When transcribing recordings, Dictation Buddy allows the text editing program, such as MS Word, to remain the active program, during playback. This allows the user to type, at the same time that the recording is played back. Additionally, playback functions such as Pause, Resume, and Rewind, may also be used, without the user getting out of the text edit program. The user can control these playback functions, by using a foot pedal or by using Hot keys.

Foot Pedal Support (USB or Game Port)

Dictation Buddy supports foot pedal control of the playback functions through a USB or game port connected foot pedal. To access the foot control options, go to View=>Options=>Foot Pedal. In order to use foot pedal support, you must enable this function, by checking the "Enable foot pedal control" box in this Window. You must also have either a game port or USB port foot pedal.

Users can customize the foot pedal controls according to their individual requirements. Either a 3-pedal foot pedal or a 2-pedal foot pedal device must be used. When 3 pedals are used, the large, center pedal will be used to Play / Pause the playback. Depress the pedal to cause the recording to Play. Release the pedal, and playback will stop. The left pedal can either Rewind the recording at a previously specified speed, or jump the recording back, a specified number of seconds. The right pedal can either FF the recording at a previously specified speed, or jump the recording forward, a specified number of seconds.

Please see this link for information about the Purchase of a Dictation Buddy, Software and Foot Pedal Bundle.

Follow this link for information about the installation of the Game Port version foot pedal.

Follow this link for information about the installation of the USB Port version foot pedal.

Hot-key Support

Dictation Buddy also supports Hot-keys to control dictation playback. With hot-keys, a person can control Dictation Buddy playback at the same time that they type text into their word processor.

Prior to using the hot-key function, it must be enabled. To enable this function, go to View==>Options==>Hot-keys==>Enable Hot Keys. Once you have Applied this change, the default hot-keys will become active. The default hot-keys include:

The keystrokes associated with the various playback controls, may be modified by the user. Use the View==>Options==>Hotkeys parameter box to alter the keystrokes.

Once the hot-key function has been activated and the appropriate hot-keys selected, the user may begin working with Dictation Buddy and a word processing program, such as MS Word. To begin transcription, the user should:

• Open Dictation Buddy and select a wav file to transcribe,
• Minimize Dictation Buddy so it doesn't take up space on the desktop,
• Start your word processing application, MS Word for example
• Type Ctrl+Alt+P to begin playback
• Type Ctrl+Alt+U to pause and then resume playback

• General overview of using Dictation Buddy for transcription.
• Imbedding bookmarks into an audio file

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