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Installation:
If you have already installed Talking Dictionary you can skip this section. The dictionary is installed in the normal manner and will select the normal default locations for shortcut icons and storage of the program and its data files. It is not necessary to change anything during installation although advanced users may prefer to use their own settings here. If you are unfamiliar with installing software programs it may be best for you to consult your system administrator or a colleague to assist you.
You must switch off your screen reader and and screen magnification software such as Zoomtext during installation. You can switch these back on again once your talking software product has been installed.
During the installation process Talking Dictionary installer will create two shortcuts for the program: one of these located on the desktop and another in the start menu. A start menu group will also be created. This group also contains convenient shortcuts to the program help files.
Follow the instructions below to install Talking Dictionary:
Installing from CD:
- If you have the CD copy, insert it into your computers CD drive. The dictionary will automatically run. If it does not, you will need to run the file setup.exe on the dictionary CD.
- The Talking Dictionary installer will automatically start. You can use this installer to hear instructions for using Talking Dictionary, to install additional voices and to install the dictionary onto your computers hard disk.
- Press F1 to start the Talking Dictionary installation process.
Installing from Download:
- Download the Talking Dictionary installer from the URL indicated in your order email.
- Save the Talking Dictionary installer in a convenient location on your hard disk.
- Double click the Talking Dictionary installer to begin the installation process:
CD and Download:
- A dialog will appear asking if you wish to install Talking Dictionary. Select "Yes" to continue.
- Select the destination directory for Talking Dictionary. Press the "Next" button to continue.
- Select the shortcut location for Talking Dictionary. Press the "Next" button to continue.
- The installation is now ready to proceed. You can review your selections at this point before continuing.
- Press the "Install" button to continue.
- When installation is complete you should restart your computer. After you have restarted, activate Talking Dictionary by using the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut in the normal way.
- You will be prompted for a ten-character password. If you do not have one, press the "Enter" key now to enter demonstration mode. Otherwise, type in your password and then press the "Enter" key.
- The dictionary is now unlocked and ready for use. You will not need to enter your password again, but you should keep it in a safe place for future upgrades.
Speech Engine:
The Talking Dictionary will search for the presence of a text to speech engine during the installation process. This is necessary in order for the Talking Dictionary to say the words and definitions in its database. If no speech engine is found Talking Dictionary will install the Microsoft text to speech engine SAPI 4. The speech engine analysis and installation is an entirely automated process. Note that additional voices can be downloaded for free from our website. These are also available on the installation CD.
If you experience problems with your speech engine setup please contact support at webmaster@rwfts.com.
Contents:
Buying Talking Dictionary
Installation
Getting Started
Control Overview
Talking Dictionary Within Other Programs
Crossword Candidate Finder
Hiding and Restoring Talking Dictionary
Options
Online Help and Assistance