FAQs

Q:	When I run the audio-visual tutorial the message "Internet Explorer has restricted this file from showing active content" is displayed.

Q:	When installing ReadOn on my Vista computer in get a "Fatal error during installation" message.

Q:	What operating system(s) does ReadOn run on?

Q:	In ReadOn Vista compatible?

Q:	Can I download a demonstration or trial version of ReadOn?

Q:	How can I incorporate ReadOn into my Class Literacy Programme?

Q:	Does ReadOn read files like .txt or pdf? For example, if I have downloaded an ebook, will ReadOn be usable. I'd rather do that than scan books.

Q:	Is ReadOn available in languages other than English?

Answer:
The current version of ReadOn is in English only. We hope that we will soon be able the produce ReadOn in other languages.  

Q:	Can ReadOn software be run on MacOS or Linux?

Q:	For what reading levels can ReadOn be used?

Q:	Is there enough reading material already programmed in to keep a 10 year old boy going or does the program really depend upon putting your own reading material in?

Q:

Our school has a computer lab of 23 computers. Students use the computers for weekly formal lessons as well as adhoc use during normal class time and lunchtime. Students do not generally have designated desks or computers. Can ReadOn be installed on our network so that students retain their individual settings no matter which computer they use?

Q:	My scanner in about 5 years old. Can I still use it for scanning text and images into ReadOn?

Q:	What is OCR?

Q:	I am a parent with very limited experience on computers. It seems that ReadOn can do a lot of things. Will I be able to use it?

Q:	What picture formats can be used to create picture cues for words?