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ViaVoice 
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Welcome to the exciting new world of computer voice communication.
Speech is a natural means of communication, and thousands of people
are already computing with the power of speech. Your IBM computer
includes a copy of ViaVoice, a tool that gives you the ability to dictate 
text directly into your applications, using just your voice.

This copy of the ViaVoice software might not include a microphone or
hardcopy manual.  This README file provides information to help you
use this complimentary copy of ViaVoice.

More information about ViaVoice is available through the IBM products
World Wide Web page at
http://www.ibm.com/viavoice.

Suggestions for Using ViaVoice
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- Plan to spend time learning to use ViaVoice. Voice communication 
  is a learning experience for you and for the software.

- Use a ViaVoice-qualified microphone.  To take full advantage
  of the accuracy of ViaVoice, you must use a good quality microphone.
  Information about obtaining a ViaVoice-qualified microphone from
  Andrea Electronics Corporation is in the next section of this file.

- Go through Enrollment in the ViaVoice Tools folder. It is optional,
  but it can increase the accuracy of your voice communication.

- Make sure that the audio system in your computer is set for
  CD-quality recording.  One way to do this is to open the Control
  Panel folder, select the Multimedia option, select Audio and select
  CD Quality under Preferred quality in the Recording section.

- Use the online help that is installed with the ViaVoice application.
  You might want to print this README file for reference.

Obtaining a ViaVoice-Qualified Microphone
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Many brands and models of microphones might work well with ViaVoice,
depending on the functions you are using. However, to be assured of
taking full advantage of the accuracy of ViaVoice, use a ViaVoice-
qualified microphone.

Andrea Electronics Corporation supplies several ViaVoice-qualified
microphones, including models ANC-500 and NC-50.  You can purchase one
of these microphones directly from Andrea Electronics by calling one
of the phone numbers listed below.  In your phone call, mention this
advertisement from IBM for possible IBM discounts 
(mention coupon number 236).

   U.S. & Canada     800-707-5779
   Austria           0660-8143
   Australia         1800-653-424
   Belgium           0800-72880
   Denmark           80017818
   Finland           0800-113176  
   France            0800-917171
   Germany           0130-860310
   Greece            00800311220
   Ireland           1-800-553141
   Italy             1678-79409
   Japan             0120-458740
   Netherlands       030-264-6066
   New Zealand       0800-835-738	
   Norway            800-11343
   Portugal          05-05313332
   Spain             900-983184
   Sweden            020-794913
   Switzerland       0800-555586
   United Kingdom    0800-969988
   Other countries   3130-264-6066

You can also fax your order from any country to (001) 718-729-8765.

Or you can place an order through the World Wide Web at
http://www.AndreaElectronics.com.




Trademarks and Notices
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IBM and ViaVoice are trademarks of the IBM Corporation. 

Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service
marks of others.

Note to U.S. Government Users -- Documentation related to restricted
rights. -- Use, duplication or disclosure is subject to restrictions
set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.