Voice Search Settings; Text-To-Speech Options - Samsung GALAXY S4 User Manual

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Choose input languages: Choose language(s) for use with Google voice typing.
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Block offensive words: Tap the check box to control whether Google displays words
generally recognized as offensive.
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Offline speech recognition: Download and install speech recognition engines, to allow you
to use voice input while not connected to the network, such as during Airplane mode.

Voice Search Settings

Use Voice search to perform Google searches by speaking the criteria.
1. Press and tap
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Voice search for these options:
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Language: Choose a language for voice searching.
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Speech output: Choose options for speech output.
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Block offensive words: When enabled, words many people find offensive are not shown in
results of Google voice searches. Offensive words are replaced in results with a placeholder
(####).
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Hotword detection: When enabled, you can say "Google" to launch voice search.
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Offline speech recognition: Download speech recognition, to enable voice input while
offline.
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Personalized recognition: Enable to have your device improve recognition based on your
speech.
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Google account dashboard: View and manage your collected data.
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Bluetooth headset: Records audio through a Bluetooth headset, when using an optional
Bluetooth headset (not included), paired with your phone.

Text-to-speech Options

Text-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages and
the Caller ID for incoming calls.
1. Press and tap
2. Tap Language and input, and then tap Text-to-speech options:
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Preferred TTS engine: Select Samsung text-to-speech engine, or Google Text-to-speech
Engine. Tap
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General:
• Speech rate: Choose a rate for text readouts.
Settings
> Settings > My Device.
> Settings > My Device.
to configure options.
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