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E N G L I SH User manual 1 Important 4 2 2.1 2.2 Your SpeechMike What’s in the box Overview 6 6 7 3 3.1 Get started Installation 8 8 4 4.1 Use your SpeechMike Create a recording 9 9 5 5.1 5.1.1 10 10 5.1.2 5.
1 Important Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. If the product, or its individual modules or procedures, are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained. Safety • To avoid a short circuit, do not expose the product to rain or water.
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2 Your SpeechMike Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the service that Philips offers, visit our Website for support information such as user manuals, software downloads, warranty information and more: www.philips.com/dictation. 2.1 What’s in the box Dictation microphone CD-ROM containing software and user manual For product information and support, visit www.philips.
Overview 1 Microphone 2 Record indicator light 3 • EOL end-of-letter key, •• PRIO priority key 4 INS/OVR Insert/overwrite key E N G L I SH 2.
3 Get started 3.1 Installation Recording and playback of dictations with the SpeechMike requires dictation software such as Philips SpeechExec to be installed on the computer. When third-party dictation software other than Philips SpeechExec is used, driver software must be installed before connecting the SpeechMike. C Important Administrator rights are required to install the software. For more help, contact your administrator. 1 Turn on the computer.
Use your SpeechMike This chapter describes how to use the SpeechMike with Philips SpeechExec dictation software. If the SpeechMike is used with thirdparty software other than Philips SpeechExec, some features may not be present or function differently. For detailed information, refer to the documentation delivered with the software. 4.1 E N G L I SH 4 D Note For best results, speak clearly and keep the microphone about 10 to 15 centimeters (4 to 6 inches) away from your mouth.
5 Use more of your SpeechMike 5.1 Customize the SpeechMike Use the Device Control Center software to customize the SpeechMike to suit individual user needs. The software allows to assign different functions to each key, enable or disable certain features and also to start and control applications with the SpeechMike. 5.1.1 Customize SpeechMike keys and settings 1 The dictation microphone must be connected to the computer with the USB cable.
The Device Control Center software includes pre-installed profiles that make the SpeechMike ready for immediate operation with Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software and Microsoft Powerpoint. Additional profiles for other applications can be programmed. 1 If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, the application icon appears in the notification area of the Windows task bar.
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking command • Delay 3 On the tab Application control, click the button to create a new profile. 4 Browse and select the application executable and click on OPEN. A profile for the selected application will be added to the list of profiles. D Note Exit the target application during configuration. Open the application when the device configuration settings are saved. 5 Select a button from the button colum and click the icon to assign a shortcut.
E N G L I SH Windows task bar. To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select All Programs > Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center. 4 On the Device tab, click on Firmware update. 5 Click the Import button and select the folder with the firmware files to be imported. 6 Click the Upgrade button to install the new firmware. • The firmware upgrade takes about 30 seconds. • During firmware upgrade the indicator lights of the SpeechMike will be flashing.
6 Technical data Connectivity • USB: Mini-USB 2.
Frequently asked questions The operating system stops responding after restart Using the Philips SpeechMike together with certain USB hubs may cause the operating system to stop responding when the computer is started. Unplug the SpeechMike before starting the PC and reconnect it afterwards. We recommend replacing the USB hub or connecting your SpeechMike directly to the USB port of the computer.
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Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Discover the comprehensive range of professional dictation products from Philips www.philips.com/dictation Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Royal Philips Electronics or their respective owners. © 2010 Royal Philips Electronics. All rights reserved. Document Version 1.0, 21/07/2010.
