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IBM VIAVOICE 10-PERSONAL EDITION User Manual

IBM VIAVOICE 10-PERSONAL EDITION
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IBM
®
ViaVoice
®
for Windows
®
Personal Edition
User’s Guide
Release 10
IBM

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IBM VIAVOICE 10-PERSONAL EDITION Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSpeech Recognition Software
Version10
PlatformWindows
CategorySpeech Recognition
EditionPersonal
FunctionalityVoice dictation, command control
Language SupportEnglish (US)

Summary

Welcome to ViaVoice

Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Speech System

Installing ViaVoice Software

Steps to install the ViaVoice software from the CD-ROM and follow on-screen instructions.

Setting Up Microphone and Audio System

Guides through configuring the microphone and audio system using the Audio Setup Wizard.

Creating a Voice Model

Process of recording your voice to create a personalized voice model for recognition.

Troubleshooting Setup Problems

Solutions for common issues encountered during installation and audio setup, including poor recognition.

Chapter 2: Dictating with ViaVoice

Practice Dictating

Introduces dictating practice in SpeakPad, offering guidelines for comfortable and effective use.

Finding and Correcting Recognition Errors

Explains common recognition errors and their causes, and how to correct them using provided methods.

Troubleshooting Dictation Problems

Provides strategies to resolve persistent recognition errors and improve dictation accuracy.

Chapter 3: Introducing VoiceCenter

VoiceCenter Components Overview

Describes the various buttons and areas of the VoiceCenter interface for controlling ViaVoice.

Chapter 4: Dictating into SpeakPad

SpeakPad Menus and Buttons

Explains the menus and buttons within SpeakPad used for dictation and text transfer.

Dictating Numbers, Spelling, and Symbols

Covers dictating numbers, currencies, dates, times, and using spell mode for accurate text input.

Saving Your Dictation

Explains how to save dictation as a speech session or as plain text for future use or correction.

Chapter 5: Dictating into Microsoft Word

Installing Word Program Support

Instructions on enabling ViaVoice support for dictating into Microsoft Word.

Using Natural Commands in Word

Explains how to use natural language commands for document formatting and editing in Word.

Chapter 6: Correcting Your Dictation

Using the Correction Window

Details the components and functionality of the Correction window for fixing recognition errors.

Correcting Errors by Voice and Typing

Describes methods for correcting misrecognized words using voice commands and typing.

Delayed and Delegated Correction

Explains saving speech session data for later correction or delegation to another user.

Chapter 7: What Can I Say

Interacting with What Can I Say

How to navigate and use the What Can I Say window to discover and train commands.

Training Commands

Step-by-step guide on how to train ViaVoice to recognize specific commands for improved accuracy.

Chapter 8: Using the Internet

Internet Explorer Voice Navigation

Instructions on using voice commands to navigate and interact with Internet Explorer.

Chapter 9: Customizing ViaVoice

Changing VoiceCenter Appearance

How to modify the visual display and layout of the VoiceCenter toolbar for user preference.

Creating Additional Voice Models

Process for creating multiple voice models for different microphones or acoustic environments.

Adjusting Recognition Sensitivity

Options for fine-tuning speech recognition sensitivity based on background noise and computer performance.

Chapter 10: Creating Macros

Creating Dictation Macros

Guide on creating custom voice commands to insert frequently used text snippets into documents.

Chapter 11: Getting Help

Information Central and Context-Sensitive Help

Introduction to Information Central and methods for obtaining context-specific help within ViaVoice.

Troubleshooting ViaVoice Problems

Guidance on diagnosing and resolving common recognition and operational issues encountered with ViaVoice.

Appendix A: Technical Support

Frequently Asked Questions Database

Recommends checking the FAQ database for solutions before contacting technical support.

Information Required for Support

Lists essential information needed to provide to technical support for efficient problem resolution.

Glossary

Appendix C: Notices

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