Speak Q Lesson 1

SpeakQLesson 1 covers:

SpeakQ FeaturesInstalling SpeakQ

Taking care of your voice

workingadvantage.ca

Supporting an inclusive and modern workforce, Working Advantage Virtual Enterprises Training (WAV E-Training) provides online computer and assistive technologies training across North America.

We help people with different abilities gain access to employment using computers, software, hardware and assistive devices.

Catherine Llwyd, Owner, Consultant, Trainer

Let’s Get Started…

SpeakQ Features• A speech recognition plug-in (to WordQ) that is easy to use

• Using the training text of your choice, SpeakQ enables you to train your speech

• Use speech prompting feature if you have problems reading text aloud

• Works with MS word, Corel Word Perfect, Outlook and more….

• You can dictate into your document or the word prediction box

• Dictate individual words or phrases

• Hear the dictation that your computer has recognized

• You can switch between typing and speaking at any time

• Make corrections using word prediction. Hear it or read it!

• Back-up or restore your speech profile

• There is no need to memorize speech commands with SpeakQ

Install The SpeakQ Plug-In

You will need:

• To Install WordQ 2 first

• A Windows Computer with at least 1 GHZ or higher processor speed

• Windows 98 or higher

• At least 512 MB of RAM

• At least 200 MB of available space on your hard drive

How To Install SpeakQ

• Place the SpeakQ CD in your computer

• The CD AutoPlay screen feature may show up. If it doesn’t, open the SpeakQ CD by going to My Computer click on Install.exe

• Follow the on-screen instructions

• The plug-in, SpeakQ will be installed along with Microsoft Speech 5.1 Drivers

• You now have a SpeakQ desktop Icon. Click on it now. You will be prompted to register SpeakQ. Type in your name and the serial number that is on the back of your SpeakQ CD case. Now you will see the WordQ Button Bar pop up with 2 new buttons

A Few Words About Caring For Your Voice

• Speak with your natural voice

• Work with SpeakQ when you feel relaxed, when you can sit comfortably and with good posture

• To prevent a dry mouth, breath in through your nose and have frequent sips of water to ‘wet your whistle’

• Take a break every ten minutes or so

• Try to vary the pitch of your voice and intonation. Speaking in a monotone can stress your voice

• Work in a room that has a humidifier if you can

• Keep dust to a minimum

• Take it slow!

• Do not continue to use SpeakQ if you have any pain or loss of speech while dictating. See a doctor if you experience frequent hoarseness, a sore throat or any other discomfort.

Things to AVOID

• DO NOT SMOKE or use SpeakQ in a room filled with tobacco smoke

• Avoid clearing your throat. Instead, take a drink of water and swallow hard instead

• Avoid excessive coughing. If coughing is unavoidable, take a break!

• Congratulations, you are now ready for

Lesson 2

Copyright 2009

Working Advantage Virtual Enterprises Training

WAV E-Training

For Further Training AND Employment Opportunities As A

Virtual Administrator

Visit: www.workingadvantage.ca

Or Email: admin@workingadvantage.ca