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Why? Because you didn't install the Speech Recognition software
right. A number of things could have gone wrong while doing it, so
today we'll learn the right way to install SR on your iMac.
First, to make your iMac use the software, you need a special
program that will make it work correctly. This software can be
retrieved at <http://www.macspeech.com/>. It
is called MacSpeechPlainTalk Enabler, and it works on both the iMac
and the Blue G3. Once it is downloaded, place it in your Extensions
folder, which is located in your System Folder. Then restart. This
might seem like extra work, but, trust me, it'll work.
Now, you need the recognition software to make the magic. This
software can be downloaded at <http://www.apple.com/speech/>.
It comes in two parts. Once it is downloaded, install it. Then, of
course, restart.
It's magic time! When your computer restarts, you should hear,
"Speakable items is ready." If you don't, go to your speech control
panel, and then go to the "Speakable items" tab and make sure the
"on" radio box is selected. Also, open your Control Strip and make
sure the input source is "Built in mic." You will see this by
clicking the little button that looks like a CD with a microphone
on top.
Let's hear a joke! Shut your door and windows (the real ones,
not the computer ones!) and mute any TVs or radios. Then say, "Open
speakable items." If the computer hears you, you'll see a little
sound wave near the person's head. You might need to say it a few
times, since the computer has some trouble hearing the first few
times.
Now, your computer will listen to you. It might take you a few
times to get used to it, but now at least someone will listen to
you.
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