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Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)
You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software (Voice Dialer) to
dial a phone number in your People or to launch device functions. All you have to do is talk into
the device, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
Activating the Voice Dialer
► Press
Home
, and touch
>
Voice Dialer
.
The device prompts you to say a command from the list displayed on the screen. To complete
your task, simply follow the onscreen prompts or touch an onscreen option.
If the application does not recognize the number, name, or application name, it will find the most
likely matches and display a list. Touch a selection or touch
Cancel
to exit the Voice Dialer.
Tip:
Use ASR in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands.
Making a Voice Call with the Voice Dialer
1. Press
Home
, and touch
>
Voice Dialer
.
2.
When prompted to speak, say “
Call
[contact]” or “
Dial
[number].”
3.
For example, say “
Call John Smith on mobile
,” to call John Smith’s mobile phone. Your
device dials the number stored for the contact “John Smith” with the label “Mobile.”
Opening an Application with the Voice Dialer
1. Press
Home
, and touch
>
Voice Dialer
.
2.
When prompted to speak, say “
Open
[application name].”
For example, say “
Open Calendar,
” to open the Calendar. The application screen is
displayed.
Opening a Settings Menu with the Voice Dialer
1. Press
Home
, and touch
>
Voice Dialer
.
2.
When prompted to speak, say “
Open
[settings menu name].”
3.
For example, say “
Open sound settings.
” The Sound settings menu screen is
displayed.
Text-to-speech Settings
Your device can convert text into speech in some downloaded applications. You may select the
language you hear or adjust its speed.
