5.1.2 Use application shortcuts
The Device Control Center software allows to start and control other applications with the keys on the SpeechMike.
The Device Control Center software includes
1If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, the application icon 
appears in the notification area of the Windows task bar. To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select All Programs > Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.
2
in the notification area of the Windows task bar and verify that ‘Acitvate application control’ is enabled. If the option is disabled, the configured settings and buttons will not function for any of the target applications.
DNote
Exit Philips SpeechExec software when using application shortcuts to prevent unintentional recording when controlling other applications.
Default profile
The default profile is applied automatically when there is no profile assigned to an application in focus. This profile is set up to control Dragon NaturallySpeaking with your SpeechMike. The following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
d Record | Record (push to dictate) |
e Play/Stop | Play from cursor position |
c Rewind | Move cursor backwards |
b Fast forward | Move cursor forwards |
• EOL/•• PRIO | Mark backwards |
INS/OVR | Open correction window |
Powerpoint profile
Use this profile to control Powerpoint presentations with the SpeechMike. The following settings are defined:
SpeechMike key Assigned shortcut
d Record | Black screen |
e Play/Stop | White Screen |
c Rewind | Go to previous slide |
b Fast forward | Go to next slide |
• EOL/•• PRIO | End slide show |
INS/OVR | Show/hide cursor |
DNote
Philips cannot guarantee the proper function of all assigned shortcuts, since shortcuts can differ among versions and languages.
Program a custom profile
It is possible to program shortcuts for other applications to control application functions with the keys of the SpeechMike.
1Ensure that the docking station is connected to the computer with the USB cable and that the wireless connection to the dictation microphone is established.
2If the option to start the Device Control Center automatically was selected during installation, open the program by clicking the 
icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar. To manually start the program, open the Windows start menu in Windows and select All Programs > Philips Speech Control > Philips Device Control Center.
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