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Supplemental language support is needed to display the Armenian characters.
• Windows 7
• Windows 8
• Windows 10
• Windows 11
• MAC OS
• iOS(iPad)
• iPhone
• Android smartphone
To be able to type in Armenian you must enable Armenian Keyboard support. Please perform the following steps to activate the Armenian keyboard support:
Please perform the following steps to install the Armenian characters:
Go to Start, then select Settings > Ease of Access > Keyboard, and turn on the toggle under Use the On-Screen Keyboard. A keyboard that can be used to move around the screen and enter text will appear on the screen. The keyboard will remain on the screen until you close it.
The instructions for the installation of an additional language in Windows 10 can be done as follows:
Some additional notes:
When clicking on “Add a language,” choose “Armenian.” The language will immediately be added to the list of available languages, but that does not mean that it has been downloaded into the system yet. To do that, double-click on the language and select the “Download and install language pack” from the page that opens. The download should take less than one minute with a fast Internet connection.
You will see the Armenian keyboard layout as an icon near the clock at the lower right corner of your Desktop. Click on it and choose “Armenian.” You will now be able to type in Armenian and see Armenian fonts.
Step 1: Access Control Panel.
Step 2: Select Change input methods.
Step 3: Click Options to open Language options.
Step 4: Click Add an input method.
Step 5: Tap Preview on the right of any keyboard in the list.
You can easily change the existing language or add additional languages in Windows 11. The following are the steps to add other languages to Windows 11:
Under the Preferred languages section, click the 3 dots next to the language you just installed and select the Language options from the below screenshot. It will show the options such as Language features and Keyboard settings.
- Language features – Includes the Language pack and basic typing
- Keyboard – Installed keyboards for language-specific key layouts and input options
The installed keyboards for language-specific key layouts and input options. The Add a keyboard button shows the options.
You can easily add language features.
In the Keyboard layout window, you can see the default language and the added language, which is the Armenian language in your case. You can easily change the keyboard layout by clicking the language notification section in the Taskbar.
- English (United States) – Default Language
- Armenian – Added Language
Go to Start, then Settings, then Accessibility. Choose the keyboard and then toggle on the option to use the on-screen keyboard.A keyboard will sort of float, popping up. You can switch it on or off by pressing the Win button + Cntrl + O.
Please perform the following steps to download and install the Armenian characters:
If Armenian is not on the 'Languages:' list
Now you can press on the flag and choose the Armenian keyboard from the list. If you want to see the layout, just click on 'Show Keyboard Viewer.
Please follow these instructions to work with Armenian texts on an iPad:
Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. Tap a language at the top of the screen, then select an alternative layout from the list.
To work with MS Word documents, you must install the "Pages" application on your iPad. It is free of charge in the Apple store.
If you didn't set your e-mail account on your iPad, a message with accounts will be shown. If you don't have any of the proposed accounts choose Other, click on "Add Mail Account”, and fill in the necessary data.
If there is no sound in the browser click on the upper right icon of 3 parallel lines, then on the Settings icon, and set "Ignore mute switch".
Add a language on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
1. Open Settings. On the Home screen, tap Settings.
2. Tap General. On the next screen, tap General.
3. Select Language & Region. Scroll down and tap Language & Region.
4. Tap Device language. On the next screen, tap "[Device] Language".
5. Select your language.
6. Confirm your selection.
Add a language on Gboard through Android settings:
1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Settings app.
2. Tap System. Languages & input.
3. Under "Keyboards," tap Virtual keyboard.
4. Tap Gboard. Languages.
5. Pick a language.
6. Turn on the layout you want to use.
7. Tap Done.
Videoconferencing is required for direct communication with Online Instructors and peers, as well as for oral exams. The Online Instructor uses various videoconferencing systems and students can connect to the video conference through their browsers. Web video calls and/or video conferences are using Java software. If it is not found on your computer, you will be prompted about the necessity to install it and proposed a link to download and install it.
Some lessons require your feedback in the form of sound-recorded files. We recommend using a built-in sound recording software:
To launch the Sound Recorder in Windows 7 go to "Start -> All programs -> Accessories -> Sound Recorder".
From the Start screen right-click the arrow button with the mouse and click “All Apps” from the contextual menu. Go to the Windows Accessories tab and select the Sound Recorder shortcut.
Voice Recorder is an app for recording lectures, conversations, and other sounds (previously called Sound Recorder). Hit the big Record button (1) and add markers (3) to identify key moments as you record or play (2). Then you can trim (5), rename (7), or share your recordings (4), which are saved in Documents > Sound recordings. Select the trash can icon (6) to delete your recording, or the three dots (8) for more options.
Use the Voice Memos application for recording. Go to File->Srart New Recording. To record voice memos on Mac, use the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external mic.
With the Voice Memos app, you can use the iPad as a portable recording device to record personal notes, classroom lectures, musical ideas, and more. You can fine-tune your recordings with editing tools like trim, replace, and resume. Record voice memos using the built-in microphone, a supported headset, or an external microphone.
Click on Tools and you will see the Recorder icon. Click on it to start recording.
If you encounter difficulties, please contact AVC IT Support at itsupport@avc-agbu.org.