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CoolInfo™ Voice Recognition
Version 1.10 Quick Start Guide
INTRODUCTION
Important Note:
This “Quick Start Guide is intended for previous users of Microsoft speech recognition. For those new to the Microsoft speech recognition engine we recommend that you start with the CoolInfo 1.10 User Manual.
About CoolInfo
CoolInfo™ Voice Recognition Version 1.10 is a sponsored program that can retrieve and read information from the Internet using speech commands. CoolInfo™ can also use speech recognition to perform tasks like use the calculator, create your own speech commands to browse webpages, play music, start programs, open files, make your computer talk back to you and much more.
CoolInfo™ displays banners and advertisements, and speaks messages for our sponsors, who make it possible for us to provide CoolInfo™ and speech recognition free of charge. Please keep this in mind and visit our sponsors regularly.
How Does CoolInfo Work?
Just speak the command for the desired information and, depending on the type of information you are requesting and sponsor requirements, the information is either displayed in CoolInfo™ or in your computer’s default web browser.
CoolInfo™ is a sponsored program so we can make it available for free. The banner advertisements and messages delivered in CoolInfo™ are paid for by our sponsors.
CoolInfo Respects Your Privacy
CoolInfo™ is not adware or spyware. CoolInfo™ runs only when you choose to start it, and does not gather any personal information from your computer. All sponsor information, including banners and messages, are distributed exclusively within CoolInfo™. When you close CoolInfo™, it stays closed until you start it again.
Getting CoolInfo
You can download CoolInfo™ for free and use it for thirty days. After thirty days, you must register CoolInfo™ and registration is FREE! Just visit our CoolInfo registration page at http://www.CoolSoftLLC.com/CoolInfo/Register. CoolInfo™ is packaged with the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 speech recognition engine.
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CoolInfo, SpeakToText, Speak-to-Mail and CoolSoft are trademarks of CoolSoft, LLC
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Configuring the Microphone and Training the Speech Engine
Did You Already Have SAPI Speech Recognition Installed?
Setting Up and Training the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 Speech Recognition Engine
Setup your Recognition Profile
Setting Up and Configuring Your Microphone.
Training the Microsoft SAPI Speech Recognition Engine
Tips for Achieving the Best Possible Speech Recognition
Technical Support on the Microsoft SAPI Speech Recognition Engine
CoolInfo and Internet Security Software
Using CoolInfo to Get and Read Information
Scroll Up and Scroll Down Speech Commands
CoolInfo Prompt Dialogs and Speech
How to Setup and Train Speech Recognition Video
CoolSoft, LLC Technical Support Policy for CoolInfo
GETTING STARTED
System Requirements
System requirements for CoolInfo are:
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Operating System: |
Windows 2000 or Windows XP (Home or Professional) with all the latest updates. This version of CoolInfo is not compatible with or supported in Windows Vista. |
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Memory: |
At least 265 MB RAM, 500 MB or better preferred. |
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System Processor: |
A PC with a 500mhz or greater Pentium III, Pentium IV or Pentium compatible processor. |
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Disk Space: |
100 MB free disk space. |
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Software: |
Microsoft SAPI 5.1 Speech Recognition Engine* |
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Hardware: |
A good quality, noise-cancelling microphone. A good quality, SoundBlaster compatible sound card. |
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Internet: |
A high-speed Internet connection (DSL/ADSL, Cable or Wireless Broadband). CoolInfo may function, but is not supported with dialup connections. To retrieve information, you must be connected to the Internet. You can use the Custom Commands feature without an Internet connection. |
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User: |
About 15 to 30 minutes of your time to install CoolInfo, the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 speech recognition engine* and to train your recognition profile to recognize your voice. |
*Now comes with CoolInfo™ or the trial version of SpeakToText™, and the full versions of SpeakToText™ and Speak-to-Mail™.
Installing CoolInfo
After downloading your copy of CoolInfo™, double click on the installation file and follow the instructions. The installation is completed in two stages. First, CoolInfo™ is installed and second, the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 speech recognition engine is installed. The installation of the speech recognition engine my take a while, so please be patient
Configuring the Microphone and Training the Speech Engine
After installing CoolInfo™, you need to create a personal speech recognition profile, configure your microphone and train the speech recognition engine to recognize your voice. We cannot over emphasize the importance of these steps – they are essential for achieving the best possible speech recognition accuracy.
To configure your microphone and train the speech engine, start CoolInfo™ and say “Speech Properties” or click on the speech properties button (shown below).
Speech Properties Button
Note: The “speech properties” speech command may not work until you have trained your speech recognition profile.
Important: After you have trained your speech recognition profile, CoolInfo must be closed and restarted again in order for the changes to take effect.
For best results, you should configure your microphone each time you start CoolInfo.
For complete instructions on how to do this, watch the “How to Setup and Train Speech Recognition” video available in the Help menu of CoolInfo, or read the section below on “Setting-Up and Training the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 Speech Recognition Engine.”
Did You Already Have SAPI Speech Recognition Installed?
If, before installing CoolInfo™, you installed Office XP or Office 2003 and selected the alternative user input at the time of installation, speech recognition will already have been installed on your computer. CoolInfo™ installs the “Microsoft English Recognizer v5.1” while Office XP installs v5.0 and Office 2003 installs V6.1.
Although CoolInfo will work with any version of the “Microsoft English Recognizer” you should use the latest version that is on your computer. If you previously installed Office XP and have the Microsoft English Recognizer v5.0, then use v5.1, which installs with CoolInfo™. If you previously installed Office 2003 and have the Microsoft English Recognizer V6.1, then use this version. If speech recognition was not previously installed on your computer, then use the Microsoft English Recognizer v5.1 which comes with CoolInfo™.
Note: You can choose which Speech Recognition version to use when you train your speech recognition profile
–Selecting the version of the Microsoft speech recognition engine:
Setting Up and Training the Microsoft SAPI 5.1 Speech Recognition Engine
Before You Start
Before you setup and train the speech engine, we recommend watching the “How to Setup and Train Speech Recognition” video, which can be accessed from the CoolInfo™ Help menu, or from the CoolInfo™ start program group in the start menu of Windows.
CoolInfo Help Menu
CoolInfo Start Programs Group
Setting-up and training the speech engine is done from the Speech Properties dialog. There are two ways to access this dialog:
From CoolInfo
Start CoolInfo™. Say “speech properties” or click on the Speech Properties button (shown below).
CoolInfo Speech Properties Button
From the Control Panel
Start “Speech Properties”
Go to the Windows Control Panel
(StartàSettingsàControl Panel). Find and double click
the “Speech” icon. To edit these settings after CoolInfo is installed, within
CoolInfo, click on the Speech Properties button, or say “train speech profile”
or “configure microphone.” You can also say “click speech properties.”
The “Speech Properties” dialog appears:
Setup your Recognition Profile
We recommend not using the “Default Speech Profile,” but rather creating a new speech recognition profile with a unique name – especially if there will be others using speech with your computer. To create a new profile, click on “New…” and follow the prompts.
After creating your new profile, click “Next” to configure your microphone and train your profile (do not click “Finish”). The next two sections are extremely important in achieving good speech recognition and the highest possible level of accuracy.
Setting Up and Configuring Your Microphone
Microphone Quality
In selecting the correct microphone headset, consider: 1) Sound in the environment (a noise canceling microphone is required) and 2) Fit and style (Will you be comfortable?). Cost is usually not a factor. A less expensive microphone may fit your needs better than a more costly one. There are many suppliers of high quality speech recognition microphones. Please check our website, where you can purchase a variety of recommended headset microphones.
Configure the Microphone
To achieve the best speech recognition accuracy, we recommend configuring your microphone each time you start a speech recognition session. This can be done easily from CoolInfo™ by saying “Configure Microphone,” which opens the Speech Properties dialog.
Select Audio Input
The “Audio Input” should be set to your system’s default audio device. If your system has more than one sound card, you can use this button to select a new audio input device. If you are not sure which is the correct device, please see the user manual for your computer or contact technical support for the manufacturer of your computer.
Training the Microsoft SAPI Speech Recognition Engine
Access the Speech Properties dialog from CoolInfo™ by clicking on
the Speech Properties button or saying “train speech
profile.”
The installation of CoolInfo now includes a short and informative video on setting up and training a speech recognition profile for the Microsoft SAPI speech recognition engine. This video can be accessed from the CoolInfo Help Menu or from the Windows Program menu by clicking Start buttonàProgramsàCoolInfoàPlay video “How to Setup and Train SAPI Speech Recognition” as shown below.
Training Overview
Although the Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine is much better than previous speech engines, it still needs a sample of each user’s speech to correctly convert sound into written words. Each speaker and each computer audio system has unique characteristics, which must be sampled and used to adjust the engine. This process is called “training.”
Each user must setup and train their individual speech recognition profile. The initial setup and training of your speech recognition profile typically takes less than 15 minutes. During this process, speak in a normal and even tone of voice and insure that the microphone is properly configured and positioned about one inch from your mouth.
Start Training
To start training, click on the “Train Profile” button from the Speech Recognition tab and follow the instructions. When you first establish your profile, the training session reading excerpt is chosen for you. If this is not the first time you have trained this profile, you will be given a choice of literature to read aloud to your computer for training.
Select a title and click on “Next>.” Read the selection and follow the instructions to complete your training session.
Note: If it has been some time since the initial training of your profile, we recommend using the “Introduction to Microsoft Speech Recognition” session to re-familiarize yourself with how training works.
If you want to take a break, click on the “Pause” button. Training will be paused and the “Pause” button will change to “Resume.” When you are ready to start reading again, click the “Resume” button.
As you complete each reading excerpt, you will have the option to select “Finish” or “More Training.”
IMPORTANT: Speech recognition accuracy will improve with each additional training of the Speech Recognition Engine.
Training Words
If the speech recognition engine consistently fails to recognize your pronunciation of certain words, you can train the Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine to recognize how you say that particular word by using the “Train Word” feature. To open the Train Word dialog, use the “click train word” voice command or click on <Tools> <Train Word> in the CoolInfo™ menu.
Tips for Achieving the Best Possible Speech Recognition
· Use a high quality, noise-canceling microphone. Also, make sure your microphone is setup properly in “Speech Properties.”
· Train the speech engine to recognize your voice at least several times. More training greatly improves speech recognition.
· If you consistently get incorrect recognition of certain words, use the “Train Word” function in CoolInfo to enhance recognition of problem words.
· The more speech recognition is used on your computer, the more your speech recognition accuracy will improve.
· Using speech recognition in a quiet environment improves speech recognition accuracy.
· Faster computer processors and ample memory (256k sufficient, 512k or more is desirable) enables the speech engine to process speech more quickly and efficiently. A high quality, SoundBlaster compatible, input sound card is also an important factor to good recognition.
· Users must initially invest the necessary time to set-up and train their own speech recognition profile. We cannot over-emphasize the importance of training your speech recognition profile.
· When using CoolInfo, speak clearly into the microphone. Make certain your microphone position is consistent both in training and in use. We recommend the microphone be placed about one inch from your mouth.
Technical Support on the Microsoft SAPI Speech Recognition Engine
The redistribution of the SAPI 5.1 speech recognition engine, together with SAPI 5.0 and 6.1 available in Microsoft Office products, are Microsoft products that we cannot support. The Microsoft speech recognition engine is designed to enable you to use speech recognition with certain Microsoft programs and other third party software, like CoolInfo™, and in most cases should not require technical support. However, if you do need technical support on issues with the Microsoft SAPI speech recognition engine, go to the speech section of the Microsoft website – http://www.microsoft.com/speech. You can also contact Microsoft technical support.
USING CoolInfo Basics
Starting CoolInfo
To start CoolInfo™, either click the CoolInfo icon on your desktop or use the Windows Program menu (StartàProgramsàCoolInfo).
CoolInfo Trial Startup Dialog
Unregistered copies of CoolInfo cause the CoolInfo trial startup dialog to open before the program starts. Unregistered copies run as a trial for 30-days. Registration is FREE, and removes the 30-day limitation, the Trial Startup dialog and its banners.
The trial startup dialog tells you how many days you have left in your trial period and offers six choices:
Registering CoolInfo
In order to register CoolInfo™, your computer must be connected to the Internet.
From the CoolInfo™ Trial Startup Dialog (shown above), click on the “Enter Key” button. The CoolInfo™ Registration Dialog will appear (shown below). Enter your user information and registration key exactly as it appears in the email you received, and click “Register” in the lower right hand corner.
Note: After you register CoolInfo™, the Startup Dialog will no longer appear. To change your greeting options after registering, use the “Greeting” tab in the CoolInfo Settings dialog.
The CoolInfo™ Interface
This is what you will see when CoolInfo™ opens. In the graphic below, we have labeled the buttons and included their corresponding speech commands:
Language and Status Bar
The Language and Status Bar displays information about CoolInfo and the speech it is recognizing. For example, as shown above it indicates the Microphone is ON. As CoolInfo recognizes your speech, the text is displayed in this area. The words in the language bar may not always be the exact words you spoke, and the words may change as the speech recognition engine analyzes your speech. This is normal, and when a command is recognized it will be processed by CoolInfo™.
SAPI Status Indicator
At the far right of the status bar is the SAPI Speech Recognition Status Indicator light. This indicator is green when the Microphone is on and CoolInfo has exclusive control of the SAPI speech recognition engine. When the Microphone is turned off or another CoolSoft speech application (such as SpeakToText™ 2.50 and greater) has exclusive control of the SAPI speech recognition engine, this indicator is red.
NOTE: Only one speech recognition program should be used with the SAPI speech recognition engine at any given time. CoolInfo™ is designed to manage sharing of the speech recognition engine between itself and versions of SpeakToText™ 2.50 or greater. We recommend closing one SAPI speech recognition program before starting the other.
Controlling CoolInfo
Unlike other CoolSoft™ speech recognition products, CoolInfo™ has only Command and Control commands. It cannot be used for dictation.
There are three ways to use commands in CoolInfo:
· Speech Commands
· Buttons
· Menu Items
The main program functions can be controlled by all three of the above options. Commands to retrieve information or custom commands are available exclusively by speech.
To view a list of available Speech Commands, say “What
can I say” or click on the “What can I say?” button 
. You can also
click on “What can I say?” from the help menu. The “What can I say?” dialog is
dynamic and displays only speech commands that are available at that time,
depending on the current situation in CoolInfo™.
CoolInfo Settings Dialog
The CoolInfo Settings dialog box has three tabs.
· General Tab
· Filtering Tab
· User Commands Tab
The function of each tab is explained in detail in the CoolInfo 1.0 user manual.
General Operation
Starting CoolInfo™
To start CoolInfo, either click the CoolInfo icon on your desktop or use the program menu (StartàProgramsàCoolInfo).
Internet Connection
You must be connected to the Internet in order for CoolInfo to download its configuration file on startup, get program updates and retrieve information from the Internet. CoolInfo functions best when you are connected to the Internet before starting the program.
Microphone On-Off
By default, CoolInfo starts with the microphone in the on position.
To turn the microphone on: Click the microphone button.
To turn the microphone off: Say “microphone off” or click the microphone button.
Microphone On Microphone Off
Button Depressed Button Raised
CoolInfo and Internet Security Software
If you are running an Internet security program or firewall on your computer or network, it must be configured to allow CoolInfo to access the Internet.
CoolInfo and Background Noise
CoolInfo is designed to act on commands only, and does not accept dictation. As a result, background noise may be misinterpreted as commands. CoolInfo should be used in a quiet environment, and you should turn the microphone off when you are not speaking to it. If background noise cannot be eliminated entirely, enable and adjust background noise filtering under the Formatting tab of the CoolInfo Settings dialog.
Using CoolInfo to Get and Read Information
CoolInfo Commands
Each time you start CoolInfo and are connected to the Internet, CoolInfo downloads its configuration file from our website with the current CoolInfo commands. Currently available CoolInfo commands can be viewed in the What Can I Say?” dialog or you can see a list on our website at:
http://www.CoolSoftLLC.com/CoolInfo/CoolInfoCommands.htm
Read Commands
To read or re-read the information displayed in CoolInfo, say “Read Info” or click the Read Info button. To pause or stop reading, click the Pause Reading or Stop Reading buttons. To resume reading after pausing, say “Read Info” or click the Read Info button. Note when reading is paused, the microphone button becomes gray which indicates reading is paused. The microphone is still functional, and returns to its normal color when you resume/finish reading the selection or stop reading.
Read Clipboard Command
You can have CoolInfo read text that you have copied to the clipboard by saying “Read Clipboard.” The read clipboard command is a speech command only and does not have an associated button.
Copy to Clipboard Command
You can copy the contents of CoolInfo to the clipboard by saying “copy to clipboard” or using the Copy to Clipboard button. The contents of the clipboard can then be pasted into other documents.
Saving a Page In CoolInfo
To save a page in CoolInfo, say “Click Save” or click on the Save button. The page will be saved as an .html file.
Navigating Within CoolInfo
To open a link from CoolInfo in Internet Explorer, right click on the link and select “Open In New Window” from the right click menu.
To open a link in CoolInfo, click on the link. To read the page, say “Read Info.”
To go back and forward in CoolInfo, right click in the CoolInfo window in any place other than over a link, and select back or forward from the right click menu.
Clicking on the banner window opens the link to the banner in the default web browser.
Calculator
With CoolInfo, you can use your computer’s calculator with speech commands. Just say “Start Calculator” and the calculator will open. Read and follow the instructions below before using the calculator with CoolInfo.
Instructions for Using the Calculator with CoolInfo
To enter numbers in the calculator, you must speak each number individually, just as you would punch the keys on a calculator individually. For example, 1,234 is entered by saying one two three four, with a short pause between each number. Saying one thousand two hundred thirty four will not work. See Calculator Commands below for a complete list of calculator speech commands.
The “Standard” mode must be selected in the Calculator View Menu (default), and “Digit Grouping” should be unchecked (also default). See below for the correct settings.
Using other applications while CoolInfo and the Calculator are running may cause your speech recognition to go into other applications producing undesired results. After using CoolInfo with the calculator, we recommend closing the calculator and turning off the microphone in CoolInfo before using other applications. If speech or background noise cause unwanted input into other applications, turn the microphone off while you are in the other application(s), or close CoolInfo until you are ready to use it again.
User Commands
With CoolInfo you can create your own speech commands from the User Commands tab in the Settings dialog. To create a new User Command, click on “New” and enter the command information in the Create User Command dialog.
Note: You can create multi-step User Commands to perform more than one function with a single speech command. The text in the Command field (what you speak to trigger the command) must be identical for each step in a multi-step User Command. The steps for a multi-step User Command will be processed in the order in which they appear.
For more detailed information on creating, using and editing User Commands, see the User Commands section of the CoolInfo 1.0 User Manual.
User Command Examples
Here are some examples of single step commands. Each command performs a single task:
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Command |
Action |
Target |
Result (what the computer will do) |
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Computer |
Speak |
What do you want |
The computer will speak the words "what do you want." |
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Start Internet Explorer |
Run |
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Messenger\iexplore.exe |
The computer will start Internet Explorer. |
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Start Internet Explorer (Advanced) |
Run |
Iexplore |
The computer will start Internet Explorer. |
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Go to homepage |
Browse |
www.myhomepage.com or http://www.myhompeage.com |
The computer will open www.myhomepage.com in the default web browser. |
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Go to homepage |
CoolBrowse |
www.myhomepage.com or http://www.myhompeage.com |
The computer will open www.myhomepage.com in CoolInfo. |
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Play my favorite song |
Open |
c:\My Documents\My Music\MyFavoriteSong.mp3 |
The computer will play MyFavoriteSong.mp3. |
Here is an example of a multiple step command. A single command performs multiple tasks on multiple programs:
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Command |
Action |
Target |
Result (what the computer will do) |
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Start my day |
Speak |
Good Morning |
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Start my day |
Run |
Outlook |
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Start my day |
Browse |
www.cnn.com |
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Start my day |
Open |
c:\My Documents\My Music\MyFavoriteSong.mp3 |
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When you say “start my day” the computer will speak “good morning,” start Microsoft Outlook, open the default web browser to CNN.com and play MyFavoriteSong.mp3. |
Here is another example of a multiple step command. A single command opens a webpage and causes CoolInfo to sleep, focus and read:
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Command |
Action |
Target |
Result (what the computer will do) |
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Browse CNN |
CoolBrowse |
www.cnn.com |
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Browse CNN |
Sleep |
20 |
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Browse CNN |
Focus |
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Browse CNN |
Read |
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When you say “browse CNN” the computer will in sequence open CNN.com in CoolInfo (note CoolBrowse is the specified action), wait 20 seconds for CNN.com to load in CoolInfo, bring CoolInfo to the foreground, and start reading the contents of CNN.com.
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Click Focus Speech Command
If CoolInfo disappears behind another window, saying “click focus” will bring CoolInfo to the foreground with an active focus. This command will not work if the CoolInfo microphone is turned off.
Click Minimize Speech Command
To minimize CoolInfo, you can use the “Click Minimize” speech command, and CoolInfo will minimize to the taskbar. You can also use your mouse to click on the minimize button in the upper right corner of CoolInfo.
Scroll Up and Scroll Down Speech Commands
The “Scroll Up” and “Scroll Down” speech commands scroll up and down the CoolInfo window. If the “What Can I Say?” dialog is open, then the “Scroll Up” and “Scroll Down” speech commands will act on the “What Can I Say?” dialog instead.
CoolInfo Prompt Dialogs and Speech
CoolInfo also incorporates informational dialogs to prompt or advise you at key points throughout the program. Most of these CoolInfo message dialogs are speech enabled, and depending on the content respond to “yes,” “no,” “okay,” “cancel,” “apply” or “check.” Note the “check” command is used to both check and uncheck a box.
Help Features
Tool Tips
Convenient tool tips appear when move the arrow over a button, indicating the Speech Commands for that button.
What Can I Say?
The “What Can I Say?” feature opens a window that lists the speech commands that are active at that particular point in the program. To open this window say, “what can I say,” click on the “What Can I Say?" button, or select “What Can I Say?” from the Help Menu. To close the “What Can I Say?” window, say “close me” or click on the “Close Me” button at the bottom of the “What Can I Say?” window.
What Can I Say? Button 
Close Me
Button 
Note: The commands displayed in the “What Can I Say?” window will vary depending on which commands are active at that point in CoolInfo.
Note: If you enable and create custom commands, these will also appear in the What Can I Say? dialog.
Note: When you move the cursor over a command in the What Can I Say? dialog, a tool tip appears to give you more information about that command. If these tool tips do not appear after some period of use, cycling the microphone off and on again will restore the missing tool tips.
Manual and Quick Start Guide
The Manual and Quick Start Guide can be accessed from the Help Menu. You can also say “open manual” or “open quick start.”
How to Setup and Train Speech Recognition Video
CoolInfo includes a brief and informative video on setting up and training a speech recognition profile. This video can be accessed from the Help Menu, or in the CoolInfo program group by clicking Startà ProgramsàCoolInfo.
CoolSoft, LLC Technical Support Policy for CoolInfo
Because CoolInfo™ Voice Recognition Version 1.0 is being made available free of charge, CoolSoft, LLC provides technical support to registered users only on a best efforts basis. We will do our best to help you resolve your issue, but we cannot guaranty a solution.
We cannot respond to requests for support on the following:
· How-to questions or technical issues that are covered in the Users Manual, Release Notes or in our FAQ’s. For example, a question where it is obvious that the user has not taken the time to read the manual, FAQ’s or other resources and follow the instructions.
· Issues related to the Microsoft speech recognition engine, or issues with CoolInfo that are caused by the Microsoft speech recognition engine.
· Issues related to third party programs such as your web browser or programs you run with User Commands, or problems with CoolInfo caused by those programs.
· Questions from unregistered users. CoolInfo 1.0 is free, but users must register so we can determine usage for our sponsors. To get support, you need to provide your email address and a valid registration key for CoolInfo, and submit your request through the convenient on-line form in the Support section of or website.
· We cannot respond to requests for support that do not provide the required information that we need to solve your problem.
Support with the Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine
If you need help with the Microsoft Speech Recognition Engine or issues caused by the Microsoft engine, you can use the help resources in the Speech Properties dialog under the “Help” tab, (Startà Settingsà Control Panelà Speechà Other Tabà Help). You can also visit the speech section of the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/speech or you can contact Microsoft technical support directly.
Support on Third Party Software
If you need support with another program or issues caused by another program, use the help feature in that program, or contact the manufacturer’s technical support directly.
CoolInfo Speech Commands
Program Commands*
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What Can I Say Commands |
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Close me |
Closes the What Can I Say? dialog |
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What Can I Say |
Opens the What Can I Say? dialog |
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Program Commands |
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Click About |
Opens the About CoolInfo dialog |
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Click Exit |
Closes CoolInfo |
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Click Focus |
Brings CoolInfo to the foreground with the active focus |
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Click Minimize |
Minimizes CoolInfo |
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Click Save |
Saves the contents of CoolInfo as an .html file (webpage) |
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Click Settings |
Opens the settings dialog |
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Configure Microphone |
Opens the speech properties dialog |
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Copy to Clipboard |
Copies the contents of CoolInfo to the Windows clipboard. |
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Microphone Off |
Turns the Microphone off - you must click on the Microphone button to turn it back on. |
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Open Manual |
Opens the CoolInfo Manual in the default web browser |
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Open Quick Start |
Opens the CoolInfo Quick Start Guide in the default web browser |
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Read Clipboard |
Reads the contents of the Windows clipboard (the clipboard must contain text) |
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Read Info |
Reads the contents of CoolInfo - Resumes reading if paused |
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Scroll Down |
Scrolls down CoolInfo (acts on What Can I Say? dialog if open) |
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Scroll Up |
Scrolls up CoolInfo (acts on What Can I Say? dialog if open) |
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Speech Properties |
Opens the speech properties dialog |
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Start Calculator |
Starts and speech enables the Windows calculator |
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Train Speech Profile |
Opens the speech properties dialog |
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Train Word |
Opens the train word dialog |
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Settings Dialog and Prompt Commands |
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Apply |
Applies the changes |
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Cancel |
Cancels out of the dialog |
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Check |
Toggles the dialog checkbox if present |
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Okay |
Saves changes and closes the dialog |
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Tab |
Moves to the next tab in the Settings dialog |
*These commands do not change unless CoolInfo is updated.
Calculator Commands
Speech Command Result
Zero Press Key 0
One Press Key 1
Two Press Key 2
Three Press Key 3
Four Press Key 4
Five Press Key 5
Six Press Key 6
Seven Press Key 7
Eight Press Key 8
Nine Press Key 9
Plus Press Key +
Point Press Key .
Decimal Press Key .
Equal Press Key =
Minus Press Key –
Divide Press Key /
Divided Press Key /
Times Press Key *
Multiply Press Key *
Clear Press Key CE
Clear All Press Key C
Backspace Press Key Backspace
Change Sign Press Key +/-
Memory Clear Press Key MC
Memory Recall Press Key MR
Memory Store Press Key MS
Memory Add Press Key M+
Reciprocal Press Key 1/x
Percent Press Key %
Square Root Press Key sqrt
CoolInfo Commands**
These are the CoolInfo commands as of the date of release. For the most current list of CoolInfo info commands, check the What Can I Say? dialog or visit
http://www.CoolSoftLLC.com/CoolInfo/CoolInfoCommands.htm
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CoolSoft Commands – Say This |
Response |
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Cool Soft |
Opens the www.CoolSoftLLC.com home page in the default web browser |
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Buy Flying House |
Opens the default web browser a the CoolSoftLLC.com store page with one unit of FlyingHouse in the shopping cart |
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Buy Speak to Mail |
Opens the default web browser a the CoolSoftLLC.com store page with one unit of Speak-to-Mail in the shopping cart |
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Buy Speak To Text |
Opens the default web browser a the CoolSoftLLC.com store page with one unit of SpeakToText in the shopping cart |
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Buy Spam Monster |
Opens the default web browser a the CoolSoftLLC.com store page with one unit of SpamMonster in the shopping cart |
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Information Commands - Say This |
Response |
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Headline news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com headline news in CoolInfo^ |
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National news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com national news in CoolInfo^ |
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Washington news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com Washington news in CoolInfo^ |
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World news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com world news in CoolInfo^ |
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Sports news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com sports news in CoolInfo^ |
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Money news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com money news in CoolInfo^ |
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Entertainment news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com entertainment news in CoolInfo^ |
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Technology news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com technology news in CoolInfo^ |
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Science and Space news |
Opens and reads the USAToday.com headline news in CoolInfo^ |
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Fox News |
Opens the Fox News home page in the default web browser |
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New York Times |
Opens the New York Times home page in the default web browser |
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Wall Street Journal |
Opens the Wall Street Journal home page in the default web browser |
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CNN |
Opens the CNN home page in the default web browser |
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MSNBC |
Opens the MSNBC home page in the default web browser |
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BBC |
Opens the BBC home page in the default web browser |
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CBC |
Opens the CBC home page in the default web browser |
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Weather + zip code |
Opens and reads the weather for the desired zip code in CoolInfo (USA zip codes only) |
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Weather UK |
Opens the www.uk.weather.com home page in the default web browser |
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Weather Canada |
Opens the Canadian Weather Office home page in the default web browser |
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Horoscope + Sign |
Opens and reads today's horoscope for the desired sign in CoolInfo. |
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Joke of the day |
Opens and reads the Joke of the Day in CoolInfo |
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^Top three stories |
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Hint: You can create your own information commands with User Commands. Use the "Browse" Action to open |
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a webpage in the default web browser. Use the "CoolBrowse" and "Read" Actions to display and read a |
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a webpage in the CoolInfo window. |
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Search Commands – Say This |
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Search Google + search term |
Searches Google for the search term and displays the results in the default web browser |
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Search MSN + search term |
Searches MSN for the search term and displays the results in the default web browser |
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Search Yahoo + search term |
Searches Yahoo for the search term and displays the results in the default web browser |
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search ebay + search term |
Searches eBay for the search term and displays the results in the default web browser |
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Note: CoolInfo released on CD in the United Kingdom searches the .co.uk version of these websites. |
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Speak Commands*** - Say This |
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Hello Computer |
Computer speaks "Hello" |
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Good morning computer |
Computer speaks "Good Morning. Have a great day!" |
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Good night computer |
Computer speaks "Good night and happy dreams!” |
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Say hi to my friends |
Computer speaks "Hi my friends." |
**These commands change whenever the commands configuration file is updated on our servers.
***Your speakers and volume must be turned on in order for you to hear your computer speak.
Note: If you enable and create User Commands, these will also appear in the What Can I Say? dialog.
User Command Examples
User Commands to Run a Program
User Command to Open a Webpage in the Default Browser
User Command to Open a Webpage, Display the Page for 60 Seconds, and Return Focus to CoolInfo
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User Command to Open a Webpage in CoolInfo
User Command to Open a Webpage in CoolInfo, Pause While the Page Loads, and Read the Page
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User Command to Open a File (an .mp3 music file in this example)
User Command to Make the Computer Speak
