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13.6 Voice Command
Voice Command 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 Voice Command. For more information, see Voice Command
Help. To access the Help, tap Start > All Programs > Help > Help for Added Programs > Voice Command.
To use Voice Command
Hold your device a few inches away from your mouth.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
In a clear voice, say a command. For example, say “Help“ to ask for information about using Voice
Command.
Voice Command then asks you a question. Speak out your answer.
To place a call
You can call contacts, dial a phone number, redial, and place a return call.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
In a clear voice, say one of the following commands:
“Call [contact name]” to call a device contact or SIM contact.
“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”
Voice Command will then confirm with you the contact or number to call. Say “Yes” or “Correct.”
Note If Voice Command is wrong about the contact or number to call, say “No” or “Incorrect” to try again.
Your device starts to call the contact or number.
To open a program
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
In a clear voice, say “Start“, “Open”, or “Show” then the program name.
To request information from your calendar
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
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 the date and time
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
In a clear voice, say “What date is today?”
Voice Command then tells you the current date.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button again.
Say “What time is it?”
Voice Command then tells you the current time.
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