Philips reserves the right to change products at
any time without being obliged to adjust earlier
supplies accordingly.
The material in this manual is believed
adequate for the intended use of the system.
If the product, or its individual modules or
procedures, are used for purposes other than
those specified herein, confirmation of their
validity and suitability must be obtained.
Safety
To avoid a short circuit, do not expose the •
product to rain or water.
Do not expose the device to excessive heat •
caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight.
Protect the cables from being pinched, •
particularly at plugs and the point where they
exit from the unit.
Back up your files. Philips is not responsible •
for any loss of data.
Small children
Your device and its enhancements may contain
small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small
children.
Compliance with EMF
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures
and sells many products targeted at consumers,
which, like any electronic apparatus, in
general have the ability to emit and receive
electromagnetic signals. One of Philips’ leading
Business Principles is to take all necessary
health and safety measures for our products,
to comply with all applicable legal requirements
and to stay well within the EMF standards
applicable at the time of producing the products.
Philips is committed to develop, produce and
market products that cause no adverse health
eects. Philips confirms that if its products are
handled properly for their intended use, they
are safe to use according to scientific evidence
available today. Philips plays an active role in the
development of international EMF and safety
standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further
developments in standardisation for early
integration in its products.
Cleaning and disinfection
Unplug the device from the computer before •
cleaning.
Use a soft cloth, if necessary dampened with •
a minimum amount of water or diluted mild
soap, to clean the product.
Products for disinfection of surfaces in clinical •
areas and patient care equipment, such as
surface disinfectant wipes, can be used to
clean the device.
Do not use harsh chemicals or strong •
detergents.
Do not rub or strike the surface with •
anything hard as this may scratch or damage
the surface permanently.
Disposal of your old product
Your product is designed and manufactured •
with high quality materials and components
that can be recycled and re-used.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin •
symbol is attached to a product, it
indicates that the product is covered
by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Become informed about your local separate •
collection system for electrical and electronic
products.
Act according to your local rules and do •
not dispose of old products with normal
household waste. The correct disposal of old
products will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health.
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Your SpeechMike2
For product information and support, visit
www.philips.com/dictation
LFH3220
without SpeechExec
dictation software
LFH3225
with SpeechExec
dictation software
SPEECHMIKE
EN
Quick start guide
DE
Kurzanleitung
FR
Guide de démarrage rapide
ES
Guía de inicio rápido
IT
Guida rapida di introduzione
NL
Snelle startgids
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Snabbstartsguide
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!
To fully benefit from the service that Philips
oers, visit our Website for support information
such as user manuals, software downloads,
warranty information and more:
www.philips.com/dictation.
What’s in the box2.1
Dictation microphone
CD-ROM containing software
and user manual
USB cable
Quick start guide
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Overview2.2
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1 Microphone
2
Record indicator light
3
•EOL end-of-letter key,
••PRIO priority key
4
INS/OVR Insert/overwrite key
5
d Record key
6
Slide switch (fast forward, play/record, stop,
rewind)
7
Instruction
8
Leftmousebutton
9
Right mouse button
10
Trackball, left mouse button
11
F1, F2, F3 Programmable function keys
12
Speaker
13
USB cable
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Leftmousebutton
14
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Get started3
Installation3.1
Recording and playback of dictations with the
SpeechMike requires dictation software such
as Philips SpeechExec to be installed on the
computer. When third-party dictation software
other than Philips SpeechExec is used, driver
software must be installed before connecting
the SpeechMike.
C Important
Administrator rights are required to install
the software. For more help, contact your
administrator.
Turn on the computer.1
Connect the dictation microphone to the 2
computer using the USB cable.
The 3 New Hardware Found message is
displayed and installation will proceed
automatically.
D Note
If the message does not appear, verify if
the USB port is enabled in the BIOS of the
system. See the hardware documentation
for details, or contact your hardware
vendor.
Restart the PC when prompted by Windows.4
Insert the installation CD in the CD-ROM 5
drive. The set-up program should start
automatically. If it does not, open the CD
contents in Windows Explorer and doubleclick the autorun.exe file.
Click the 6 Install button.
Follow the on-screen instructions of the 7
set-up program.
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Use your SpeechMike4
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This chapter describes how to use the
SpeechMike with Philips SpeechExec dictation
software. If the SpeechMike is used with thirdparty software other than Philips SpeechExec,
some features may not be present or function
dierently. For detailed information, refer to the
documentation delivered with the software.
Create a recording4.1
The dictation microphone must be 1
connected to the computer with the USB
cable.
Start SpeechExec dictation software.2
Press the 3 d
RECORD key to create a new
recording and enter Record standby mode.
The recorder window is displayed.•
The record indicator light flashes red (in •
overwrite mode) or green (in insert mode).
Move the slide switch to the 4
PLAY position
and start speaking.
The record indicator light glows in red (in
overwrite mode) or green (in insert mode) while
recording.
For short pauses, move the slide switch to 5
the f position. To continue recording,
move the slide switch back into the
PLAY
position.
To stop recording, move the slide switch to 6
the f position and press the d
RECORD
key.
Press the 7
•EOL/••PRIO key to mark the
recording as finished.
The dictation file is moved to the •Finished
dictations folder.
The recorder window closes and the work list •
window is displayed.
To assign priority status to the recording, 8
press the
•EOL/••PRIO key again within half
a second.
D Note
For best results, speak clearly and keep the
microphone about 10 to 15 centimeters (4 to 6
inches) away from your mouth.
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Use more of your 5
SpeechMike
Customize the SpeechMike5.1
Use the Device Control Center software to
customize the SpeechMike to suit individual user
needs.
The software allows to assign dierent functions
to each key, enable or disable certain features
and also to start and control applications with
the SpeechMike.
Customize SpeechMike keys and 5.1.1
settings
The dictation microphone must be 1
connected to the computer with the USB
cable.
If the option to start the2 Device Control Center automatically was selected during
installation, open the program by clicking
the
icon in the notification area of the
Windows task bar. To manually start the
program, open the Windows start menu in
Windows and select All Programs > Philips
Speech Control > Philips Device Control
Center.
The current settings are automatically
downloaded from the connected SpeechMike.
Click the 4 Upload button to save the new
settings.
D Note
The SpeechMike can be reset to its factory
default configuration by clicking the Defaults
button. Click the Upload button to save the
default settings.
E Tip
To test settings and key functions, use the Device
test section on the Device tab.
On the 3 Device tab, configure device settings
and select the function to be assigned to
each key.
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Use application shortcuts5.1.2
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The Device Control Center software allows to
start and control other applications with the
keys on the SpeechMike.
The Device Control Center software includes
pre-installed profiles that make the SpeechMike
ready for immediate operation with Dragon
NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software
and Microsoft Powerpoint. Additional profiles
for other applications can be programmed.
If the option to start the1 Device Control Center automatically was selected during
installation, the application icon
appears
in the notification area of the Windows task
bar. To manually start the program, open the
Windows start menu in Windows and select
All Programs > Philips Speech Control >
Philips Device Control Center.
Right-click on the application icon 2
in
the notification area of the Windows task
bar and verify that ‘Acitvate application
control’ is enabled. If the option is disabled,
the configured settings and buttons will not
function for any of the target applications.
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
d Record
PLAYPlayPlay from cursor position
c Rewind
b Fast forward
•EOL/••PRIO
INS/OVR
g Instruction
Record (push to dictate)
Move cursor backwards
Move cursor forwards
Mark backwards
Open correction window
Choose 2
Powerpoint profile
Use this profile to control Powerpoint
presentations with the SpeechMike. The
following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
d Record
PLAY Play
c Rewind
b Fast forward
•EOL/••PRIO
INS/OVR
Black screen
White Screen
Go to previous slide
Go to next slide
End slide show
Show/hide cursor
D Note
Philips cannot guarantee the proper function of
all assigned shortcuts, since shortcuts can dier
among versions and languages.
D Note
Exit Philips SpeechExec software when using
application shortcuts to prevent unintentional
recording when controlling other applications.
Default profile
The default profile is applied automatically when
there is no profile assigned to an application in
focus. This profile is set up to control Dragon
NaturallySpeaking with your SpeechMike. The
following settings are defined:
Program a custom profile
It is possible to program shortcuts for other
applications to control application functions
with the keys of the SpeechMike.
The dictation microphone must be 1
connected to the computer with the USB
cable.
If the option to start the2 Device Control Center automatically was selected during
installation, open the program by clicking
the
icon in the notification area of the
Windows task bar. To manually start the
program, open the Windows start menu in
Windows and select All Programs > Philips
Speech Control > Philips Device Control
Center.
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On the tab 3 Application control, click the
button to create a new profile.
Browse and select the application 4
executable and click on
OPEN.
A profile for the selected application will be
added to the list of profiles.
D Note
Exit the target application during
configuration. Open the application when
the device configuration settings are saved.
Select a button from the button colum and 5
click the
icon to assign a shortcut. You
can assign dierent shortcuts for pressing
and releasing a key.
The shortcut editor window is displayed.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking command•
Delay•
You can add one operation or a sequence of 7
operations for every shortcut.
Click the 8 Apply button to save the new
settings.
D Note
The Device Control Center cannot be used
to program application shortcuts for Philips
SpeechExec software. Shortcuts for Philips
SpeechExec can be configured in the General
settings menu of SpeechExec. See the SpeechExec
application help for more information.
E Tip
Application control configuration settings can be
saved into files and imported later to apply the
same configuration settings to several devices.
Update the firmware5.2
Your SpeechMike is controlled by an internal
program called firmware. Newer versions of the
firmware may have been released after you have
purchased the SpeechMike.
Download the firmware update for your 1
Enter name for the shortcut and click 6
the Add button add an opertion for the
shortcut. The following options are available:
Hotkey: Assign a keyboard shortcut•
Text: Enter the text to be inserted when •
a key on the SpeechMike is pressed
Start an application by pressing a key on •
the SpeechMike
Mouse button•
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dictation.
The dictation microphone must be 2
connected to the computer with the USB
cable.
If the option to start the3 Device Control Center automatically was selected during
installation, open the program by clicking
the
icon in the notification area of the
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Windows task bar. To manually start the
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program, open the Windows start menu in
Windows and select All Programs > Philips
Speech Control > Philips Device Control
Center.
On the 4 Device tab, click on Firmware
update.
Click the 5 Import button and select the
folder with the firmware files to be
imported.
Click the 6 Upgrade button to install the new
firmware.
The firmware upgrade takes about 30 •
seconds.
During firmware upgrade the indicator lights •
of the SpeechMike will be flashing.
B Warning
Do not disconnect the dictation microphone
from the computer during firmware upgrade.
This might damage your product.
Processor: Pentium III, 500 MHz (Pentium IV •
or similar, 1 GHz recommended)
RAM memory: 512 MB (1 GB recommended)•
Hard disk space: 10 MB for Speech Control, •
100 MB for SpeechExec (optional), 250 MB
for Microsoft .NET Framework
Operating system: Windows 7/Vista/XP•
Free USB port•
DVD-ROM drive•
Green specifications
Compliant to 2002/95/EC (RoHS)•
Lead-freesolderedproduct•
Operation conditions
Temperature: 5°–45° C / 41°–113° F•
Humidity: 10 %–90 %•
Dimensions
Product dimensions (W × D × H): •
45 × 165 × 30 mm / 1.8 × 6.5 × 1.2 inch
Weight: 0.120 kg / 0.265 lb •
Cable length: 3 m / 9.8 ft•
USB cable•
CD-ROM containing software and user •
manual
Quick start guide•
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Frequently asked questions7
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The operating system stops responding
after restart
Using the Philips SpeechMike together
with certain USB hubs may cause the
operating system to stop responding
when the computer is started.
Unplug the SpeechMike before starting the PC
and reconnect it afterwards. We recommend
replacing the USB hub or connecting your
SpeechMike directly to the USB port of the
computer.
The SpeechMike is completely without
function
Some computer providers limit the
output power of USB ports to 100mA.
These ports may not provide enough
power for the SpeechMike to function
properly.
Connect the SpeechMike via a self-powered hub.
The SpeechMike is connected to the
computer but sound will play on the
computer’s speaker only
Windows XP can support only one
playback device at a time and may require
setting the playback device back to
“SpeechMike” if another playback device
was enabled after the SpeechMike was
installed.
Set via Start > Control Panel > Sound and •
Audio Devices > Audio (tab)
Or, right-click the speaker icon if it’s in the •
toolbar and select Adjust Audio Properties
Windows Vista and Windows 7 can
support more than one playback device
at a time, but if you disable the device for
playback it is also disabled for recording.
You may need to right-click and select
“Show disabled devices” to change the
setting.
Set via Start > Control Panel > Sound > •
Playback (tab)
Or, right-click the speaker icon if it’s in your •
toolbar and select playback devices
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Federal Communications Commission
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that
any changes or modifications made to this
device that are not expressly approved by Philips
may void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Cables
Connections to this device must be made with
shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector
hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules
and Regulations.
Canadian notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Avis Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful
interference. 2)This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CE Declaration of Conformity
Philips confirms that the product corresponds
to the relevant guidelines of the European
Union.
FCC standards
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