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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
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Secure Reminder and Notes PP are text to speech software solutions which have the built-in 'Note to speech' option that allows you to listen to your notes and reminders information instead of reading.
To listen to your note or reminder's information, just click on the 'Speaker' icon  (in note's left top corner).
Secure Reminder and Notes Plus Plus support the Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package for voice output.
If you have Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine is installed with the operating system.
If you don't have Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine installed on your PC you can easily download and install it.
Text to speech FAQ
 What is Text-to-Speech?
Text-to-Speech (TTS) ability allows the OS to play back text in a spoken voice.
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What is Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine?
Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package is a free Windows add on that is installed by default on Windows XP or Windows Vista. Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine recognizes the writtent text and speaks it using a synthesized voice chosen from several pre-generated voices.
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How do I know if I have Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine installed on my PC?
To understand if you have the Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package, just click on note's 'Speaker' icon (in note's left top corner).
Note: make sure the sound on your PC is not muted and the volume of it is enough.
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Can I use Secure Reminder or Notes PP if I don't have Text-to-Speech Engine on my PC?
Of course. You need Text-to-Speech (TTS) Engine only if you want to use the 'Note to speech' option available in the programs.
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How can I download and install Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package on my PC?
If you don't have the Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package installed on your system, you should:
1. Download Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech (TTS) Package for free using the following link http://www.microsoft.com/reader/developers/downloads/tts.mspx
2. To install the program, double-click on the downloaded file (you have to remember where you saved it).
3. When the installation is completed, you should restart your PC.
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What languages does Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine support?
Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine supports English, German and French.
Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine (English)
Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine (French)
Microsoft Reader Text-to-Speech Engine (German)
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How to configure Text-to-Speech options
How to determine or change the selected Text-to-Speech voice:
1. Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click on 'Speech'.
3. Currently selected voice is displayed in 'Voice selection' area. You can easily change it selecting another voice from the drop-down list of available voices and click 'Apply'.
To hear the current voice, click 'Preview Voice' button.
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How to change Text-to-Speech Volume
1.Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click on 'Speech'.
3. Click the 'Audio Output' button.
4. Click the 'Volume' button. Adjust the appropriate device.
Note: not all devices support this option in the same way and 'Volume' button can be unavailable.
How to change Text-to-Speech speed
1. Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click on 'Speech'.
3. Move the Voice speed slider to change the rate of the Text-to-Speech voice. By default, it is set to Normal.
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Text-to-Speech Troubleshooting
If you have Text-to-Speech installed on your PC but there is no voice when you click on the note's 'Speak' icon:
Make sure Text-to-Speech works properly:
• Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
• Double-click on 'Speech'.
• Click 'Preview Voice' button.
If you cannot hear the 'Preview Voice' and see words highlighted as they are spoken:
- make sure the speaker volume is not muted or turned off
Note: some speakers have external controls for volume and muting.
- make sure the speakers are selected as the current output device. To check it:
1.Select Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
2. Double-click on 'Speech'.
3. Click the 'Audio Output' button
- make sure the speakers are connected properly. Consult the speaker hardware documentation for additional information
- make sure that the sound card for the computer is properly seated and installed
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