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How do you get voice command to read out text messages? It doesn't do it for me.
[ This Message was edited by: DexterMorgan on 2008-12-22 19:17 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-22 20:07:51
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On 2008-12-22 11:26:03, Boinng wrote:
On 2008-12-22 07:28:13, WhyBe wrote:
^^^ You can also get
Microsoft Voice Command. With it, you simply press the "Speak" button and then say the name of the program you want to run. That's unlimited shortcuts
And unlimited embarrasment in any public place...
Exactly what I was thinking...
@ all I just downloaded Kinoma Player and have to say it's the bees knees. I tried Core at first and didn't much like it. Kinoma on the other hand. is brilliant and gives you an experience to match that of a iPod touch on your X1!... I highly recommend you all check it out if you haven't yet! It supports A2DP, but does not support AVCRP (yet, or so I hear). At the very least least this software does everything it's supposed to do, and really really well at that. It's also a really lite download that doesn't use up a whole lot of system resources while open (unlike another certain memory hogging media player that comes pre-installed on the X1). IMHO it's by far the best Media player software I've downloaded and tried on the X1 yet. Just be aware that it cost $29.99 to purchase, but is worth every single penny you'll end up spending on it in the end. They even have a demo that you can download on their site if you're so inclined.
-mike
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Posted: 2008-12-22 20:31:30
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borisisinvin
Thanks for tip!
Will try that!
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Posted: 2008-12-22 21:40:44
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On 2008-12-22 20:07:51, DexterMorgan wrote:
How do you get voice command to read out text messages? It doesn't do it for me.
It does not read the messages but when I get a mail for example it tries to read the sender's name and the subject.
I got my BT headset today (one that supports A2DP and AVRCP) and have a question. I've learned so far it will only work with Windows media player (let me express my disgust at this point that it does not also work with media panel). I have two "problems":
1.) My headset cannot start WMP. I have to start the app and then start a song (or a video) on my phone and only then my headset will start operating the player. Is this normal? I hoped I would be able to start the app as well with my BT headset.
2.) Now, this one really annoys me. The screen does not turn off by itself (standby). I don't mind pressing the power button after I start the WMP manualy, but when I get a call the screen naturaly lights up, but then I would want it to turn off again. How can I make this happen. I assume this behaviour will dry out my battery even faster (along with BT).
EDIT: Installed PocketPlayer. Everything works! I can start it using Voice command, the playback starts by itself, AVRCP works as it should (don't know about track name, my headset does not have a display) and the screen turns of by itself after 60 seconds and you can set it not to turn on if you press a button - so it does not light up again if I use BT headset to move to the next track or adjust the volume. It does light up if I use the call button which starts MS Voice Command or if I pause/stop, but I guess that can be a feature in some circumstances not a bug
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
[ This Message was edited by: jabe on 2008-12-23 07:43 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-22 22:42:59
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On 2008-12-22 20:07:51, DexterMorgan wrote:
How do you get voice command to read out text messages? It doesn't do it for me.
It will read the sender, the subject and the body of the message:
1) Go to Settings->Voice Command
2) Check Messaging then press the
options box
3) Check "Announce new messages." Press OK.
4) Set your
Notifications preferences in the box below
options
5) Add friends and stir.
You can use the
Advanced Config program to make it talk slower. I changed the speed from 5 to 4.
[ This Message was edited by: WhyBe on 2008-12-23 02:38 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-23 03:25:48
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I'm revisiting a question I asked a while back. Is BB connect not available for WM6?
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Posted: 2008-12-23 06:56:49
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@ Jabe, damn, that does sound like a pretty f'n cool music player. Too bad I didn't find that one first. Not only does Pocket Player support AVRCP; but it also seems to support Meta Data (like lyrics and song rankings!), auto resume, it's skin-able (with winamp skins!), supports album art downloading, a sleep timer, and gapless playback!!! It definitely sounds like the better, more complete music player solution for pure music playing... Still, I do really like Kinoma too (and wish it had all of that other stuff too). Kinoma has a lot of other non music related stuff that Pocket Player doesn't seem to have (it sounds like the better all around media player solution, and seems to have a slightly better finger based user interface IMO). Whatever the case, provided you use either of these instead of the Media Experience Panel, then you should be G to G. I've been using Kinoma all day today (with Stereo Bluetooth) and am pleased to report that my battery lasted ALL DAY (for the first time ever), and that my X1 didn't lock up or freeze on me once!!! I now feel pretty confidant in stating that the SE Media Experience Panel probably is the culprit and source of a majority of a lot of the problems I was experiencing with my X1. I was starting to suspect the panel before this, and my experience today with Kinoma definitely confirms my suspicions. Everyone should stay far far away from the Media Panel, which is a shame really. Hopefully SE releases a software update for it soon...
[ This Message was edited by: borisisinvin on 2008-12-23 07:41 ]
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Posted: 2008-12-23 08:35:27
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On 2008-12-23 03:25:48, WhyBe wrote:
It will read the sender, the subject and the body of the message:
1) Go to Settings->Voice Command
2) Check Messaging then press the options box
When I go to settings for voice command I only have Calendar, Contacts, Email, Media, Phone, Start Memu and Status to choose from.
I don't have Messaging as an option. Is there something wrong with mine?
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Posted: 2008-12-23 11:44:11
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^^^ That's weird. I don't have "Email" in my list, so I'm guessing you should try using that option instead of "messaging."
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Posted: 2008-12-23 13:18:18
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On 2008-12-23 08:35:27, borisisinvin wrote:
@ Jabe, damn, that does sound like a pretty f'n cool music player. Too bad I didn't find that one first. Not only does Pocket Player support AVRCP; but it also seems to support Meta Data (like lyrics and song rankings!), auto resume, it's skin-able (with winamp skins!), supports album art downloading, a sleep timer, and gapless playback!!! It definitely sounds like the better, more complete music player solution for pure music playing... Still, I do really like Kinoma too (and wish it had all of that other stuff too). Kinoma has a lot of other non music related stuff that Pocket Player doesn't seem to have (it sounds like the better all around media player solution, and seems to have a slightly better finger based user interface IMO). Whatever the case, provided you use either of these instead of the Media Experience Panel, then you should be G to G. I've been using Kinoma all day today (with Stereo Bluetooth) and am pleased to report that my battery lasted ALL DAY (for the first time ever), and that my X1 didn't lock up or freeze on me once!!! I now feel pretty confidant in stating that the SE Media Experience Panel probably is the culprit and source of a majority of a lot of the problems I was experiencing with my X1. I was starting to suspect the panel before this, and my experience today with Kinoma definitely confirms my suspicions. Everyone should stay far far away from the Media Panel, which is a shame really. Hopefully SE releases a software update for it soon...
SE (and Sony for that matter) are really crap at software - it's always bloatware. (remember sonicstage anyone?) They should stick to firmware and hardware and leave the software to some third party software house that actually knows how to produce working software.
It's the same on A200. Best to use the fantastic freeware KD Player rather than the Media Player. I know it's not ideal to have to go to this extra effort, but I rather source good third party software and stick with SE's great hardware (and on A200, the brilliant interface, the best feature phone UI available in my view).
I guess being a Windows tech I've long ago got used to avoiding Microsoft bloatware in favour of third party (usually freeware) and it's no different for me with mobile phones. I am very cynical about supplied software, such as Media Panel or WMP, which usually serves marketing purposes primarily, leaving usability and performance as poor seconds.
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