SpeechMike Configuration Wizard 21 mode) SpeechAir Configuration Wizard 22 Configure the download process 3 Get started from SpeechAir Install the software Use Philips SpeechLive Start SpeechExec dictation Configuring SpeechLive software Speech recognition functions Create a SpeechExec user Setting up speech...
Safety 1 Important • Back up your files. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data. This manual covers the basic installation of the SpeechExec software and its Hearing protection related use with the SpeechMike, Pocket Memo and SpeechAir dictation hardware.
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2 Your SpeechExec dictation software 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. Overview SpeechExec work list window The work list allows you to manage the dictation file list, define dictation properties and change various settings.
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Create a new email message with the selected dictation file attached Refresh the information displayed in the work list Start downloading from a connected Philips Pocket Memo recorder to a PC Send emails with dictations via a connected email system...
Recognition and adaptation queue panel displays information about dictation files submitted for offline speech recognition. For more information, see Using speech recognition. Device display: The device display appears when a Pocket Memo or a SpeechAir is connected. It allows users to display and play back dictation files stored on the Pocket Memo or SpeechAir, and to configure settings on the connected device.
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Control and positioning buttons: Mark the beginning of a section to be deleted Mark the end of a section to be deleted Remove the deletion marks Delete a marked section Undo the last deletion Switch between Insert, Overwrite and Append modes Position slider: Display file information, such as file length and the current position in the sound file during recording or playback.
Windows start menu in Windows and installing SpeechExec. select Philips SpeechExec Pro Dictate. • For offline work, SpeechExec requires Internet connection at least once in 7 Create a SpeechExec user profile days.
Add or change a user profile Restart the user wizard Go to Settings > General settings > If you want to reuse the user wizard, you Rules > Author profiles. can restart it anytime. Go to Settings > General settings > To add a user profile, click Add..., and Worklist >...
• How and which files are downloaded after a recorder is connected, can be configured in the Settings menu of SpeechExec or with the Configuration Philips hardware devices are designed for Wizard. For more information, see compatibility with SpeechExec and can Configure the download process from...
To mark the recording as finished, press the button. • EOL/• • PRIO X The dictation file is moved to the • Click the button in the recorder Finished dictations folder. window to adjust the recording X The recorder window closes and volume.
Create a recording with Pocket SpeechMike with slide switch (Forward, Memo Play, Stop, Rewind): Pocket Memo with slide switch (Rec, Start SpeechExec. Stop, Play, Rewind): Press the Record button on the SpeechMike. Start SpeechExec. X The device is in record standby mode.
Pocket Memo with slide switch Play back a dictation file (Forward, Play, Stop, Rewind): Start SpeechExec. Various playback functions can be controlled by the SpeechMike, the Pocket In stop mode, press the function Memo or the toolbar buttons in the button on the right side of the recorder window or worklist window.
Play back in the recorder SpeechMike or Pocket Memo with slide window switch (Rec, Stop, Play, Rewind): Open a recording by double-clicking Open a recording by double-clicking the dictation file in the work list. the dictation file in the work list. X The dictation file is opened in the X The dictation file is opened in the recorder window.
Edit a previously recorded Finish, suspend or cancel file a recording Mark a recording as finished A previously recorded file can be edited if transcription has not begun. You can edit a file by inserting an additional recording • Press the button on the •...
Dictate the instruction. Record an instruction X The instruction will be recorded into the dictation file without Instructions are recorded comments by overwriting your dictation. the author that are directed to the person transcribing the dictation. SpeechExec When the spoken instruction is supports two types of instructions: complete, click the button again or...
Record a special instruction Delete a dictation file Click the button in the recorder window. Delete part of a dictation file Dictate the special instruction. To delete only a part of a dictation file: X Special instructions are stored in a separate sound file and are attached to the dictation.
The left pane contains the list of the computer using a USB cable. the available settings. Start Philips SpeechExec software. Select an option in the list to display Click Settings > General settings the associated options on the right on the menu bar and select DPM pane.
Connect the SpeechMike to the turned on and connect the device to computer. the computer using the USB cable. Start Philips SpeechExec software. Click Settings > General settings on the menu bar and select DPM Click Settings > General settings on Configuration >...
SpeechAir Configuration Configure the download Wizard process from SpeechAir The SpeechAir Configuration Wizard How and which files are downloaded guides you through the device after a SpeechAir is connected, can be configurations and settings of a configured in the Settings menu. SpeechAir.
Use Philips SpeechLive Speech recognition functions Philips SpeechLive is a cloud dictation solution that allows you to store, access and share dictation files from anywhere SpeechExec Pro handles the complete in the world and around the clock while dictation and transcription workflow guaranteeing maximum file security.
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• To enhance your user profile, train Note vocabulary from typical documents in General settings > Speech Recognition • For full performance of Dragon > Vocabulary > Learn from specific speech recognition, make sure that documents. not too many programs are running in the background simultaneously.
Dragon in SpeechExec. When creating a new Dragon profile and Note using a Philips Pocket Memo recorder, select Transcription source as your audio • This feature is not available if the Use device in the Dragon setup window.
To mark the previous or the next word Using speech recognition for editing or correcting, press the c or b button on the SpeechMike briefly. SpeechExec supports two types of Press the button • EOL/• • PRIO speech recognition. Your words are repeatedly to mark one or more words transcribed onto your screen as you previous to the cursor.
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• Send for correction: The dictation X When the speech recognition file is moved to the Finished process is finished, the dictation dictations folder and the status file is moved to the Finished is set to Correction pending. A dictations folder and the status is set to Correction pending.
Playback and correction of Send dictation files via transcribed recordings email Double-click a speech-recognizable dictation file in the work list. X The dictation file is opened in the SpeechExec allows dictation files to SpeechExec Speech Recognition be transferred via email directly to the Recorder.
Click the Add... button to add a new Enter recipients, body text and profile. Select a type of profile, enter a additional attachments. profile name and click OK. X The settings window for the If you have activated the QuickSend option, click Send to send the selected profile is displayed.
Set up automatic email sending For Pocket Memo: Click Settings > General settings on You can have dictation files automatically prepared for email sending when a the menu bar to open the Settings recording is finished or when files are menu downloaded from a Pocket Memo or a SpeechAir.
Automatically send dictation For SpeechAir: files Connect your SpeechAir to the By default, dictation files in the Outbox computer. folder are transferred only after clicking Click Settings > General settings on Send and Receive button on the menu bar to open the Settings the toolbar.
Find the most common problems you could encounter with your SpeechExec software in the following table. If you are unable to solve the problem with the information below, contact the supporting Philips partner you purchased the software from. Problem Possible cause Solution The operating system stops •...
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Problem Possible cause Solution • To display the Archive After finishing a dictation • Dictations finished in in the speech recognition the speech recognition folder in the folder tree, click Settings > General recorder, I don’t see my recorder, are saved in the Archive folder.
7 Technical data • Windows Media Player must be installed on a Windows operating system • A free USB port System requirements • Internet connection for required software activation SpeechExec: Additional system requirements • Processor: for Dragon speech recognition: 1 GHz Intel dual core or equivalent AMD processor •...
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Open source software This product may contain open source software. Speech Processing Solutions GmbH hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source software packages used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses.
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