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18 Getting Started
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2.
When SpeakPad is open, the blinking cursor indicates the place on the window where
your dictated text appears. Your voice commands appear in a yellow message screen
above the VoiceCenter, as shown in the graphic above.
For more information, see "SpeakPad" on page 60.
Dictating for the First Time
To dictate for the first time in SpeakPad, speak clearly using your natural pace and tone
of voice.
1.
If SpeakPad is already open, skip to step 2. Open SpeakPad and click the button to
turn the microphone on. You can also place your mouse over the Speech Mode button
on the VoiceCenter to see the tool tip and ensure that you are in Dictation and
Command mode (as shown on page 16).
2.
If you are using the US version of ViaVoice, begin dictating the following text and
then continue with step 4.
SAY> The new ViaVoice has arrived EXCLAMATION POINT NEW LINE
SAY> It contains many new features PERIOD NEW LINE
SAY> It’s easy to get started PERIOD NEW LINE
SAY> We hope you enjoy using the new ViaVoice PERIOD NEW LINE
SAY> MICROPHONE OFF