The Shadow comes with Microsoft Voice Command 1.6. This little gem can be very handy in a variety of different ways. If you want some in depth information about it go to Start > Voice Command > Menu > Help. Included here is a list of the commands it recognizes. Voice command works with Bluetooth headsets as well and can announce incoming calls, upcoming appointments over the headset if you want it to. The best times to use Voice Command are when you are in a slight rush and don’t have the luxury of looking at your phone’s screen and pressing buttons. If you find you like Voice Command set your Shadow’s shortcut key to launch it quickly. I find the Short Press to be a better option than the long press, there are a few people that like to set the Short Press and the Press and Hold to launch Voice Command.
Keep reading for a list of commands to use with Voice Command
Commands you can use:
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Phone
- Call <name>
- Dial <number>
- Redial
- Callback
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Contacts
- Show name
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Media
- Play <media>
- Pause
- Stop
- Next
- Previous   Â
- Shuffle on
- Shuffle off
- What track is this?
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Calendar
- What are my appointments
- What’s my next appointment
- What are my appointments for tomorrow
- Reminders On
- Reminders Off
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Start Menu
- Start <Name of Application> (you can make applications easier to launch by renaming the .exe in file explorer to something easier to say and be recognized.)
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Status
- What time is it
- What day is it
- What is my Signal Strength
- What is my Battery Level
- What calls have I missed
- Flight mode on
- Flight mode off
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Set Profile <name of sound profile>
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May 19th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
This is quite an app. i love it.
too bad it wont cook for me! =D
May 19th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
I started using the voice activation by accident, but I soon started to love it! it works great with my bluetooth head set which I wear whenever im driving. I show off this feature to my friends like those sync commercials, play - smashing pumpkins.. haha
its great for making calls, checking the date, checking voice mail, and a bunch of other things. if you haven’t tried the voice activation, I truly recommend it! its amazing!
May 20th, 2008 at 11:22 am
it’s a very cool feature when driving, I can get my txt messages and not have to look at my phone.
If only it would WRITE txt messages for you through voice prompts… but I’m probably just wishing too much right now
May 20th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
YESS very cooool app, and works great when you learn the commands ! but what and where in the world is the Voice Command BUTTON on the phone??!
May 20th, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I never knew about this feature this is super great I love it
May 21st, 2008 at 7:20 am
its nifty BUT its impractical becuse it does not pronounce much slang and thats primarily what texts are. the voice is too fast and its hard to catch all of what she says. i havent found a way to get her to repeat which leads me to have to check it ANYWAYS. kinda useles. but its very helpful when i cant have my ringer on like during a movie or at work. i give it a b-.
May 21st, 2008 at 7:36 am
The button is on she right side at the top, you gotta hold that button untill you hear the on noise!!!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:46 am
Does not work well for me. Any suggestions?
Jamie
May 29th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
wondering where i can find the settings for the key sensitivity. I looked where the other postings suggested but i did not find that option. Any help?
June 5th, 2008 at 11:36 am
Any problems using your MSCV head over to :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=391262