Getting Started

MAGic is a powerful software solution for visionimpaired computer users, or anyone who is required to spend extended periods of time in front of a computer screen.

MAGic enlarges your favorite Microsoft Windows program screens, dialogs, and windows from 2 times to 20 times their usual size on your desktop, laptop, or notebook computer.

Everything you need is available on a single user interface. MAGic offers several different magnification views: full-control panning, multiple-object tracking, screen color and size settings, configurable mouse pointers, and keyboard access to each dynamic MAGic feature.

System Requirements

MAGic for Windows 95/98/NT
Microsoft Windows 95, 98 or NT must be installed on your system before you can set up MAGic for Windows. Follow the instructions provided by the Microsoft Corporation for proper setup of Windows. This version of MAGic cannot be used with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or earlier products.

Macintosh Installation:
Discus is ready to run without any installation process; just double click the Discus icon, and begin making labels.

To copy Discus to your hard disk, drag the Discus program, and the Discus.opc art database file to the desired destination folder. These are the only two files necessary to operate Discus.

Once the Discus program is copied to your hard disk, you may wish to increase the memory setting of the program by clicking on the Discus program, selecting File / Get Info / Memory, and increase the preferred memory setting.

Windows Installation:
Discus is ready to run without any installation process; just double click the Discus executable (Discus.exe), and begin making labels.

To copy Discus to your hard disk, drag the Discus.exe program, and the
Discus.opc art database file to the desired destination folder. These are the only two files necessary to operate Discus.

This section presents a complex system: a simulation of a chocolate factory. Your task will be to manage the chocolate factory, which requires you to make decisions about various stocks and flows in the simulation. You have the opportunity to use some of your previous training on stocks, flows and feedbacks.

Please read the following instructions carefully. To begin a session:

1. Start the program
2. When a box appears, enter your Identification Number and click ‘Ok’.
3. An image will appear with the credits, click anywhere on the image to continue.
4. When a box with licence information appears, accept the licence conditions by clicking ‘Ok’.
5. The main Menu will finally appear.

Main Menu This is the main menu of the software. The date at the top tells you the current month and year within the micro-world. The purpose of each button will be discussed briefly here, but it is also up to you to explore for yourself (learning how it all works is part of the game).

Breakfast is Served!
Eating breakfast at school will save you time in the morning and ensure you are getting a healthy meal. Menus vary from day to day and often include both hot and cold items. Check with your school for serving times and get in line for a great start to your day!

Q & A —SAY NO TO TRANS FAT.
Q: I keep reading about trans fat. What is it, and why isn’t it good for me?
A: Trans-fatty acids (know as trans fats, hydrogenated fats, or partially hydrogenated fats) are made by adding hydrogen to liquid vegetable oil. Eating trans fats clog arteries-like bacon grease clogs your kitchen sink-and can cause heart disease. These fats raise total cholesterol and also lower the “good cholesterol” that helps prevent heart problems. Food companies started using trans fats because they give products a longer shelf life. The good news is that some are eliminating them because of health risk. Look for packages marked “no trans fats,” or check the trans fat line on food labels-0% is best! Foods most likely to have trans fats include potato chips, crackers, cookies, microwave popcorn, donuts, margarine, and vegetable shortening.