Sony External USB Floppy Disk August 13, 2008 Sony developed the following Summary and Detailed reports of accessibility information for select products. We hope this information will be helpful to the U.S. Government purchasers as they make purchasing decisions in light of the requirements of Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. The following Summary Report sets forth each of the major categories from the accessibility standards of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (36 CFR Part 1194) and denotes which of these standards we feel applies and, in turn, which are supported by product features. The Detailed Report delineates the specific Electronic and Information Accessibility Standards set forth in the Board s standards and explains the specific features of the Sony product that support the particular standards. For more information, please contact Jean Baronas of Sony Electronics Inc. at 408-352-4557 (USA) or by email: jean.baronas@am.sony.com. Workflow and System: The Sony External USB floppy disk drive, connected to a Sony VAIO PC, stores, retrieves, and plays data. The software installed on the Sony VAIO PC controls the Sony External USB floppy disk drive. These summary and detailed reports address this particular Workflow and System which contains accessibility features as described on the following pages. Should the Sony External USB floppy disk drive be used in a different workflow and system, other Summary and Detailed Reports, as appropriate, could apply. Summary Report 508 Category Software Applications and Operating Systems (1194.21) Desktop and Portable Computers (1194.26) Functional Performance Criteria (1194.31) Information, Documentation and Support (1194.41) Total Standards Applicable Standards Supported 12 12 12 4 4 4 6 6 6 3 3 3 TOTAL 25 25 25
Sony External USB Floppy Disk Drive Detailed Report For Applicable Standards Only Standard Reference Supporting Features Comments Software Applications and Operating Systems When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually. 1194.21(a) The application menus can be navigated from the keyboard. The VAIO computer supports: -Microsoft Windows Sticky Keys -Microsoft Windows Filter Keys -Microsoft Windows ToggleKeys -VAIO Easy Access Internet buttons adhere to user assignment of shortcut keys. -"Fn" key works like a Microsoft Windows Sticky Key when pressed 5 times. The Sony External USB floppy disk drive stores, retrieves, and plays data when connected to a Sony VAIO PC. The software installed on the Sony VAIO PC controls the Sony External USB floppy disk drive. Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer. 1194.21(b) The applications do not interfere with Microsoft Windows operating system or an application s accessibility features.
A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that assistive technology can track focus and focus changes. Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to assistive technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text. When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance. Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes. Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes. When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user. Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, 1194.21(c) 1194.21(d) 1194.21(e) 1194.21(f) 1194.21(g) 1194.21(h) 1194.21(i) The Microsoft Windows system s focus tracking is indicated on screen and programmatically exposed for applications. The information about user interface elements is made available to assistive technology and the text equivalents for program element images are available for applications that adhere to typical Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The icons (bitmaps) maintain their meanings in applications. The textual descriptions (including text content, text input caret location, and text attributes) for displaying text are provided for applications that adhere to standard Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The user-selected color and contrast schemes and other individual display attributes are maintained. The animation is not the only means of conveying functional information; the user has the option to choose another presentation mode. Does not use color coding as the only means of conveying information, actions,
prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element. When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz. When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using Assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues. 1194.21(j) 1194.21(k) 1194.21(l) prompting responses or distinguishing visual elements. The software applications that adhere to typical Microsoft Windows Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) provide user-specified setting for font size, color, and contrast. The software blinks at less than 2Hz or greater than 55Hz. The cursor blink rate is adjustable to 2 seconds. The form information, field elements, and functionality for completion and submission of electronic forms are accessible with assistive technology. Desktop and Portable Computers All mechanically operated controls and keys shall comply with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). If a product utilizes touchscreens or touch-operated controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4). When biometric forms of user identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be Where provided, at least one of each type of expansion slot, ports and connectors shall comply with 1194.26(a) 1194.26(b) 1194.26(c) 1194.26(d) Please refer to 1194.23 (k.1, k.2, k.3, k.4). Please refer to 1194.23 (k.1, k.2, k.3, k.4). The alternative forms of identification or activation are available. All of the expansion slots, ports, and connectors (including i.link
publicly available industry standards. Functional Performance Criteria does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for people who are blind or visually impaired shall be does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for people who are visually impaired shall be does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for people with disabilities shall be 1194.31(a) 1194.31(b) 1194.31(c) 1194.31(d) 1194.31(e) connectors and headphone and microphone jacks) are industry standard. The toggle LED indication for Caps Lock, Numlock, and Scroll Lock functions: applications that use toggle keys provide an audio indication through Microsoft SoundSentry when the toggle keys have been activated or deactivated. The applications that use toggle keys provide an audio indication through Microsoft SoundSentry when the toggle keys have been activated or deactivated. Does not require user hearing either to operate or for information retrieval. The volume level is selectable and headphone jack is accessible. Does not require user speech either to operate or for information retrieval.
does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be 1194.31(f) The controls, keys, and latches are tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys. The F and J keys on the keyboard have raised marks. Controls and jacks (including headphone and microphone jacks) are located on the side of the system for easy access. Controls, keys, and latches require less than 5 pounds of force to actuate, are operable with one hand, and require no bending or fine motor controls. Display latch release requires only one hand with no other simultaneous action with another hand. Information, Documentation and Support Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge. End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge. Support services for products shall accommodate the 1194.41(a) 1194.41(b) 1194.41(c) The product documentation for the Sony VAIO PC is provided in softcopy on the shipping hard drive, on the Recovery DVD (RDVD), and via the support web site to be used by screen readers, or to be printed by Braille embossers. The description of accessible features for the Sony VAIO PC is available in softcopy on the shipping hard drive, on the Recovery DVD (RDVD), and via the support web site to be used by screen readers, or to be printed by Braille embossers. Every effort is made to provide support services in a The information is available in the Sony VAIO PC User Guide, Windows help and support, and online product support. The information is available in the Sony VAIO PC User Guide, Windows help and support, and online product support.
communication needs of endusers with disabilities. manner that will accommodate the communication needs of endusers with disabilities. Please contact Jean.Baronas@am.sony.com should you require more information about support services. 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in part or whole is prohibited without prior written consent by Sony. All rights reserved. Sony, VAIO, and ilink are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.