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> Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)

> Your device’s built-in ASR lets you make phone calls, open programs, play back music, get calendar information, and more, just by using your voice. It only responds to a set of predefined commands and does not allow you to record your own commands.

> This section gives a few examples on how to use ASR. For more information, see ASR help on the device.
> To access help, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Voice Command, and then tap Start > Help.

> To use ASR:

> 1. | Press and hold the Talk key, and a microphone icon ( ) will appear on the title bar.

> 2. | Hold your device a few inches away from your mouth. In a clear voice, say a command.

> For example, say “Help” to ask for information about using ASR.

> 3. | The ASR software then asks you a question. Say your answer.

> To place a call:

> You can call contacts that are stored on your device, dial a phone number, redial, and place a return call.

> 1. | Press and hold the Talk key until the microphone icon ( ) appears on the title bar.

> 2. | In a clear voice, say one of the following commands:

> |  | “Call [contact name]” to call a contact.

> |  | “Dial [number]” to dial a phone number.

> |  | “Redial” to repeat the last call made.

> |  | “Callback” to return the last call received.

> |  | “Call [contact name] at [location]” to call a contact at a specific number.

> For example, say:

> “Call Ann at mobile”

> “Call Ann at home”

> “Call Ann at work”

> 3. | The ASR software will then confirm with you the contact or number to call. Say “Yes” or “Correct.”

> If the ASR software is wrong about the contact or number to call, say “No” or “Incorrect” to try again.

> 4. | Your device starts to call the contact or number.

> To open a program:

> 1. | Press and hold the Talk key until the microphone icon ( ) appears on the title bar.

> 2. | In a clear voice, say “Start”, “Open”, or “Show” then the program name.

> To request information from your calendar:

> 1. | Press and hold the Talk key until the microphone icon ( ) appears on the title bar.

> 2. | In a clear voice, ask for the information you want to retrieve.

> For example, say:

> “What’s my next appointment?”

> “What’s my next meeting?”

> “What’s my schedule tomorrow?”

> To request for date and time:

> 1. | Press and hold the Talk key until the microphone icon ( ) appears on the title bar.

> 2. | In a clear voice, say “What date is it?” The ASR software then tells you the current date.

> 3. | Press and hold the Talk key again, and then say “What time is it?”

> 4. | The ASR software then tells you the current time.

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