Windows 7 speech recognition tips and tricks
Speech recognitioncould be the most underused feature in Windows 7. Maybe that's because speech products have fallen so short of expectations for so long. But the fact is you can speak to your Windows 7 PC and have it transcribe what you say. The accuracy is good. And the implementation is convincing. For most, the only barrier that remains is acquiring a bit of know-how. Read on to learn how to get started.
Q: What equipment do I need to use speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: You should have a good quality microphone to make the best use of speech recognition. A headset microphone is the best. Quality headsets don't have to cost a lot of money. You'll find decent models at major online electronics retailers, and you can generally allow user reviews to guide you as to which one to purchase for the purpose of speech recognition. A decent second choice is a desktop microphone. In either case, you should be in a reasonably quiet room while dictating, especially if you opt for the desktop(Dell studio 1535 battery) microphone.
In terms of connectivity to your computer, you'll have several options: models that use the line in and line out jack of your computer's audio subsystem, ones that use a USB connection, and ones that work wireless via Bluetooth. Unless you know you want the freedom from wires that Bluetooth affords, go for a USB model, as it will work readily with just about any computer - desktop or notebook - that you plug it into.
Don't expect to be able to use the microphone built in to your notebook computer or webcam. While these will work, they will also pick up too many ambient noises, and you'll be disappointed with the results you achieve.
Q: How do I find speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: Just open the Start menu and type 'speech,' without the quotation marks. Click the first entry, Windows Speech Recognition. Before you start, however, make sure that you have your headset microphone plugged in and that it is recognised by Windows. Otherwise, you'll receive a message that says 'The Wizard could not start' because Windows did not find Toshiba pa3534u-1bas batteries a suitable microphone.
Q: Do I need to train speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: You don't have to - and by default Windows 7 does not ask you to, unlike most others peech recognition programs. But, after installation, taking the time to train Windows 7 to understand the nuances of your voice will help recognition immensely.
During initial setup, Windows 7's speech tool will offer to analyse existing documents and e-mail messages on your computer so that the program can better understand the kind of vocabulary you employ. Take advantage of this feature to further improve the accuracy of the product.
Q: Do I need a book on Windows 7 speech recognition, or is there a tutorial?
A: In the course of the wizard that sets up speech recognition on Windows 7, a panel with a View Reference Sheet button appears. Click that button to get an overview of how to use Dell vostro 1000 battery speech recognition on Windows 7 as well as some quick-reference guides on commands and keyboard shortcuts you can use to control speech recognition in Windows 7.
Toward the end of the speech recognition setup wizards, Windows 7 provides a full-screen walk-through interactive demo that lets you practice using speech recognition and teaches you some basic commands. By the time you finish the demo, you'll have a good idea of how to get started.
Q: What equipment do I need to use speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: You should have a good quality microphone to make the best use of speech recognition. A headset microphone is the best. Quality headsets don't have to cost a lot of money. You'll find decent models at major online electronics retailers, and you can generally allow user reviews to guide you as to which one to purchase for the purpose of speech recognition. A decent second choice is a desktop microphone. In either case, you should be in a reasonably quiet room while dictating, especially if you opt for the desktop(Dell studio 1535 battery) microphone.
In terms of connectivity to your computer, you'll have several options: models that use the line in and line out jack of your computer's audio subsystem, ones that use a USB connection, and ones that work wireless via Bluetooth. Unless you know you want the freedom from wires that Bluetooth affords, go for a USB model, as it will work readily with just about any computer - desktop or notebook - that you plug it into.
Don't expect to be able to use the microphone built in to your notebook computer or webcam. While these will work, they will also pick up too many ambient noises, and you'll be disappointed with the results you achieve.
Q: How do I find speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: Just open the Start menu and type 'speech,' without the quotation marks. Click the first entry, Windows Speech Recognition. Before you start, however, make sure that you have your headset microphone plugged in and that it is recognised by Windows. Otherwise, you'll receive a message that says 'The Wizard could not start' because Windows did not find Toshiba pa3534u-1bas batteries a suitable microphone.
Q: Do I need to train speech recognition in Windows 7?
A: You don't have to - and by default Windows 7 does not ask you to, unlike most others peech recognition programs. But, after installation, taking the time to train Windows 7 to understand the nuances of your voice will help recognition immensely.
During initial setup, Windows 7's speech tool will offer to analyse existing documents and e-mail messages on your computer so that the program can better understand the kind of vocabulary you employ. Take advantage of this feature to further improve the accuracy of the product.
Q: Do I need a book on Windows 7 speech recognition, or is there a tutorial?
A: In the course of the wizard that sets up speech recognition on Windows 7, a panel with a View Reference Sheet button appears. Click that button to get an overview of how to use Dell vostro 1000 battery speech recognition on Windows 7 as well as some quick-reference guides on commands and keyboard shortcuts you can use to control speech recognition in Windows 7.
Toward the end of the speech recognition setup wizards, Windows 7 provides a full-screen walk-through interactive demo that lets you practice using speech recognition and teaches you some basic commands. By the time you finish the demo, you'll have a good idea of how to get started.