5.1.2
Use application shortcuts
The Device Control Center software allows to
start and control other applications with the
keys on the SpeechMike.
The Device Control Center software includes
pre-installed profiles that make the SpeechMike
ready for immediate operation with Dragon
NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software
and Microsoft Powerpoint. Additional profiles
for other applications can be programmed.
If the option to start the
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Center automatically was selected during
installation, the application icon
in the notification area of the Windows task
bar. To manually start the program, open the
Windows start menu in Windows and select
All Programs > Philips Speech Control >
Philips Device Control
Right-click on the application icon
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the notification area of the Windows task
bar and verify that 'Acitvate application
control' is enabled. If the option is disabled,
the configured settings and buttons will not
function for any of the target applications.
D Note
Exit Philips SpeechExec software when using
application shortcuts to prevent unintentional
recording when controlling other applications.
Default profile
The default profile is applied automatically when
there is no profile assigned to an application in
focus. This profile is set up to control Dragon
NaturallySpeaking with your SpeechMike. The
following settings are defined:
User manual
Device Control
appears
Center.
in
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
Record (push to dictate)
Record
d
Play
Play from cursor position
PLAY
Move cursor backwards
Rewind
c
Move cursor forwards
Fast forward
b
• EOL/•• PRIO
Mark backwards
Open correction window
INS/OVR
Choose 2
Instruction
g
Powerpoint profile
Use this profile to control Powerpoint
presentations with the SpeechMike. The
following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
Black screen
Record
d
White Screen
Play
PLAY
Go to previous slide
Rewind
c
Go to next slide
Fast forward
b
End slide show
• EOL/•• PRIO
Show/hide cursor
INS/OVR
D Note
Philips cannot guarantee the proper function of
all assigned shortcuts, since shortcuts can differ
among versions and languages.
Program a custom profile
It is possible to program shortcuts for other
applications to control application functions
with the keys of the SpeechMike.
The dictation microphone must be
1
connected to the computer with the USB
cable.
If the option to start the
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Center automatically was selected during
installation, open the program by clicking
the
icon in the notification area of the
Windows task bar. To manually start the
program, open the Windows start menu in
Windows and select
Speech Control > Philips Device Control
Center.
Device Control
All Programs > Philips
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