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Using Echo

 
Echo may be controlled using the on-screen button, recording hotkey, or the record button on a compatible microphone.
 
Using Echo
1

Click into the desired application

 
Click to put cursor focus into the field into which you wish to dictate.
 
2

[Optional] Set Replacement Mode

2. [Optional] Set Replacement Mode
The Replacement Mode may be cycled by pressing the F2 button on a Philips or Olympus handset, or pressing the Replacement Mode Hotkey. The mode determines which terminology and amendments are performed by the Comprehension Engine®. If no mode is selected, the Comprehension Engine® will return text as spoken without Comprehension Engine® adjustments.
 
The available modes will vary according to the User's Team. A description of the current mode will appear as a tooltip when hovering the mouse over the mode icon.
3

Start Recording

3. Start Recording
Start recording either by:
  • Clicking the Record button, or
  • Pressing the Recording hotkey, or
  • Holding the Record button on a compatible microphone (e.g. Olympus RM-series or Philips SpeechMike-series microphone)
 
Whilst recording, Echo will display the recording animation.
 
Recording may be stopped by clicking the record button or pressing the recording hotkey again, or by releasing the record button.
4

Record

 
Record the text that you wish to be transcribed. This will be returned into the focussed field.
 

Tips for Recording

 
  • Record using your natural speaking voice.
  • Record using full sentences. Word recognition uses adjacent words to determine the best hypothesis of the dictation.
  • If using a handheld microphone, hold the device at the recommended distance (approx 5 - 10cm). Speak over, rather than into, the microphone grille.
  • If supported, enable noise cancelling or speech recognition mode on the device.
  • Reduce background noise. Whilst a silent environment is not necessary, accuracy will be improved by removing continuous sources of background noise such as desk fans or radios.