1. Go to Start, Run, and in the box that pops up, type in the following: \\sunset.okstate.edu\OPENBOOK

 

2. Select the OpenBook directory, followed by the OpenBook Installer directory.

 

3. Run the setup.exe file.

 

4. You may be asked if you want to use the talking install. If you have already have a screen reader installed or do not need a talking installer for accommodations of a disability, select “No”. Otherwise, select “Yes”.

 

 

5. The Open Book setup will begin. Press Enter.

 

6. You will be asked if you would like to install “Connect Outloud.” Connect Outloud is a screen reader program that will assist users of OpenBook in navigating Windows and using other programs as long as OpenBook is running. If you have JAWS or another screen reader program installed, it is highly suggested that you do not install Connect Outloud.

 

7. You will be asked if you wish to install RealSpeak. This is another Text-To-Speech engine, similar to IBM ViaVoice (which is installed by default). While it is not required, it is suggested that you install RealSpeak to further extend the functionality of OpenBook.

 

8. When presented with the type of installation you would like to use, choose “Custom”.

 

9. Choose your installation folder. The default will work fine for most installs.

10. If you are setting up a workstation to use an outboard synthesizer, please select the synthesizer you wish to use. Additionally, you will need to find “Microsoft SAPI” on the list and select that one to be installed as well.

 

11. You will be asked which Text to Speech engine you would like to use. IBM ViaVoice TTS will work fine for most installations. Alternately, you can select RealSpeak if you selected to install it, or the AT&T Natural Voices if they are available.

 

12. Choose any languages that you would like to install in association with the Voice Synthesizer you will be using (having chosen another Synthesizer in the previous step my change this screen). For best compatibility, it is recommended that you choose IBM ViaVoice TTS.

 

13. You may now choose to setup Launchable Applications. This feature will allow you to provide integration with OpenBook and other common applications available on Windows computers. It is recommended that you choose “Setup Standard Launchable Applications Now” or “Setup Launchable Applications Later”. Selecting the first item will have OpenBook search for supported applications, and may take several minutes to complete. Choosing the last option will defer this feature until it is setup manually at a later date.

 

14. If you choose to Setup Standard Launchable Applications Now, then OpenBook setup will look for support applications. The following screen will appear, and may last for several moments.

 

15. A screen similar to the following will appear after searching is complete. Choose the applications you would like to integrate with OpenBook. Doing so will not harm or hinder the application you are integrating.

 

16. You will be asked what languages you would like to be recognized if scanning and converting documents. You can include Programming Languages (which will help recognize common programming languages for Computer Sciences classes).

 

17. Choose the location you would like the Start Menu Group. It is recommended that you choose the default to maintain compatibility between different labs on campus for users who may be blind or need alternate access.

 

18. You will be presented with the opportunity to review your installation choices. Check over this list and press “Next” when you are satisfied. The installation will begin and files will be copied. This may take several minutes.

Once this setup is complete, you will be asked to reboot. Choose “Reboot Now.” After rebooting, you should see a OpenBook 7.0 icon on your desktop, as well as in your Program Files section. If your computer is personally owned, or not part of the OSU Active Directory Domain, then you will need to run the AT Loader before you start OpenBook 7.0.

1. Only on systems connected to a scanner, start the software, complete the login process by choosing a guest user account or creating your own, and click OK. Go to Advanced, and select “Scanner Selection”. If this system is connected to a scanner, and drivers for the scanner have been properly installed, then the software should be setup to use it. In the drop down box in “Scanner Selection”, if anything other than “No Scanner” shows up, then the installation was not successful. Again, this is only for systems with a scanner physically connected to the machine.

 

2. Select the TWAIN driver for the scanner. WIA drivers tend to be significantly slower. In the case above in the screenshot, the proper selection would be “Unknown Twain using: EPSON TWAIN 5.” Select OK and exit the program.

1. Run the AT Loader program. This program should be prominently available on the desktop.

2. Type your O-Key username and password

3. Select “OpenBook” from the Radio Button list.

4. Click “Start”. The AT Loader will minimize and WYNN will run. This may take a few moments.

If a window similar to the following pops-up, the installation was not successful. Please report this to the lab manager.

 

5. OpenBook should load. If a screen asking you to login does not show, then the installation was not successful. The screen should look like the following.

 

 

6. Check for audio. OpenBook will ask the user to login. If there is no audio accompanying the login box, the installation was not successful.