Simply Dictation

IBM ViaVoice Simply Dictation for Mac OS X User’s Guide 45
Using ViaVoice
Using ViaVoice
2. Next, say the name of a number or symbol. Look in the What Can I Say window for
a list of symbols and other voice commands that are available while in number mode.
3. SAY> RETURN
or SAY> CANCEL to exit this mode.
Navigating With Commands in
SpeakPad
You can navigate SpeakPad with your voice in Dictation and Command
mode. You can use the mouse, keyboard, or voice commands interchangeably.
You should pause briefly before and after each navigation command. Look in
the What Can I Say window for available voice commands.
1.Pause briefly before saying the voice command.
2. Speak the voice command without pausing, if there are multiple words.
3. Pause briefly after you say the voice command, then continue dictating your text.
This way, ViaVoice can translate your speech into a voice command. If ViaVoice
recognizes your voice command as dictated text, SAY> SCRATCH THAT to delete the
text, then pause and repeat your voice command.
If this happens again, check the What Can I Say window to make sure the command is
available. If it is, then use the Attention Word, such as Computer, before the voice
command.
Activating the Attention Word
1. Go to the Commands tab of ViaVoice Preferences.
2. Select the Require Attention Word check box. The default Attention Word is
“Computer”, but ViaVoice allows you to enter and use a word of your choice.
NOTE
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NOTE
Make sure you select the correct speech mode button on
the VoiceCenter. You can select Dictation and Command
mode for navigation activities. For more information, see
page 56.