User manual NUANCE VIAVOICE 3-FOR MAC OS X

[. . . ] ViaVoiceTM for Mac® OS X User's Guide Release 3 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information in the "Appendix" on page 85. Third Edition (November 2003) This edition applies to IBM ViaVoice for Mac OS X only and to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions. SSFT PART NUMBER: 50-H51A-10095 When you send information to IBM, you grant IBM a nonexclusive right to use or distribute the information in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 1999, 2003. US Government Users Restricted Rights - Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp. Contents Introduction 1 ViaVoice for Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What's in This User's Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The process of dictating into one of these programs instead of using SpeakPad is called Dictation Stream Redirection. When dictating directly, you can dictate into any text field area of a supported application that will accept typed keystrokes. Although correction and some voice commands are only supported when you dictate into SpeakPad, your level of familiarity with another application may be the deciding factor as to which method you use. ViaVoice recognizes words using their sounds and their context with other words. Remaining silent or pausing while waiting for words to appear may prevent ViaVoice 40 Dictating with ViaVoice Using ViaVoice Using ViaVoice from determining the context of your words. Do not pause or wait for words to appear, except at the end of a sentence. If the display of your text is distracting, try looking away from the screen while dictating. NOTE Any time you try to dictate or say a command in an area that ViaVoice does not support, you hear a beep tone. Make sure your cursor is in the right location or select an alternate location. Text Editing and Formatting You can edit and format text in your document using the voice commands listed in the What Can I Say window. You can use text-editing voice commands to select, cut, copy, and paste text. You can also use text-formatting voice commands to Capitalize, UPPERCASE, lower case, bold, italicize, and underline. To view the list of voice commands that you can use to edit and format text while dictating, say the command below. SAY> WHAT CAN I SAY For a list of text editing and text formatting voice commands, look in the What Can I Say window. For more information, see "Navigating With Commands" on page 45. Dictating Punctuation Use commands for punctuation marks, such as PERIOD, COMMA, QUESTION MARK, and SEMICOLON as you dictate your text. ViaVoice adjusts spacing and capitalization accordingly. NOTE If you are using the UK English version, substitute FULL STOP whenever you see the US English command PERIOD in this User's Guide. For example, when you say PERIOD at the end of a sentence, ViaVoice types a period, moves one space, and starts the next word with a capital letter. When you say NEW PARAGRAPH, ViaVoice inserts a blank line, and starts the next word with a capital IBM ViaVoice for Mac OS X User's Guide 41 Using ViaVoice Using ViaVoice letter. When you say NEW LINE, ViaVoice moves the cursor to the next line and starts the next word with a capital letter. Look in the What Can I Say window for a list of punctuation commands. General Dictation Tips Each time you dictate using either method, we recommend that you follow the steps listed below. They describe what you should do each time you dictate and list many of the features you can use with ViaVoice. For more information, see "Audio Setup Assistant" on page 34. · If the microphone is off or asleep (the button appears gray), click the microphone button to turn it on and begin dictating your document. · Do not run the words together, as at first you might tend to speak quickly. Over time, you will find that you can increase your rate of speaking with no loss of accuracy as long as you speak clearly. [. . . ] IBM may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in other countries. Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead. [. . . ]