Philips SpeechMike 6275 Manuale utente

PHI

SPEECHMIKETM

EXECUTIVE

SPEECHMIKETM

EXECUTIVE

DICTATIONDICTATION

6275

INSTALLATION AND

USER MANUAL

SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit 6275 Installation and User Manual

consent of the copyright owner.

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

SpeechMike is a trademark of Philips.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICES

Philips Speech Processing has carried out extensive testing with most popular

configurations. However, since PC add-ons and drivers change very rapidly, we are

unable to guarantee conflict-free operation. Possible solutions for solving such conflicts

can be found in the Readme file.

The CE mark confirms that the machine corresponds to the

relevant guidelines of the European Union.

This manual has been printed on chlorine-free, recycled paper,

in line with the highest standards of environmental friendliness.

The cardboard used for packaging can be recycled. This

electronic facility contains recyclable material.

Technical changes and errors excepted.

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Introduction

Thank you for buying a Philips SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit.

SpeechMike Executive has been designed as a professional dictation application. This

manual covers the installation of the SpeechMike Executive hardware and software, the

handling of the SpeechMike Executive and the testing of the installation.

Package contents

• Philips SpeechMike Pro LFH 6274 with self-adhesive microphone holder.

• Mouse drivers for Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

• SpeechMike Control Application to customize button settings for the control of

Windows applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet applications.

• CD with professional dictation software for Windows 98 SE, Windows ME,

Windows 2000 and Windows XP featuring Record, Play/Stop, Fast Forward, Fast

Rewind, Insert/Overwrite mode as well as voice-activated recording. It also provides

enhanced file information for more efficient job processing and automatic file

attachment to any MAPI client for instant e-mail or Internet transfer.

• SpeechMike Executive User Manuals.

Support and feedback

For the latest information not contained in the manual, please refer to the Readme file

on the SpeechMike Executive CD or go to the Start menu, Programs, SpeechMike

Executive and select Readme.

For the latest version of the SpeechMike Executive software, please contact your

software vendor.

For additional information on professional speech processing and speech recognition

solutions from Philips Speech Processing, please visit our web site at:

http://www.speech.philips.com

For further information, please refer to the "World-Wide Service Information" booklet

included with this package.

SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit 6275 Installation and User Manual

Installation

System requirements

• IBM-compatible PC

• Pentium 166 MHz or better recommended.

• Minimum of 48 MB RAM recommended

• Minimum 30 MB free hard disk space

• USB port

• Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Hardware installation

Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP:

1. Turn on your computer and plug the SpeechMike Pro into the USB port.

2. The New Hardware Found message will be displayed shortly on your screen.

Note: If this message does not appear, verify whether the USB port is enabled in the

BIOS of your system. See your hardware documentation for details or contact your

hardware vendor.

3. Installation will proceed automatically.

Windows 98 SE:

Note: The Windows 98 Second Edition CD contains the USB drivers for the microphone

and loudspeaker only. The drivers for the LED display and dictation buttons must be

installed from the SpeechMike Executive CD before connecting the hardware.

1. Turn on your computer and insert the SpeechMike Executive CD without plugging

the SpeechMike Pro into the USB port.

2. Autorun.exe will start. If this program is not run when you insert the SpeechMike

Executive CD, start setup manually by doing the following:

• Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

• Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon; you will be shown the contents of the CD.

• Start the program autorun.exe by double-clicking it.

3. Click Install to begin installation. When you are prompted to select the components

you wish to install, select the Control application, the SpeechMike recorder and

the SpeechMike driver. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software

components.

Note: During the installation process, the system will ask you for a license key. The

license key for your language version can be found on the CD envelope.

4. Remove the SpeechMike Executive CD and insert your Windows 98 SE CD.

5. Plug the SpeechMike Pro into the USB port.

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6. When the Add New Hardware Wizard starts, click Next.

7. On the next screen, make sure that Search for the best driver for your device.

(Recommended) is selected. Then click Next.

8. On the following screen, the only option selected should be Specify alocation, and

the path of the Windows\inf subfolder should be displayed in the field. If necessary,

uncheck all other options and click Next.

9. Windows will now start looking for the necessary files; click Next.

Note: The required files from the Windows 98 SE CD can be found in the

Setup/Win98 subdirectory, browse to this directory and click OK.

10. After the first part of the installation has been completed successfully, click Finish.

11. Repeat steps 6–10 until all SpeechMike Pro components are installed correctly.

Microphone

holder

SpeechMike Pro

USB

Software installation

Note: A user must have administrator rights to install the program under Windows 2000

or Windows XP. Contact your system administrator if you need help.

During the installation process, the system will ask you for a license key. The license

key for your language version can be found on the CD envelope.

Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP:

The SpeechMike Executive software is delivered on a CD. When you insert the

SpeechMike Executive CD into your CD-ROM drive, autorun.exe is started. Select

Install to begin the installation. If this program is not run when you insert the

SpeechMike Executive CD, start setup manually by doing the following:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop.

2. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon; you will be shown the contents of the CD.

3. Start the program autorun.exe by double-clicking it and select Install.

SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit 6275 Installation and User Manual

Windows 98 SE:

The software has already been installed as part of the hardware installation described

above.

Handling the SpeechMike Pro

Place the SpeechMike Pro in the palm of your hand with your thumb resting on the

trackball and your index finger across the trigger underneath.

Record

EOL

(End-of-

letter)

Fast

Rewind

Trackball

Left mouse

button

Loudspeaker

Play/Stop

Insert/

Overwrite

Fast

Forward

Right

mouse

button

Command

button

Left

mouse

button

Alternatively, you can use your SpeechMike on your desktop like a conventional

trackball.

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SpeechMike Pro button functions

The following list explains the buttons on the SpeechMike Pro when working with

SpeechMike Executive Dictation. For information on individual button settings and

programming the buttons, see the Software Manual.

Record button

The Record button has two functions. When you press the Record button, the

RECORD STANDBY status is set. To start recording, press the Play button. Pressing

the Record button again stops the recording.

The Record button can also be used for opening a new dictation session by simply

pressing the button when no sound file is opened.

Play/Stop button

The Play/Stop button has two functions. When you press Play, the recorded dictation

is played back. Pressing the button again stops playback.

If you press Record first, the Play button can be used for switching between

recording a dictation when it is in standby mode and sending a dictation into standby

mode when recording.

Fast Rewind button

The Fast Rewind button enables you to move quickly back in your dictation.

Fast Forward button

The Fast Forward button enables you to move quickly forward in your dictation.

EOL button

The End-of-letter button enables you to save and close a dictation session.

INS/OVWR button

The Insert/Overwrite button enables you to switch between these two modes. The

default setting is overwrite mode. When you press the button, insert mode is

activated.

SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit 6275 Installation and User Manual

Testing the Installation

1. Go to the Start menu and select Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse icon; the Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3. Open the SpeechMike tab and click the Test button. The following screen appears:

You can now check if the SpeechMike Pro buttons are working correctly by pressing

each button; the corresponding button on the screen will toggle.

Note: If the Record, Play/Stop, Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, INS/OVWR and EOL

buttons do not work properly in a programmed mode, there is a compatibility

problem with an additional mouse; if the mouse buttons do not work properly,

there is a hardware conflict. For details on solving these problems, please refer to

the Readme file on the SpeechMike Executive CD or go to the Start menu,

Programs, SpeechMike Executive and select Readme.

After a successful test, click OK and return to your Windows desktop. Now, verify

whether the SpeechMike Pro is listed as an installed device for recording and playback

in the Multimedia Properties of your Windows operating system. Proceed as follows:

1. Go to the Start menu, Settings, Control Panel and select Multimedia; the

Multimedia Properties dialog box is displayed.

2. Open the Audio tab.

3. Select USB Audio Device as the Preferred device for Playback and for

Recording.

4. Click OK.

5. Go to the Start menu, Programs, Accessories, Multimedia and select Sound

Recorder.

6. Make a test recording and listen to it to verify the input level and output volume of

your SpeechMike Pro.

The installation is now complete.

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Audio Settings

If you are not fully satisfied with the recording input level and the playback output

volume of your SpeechMike Pro, try the following:

1. Double-click the loudspeaker symbol in the status notification area of your Windows

taskbar; a dialog box with different slider controls is displayed.

2. Go to the Options menu and select Properties.

3. Under Mixer device select USB Audio Device (1) or (2); the radio button beneath

will show you whether the device is for Playback or Recording.

4. Click OK and adjust the corresponding sliders to improve the input level and the

output volume.

SpeechMike Settings

You can make settings for the SpeechMike Pro in the Windows Control Panel.

1. Go to the Start menu and select Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Mouse icon; the Mouse Properties dialog box appears.

3. Open the SpeechMike tab and the following screen appears:

Status

Shows whether the USB connection is enabled or not.

Use Bottom Mike Button as

With this selection, you can configure the trigger button on the underside of the

SpeechMike to emulate either the left or right mouse button.

Test button

When you click this button, the SpeechMike Test Page will be displayed.

SpeechMike Executive Dictation Kit 6275 Installation and User Manual

Troubleshooting

For the latest information not included in the user manual, please refer to the Readme

file. The file can be found on the SpeechMike Executive CD and in the SpeechMike

Executive program group in the Start menu.

If you are using your SpeechMike Pro with Windows 98 SE, check that all components

are installed properly as follows:

1. Go to the Start menu and select Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Multimedia icon; ensure that USB audio device is selected for

playback and recording. If the SpeechMike is not available in the Control Panel,

unplug it and reconnect it.

3. Ensure that the following components are installed in the Device Manager:

Under Human Interface Devices:

• HID compliant consumer control device

• HID human interface device

Under Universal Serial Bus Controllers:

• USB Universal Host Controller

• USB composite device

• USB root hub

Under Sound, video and game controllers:

• USB audio device

Attention:

Using the SpeechMike Pro USB together with certain USB hubs on certain PCs may

cause the operating system to freeze during booting.

Workaround: Unplug your SpeechMike before booting and reconnect it afterwards.

To solve this problem, we recommend replacing the USB hub or connecting your

SpeechMike Pro directly to the USB port of your computer.

Warning

The cable of your SpeechMike can be damaged if it is kinked or if it is pulled or twisted

too much. Please handle the cable carefully to ensure the best possible performance of

your SpeechMike.

If the LEDs and buttons of your SpeechMike Pro do not work correctly, refer to the

Readme file.

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