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Article ID : 00247188 / Last Modified : 06/17/2020

Screen Reader / Talkback for the X750H series TV

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    The Screen Reader and Talkback functions work by vocalizing the information on TV screen, such as program guide and setting screen. In order to use the Screen Reader or Talkback function, an internet connection is necessary.

    Activating the Screen Reader or Talkback from the Settings screen

    1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
    2. Since Settings icon is located on the upper right corner of the Home menu, press and hold the Up arrow button for about three seconds and then press and hold the Right arrow button for about two seconds to select Settings then press the Enter button.
    3. Press the Down arrow button to select Device Preferences and press the Enter button.
    4. Press the Down arrow button to select Accessibility and press the Enter button.
    5. Press the Down arrow button to select Screen Reader or Talkback and press the Enter button.
    6. Select Enable and press the Enter button.
    7. Select OK and press the Enter button.
    8. Press the HOME button to exit.

    Stopping the Screen Reader or Talkback from the Settings screen

    1. Press the HOME button on the remote control.
    2. Since Settings icon is located on the upper right corner of the Home menu, press and hold the Up arrow button for about three seconds and then press and hold the Right arrow button for about two seconds to select Settings then press the Enter button.
    3. Press the Down arrow button to select Device Preferences and press the Enter button.
    4. Press the Down arrow button to select Accessibility and press the Enter button.
    5. Press the Down arrow button to select Screen Reader or Talkback and press the Enter button.
    6. In order to stop Screen Reader or Talkback, press the Enter button when you hear “Enable, On." It will switch Screen Reader or Talkback setting to Off.
    7. When you hear "OK", press the Enter button to stop Screen Reader or Talkback.
    8. Press the HOME button to exit.

    Notes:

    • The Screen Reader and Talkback functions are available only for focus points and some texts.
    • The Screen Reader and Talkback functions are available only for some areas and languages.
    • Whether a given app is available with the Screen Reader function depends on the app.
    • As of February 2020, the YouTube™ streaming service is available with the Screen Reader and Talkback functions. The specification may change without notice.