the screen to be used by ZoomText. The sizing and positioning of the OPTi window is controlled through the OPTi software.

Support for Intel 810 Display Adapters
When running with the display driver for the Intel 810 video chipset, ZoomText would crash right after magnification appeared on the screen. In previous releases of ZoomText, this problem could be fixed by setting the Device Bitmaps checkbox in the ZoomText Profiler. Starting with version 7.03, the Profiler setting is no longer required for ZoomText to work properly.

DocReader Paging Speed Improved
When DocReader completes reading all text that appeared in the current page of the application program, it forces the application to page down, so that it can get more text to read. The speed of this paging process has been significantly improved in this version.

Support for Corel 9 Menus
ZoomText now supports the tracking and speaking of menus in all Corel Suite 9.0 programs, including WordPerfect and Quattro Pro. Problems still exist in reading text within a WordPerfect 9.0 document, which we hope to fix in our next release.

Support for Quattro Pro and Lotus Spreadsheets
ZoomText now supports Corel Quattro Pro 9.0 and Lotus 123 Millenium spreadsheets. When arrow keying between cells, ZoomText will track on the highlighted cell and automatically speak its contents.

New Profiler Setting Prevents Screen Profiling
Whenever the resolution or color mode of your display changes, ZoomText will launch the Hardware Profiler, flashing enlarged ZoomText icons on the screen for a few seconds. Screen profiling can now be prevented by unchecking the Profile Screen checkbox in the Profiler dialog box.

Tracking to Upper Left Corner of Excel Spreadsheet
When moving from cell to cell within an Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, ZoomText would occasionally track to the upper left corner of the Excel window. This problem has been fixed.

Edited Lines in Word 2000 Now Read Properly in DocReader
When reading text from a Microsoft Word 2000 document, DocReader was losing information from lines of text, after these lines were edited. This problem has been fixed.

WordPerfect 8.0 Spellchecker Crash
WordPerfect 8.0 was crashing when running with ZoomText, immediately after the Spellchecker dialog box was closed. This problem has been fixed.

Tooltip Tracking Problem
After a tooltip disappeared from the screen, ZoomText would on occasionally track to the previously highlighted desktop icon. This problem has been fixed.

Lines of Text Now Read When Caret at Bottom of Window
The ZoomText Caret Reader was not reading new lines of text when the caret was at the bottom of the window and a new line of text was scrolled onto the screen. This problem has been fixed.

Last Word on a Page Now Spoken in DocReader
On occasion, DocReader was not reading or highlighting the last word on a page. This problem has been fixed.

Deadkey Typing Now Works When Using Typing Echo
Special language characters, which are generated by typing a series of keys after a "deadkey", are now supported by ZoomText. In previous versions, if typing echo was enabled, special language characters would not appear.

Foreign Characters Breaking Apart Words
In DocReader and the screen reader, if a word contained a foreign language character, such as an umlaut, ZoomText would split the word apart and speak it as if it were two words. This problem has been fixed.

Problems with InfoVox Synthesizers
When running ZoomText with InfoVox software synthesizers, two problems were occurring. The InfoVox synthesizer would repeatedly say that it was a demo version, even though it was not. Also ZoomText would display an erroneous"not properly installed" error message upon start up. Both problems have been fixed.

Outlook Express Crashes when Exited
When running ZoomText with Microsoft Outlook Express, Outlook would crash when exited. This problem has been fixed.

Tracking and Speaking of Last Menu Closed
In Windows 98, if the menu being opened was also the last menu that was closed, this menu would not be tracked or spoken by ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Caret Now Routed to Last Spoken Word after Exiting DocReader
When exiting DocReader, the caret was not always being positioned to the last spoken word in the document. This problem has been fixed.

Controls Setting in the Track Dialog Now Works Properly
The Controls setting in the Track dialog box was not working properly. Control tracking could only be turned off by deactivating Windows tracking. This problem has been fixed, so that the Controls and Windows checkboxes now work as documented.

Speech Muted When Configuration Saved with ZoomText Deactivated
If a ZoomText configuration file was saved with ZoomText deactivated, after loading the configuration the speech setting was deactivated, even after reactivating ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Scroll Tool Occasionally Jumps Outside of Zoom Window
When using the Scroll tool to scroll a zoom window, the cursor would occasionally jump outside of the zoom window that was being scrolled. This problem has been fixed.

Tracking and Speech Lags Behind when Arrow Keying in Office 97 Dialogs
When moving between controls in many dialog boxes in Microsoft Office 97 applications, ZoomText was tracking and speaking one control behind the current control. This problem has been fixed.

Line Zoom Window Does Not Appear
he line zoom window as not appearing in certain conditions when switching to an application displaying a caret, after having opened a menu. This problem has been fixed.

Block Selection not Speaking Text
For certain combinations of font and point sizes, text being block selected was not always spoken.

Words Separated by Tabs No Longer Combined
Words in a document that were separated only by a tab where being improperly combined into a single word in DocReader and the screen reader. This problem has been fixed.

Words with Mixed Fonts in Microsoft Word
ZoomText was not properly reading words that were composed of characters in different fonts or point sizes. In this case a single word would be spoken as two or more words in DocReader and while screen reading. This problem has been fixed.

Ctrl Key in DocReader Now Works Properly
When the Ctrl key was pressed, DocReader would stop reading, but the play button would remain depressed. Now the play button indicates that reading has been stopped.

SAPI Speech Parameter Moved from ZXHDW.INI to ZX.ZXC
The SapiProductName, Language, and UseSapi parameters no longer appear in the ZxHdw.ini file. Instead these parameters now exist in the default configuration file, ZX.ZXC. This allows a configuration to be saved that includes a startup speech engine.

Screen Reader Verbosity Settings
In several applications, text within a dialog box was being read, even when the Low Verbosity setting was selected. These dialog boxes included the Close Program dialog (that appears when pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del) and the Outlook mail lists.

Alt-Tab Now Exits DocReader in NT
When using DocReader in Windows NT, DocReader would not exit when pressing Alt-Tab to switch to another application. This problem has been fixed.

Crash When Arrow Keying in Excel Spreadsheet
When using the arrow keys to move quickly between cells in the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Excel would occasionally crash. This problem has been fixed.

Move to Folder Command in Outlook
When running ZoomText with Microsoft Outlook, the "Move to Folder" menu command would not do anything. With the new version of ZoomText, this command now works properly.

DocReader Repeats Lines of Text in Eudora Pro
When using the DocReader to read text from Eudora Pro, lines of text were occasionally repeated. This would occur only with the first line of a new page. This problem has been fixed.

Special Menu in Word 97 Find Dialog
Microsoft Word 97 was crashing when a selection was made from the Special menu in the Find dialog box. This problem has been fixed.

Wrong Target Number Spoken
In ZoomText Level 2, when jumping to a screen target (the non-talking variety) by using a target hotkey, the wrong target number was being spoken. This problem has been fixed.

Word 6.0 Options Dialog
When running ZoomText with Microsoft Word 6.0, Word would crash when a selection was made from Option dialog box. This problem has been fixed.

ZoomText Version 7.02

Release Date: August 25, 1999

Automatic Speaking of Spreadsheet Cells in Excel
When running with Microsoft Excel, ZoomText will now automatically speak the contents of a cell when you move to it. Previous versions of ZoomText would read the cell contents only when you pressed the SayFocus hotkey.

Tracking on Text Selection
ZoomText can now track on the selection of text in word processors and other programs. When text is selected by holding down the Shift key and using the arrow keys, ZoomText will track on the leading edge of the selection area.

SpeakIt Tool Can Now Speak Entire Window
When using the SpeakIt tool, you can now speak the entire contents of a window by holding down the Alt key and clicking in the desired window. If you do not use the Alt key the SpeakIt tool works as normal.

Support for MSAA
Version 7.02 includes support for Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) version 1.21. MSAA will be installed on your system by the Setup program, provided you are running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 SP 4 or higher. Although we have not experienced any problems with this release of MSAA, previous releases have caused a number of problems when running with ZoomText. MSAA can be turned on or off by using the ToggleMSAA hotkey (Ctrl + Shift + A). It can also be deactivated by un-checking the Active Accessibility checkbox in the ZoomText Profiler.

Support for Top-Level Menu Bars in Microsoft Office
ZoomText now will track and speak items in the top-level menu bar of Microsoft Office applications, when using keys to highlight the menu titles. This feature requires the use of MSAA (see "Support for MSAA").

Support for Reading Links in IE5
ZoomText now reads hypertext links, as they are tabbed, to when running Internet Explorer 5.0. This feature requires the use of MSAA (see "Support for MSAA").

ZoomText and Setup Localization
Starting with this release, the international versions of ZoomText Level 1 and Level 2 can be fully localized. Both the main program and Setup can be translated into foreign languages. All menus, dialog boxes and messages are translatable. A ZoomText Translation Kit is available upon request. Contact Ai Squared for more details.

WordPro Caret Tracking Added
Support for tracking the caret in the WordPro word processor has been added. Previous versions of ZoomText did not track on the caret position in this program.

Bolded Email Items Now Spoken in Outlook Express
While arrow keying through the email list in Outlook Express, bolded email items (unread mail) are now spoken.

Scrolling Items in Start Menus Now Spoken
In Windows 98, Start button menus can scroll when they occupy more than the entire screen. ZoomText now speaks menu items that were initially hidden, when arrow keying through a scrolling menu. This feature requires the use of MSAA (see "Support for MSAA").

Faster Loading of ZoomText
The ZoomText EXE and DLL files now load much faster on start up.

Unprotected TruVoice Synthesizers Now Available
The TruVoice speech synthesizers that ship with Level 2 cannot be used with other programs that support SAPI synthesizers, because they are password protected. The makers of the TruVoice speech synthesizers have now made unprotected engines available to Ai Squared. If you wish to be able to use the TruVoice engines with other programs, please contact our Technical Support department for details on how to obtain and install these engines.

Network Support in Site License Version
The site license version of ZoomText now supports workstation installation from the network server. The end user must copy the contents of the "ZX7 Setup" folder from the CD to a folder on the network drive. From a workstation, ZoomText can be installed by mapping the network drive and running SETUP.EXE from the new folder. Please note that the site license serial number must be entered during each workstation installation.

Support for Installation on NT Servers
ZoomText can now be installed on an NT Server machine, for local use on that machine. Please note that problems during the installation or execution of ZoomText could cause problems with your network. Therefore, server installation is not recommended by Ai Squared.

Dolphin Compatibility in Windows NT
ZoomText can now co-exist on the same Windows NT system with an upcoming release of Dolphin products (Lunar and SuperNova). Please check with Dolphin Systems for details on when their ZoomText compatible version will be available. For more information see "ZoomText Compatibility with Other Accessibility Products in NT".

Task Switch Window Now Spoken in Windows 95 and 98
The Task Switch window (appears when pressing Alt Tab) was not being read by ZoomText in Windows 95 and Windows 98.

NT Driver Forced Loading
Certain display drivers in NT will remove ZoomText from the registry whenever the driver loads (at boot time). This prohibits ZoomText from working. Reinstallation of ZoomText does not fix the problem because the display driver will remove it again at boot time. A profiler option has been added, "Force NT Driver Loading", which forces the ZoomText driver to be loaded if it doesn’t exist in the display driver chain.

Mouse Wheel Now Working in Windows 95
ZoomText 7.0 can use the mouse wheel to zoom in or out at the mouse location. This feature was not working properly in Windows 95. Mouse wheel zooming now works in Windows 95, 98 and NT.

Multi-line Tool Tips Now Supported
ZoomText was speaking only the last line of tool tips that consist of multiple lines. The entire tool tip is now spoken.

Automatic Speech Restart
On occasion the speech engines used by ZoomText can become busy and will no longer output speech when requested to do so. ZoomText now detects this situation and will automatically restart the stalled engine, restoring speech output.

Videos ZoomText 10 is jam packed with new features! We've created a bunch of videos for you to watch.

The first one is a general overview of all the new features, followed by feature specific videos for our main new attractions: ZoomText
Camera, Enhanced Web Finder, ZoomText Recorder, and Background Reader.

Still have questions after watching? Download a free 60-day trial or you can always give us a call at 802-362-3612!

What's New in ZoomText 10

ZoomText Camera

Enhanced Web Finder

ZoomText Recorder

Background Reader

Transferring your ZoomText License

Should you want to move your ZoomText software to a new computer, or need to reformat the hard drive on your current computer, it is important that you first transfer your software license back to the ZoomText activation server. This preserves your license so that it may be used to activate your new installation of ZoomText.

To transfer your ZoomText software license, go to the ZoomText menu bar and select Help then choose Transfer Software License… This action will launch the ZoomText Activation Wizard and guide you through the transfer process. This process will deactivate ZoomText on your current computer so that it can be reactivated on the new computer.

If you are transferring a license from a computer that does not have an Internet connection, please go to http://www.aisquared.com/transfer, pick your language, and then follow the instructions.

Training and Consulting

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We’d love to have you participate in the training events listed below. Send an email to if you would like to sign up for any of the events, need more information, or want to request a webinar topic.

Also, if you already have a group together (5 or more people) who are interested in ZoomText, we can schedule and plan a customized webinar for your particular group. Just send us an email!

What’s New in ZoomText 10 training sessions

This webinar is perfect if you already are familiar with ZoomText and just want to hear about our exciting new features we’ve put into version 10. Click on any one of the links to sign up today - we’d love to see you there!
Thursday, May 24th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Thursday, May 31st from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Thursday, June 7th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Thursday, June 14th from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

New user online learning

This webinar is perfect if you are not familiar with ZoomText or just want a refresher about the product as a whole. We will show you the new features in 10, but not go into nearly the same detail as the “What’s New in ZoomText 10” sessions.
Wednesday, May 23rd from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, May 30th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, June 6th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, June 13th from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST

Advanced training we offer

An In-Depth Look at the New ZoomText 10 Camera Feature

Type of event: Webinar

Date: May 22nd, 2012 Picture of the Logitech C615 webcam

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Cost: Free

Target Audience: Beginning and intermediate ZoomText users

Summary: This one hour webinar will present a comprehensive look at the new ZoomText 10 Camera feature. Some of the topics to be covered will be: how to set up and use the camera; available configuration settings; and hotkeys.

Given by: Product Support Specialists James Jandzinski and Breton Knight

How to sign up: Click this link to sign up. Copies will be available after the presentation.

Other training opportunities

Michigan Department of Education ZoomText Training

While this isn’t a training that we provide, the Michigan Department of Education offers a ZoomText training course. Here’s what they have to say on their website:

“This is a course for teachers (VI and general education), paraprofessionals and parents who are planning to teach a student with low vision to use ZoomText with a word processor (especially Microsoft Word) and/or Internet Explorer. This course will also be useful for adults who are supporting students who are utilizing computers in classroom work. Middle and High School students are welcome to accompany their teacher or paraprofessional to this class.”

For more details regarding this class, go to their website.

De Witt & Associates Assistive Technology Training

De Witt & Associates offers Customized Training targeted to supervisors, instructors, and users on a wide range of assistive technology products, including ZoomText. Individual Training is also available and can be personalized or created on a one-on-one basis to take place within the home or office. Group Training is available within their training center, where the opportunity exists to form your own group or participate in one of theirs.

Check out their website for complete information.

Low Vision Resources

We have a huge list of low vision resources along with agencies broken down by state on our website. Many of these organizations offer training and other services that you may find helpful.

Thank You for Contacting Support

Thank you for contacting AI Squared. Our support staff will be in contact with you soon.

Below is the information our support staff received.

Terms & Policies

In order to qualify for a ZoomText Enhanced Support Plan (ESP):

The ZoomText product must be registered with Ai Squared.
If the ESP is being purchased for a site or district license, the owner must purchase ESP coverage for the total number of users in the license.
If you own a Magnifier product and an ESP, and you upgrade to a Magnifier/Reader product, you must also upgrade to a Magnifier/Reader ESP.

Support

We’re here to help!

We're here to help
Welcome to Ai Squared’s support section. Here you can find all kinds of helpful information to diagnose problems you’re having, contact us with questions, learn more about our software, and much more.

Our top-notch support team of James, Michael, Lloyd, and Breton headed up by Gary, are here to help you every step of the way. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or problems that come up.

What to do if you have Internet Explorer 9 on your machine

Microsoft released Internet Explorer 9 earlier this year, which included support for HTML5, Direct2D and other new hardware acceleration technologies designed to increase the speed and performance of Internet Explorer. These new technologies bring new challenges for accessibility programs like ZoomText. More specifically, these technologies will have crippling adverse effects on ZoomText’s xFont, tracking and screen reading features. Therefore, at this time we are advising ZoomText users not to install or upgrade to Internet Explorer 9, as doing so will result in a loss of ZoomText functionality within Internet Explorer, and possibly a decrease in personal productivity. We do want to assure you that we are working on overcoming these problems and will provide a solution as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, we encourage users who want to use Internet Explorer to downgrade their machines to run Internet Explorer 8. You can follow these instructions.

Open your “Control Panel”
Navigate to “Programs and Features”
Click the link that says “Installed Updates”

You’ll find Internet Explorer 9 in the list
Highlight the entry and click “Uninstall”

You will be asked to reboot your machine which will now be running IE8

You’ll need to stop Internet Explorer 9 from loading again via automatic updates by downloading this tool: Block Internet Explorer 9 Automatic Update

ZoomText with Firefox 4 and up: Loss of xFont

Mozilla’s latest releases of Firefox include support for HTML5, Direct2D and other new hardware acceleration technologies designed to increase the speed and performance of Firefox. These new technologies bring new challenges for accessibility programs like ZoomText. More specifically, these technologies will have adverse effects on ZoomText’s xFont technology.

There is a remedy! Please read the Knowledge Base article for complete details.

Thank you,
The Ai Squared Support Team

You can go to our knowledge base to read about the latest issues and solutions on how to fix them.

Remote Control Support

The Ai Squared Technical Support Department offers remote control support of PC’s for users that require support where the Support Representatives can see the screen, control the mouse and work as if physically present to resolve issues that cannot be resolved via phone or email support.

* When instructed by a Support Representative please click on the following link to do a Remote Session.

Tech Support Tips on Video!

Check out the video section of our blog where you’ll find various tech support tips on video! Check back often as we’ll be adding a new one every week.

Latest News:

Join our webinar on 5/22!

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On May 22nd from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST, we’ll be hosting a free webinar entitled “An In-Depth Look at the New ZoomText 10 Camera Feature”. It’s designed for beginning and intermediate ZoomText users and will present a comprehensive look at the new ZoomText 10 Camera feature. Some of the topics to be covered will be: how to set up and use the camera; available configuration settings; and hotkeys.

It will be given by Product Support Specialists James Jandzinski and Breton Knight. While it’s free to participate, you need to sign up so go to https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/965690126 today! After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Check out our training page for a complete list of all upcoming educational opportunities.

ZoomText 10.0.2 is released!

We’re excited to announce that the next free update in the ZoomText 10 cycle is here! ZoomText 10 is now available electronically in the following languages: Chinese, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic and Turkish; these are in addition to the 13 languages that were already supported in version 10.

We also optimized the ZoomText Camera feature to provide faster video performance when the camera image is rotated to 90, 180 or 270 degree orientations.

Read more about 10, read the release notes, or download a free 60-day trial to give it a try yourself.

SMA: Staying up-to-date couldn’t be easier!

With a ZoomText Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA), you automatically receive two paid upgrades, delivered right to your door!

Note: The ZoomText SMA is only available to customers outside the U.S. and Canada. Customers within the U.S. and Canada may purchase a ZoomText Enhanced Support Plan (ESP).

Benefits of the ZoomText SMA

Automatically receive the next two paid upgrades
Save money versus buying individual upgrades
Always have the latest features and technical updates
It’s simple, convenient, and truly saves you time and money!

To order, contact Ai Squared or your authorized Ai Squared reseller.

SMA for ZoomText Magnifier Pricing

Single-User License
$199

Multi-User License
First 5 Users
Network license $799
District license $799

Each Additional 5 Users
Network license $199
District license $399

SMA for ZoomText Magnifier/Reader Pricing

Single-User License
$249

Multi-User License
First 5 Users
Network license $999
District license $999

Each Additional 5 Users
Network license $249
District license $499

Terms and Policies

In order to qualify for a ZoomText SMA:

Your ZoomText product must be registered with Ai Squared.
Site and District licensees must purchase SMA coverage for the total number users in their site or district license.
If you own a Magnifier product and an SMA, and you upgrade to a Magnifier/Reader product, you must also upgrade to a Magnifier/Reader SMA.

Release Notes

ZoomText 10 Release Notes
ZoomText 9.0-9.19 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.13 Release Notes
ZoomText 8.0 Release Notes
ZoomText 7.0 - 7.11 Release Notes

ZoomText Express Release Notes

New Feature

Enhancement

Bug Fix

ZoomText 10.0 Release Notes

This document contains the latest information on ZoomText 10.0 (at the time of release). For updated information, go to our support page or contact technical support at tel: (802) 362-3612 or .

This document is divided into the following sections:

Changes in each release since version 10.0

System Requirements

Network Discovery

Compatibility with Other Accessibility Programs

Known and Potential Problems

Version 10.0.2

Released March, 2012 for Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP

Additional Support for International Languages
The following languages have been added in the localized versions of ZoomText 10: Chinese, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic and Turkish.

Additional Performance Enhancements to ZoomText Camera
The ZoomText Camera feature has been optimized to provide faster video performance when the camera image is rotated to 90, 180 or 270 degree orientations.

Version 10.0.1

Released February, 2012 for Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP

Support for European Languages
ZoomText 10 is now available in the following European languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Slovak, Spanish and Swedish.

Enhanced ZoomText Camera Performance
The ZoomText Camera feature has been optimized to provide faster video performance on systems equipped with a multi-core processor. Controls have also been added in the ZoomText Camera dialog providing manual selection of the camera video frame rate, allowing you to balance overall camera and system performance. In addition, ZoomText now disables the screen when the ZoomText Camera is active. This allows use of the ZoomText Camera without the screen shutting off (because of inactivity of the computer keyboard and mouse). Note: The system’s monitor sleep mode may still cause the monitor to sleep due to inactivity.

Enhanced support for iTunes
Performance and stability have been greatly improved when running ZoomText in iTunes.

Support for Java Access Bridge (version 2.02)
ZoomText now supports Java Access Bridge v2.02 allowing ZoomText to magnify, track and read Java applications.

Fix for random activation errors
On some systems, errors would occur when attempting to activate ZoomText. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for phantom Web Finder highlight
After exiting ZoomText's Web Finder the green toolbar highlight would sometimes remain on the screen. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for failed AppReader startup when launched from Web Finder
When starting AppReader from the Web Finder, AppReader would sometimes fail to start and display an error. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for input focus issues when using ZoomText logon support
When ZoomText's logon support was active in the Windows logon screen, the ZoomText logon toolbar would steal the keyboard focus. Although a blinking text cursor would appear in the logon controls (user name or password field), text would not be entered when typing. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for ZoomText Update Wizard failures
Under certain conditions, downloads initiated by the ZoomText Update Wizard would stop before the download was complete. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for ZoomText closing when using Windows task switcher
On some systems, ZoomText would close unexpectedly when invoking the Windows task switcher (i.e. when pressing ALT + TAB). This problem has been fixed.

Fix for AppReader issues in Adobe Reader 10
In Adobe Reader 10, ZoomText's AppReader would sometimes skip portions of the document and prematurely exit. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for incorrect program echo when using Windows high contrast schemes
When using Windows high contrast schemes, ZoomText would announce the state checkboxes as "checked" even when they were not checked. This problem has been fixed.

Fix for removal of files when uninstalling ZoomText
When uninstalling ZoomText, the ZoomText Setup program would fail to remove the ZoomText program folder. This problem has been fixed.

Version 10.0

Released November, 2011 for Windows 7, Vista, and Windows XP

New Feature

Enhancement

Bug Fix

Support for US English
The initial release of ZoomText 10 (version 10.0) is available in US English only. Localized versions will be introduced in a follow up version 10.0x update release.

Enhanced Web Finder
The newly redesigned Web Finder has been expanded to allow you to swiftly search, skim, navigate and read web pages. You can now search for words or phrases throughout an entire webpage to find topics of interest. When you've found a topic of interest you can have Web Finder start reading from that location (ZoomText Magnifier/Reader only). Web Finder can also find and execute links and controls allowing you to seamlessly navigate between web pages.

New ZoomText Camera
The new ZoomText Camera feature allows you to use any high-definition (HD) webcam to magnify printed items and other objects right on your computer screen—including bills, magazines, photographs, medicine labels, craft items and more.

New Background Reader
The new Background Reader allows you to listen to documents, webpages, email or any text while you simultaneously perform other tasks. You simply copy or select the text you want to listen to and start Background Reader. While the text is being read aloud, you are free to type notes, browse the web or do any other work on your computer.

New ZoomText Recorder
The new ZoomText Recorder allows you to turn text from documents, webpages, email or other sources into audio recordings that you can listen to on your computer or transfer to your mobile device for listening to on the go. Create recordings in your choice of ZoomText voices or any other voices available on your system.

New Read from Pointer
The new “Read from Pointer” command lets you instantly start AppReader at the word under the mouse pointer, making use of AppReader fast and seamless in documents, web pages and email.

Improved support for iTunes
Performance and stability have been greatly improved when using ZoomText in iTunes.

New Text Finder Highlight
You can now configure unique highlight settings for the ZoomText Text Finder.

System Requirements

The following hardware and software is required to run ZoomText 10:

Windows 7, Vista, or XP (SP2)

1.5 GHz for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
1 GHz Pentium® 4 or equivalent for Windows XP

1 GB RAM for Windows 7 and Vista (2GB recommended)
512 MB RAM for Windows XP (1 GB recommended)

50 MB free hard disk space (additional 60 MB required for each NeoSpeech synthesizer)

USB 2.0 (for webcam support if using ZoomText Camera feature)

Sound card (for Magnifier/Reader version only)

Compatibility with Other Accessibility Programs

Most accessibility programs install a chaining display driver that is always active, whether or not the accessibility program is currently running. When two or more accessibility products are installed on the same machine, there is the potential for compatibility problems with the accessibility programs. It is also possible that installing multiple accessibility programs may cause a crash when the system boots.

Some accessibility programs, including ZoomText 10, utilize DCM (Driver Chain Manager) to improve compatibility with other DCM compliant accessibility programs. ZoomText 10 utilizes DCM on Windows XP systems and Windows Vista systems that are equipped with older video hardware. If you are running other accessibility programs on your system, check with the manufactures of each program for compatibility information and upgrades recommended for improved compatibility with other accessibility programs.

Known and Potential Problems

ZoomText's font smoothing (xFont) is not currently working in Internet Explorer 9. Ai Squared is working on solving this problem.

In Firefox (web browser) you need to run the browser zoom level at 100%. Otherwise ZoomText's SpeakIt tool and Reading Zones will not read correctly, and AppReader, DocReader and Web Finder highlighting will not line up with the current spoken word.

ZoomText will co-exist and run alongside Jaws screen reader, however, crashes and errors are known to occur when exiting JAWS. To work around this problem you need to start JAWS before ZoomText and then exit ZoomText before JAWS.

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Recorded Webinars

We realize that while many of you enjoy the live webinars we host, some of you are unable to make it at that particular time of day. You’re in luck - we’ve started to record them so you can watch them at your own convenience. We created two versions - one running ZoomText at 2x and the other at 4x so pick the version that you think would work best for you.

2x Magnification

What’s New in ZoomText 10 Webinar

ZoomText New User Introduction Webinar

4x Magnification

What’s New in ZoomText 10 Webinar

ZoomText New User Introduction Webinar

Product Updates

ZoomText 10 has been released!

Picture of the ZoomText 10 Magnifier/Reader splash screen
Our newest release, ZoomText 10 is now available. This release
is a paid upgrade to previous versions of ZoomText (versions 9.1 and earlier). Check out what’s new in this
version, watch some videos, or try it out free for 60 days! If
you’re ready to order or would like a price quote, just call us at 800-859-0270 or 802-362-3612 option #2 or contact your local dealer.

ZoomText 10 includes the following new features:

Background Reader – continue doing your work or take notes
while ZoomText reads to you.
ZoomText Recorder – any text that ZoomText can read can also be recorded to an audio file that you can put on your iPod, iPhone, or other mp3 player.
Enhanced Web Finder – the ultimate productivity tool for browsing the web and finding information.
ZoomText Camera – add the inexpensive ZoomText Camera and get a portable, low cost CCTV alternative. Reclaim your desk space!

Download updates:

Below is a list of updates for Ai Squared’s software products. You can download the update to your hard drive and then run the update. If you need to install the update on another computer, you can save the download to a CD-R but you need to copy the update file from the CD-R to the hard drive of the computer you want to install it on before running it. Executing these update files directly from a CD-R may result in an incomplete update and subsequent problems when running ZoomText.

For a complete list of changes in each update, click the corresponding “Read More” button.

Pricing

Single-User Pricing

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier
Purchased with new product $149
Purchased separately $199

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
Purchased with new product $199
Purchased separately $249

Network and Multi-User Pricing

Purchased separately
Magnifier/Reader Starter Pack $999
Magnifier/Reader Add-On Pack $330

District ESP

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier
Purchased with new product
Magnifier Starter Pack $599
Magnifier Add-On Pack $400

Purchased separately
Magnifier Starter Pack $799
Magnifier Add-On Pack $530

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
Purchased with new product
Magnifier/Reader Starter Pack $799
Magnifier/Reader Add-On Pack $530

Purchased separately
Magnifier/Reader Starter Pack $999
Magnifier/Reader Add-On Pack $660

Single-User Network ESP

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier
Purchased with new product $199
Purchased separately $249

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
Purchased with new product $249
Purchased separately $299

Older Versions

ZoomText 9.19.1 Update

Your Current Version	Your Language	Size
9.18.0 - 9.19.0	All languages	13 MB
9.10 - 9.14.5	English only	60 MB
9.10 - 9.14.5	International	199 MB

If you are unsure what version number you have, click here for easy instructions.

ZoomText USB 9.19.1 Update

Your Current Version	Your Language	Size
9.18.x or 9.19.0	All languages	191 MB
9.14 or earlier	All languages	744 MB
I don't know	All languages	744 MB

If you need some help with the USB update, click here for easy instructions.

ZoomText 9.0 Updates

Your Current Version	Your Product Language	Available Update	Read More	Download
9.00 through 9.03.1	All languages	v9.04.0

ZoomText 8.1 Updates

Your Current Version	Your Product Language	Available Update	Read More	Download
8.13	All languages	v8.13.1
8.10 through 8.12	All languages	v8.13

Note: The 8.13 update must be installed on your system before updating to version 8.13.1. If you are running version 8.12 (or earlier 8.1x release), download and install the 8.13 update followed by the 8.13.1 update.

ZoomText 8.0 Update

Your Current Version	Your Product Language	Available Update	Read More	Download
8.04.2	All languages	v8.04.3

Note: The 8.04.2 update must be installed on your system before updating to version 8.04.3. If you are running version 8.04.1 (or earlier 8.0x release), download and install the 8.04.2 update followed by the 8.04.3 update.

Click here to pick your 8.04.2 update in the language you prefer.

ZoomText 7.1 Updates

Your Current Version	Your Product Type	Available Update	Read More	Download
7.10 through 7.11	ZoomText Xtra Level 1	v7.11
7.10 through 7.11	ZoomText Xtra Level 2	v7.11

ZoomText 7.0 Updates

Your Current Version	Your Product Type	Available Update	Read More	Download
7.00 through 7.05	ZoomText Xtra Level 1	v7.06
7.00 through 7.05	ZoomText Xtra Level 2	v7.06

BigShot 2.12 Update

Your Current Version	Available Update	Read More	Download
2.10 through 2.11	v2.12

Manual Activation

If you need to activate ZoomText on a system that is not connected to the Internet, you can get the necessary information here.

How to Identify your Video Card

Right-click on an empty area of the desktop.Choose Properties.
Select the Settings tab.
A description of the video card appears beneath the picture of the Monitor.

(Hint: the format is Monitor___ on ___Video Card)

Close Window

How to Identify the Exact Version of ZoomText

Open the ZoomText user interface
Select "Help", then "About ZoomText" (it's the last one in the list)
In the "About ZoomText" dialog box, the third box down has the exact version number (it will look like 9.18.6.46, for example)

How to Identify the Exact Version of ZoomWare or ZoomText Express

Open the ZoomWare/ZoomText Express user interface
Click on the menu button in the top lefthand corner
Click on "Product" and choose "About ZoomWare" or "About ZoomText Express"
The ZoomWare/ZoomText Express version is displayed in the window

Close Window

How to Activate

To activate ZoomText 9.1 you will need your ZoomText 9.1 serial number, provided with your purchased copy. If you upgraded to ZoomText 9.1, you will also need the serial number from your previous version of ZoomText (version 9.0 or earlier), unless your previous version is already installed on your system, in which case that will fill in automatically for you.

Where to find your ZoomText serial number

On the ZoomText CD sleeve
On the product registration card
On the top of the ZoomText product box
On the back of the ZoomText User’s Guide

Note: If you purchased ZoomText 9.1 from Ai Squared’s online store, your product serial number will be included in your purchase confirmation email.

The Activation Process

During the 60-day trial period, each time you start ZoomText the Activation Wizard appears. The wizard presents the following options for you to choose from:

Image of Activate Welcome

Option 1: I have a serial number and want to activate ZoomText

Choose this option if you have already purchased or been provided with a ZoomText product and you’re ready to activate the software. The wizard will guide you through the activation process.

Option 2: I want to purchase ZoomText

Choose this option if you are ready to purchase a ZoomText product. The wizard will display information on how to purchase ZoomText.

Option 3: I want to try ZoomText

Choose this option if you want to run ZoomText in trial mode. Trial mode allows you to use ZoomText for up to 60 days. When the 60-day trial period expires, you must activate ZoomText to continue using it.

When you choose to activate ZoomText you are prompted to enter your product serial number. Once you have entered your serial number, the manner in which activation is completed depends on whether or not you have an Internet connection.

If you are connected to the Internet your serial number and system code are automatically passed to the Ai Squared activation server for validation. An activation code is then passed back to your computer, activating your ZoomText license. This process takes just a few seconds to complete.
If you are not connected to the Internet the wizard displays your serial number and system code, along with instructions on how to manually obtain an activation code. An activation code can be obtained from Ai Squared’s activation website (using another computer that is connected to the Internet), or by contacting Ai Squared’s Product Support department.

Telephone activation support is available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Time.

In North America, call toll-free (866) 331-1233
Outside North America, call (802) 362-5393

Activating a Magnifier/Reader installation with a Magnifier serial number
If you have installed the ZoomText Magnifier/Reader software and then activate ZoomText using a Magnifier serial number, the software will convert to a ZoomText Magnifier product – i.e. all screen reading features will be disabled. To regain the use of the screen reading features, you must purchase a Magnifier/Reader serial number and reactivate ZoomText.

Activating ZoomText on more than one computer
With single-user versions of ZoomText, you can install and activate ZoomText on up to three computers (in accordance with the ZoomText Software License Agreement). Multiple activations are provided to accommodate individuals that use more than one computer, such as a home computer, a work computer and a laptop computer. While ZoomText may be installed on up to three computers, use of the collective installations is restricted to one user at any given time.

Note: Multi-user standalone versions of ZoomText provide one activation per licensed user.

Getting Started with ZoomText

New to ZoomText and need a little jumpstart? We’ve gathered up a bunch of information that you’ll find very helpful. If you ever have questions, you can always call or email support. Their number is 802-362-3612 option #3 and their email address is . Support is always free, even if you’re just running the trial.

New User Introduction Webinar

We host free live webinars every Wednesday at 12:00 PM EST. You get a roughly one hour crash course on how to use the basic magnification and reading features in ZoomText. If you’d like to sign up, head over to our training page and click on the date and time you’d like to attend.

If you’re not able to attend a live session, we’ve recorded one of them so you can take a look at your own convenience. Watch the video right here by clicking on the play button below or go onto YouTube and watch it there:

Tips & Tricks on Video

On our Zoomed In Blog, we have posted a number of ZoomText tips and tricks on video that you’ll really find helpful. They are quick videos that just last a few minutes and are really targeted to one specific feature. Maybe you want to know how to set up ZoomText’s dual monitor support , or maybe you want to understand the SpeakIt Tool better. There are loads to watch and we add to them all the time so head over to the blog to watch a few!

Have comments, suggestions?

We’d love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions about what else would be helpful on this page, what you’re confused about if anything in ZoomText, etc. Email your comments to Becca at .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is product activation?

Product activation is an anti-piracy technology designed to verify that ZoomText has been legitimately licensed.

How does product activation work?

The activation process verifies that the serial number is legitimate and has not been activated on more computers than allowed by the ZoomText Software License Agreement.

What happens if I don’t activate my product?

If you don’t activate your product by the 60th day (after installation), ZoomText will stop working until you activate it.

What if my product activation fails?

Product activation will only fail under exceptional circumstances. In most cases, you can reactivate ZoomText as quickly and easily as the original activation. If your attempt to reactivate fails, contact Ai Squared Product Support for help.

What if I need to reformat or upgrade my computer?

If you need to reformat your hard drive or upgrade your Windows operating system, you should first transfer your ZoomText software license back to the ZoomText activation server.

Note: You do not need to transfer your ZoomText license when installing Windows service packs and hot fixes.

What if I want to move my ZoomText software to another computer?

Should you want to move your ZoomText software to a new computer, it is important that you first transfer your software license back to the ZoomText activation server. This preserves your software license so that it may be used to activate your new installation of ZoomText.

ESP Support Request

Your support request has been submitted. We value our ESP customers and want to make sure we provide the highest level of service. Our support technicians will be responding shortly . . .

Below is the information you submitted:

ESP Support Request

Use this form to request assistance from the Ai Squared Product Support Group.

You must be a holder of a valid ZoomText ESP number to use this form.

ESP Overview

With our ZoomText Enhanced Support Plan (ESP) you’ll save money on ZoomText upgrades and receive free priority technical support from Ai Squared. Here’s what’s included in the plan…

The next two ZoomText upgrades (save up to $100)
A dedicated toll-free phone number for ESP users only
Premium technical support (phone and email)
Remote support using state of the art technology from Bomgar

Buy an ESP with ZoomText and save $50!

Single-User ESP Pricing

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier
Purchased with new product $149
Purchased separately $199

ESP for ZoomText Magnifier/Reader
Purchased with new product $199
Purchased separately $249

The ZoomText Enhanced Support Plan is available to U.S. and Canadian customers only. Customers outside the U.S. and Canada may purchase a ZoomText Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA).

Documentation

ZoomText and ZoomText Express product documentation is available in Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

In order to read PDF files, you need to have Adobe Reader installed on your system. This software is available free from the Adobe website. Click the icon below to download a free copy. Once Adobe Reader is installed on your computer, clicking on a link to a PDF file will open the file, which you can then view and/or print.

Contact Support

Look for the answer to your question in the Knowledge Base, or read the FAQ’s.

If you still can’t find the information you need, please fill out the form below—we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Activation

ZoomText contains product activation technology designed to eliminate unauthorized use of ZoomText, without imposing a burden on legitimate users. Product activation is a simple, straightforward and anonymous process that takes just a few seconds to complete when performed over the Internet.

After you install ZoomText you have up to 60 days to activate the software. Until you do, ZoomText will run as a trial. You can activate immediately or anytime during the 60-day trial period. All features are available during the trial period, so you have full use of the software. When the trial period expires you must activate ZoomText to continue using it.