Dictation Buddy is designed to work with the SpeechMike Pro recording microphone. In order to fully utilize the features available on the SpeechMike Pro, users should take the following steps:

1. Install the SpeechMike Pro and the associated software from the CD provided by Philips.
2. In Dictation Buddy, go to View => Options => Recording and change the Source Wave Device to USB Audio Device. If you want to use the speaker on the Philips device, then also go to Options => Playback and change the Wave Device here to USB Audio Device.
3. Try some standard recording with Dictation Buddy. You should be able to use the track ball mouse on the Speech Mike Pro and the left and right mouse buttons should also work. The Trigger button on the underside of the SpeechMike Pro should also work as a left mouse button.

The SpeechMike Pro has all of the functionality of a mouse, so selecting options on the Dictation Buddy Window is quick and easy. For advanced users, additional buttons on the SpeechMike Pro may be programmed for:

Dictation Buddy Speech Mike Functions Dictation Buddy Function SpeechMike Button Start Recording Red Record Button Start Playback >|| Button Step Back in the File* << Button Step Forward in the File* >> Button Jump to EOF EOL Button Stop Underside Command Trigger Button**

*the step back (rewind) and step forward (FF) options are modified by the Step Value option that can be found on the main Dictation Buddy menu.
**the Underside Command Trigger Button is the most forward of the two underside buttons on the SpeechMike Pro device. Be sure to press the forward button to stop playback or recording functions.

To program these additional buttons, you must download a file that will tell the SpeechMike, which buttons are active for the Dictation Buddy application. This information is stored into an .scm file. Follow the next instructions to activate these SpeechMike buttons:

1. Download this file and copy it to the Program Files => Philips SpeechMike => SpeechMike directory on your PC.
2. Start the SpeechMike Control Application (Start => Programs => SpeechMike=> Control Application)
3. In the SpeechMike Control Application, Open the DictationBuddy.scm file so it becomes the active scm file. Leave the Speech Mike Control Application active in the background (it must be active for the assigned keys to function).
4. The special Dictation Buddy functions should now work. If you initially have any problems, re-boot your PC and try the buttons again.

For further information on using Dictation Buddy for transcription, please see the following pages:

• General Overview of Dictation with Dictation Buddy
• Using a foot pedal or hotkeys with Dictation Buddy and
• Imbedding bookmarks into an audio file

You may also review:

• PC based recording for meetings, board rooms, depositions and court reporting
• Frequently Asked Questions about Transcription with Dictation Buddy
• Download Dictation Buddy for no cost Evaluation
• Purchase Dictation Buddy Software and Philips SpeechMike Pro (USB)
• Purchase Dictation Buddy, Software Only
• Purchase Dictation Buddy, Software and Foot Pedal