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Frequently asked questions
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.
Use the AC charger.
Connect the SpeechMike via the self-powered
hub.
The SpeechMike does not respond to
input commands
The wireless connection to the docking
station may be interrupted.
Check the wireless connection.
Start the pairing process as described in this
user manual.
The dictation microphone does not
switch on
The battery is very low.
Charge the dictation microphone.
The dictation microphone does not
connect to the docking station
Pairings may have been reset or dictation
microphone has been previously paired
with another docking station.
Start the pairing process as described in this
user manual.
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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 Air" 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 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.
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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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