Samsung T769 Galaxy S Blaze. Voice Input and Output Settings

2.
Set any of the following options:
• Portrait keypad types allows you to choose a keypad configuration
(Qwerty Keypad [default] or 3x4 Keypad).
• Input languages sets the input language. Tap a language from the
available list. The keyboard is updated to the selected language.
• XT9 enables predictive text entry mode. This must be enabled to
gain access to the advanced settings.
• XT9 advanced settings configuration of more advanced XT9
features. For more information, refer to “Using XT9 Predictive
Text” on page 86.
• Keypad sweeping allows changing between the input modes
without having to use the Input Mode key. You can "sweep" the
displayed keypad aside, in a similar manner to scrolling through the
Home screens.
• Character preview provides an automatic preview of the current
character selection within the text string. This is helpful when
multiple characters are available within one key.
• Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes the first letter of the
first word in each sentence (standard English style).
• Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This is an
experimental feature that uses Google’s networked speech
recognition application.
• Auto-full stop automatically inserts a full stop by tapping the space
bar twice.
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• Tutorial launches a brief on-screen tutorial covering the main
concepts related to the Samsung keypad.
Voice Input and Output Settings
Configuring Voice Input Recognition
This feature allows the phone to correctly recognize verbal input.
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Voice input and output.
2.
Tap Voice recognition to confirm the management system
used for your voice recognition.
3.
Select whether voice recognition is managed by either
Samsung powered by Vlingo® or Google.
Note: Some of the following options or settings are specific to the default
Google voice recognition service (options can vary based on selection).
4.
Tap Voice recognition settings to configure the available
options to alter the settings associated with this feature:
• Language: selects an input language and associated dialect
recognition (if available).
• SafeSearch: sets the explicit image filter settings. These settings
apply to only Google voice search results. Choose from: Off,
Moderate, or Strict.
• Block offensive words: allows you to block recognition of known
offensive words or language. (A green check mark indicates the
feature is active).
• Personalized recognition: allows you to improve speech
recognition and accuracy by allowing Google to associate your
recordings with your Google Account.
• Google Account dashboard: allows you to manage your collected
data via your Google account.
5. Press
to return to the previous screen.
Configuring Text-to-speech
This feature allows the phone to provide a verbal readout of
on-screen data such as messages and incoming caller
information. This action is called TTS (Text To Speech).
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(Settings) ➔
Voice input and output ➔ Text-to-speech settings.
2.
Configure the available options to alter the settings
associated with this feature:
• Listen to an example: plays a short example of what the text-tospeech feature sounds like on your device when activated.
• Driving mode: incoming calls and new notifications are
automatically ready out loud.
• Driving mode settings: selects those applications that will use TTS
while driving mode is activated. Choose from: Incoming call,
Message, New emails, New voicemail, Alarm, Schedule, or Unlock
screen.
• Always use my settings: accepts an override of application
settings with personal configurations for this text-to-speech settings
screen. If enabled, your device defaults to using the text-to-speech
feature.
• Default engine: sets the speech synthesis engine that will be used
for the spoken text. Choices include: Pico TTS.
• Install voice data: confirms the installation of necessary data
required for voice synthesis.
• Speech rate: adjusts the rate at which on-screen text is spoken by
the device. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very
fast.
• Language: assigns the language used for verbal readout. Choose
from German (Germany), English (United Kingdom), English (United
States), Spanish (Spain), French (France), or Italian (Italy).
• Samsung TTS: configures the Samsung TTS settings for various
languages.
• Pico TTS: configures the pico TTS settings for various languages.
Changing Your Settings
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