Section 508 Reference Guide
1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers Checklist

Question	Meet Standard and How	Do Not Meet Standard	Not Applicable and Why
(a)(1) Are all mechanically operated controls and keys tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys?
(a)(2.i) Are all mechanically operated controls and keys operable with one hand and do not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist?
(a)(2.ii) Is the force required to activate controls and keys 5 lbs. (22.2 N) maximum?
(a)(3.i) If key repeat is supported, is the delay before repeat adjustable to at least 2 seconds?
(a)(3.ii) If key repeat is supported, is the repeat rate adjustable to 2 seconds per character?
(a)(4) Is the status of all locking or toggle controls or keys visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound?
(b)(2.ii) If the product uses touch screens or touch-operated controls, is the force required to activate controls and keys 5 lbs. (22.2 N) maximum?
(b)(3.i) If the product uses touch screens or touch-operated controls, and key-repeat is supported, is the delay before repeat adjustable to at least 2 seconds?
(b)(3.ii) If the product uses touch screens or touch-operated controls, and key-repeat is supported, is the repeat rate adjustable to 2 seconds per character?
(b)(4) If the product uses touch screens or touch-operated controls, is the status of all locking or toggle controls or keys visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound?
(c) If biometric forms of user identification or control are used, is there an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics?
(d) If provided, is at least one of each type of expansion slots, ports and connectors compliant with publicly available industry standards?

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