READ1ST.TXT =================================================================== ViaVoice setup will continue after this window is closed. Please take a moment to review this file before proceeding. =================================================================== ViaVoice ====================================== Welcome to the exciting new world of computer voice communication. Speech is a natural means of communication, and thousands of people are already computing with the power of speech. Your IBM computer includes a copy of ViaVoice, a tool that gives you the ability to dictate text directly into your applications, using just your voice. This copy of the ViaVoice software might not include a microphone or hardcopy manual. This README file provides information to help you use this complimentary copy of ViaVoice. More information about ViaVoice is available through the IBM products World Wide Web page at http://www.ibm.com/viavoice. Suggestions for Using ViaVoice ============================== - Plan to spend time learning to use ViaVoice. Voice communication is a learning experience for you and for the software. - Use a ViaVoice-qualified microphone. To take full advantage of the accuracy of ViaVoice, you must use a good quality microphone. Information about obtaining a ViaVoice-qualified microphone from Andrea Electronics Corporation is in the next section of this file. - Go through Enrollment in the ViaVoice Tools folder. It is optional, but it can increase the accuracy of your voice communication. - Make sure that the audio system in your computer is set for CD-quality recording. One way to do this is to open the Control Panel folder, select the Multimedia option, select Audio and select CD Quality under Preferred quality in the Recording section. - Use the online help that is installed with the ViaVoice application. You might want to print this README file for reference. Obtaining a ViaVoice-Qualified Microphone ========================================= Many brands and models of microphones might work well with ViaVoice, depending on the functions you are using. However, to be assured of taking full advantage of the accuracy of ViaVoice, use a ViaVoice- qualified microphone. Andrea Electronics Corporation supplies several ViaVoice-qualified microphones, including models ANC-500 and NC-50. You can purchase one of these microphones directly from Andrea Electronics by calling one of the phone numbers listed below. In your phone call, mention this advertisement from IBM for possible IBM discounts (mention coupon number 236). U.S. & Canada 800-707-5779 Austria 0660-8143 Australia 1800-653-424 Belgium 0800-72880 Denmark 80017818 Finland 0800-113176 France 0800-917171 Germany 0130-860310 Greece 00800311220 Ireland 1-800-553141 Italy 1678-79409 Japan 0120-458740 Netherlands 030-264-6066 New Zealand 0800-835-738 Norway 800-11343 Portugal 05-05313332 Spain 900-983184 Sweden 020-794913 Switzerland 0800-555586 United Kingdom 0800-969988 Other countries 3130-264-6066 You can also fax your order from any country to (001) 718-729-8765. Or you can place an order through the World Wide Web at http://www.AndreaElectronics.com. Trademarks and Notices ====================== IBM and ViaVoice are trademarks of the IBM Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted rights. -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.