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12.8 Voice Command
Voice Command lets you make phone calls, open programs, play back music, get calendar information, and
more, just by using your voice. It only responds to a set of predefined commands and does not allow you to
record your own commands.
This section gives a few examples on how to use Voice Command. For more information, see Voice Command
Help. To access the Help, tap Start > Settings > All Settings > Personal > Voice Command and then tap Start
> Help.
To use Voice Command
1.
Hold your phone a few inches away from your mouth.
2.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
3.
In a clear voice, say a command. For example, say "Help" to ask for information about using Voice
Command.
4.
Voice Command then asks you a question. Speak out your answer.
To place a call
You can call contacts, dial a phone number, redial, and place a return call.
1.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
2.
In a clear voice, say one of the following commands:
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"Call [contact name]" to call a phone contact or SIM contact.
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"Dial [number]" to dial a phone number.
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"Redial" to repeat the last call made.
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"Callback" to return the last call received.
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"Call [contact name] at [location]" to call a contact at a specific number. For example, say:
3.
Voice Command will then confirm with you the contact or number to call. Say "Yes" or "Correct. "
Note If Voice Command is wrong about the contact or number to call, say "No" or "Incorrect" to try again.
4.
Your phone calls the contact or number.
To open a program
1.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
2.
In a clear voice, say "Start", "Open", or "Show" then the program name.
To request information from your calendar
1.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
2.
In a clear voice, ask for the information you want to retrieve. For example, say:
"What's my next appointment?"
"What's my next meeting?"
"What's my schedule tomorrow?"
To request the date and time
1.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button, then release when you see a Microphone icon on the title bar.
2.
In a clear voice, say "What date is today?"
3.
Voice Command then tells you the current date.
4.
Press and hold the TALK/SEND button again.
5.
Say "What time is it?"
6.
Voice Command then tells you the current time.
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"Call Ann at mobile"
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"Call Ann at home"
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"Call Ann at work"