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How to turn-off User Account Control on your computer... (Windows 7 and Vista.)
 Ok I just installed the software, what should I do next 1. At the top left corner of the Main Ring, select Speech Module. At the top left of the Speech module window is the name of the user whom the computer is listening for. 2. If this is not the name that you read the text training passages with, select your name from the list of names below for whom user profiles exist (meaning these are user names who have Read Training Text passages so that the computer learns their voice) 3. In Speech Module, select Microphone Settings and complete the microphone wizard. This sets the sound level of your microphone. 4. In Speech Module, select Read Training Text, select another text passage to read so that the profile of your voice becomes easier for the computer to understand. Tell me about speech technology and dictation programs Dictation is just one of the many abilities that Talking Desktop brings to your computer. Our software comes with a wealth of features that provide application control, music, information retrieval and much more. Our unique usage of speech technology allows true enjoyment of the windows environment and gives your computer a reason to be on 24/7 providing news, stocks, email, information and fun. We do recommend that you do enough voice training so that Talking Desktop recognizes your voice easily. Speech recognition does require alot of system resources and dictation requires practice. This is new cutting-edge technology that does make mistakes and sometimes requires you to repeat things. Our studies have shown that it takes people time to get use to telling their computers verbally what to do and change their mindset from traditional mouse clicking and menu hunting. After using Talking Desktop for awhile, you will wonder how you would ever go back. Can several people talk to Talking Desktop on the same computer Yes absolutely. Users can have their own voice profiles to interact with Talking Desktop. The speech recognition system was designed for a variety of voices and ages. Can I use an array (far field) microphone with Talking Desktop Yes, we have tested many array microphones with the software and results in quiet environments are quite acceptable. What word processors can I dictate into Talking Desktop will dictate text into just about any word processor. To begin dictating say DICTATION, to end, say DICTATION to turn dictation off. Can I use AOL and Talking Desktop at the same time Yes, you can use AOL and Talking Desktop at the same time. Installing Talking Desktop will not interfere with your AOL E-mail. You would continue to use your AOL E-mail and use all of Talking Desktop's abilities. What about Netscape Navigator or Opera Installing Talking Desktop will not interfere with the operation of Netscape Navigator or Opera. You can surf the web with Netscape Navigator or Opera and still use all of Talking Desktop's features. Will my regional accent cause a problem The speech recognition system is designed for regional english accents. If english is not your mother tongue then we suggest you read all of the voice training passages. Do I have to read text passages so that Talking Desktop learns my voice. Yes, you should try to read all of the text passages so that Talking Desktop can establish a voice profile for you. The more you read, the better recognition you will get. When you setup a new user (Create User Profile), try to read 1 text passage the first day, (about 10-15 minutes) then a different text passage each day until they have all been read under that user name. It may take longer this way but its easier than doing all the reading text at the same time. Can I still use my keyboard and mouse. Yes, you can use your mouse, keyboard or voice at the same time. How large is the vocabulary. Speech recognition uses a standard 100,000 word vocabulary and a custom vocabulary which allows an unlimited number of words to be added by the user. What should be my screen display resolution. Make sure your screen display is at least 1024 by 768 From your desktop menu, follow these steps: Click icons - My Computer, Control Panel, Display, then click the tab Settings. You should see a slider at bottom right of window, move to 1024 by 768 pixcels Is a USB headset better than an Analog headset. There are advantages to USB, but an inherent increased accuracy is not one of them. If you have a headset, soundcard and computer combination that works well, going to a USB will not necessarily improve things. What is a USB pod The USB Audio Converter (or pod) converts the analog signal of your voice ( using an analog headset with 3.5mm plugs which fit any standard soundcard. ) to digital for transmission through the USB plug. Although this seems like a great feature, we did not notice any difference in the sound quality when using the USB converter, or when plugged directly into the computer's soundcard. If you have a laptop computer that doesn't have a soundcard or microphone and speaker jacks, then this might be a good choice, since a sound card is not required, just plug it into your laptop's USB port. How much memory do I need Talking Desktop runs fine with 1 MB of Ram for most users. For those of you who continually run multiple applications at the same time and want maximum speech recognition performance, we suggest 2 MB or more. Can I use other voices with TalkingDesktop Yes, we enable you to select other text-to-speech voices on your computer that meet the SAPI 5 standard. Some vendors of SAPI 5 compatible voices include Cepstral, ATT natural voice and Neospeech. For people with Dyslexia TalkingDesktop software helps you with your reading. Are you struggling with dyslexia or another reading disability ? You are certainly not alone. According to government statistics, 25 million Americans (one in ten) are functionally illiterate, and the main cause behind this is dyslexia or one of its variations. The situation is similar in the United Kingdom, where an estimated 10% of the population show some signs of dyslexia. For anyone who needs help with their reading, enjoying and benefiting from the Internet can be almost impossible. The wealth of information that is available online means nothing when you struggle to read it. Things that other people take for granted - email, forums, newsgroups, blogs and favorite websites - lose their charm when every word is a potential hurdle to be jumped. This is why TalkingDesktop is the ideal software for dyslexics. This listening and talking program lets you access and enjoy the online world in a way that make sense to you. By letting TalkingDesktop read websites and online news outloud, you can get through information faster than ever. With a range of pleasant and natural sounding voices, TalkingDesktop is both easy and enjoyable to use. |
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