- Supernova includes magnification, speech and Braille output to cater for all types of visual impairments.
- A combined screen reader and magnifier helps to reduce eye strain by allowing users to increase magnification or add speech during the day as eyes become tired.
- Supernova includes a full screen magnifier with features such as variable magnification, multiple screen management styles and a variety of color replacement options to overcome partial sight impairments.
- It also includes a full screen reader for people who are blind, which can cope with text and Braille input together with speech and Braille output.
- Supernova represents a totally integrated solution, so for the system administrator, having a single combined package avoids compatibility and stability issues and means only a single purchase and a single product to train and support.
- Works with most popular applications "out of the box", non-standard applications that do not work with can usually be mapped easily.
- Talks as you type, announcing words or characters so you can check what you write.
- A single key allows you to read an entire document, email or web page.
- Fast and accurate multilingual Braille output for text at your fingertips*.
(Grade 1 & 2 computer or literary Braille supported). - Access complex websites with ease by choosing to list links, headings or frames.
- Read image labels, font styles, Windows menus and icons for easy navigation.
- Customize the speed and volume of the voice and control the level of detail and punctuation that is spoken or sent to Braille.
- Focus highlight and on-screen Braille assists those with residual vision, sighted teachers & helpers.
- Quality synthesizer included, delivering clear speech and intelligent pronunciation even at high speeds.
- Automatic software updates via the Internet ensure you always use the latest version.
- Includes SAM (Synthesizer Access Manager) for easy support of third-party synths and Braille displays.
- Runs on many operating systems, network installations, Terminal Server and Citrix support.
- Magnification from the point of logon and choice of magnification style with options such as split screen, whole screen and window to suit your needs.
- Highly magnified objects and text are smoothed to remove pixilation and preserve readability.
- Multiple focus highlighting options - for clearer identification of cursor, mouse pointer, line, focus.
- Always stay in focus with automatic tracking of the mouse and keyboard presses.
- True multi language support, choice of over 20 languages and different synthesizer languages included as standard.
- Compatible with a range of digital CCTVs such as Optelec, Clearnote & LVI MLS Student.
- Customize color schemes on screen to meet your sight requirements and replace problem colors.
- DocReader for easier viewing of long documents.
- Choice of control panel for accessing features and functions and user selectable range of hotkey shortcuts provide ease of use and requires minimal training.
* Many Braille display devices supported.
Supernova Brochures -
What's New in Version 11 -
- 64-bit Windows support
- Windows 7 Support
- Install for all user accounts - now multiple users can store personal Dolphin settings on one computer with their user profile
- Support for Internet Explorer 8
- iTunes 8 support
- Skype support
- ....And much more!
Recommended System Requirements -
Recommended Hardware Requirements -
The computer equipment you intend to use needs to conform to the Microsoft hardware compatibility list for the operating system you intend to use. The Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for Windows Vista can be located at http://winqual.microsoft.com/HCL
The recommended Vista PC specification for SuperNova version 8 is:
- Processor - Intel® Core 2 Duo™ 2.1Ghz, or Intel® Pentium™ D Processor 925 3.0Ghz, or Intel® Centrino Duo™ Mobile 1.66, or AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3600+, or equivalent or higher.
- Memory - 1Gb or higher
- Graphics card - "add in" AGP or PCI Express or PCI card with 256 MB memory or higher.
- Sound card - "on-board" or "add in".
- Hard disk - 500 MB of free space, if multiple Text To Speech (TTS) engines are to be installed then more free space will be required
- Internet connection
The recommended XP PC specification for SuperNova version 8 is:
- Processor – Intel P3 750 Mhz or AMD Athlon 750 or higher
- Memory – 512 MB or higher
- Graphics card – AGP "add in" card with 8 MB memory or higher (not on board)
- Sound card – Sound Blaster 1024 or equivalent (not on board)
- Hard disk – 125 MB of free space
- Internet connection
Other Operating Systems -
Please contact us to check compatibility before attempting to install this product on any operating system other than those listed above. Customers running Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me and Windows 98 should contact us at 1-888-640-1999 to purchase a version 7 license which support these operating systems.
Introducing the Dolphin Pen -
Dolphin Computer Access products Supernova, Hal, Lunar and Lunar Plus are now available to order in two separate editions: the PC Edition or the new Dolphin Pen Edition.
Using the Dolphin Pen means that users of Dolphin Computer Access software can carry their software with them and instantly run it on any Dolphin Pen Friendly PC, as if it were their own home system. Crucially, this means that the individual user’s settings are automatically applied to the system. As soon as the Dolphin Pen is removed, the software is no longer running and the PC is ready for another user to insert their Dolphin Pen and have their software running, with their own personal settings applied.
Unlike other screen access solutions, the Dolphin Pen is not installed on the PC, but instead runs from a USB Pen Drive – a small portable device, just a few centimeters long, which plugs straight into the USB port of a computer. The convenient size means that a user can carry their Dolphin Pen in their handbag or pocket, and run their access software on any Dolphin Pen Friendly PC, without the need to configure settings each time, as all user configurations are saved back to the Dolphin Pen.
"I've been able to communicate via email for many years now thanks to Dolphin SuperNova. I don't know how I would work without it."
- H. Maine - Government worker, Belfast
"Microsoft is committed to working closely with leading accessibility aid developers like Dolphin Computer Access to improve screen access for people with visual disabilities. Thanks to accessible technology like Dolphin’s Supernova software, there is every opportunity for people who are blind or low vision to harness the full power of the Windows operating system."
- Ellen Mosner - Accessibility Product Manager, Microsoft
"I have been using dolphin products for quite a while especially when I attended the Queen Alexandra College in Birmingham. Since November 2005, I have now my own PC and Supernova has really opened up the world of internet and independence for me, literally bringing my world to life. It has allowed me to view information, listen to feedback from my emails and has made form filling easy to follow. One thing that impresses me about using Supernova is the virtual focus. I also like the dolphin utility which makes it easy to access links within a website."
- M Leech, UK
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