How to Install a Planar Mirror Flip Reading Card on a Computer (for Dyslexics)

Strephosymbolia is the oldest known form of dyslexia (the name, from its ancient Greek roots, literally means "twisted symbols"). The addition of a mirror image support card to a computer can help those who are mirror sighted. Doing this provides a simple solution for inverting text so that it is readable. This article explains how to upgrade your computer system to support a mirror image view of your system's desktop screen.

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Steps

1. 1
   Ensure that your computer has the appropriate support capacity to accept the card: PCI Slot Adaptable.
   
   
   • It must have both VGA and DVI-D or HDMI output on the back of the system, along with a view screen that supports the same inputs.
   • The primary graphics card must support the clone feature (duel screen mode on).
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     Adapter harness
     The system must have an empty PCI card slot to support a mirror flip card. (See next step.)
2. 2
   Obtain a planar mirror-flip card. This can be purchased online if you do not already have one. You will need Part#: 944-0679-02. A contact phone number is also listed online.
3. 3
   When the card arrives, install it in the empty slot (no software is needed).
   • Shut down all power.
   • Open the case and locate any available PCI slot.
   • Unlatch the card slot retainer arm into a fully downward position.
   • Remove the metal dust guard from the inside to allow room for the harness connections.
   • Locate the PCI tongue of the card and then, with care, insert it securely into the empty PCI slot.
   • Reattach the card retaining arm.
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     Note the red arrow pointing to the green card in the planar card PCI slot location.
     Close the case.
4. 4
   After closing the back of your system, connect a six-inch DVI-D adapter or HDMI cable (whichever your system supports). It should be connected in both of the following ways:
   
   
   • from the DVI-D output of the primary card to the Input of the DVI-D planar card;
   • from the output of the planar flip card to the input of the DVI or HDMI input on your monitor.
   • If you are having difficulty setting up the system, installation troubleshooting can be found online.
5. 5
   

   Dual View
   Check to see if it works. If installed correctly, the screen should appear as if in standard text and picture format to those who are mirror sighted. As for those who have standard vision, the entire screen will appear as if viewed in a mirror.

Tips

• If you are unable to configure the card, you should get technical assistance. Both the system and the duel view monitor, as well the remote that switches between VGA standard view and DVI-D mirror view, must be made available to the tech person you are working with.
  
• For a description of mirror writing, you can read this document

  Warnings

• If your children are not dyslexic or are still learning to read, do not let them view the screen in mirror mode, as they may get the idea that text is supposed to be read backwards. This solution is meant only for those who are truly mirror sighted.