How do I change the default attention word?

Solution

Related Product(s): All HAL Software

Right-click on the ear icon and select OPEN SYSTEM SETTINGS (or go to Start... Programs... HAL... HAL System Settings).
In the HAL Settings screen, double-click on PERSONAL ASSISTANT.
Click with the left mouse button in the white field to the left of the "Speak Word" button.
In place of "Computer", type one or more words that will be the new attention word or phrase.
Click SPEAK WORD to hear HAL say the new attention word or phrase. Since HAL pronounces text phonetically, the word or phrase may need to be typed differently in order for HAL to pronounce it correctly. For instance, HAL pronounces the name "Gina" as "jin a". To get HAL to pronounce it correctly, the word has to be typed as "Geena".
Click APPLY or DONE to save the new attention word or phrase.

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Article ID:	123
Category:	How Do I...? Voice Interaction
Date added:	2012-12-05 18:42:58
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