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Chapter 3 Using the system 33
Speech recognition on Windows Vista
Before you can use speech recognition on Windows Vista, 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 tablet.
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 microphones, 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 microphone levels (page 20).
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.
To take the speech tutorial
1. In Control Panel, open Speech Recognition.
2. Tap Take Speech Tutorial.
3. Follow the instructions in the tutorial program.
After you have set up speech recognition, you can start it from Control Panel.
To use Dictation and Voice Commands
1. In Control Panel, open Speech Recognition.
2. Tap Start Speech Recognition.
3. Ensure that the Speech Recognition window is open and listening.
4. Do one of the following:
• For voice commands, say the appropriate command. For a list of commands, open
Windows Help and Support and search for “speech commands”.
• For dictation, open the program you want to use and start speaking.