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Using speech recognition
You can use speech recognition to interact with your Tablet PC by voice. You can dictate
documents and emails, or use voice commands to control programs.
• Dictation mode. With Dictation mode, your computer listens to everything you say and
converts your words to text. You can use dictation mode to enter text directly into any
document or text box.
• Voice command mode. With Voice command mode, your computer listens for specific
words that correspond to a list of available voice commands. You can use commands to
switch between programs, save documents, copy, paste, or undo.
Setting up speech recognition
Before you can use speech recognition, you must configure the microphones and train the
system for the characteristics of your voice. You can also take the speech tutorial to learn
how to talk to your computer.
Setting up the microphones
Before you start this procedure, ensure that you have set up the angle of acceptance and
skew angle (page 27). For best results, move to a quiet environment.
To set up the microphones
1. In Control Panel, open Speech Recognition.
2. Tap Set up microphone.
3. If you are using the integrated Tablet PC microphone array, select Other.
4. Follow the instructions in the setup program.
If the microphones are set to an appropriate level, the meter will stay in the green zone
while you read the sentences. If the level is too low or too high, use Motion Dashboard to
adjust the level (page 20).
Train your computer to recognize your speech
Use this procedure to improve your computer’s ability to understand your voice.
To train your computer to recognize your speech
1. In Control Panel, open Speech Recognition.
2. Tap Train your computer to better understand you.
3. Follow the instructions in the setup program.
Taking the Speech Tutorial
You can use the Speech Tutorial to learn basic commands and dictation. The Speech
Tutorial takes about 30 minutes to complete.
To take the speech tutorial
1. In Control Panel, open Speech Recognition.
2. Tap Take Speech Tutorial.
