Partner(R) Voice Translator for Pocket PC Russian to Chinese
Version 1.21.9

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Lingvobit (tm) Advanced Speech Recognition System 
Copyright (c) 1992-2002 Ectaco, Inc. at www.ectaco.com
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

	Processor: Intel ARM-206 (Compaq iPAQ, HP Jornada 56x, Casio E-200,
	MobilePro P300, Pocket PC e570, etc.)
	Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002 or higher
	RAM 17MB (free)

INSTALLATION

Package files listed below:
	UT.CAB - package for ARM based devices
	Ru_ChSimp.cab, Ru_ChTrad.cab, RuChS.ini, RuChT.ini,
	simsun.cab, SimSun.ini - program data files
	SETUP.EXE - installation program
	UT.INI - installation info 
	README.RTF - user's manual in Russian
	README_ENG.RTF - user's manual in English

If you use an MS Windows-based host station, simply run SETUP.EXE. 
Installer will copy all needed files automatically (ActiveSync or similar software should be installed on your handheld device).

If you have a non-Windows based platform that does not support exe-files (Mac, Unix etc.) you need to copy the files manually. Please follow the steps below.

1. Copy the package files (UT.CAB and etc.) to your device. Use your communication tool (ActiveSync or similar software) to install the appropriate package on your Pocket PC.

2. Install the program (double-click on the package file) on your device.
After that, the system will start performing the needed operations.

3. If you are using a Compaq iPaq, switch on the AGC function after the program is installed. Select Start->Settings->System->Microphone AGC and set the switch to Enable.

4. Start up the application, and press the [Set] button in order to switch to the adjustment mode. Set the proper device type (press the […] button near the devices list and select the appropriate type; select the «Unknown» type if you have not found your device in the list).

5. Select the appropriate noise level depending on the environment. Set «Silent room» when ambient noises are minimal, or «Office» when you work at the office, or «Street» if you use the device in a noisy place, especially in the street. You can also select «Custom» and adjust the microphone sensitivity yourself (refer to the «ADJUSTMENT» section for instructions).

6. To exit the adjustment mode and return to normal operation, press the [Set] button.

ADJUSTMENT

If the application reacts to everything, even small noises, or, on the contrary, does not hear what you are saying, then you will need to adjust the application settings. Follow the instructions below.

NOTE: If the application remains poorly adjusted, it might recognize speech incorrectly.

1. Start up the application, and press the [Set] button in order to switch to the adjustment mode. You will see three switches: "Repeat the phrase", "Say translation" and "Automatic mode."

If "Repeat the phrase" is on, the application will playback the phrase you have pronounced. In this mode, you can listen to the phrases you say, thus getting a possibility to adjust the settings if necessary.

If "Say translation" is on, the Voice Translator pronounces the phrase in Chinese. If "Say translation" is off, the phrases are not pronounced.

When "Automatic mode" is off, speech recognition has to be activated manually - every time before you start speaking, you have to press "Record" on your handheld device, or the large button on the screen with the "Say" caption on it. If "Automatic mode" is on, the Voice Translator will automatically initiate speech recognition after you said a phrase.

Adjust settings as shown below:
Repeat the phrase - ON 
Say translation - OFF
Automatic mode - ON

2. Set the voice recording level to 50% (the default setting is 70%). Now, press the [Mute] button to activate speech recognition.

NOTE: It is recommended to hold the device in hand when working with it, it will react less to noise that way.

3. Start saying a phrase. If a narrow green line appears on the voice recording level indicator, you have to adjust the volume so that the signal on the indicator goes to about the middle and stays green. If the signal turns red or yellow, the voice recording level needs to be decreased.

4. After you have adjusted the appropriate recording level, switch "Say translation" on; if you keep "Say translation" switched off, the application will not pronounce translations.

NOTE: You may switch on/off the "Repeat the phrase" and  "Automatic mode" options as you wish.

5. To exit the adjustment mode and return to normal operation, press the [Set] button.

PROGRAM FEATURES
The main function of the Partner(R) Voice Translator is substitution of an interpreter for you in such standard situations as registering at a hotel, shopping, visiting the bank, etc. 

The Pocket Voice Translator is a Russian-to-Chinese phrase bank that contains the most commonly used phrases especially selected to satisfy 80% of the communication requirements of travelers abroad. You say a phrase in Russian, and the application recognizes it and pronounces its Chinese translation.

The latest speech recognition technology used in the Voice Translator allows you to immediately translate pronounced phrases without using a dictionary and to listen to clear, life-like pronunciation of the translation. This makes the application a powerful foreign language learning aid. With the Voice Translator, learning is natural and does not take much effort - by simply listening or repeating the phrases often, you will remember them easily.

The Partner(R) Voice Translator features:
1. Lingvobit(tm) advanced speech recognition system.
2. Over 3200 common Russian phrases in 15 topics.
3. Modern design.

HOW TO WORK WITH THE VOICE TRANSLATOR

Topics View

Right after start-up, Topics View will be displayed, where you can select the topic you are interested in by pressing the appropriate button. 
In the upper window, you will see the phrase you have said and its translation into Chinese. 

NOTE: Until you have activated the speech recognition, this window is empty.

Phrases View

You may switch between Topics View and Phrases View by pressing the [View] button. Phrases View contains the full list of phrases available in the selected topic. All these phrases can be recognized and translated by the Voice Translator. To receive the proper translation, say the listed phrases only.

Operating the Speech Recognition 

To start working with the speech recognition system, press the large button at the bottom of the display once. If you just started working with the Voice Translator, you can see the "Mute" caption on this button. You may switch off the speech recognition at any moment by pressing the same button once again.
When the "Say" caption appears on the button and the recording indicator is blinking, you may start talking at any moment. The recognition of the phrase you said begins immediately; after a very short pause you will see the result of recognition, and you will hear it pronounced in Chinese. Then, the program automatically resets and "listens" further, that is, gets ready to recognize the next phrase.

TIPS FOR BETTER RECOGNITION

Pronounce the phrases correctly, in a clear voice, at a normal pace and without pauses. Do not try to enunciate as you would for a foreigner. Although this device implies the newest technologies available so far, speech recognition technology is in its first stages of development, and in some cases you may face difficulties with recognition of short words and those similar in pronunciation. For example, you may say "Hotel" and the device might recognize a word like "Health" instead. If this persists, you should select the desired topic from Topics View (use the [View] button to switch between topics).

How to find another phrase:
- to see another phrase in the same topic, find it in the phrase list by scrolling the [<] and [>] buttons, or press the Recognition button and say the desired phrase;
- to find a phrase in another topic, switch to topics list (Topics View); then select the desired topic and press [View] to see the phrase list. Now, search for the desired phrase as described above.

How to achieve the best recognition results:

If the quality of recognition does not improve:
- at first, make sure you selected the proper topic;
- if there are loud external noises and you cannot hear your recorded voice when "Repeat the phrase" is on, try to find more quiet place;
- pronounce articles, prepositions and short words distinctly;
- try to gauge whether your voice sounds clearly, or there are a lot of reverberating sounds. In the latter case, try not to speak so loud or stay farther from the microphone. On the contrary, if your voice is too quiet, try to speak louder or closer to the microphone.
- if you usually speak very fast, try to speak a little slower, yet don't say phrases word by word;
- if the device had previously recognized the phrase you are having trouble with, try to repeat it at the same pace and tone. Repeat the phrase several times. Such training will let you find the optimal pronunciation pace and tone, thus making the device recognize your voice better.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you had any problems while using this software, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@ectaco.com. Please indicate the model of the device and the version of the application you are using.