%COPYRIGHT, PATENT & TRADEMARK NOTICES6This program, including but not limited to, its source4code, object codes, screen displays and name are the5property of First Byte and is copyrighted under Title717 U.S. Code of the United States Copyright Law and all"rights are reserved by First Byte.	Copyright (c) First Byte, 19906Portions of this program are protected by U.S. Patents#4,692,941 and #4,617,645Compile Date: May 30, 1990!Monologue Utilities  Version 1.00&Copyright Notice and License AgreementSPEECH DRIVER ERROR7In order to use this function, you must have one of the(NOWTalk speech engines loaded in memory.5The Monologue installation program will assist you in7determining which speech engine is most appropriate for2your system.  In the event that a speech engine is	7loaded but unaccessible, use the "Remove Speech Driver"
7option from the Monologue Utilities Main Menu to deinst7the engine then "Exit to DOS" and reload the one of theMonologue Speech Engines.3After completing this operation any functions which7require the presence of a Speech Engine should function7properly.  If this procedure does not appear to resolve4the problem contact First Byte Technical Support forfurther assistance.Installing MonologueMAIN MENU - Basic Operations7The Monologue Utilities Main Menu is the gateway to all7functions which are needed to enjoy the maximum benefitfrom  Monologue.5Menu choices are selected by moving the menu bar with6the cursor keys which are found on the right-hand side	3of your keyboard.  When the desired choice is high-
lighted, press the "Enter" key.6You may press the "Esc" key at most times to return to
6the Main Menu.  Pressing "Esc" from the Main Menu will*cause the program to exit with no changes.6Some keyboards may use different names for some of the7keys used by Monologue.  For example, some keyboards lathe "Enter" key as "Return".MAIN MENU - Choice DescriptionsUsing the Monologue UtilitiesMAIN MENU - Choice Descriptions5Manage Dictionary Entries - Allows you to easily Add,4Delete and Modify entries in the Monologue Exception7Dictionary.  The Exception Dictionary is used to define7the pronunciation of words which Monologue's rule systedoesn't handle properly.	6Set Global Speech Parameters - Allows you to establish
5the baseline values for the speech output parameters.2These include Speed, Volume, Pitch, Gender & Tone.
7Print Dictionary Entries - Provides a means for viewing5the contents of the Exception Dictionary.  Output can)be to a printer, disk file or the screen.7Remove Speech Driver - Removes the Monologue Speech Dri6from memory.  Frees the memory occupied by the driver.MAIN MENU - Basic OperationsUsing the Monologue Utilities&MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter English Word4This is the word which should be replaced when it is4encountered in the input text which is to be spoken.6Type the word IN LOWER CASE LETTERS exactly as it will5appear in the input text. Do not place punctuation inthis field.
2If you wish to either modify or delete an existing7dictionary entry, enter the word (or phrase) EXACTLY as2it appears in the current dictionary.  This may be
6determined by using the Print Dictionary option of the
Main Menu.5If you make a mistake you may use the "Backspace" key4to go back over your word.  Press the "Enter" key to+indicate that you have finished your input.(Using the Monologue Exception Dictionary,MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word7Enter the word or phrase which will replace the English5word which was entered in the first field.  Enter the3word or phrase the way it sounds, not it's accurate	spelling.4For example, if the English word is "mercedes" (like	3the car),  the replacement might be "mersaydays" or
1"mersaydees" depending on regional pronunciation.7The replacement may be used as an abbreviation expander
.as well.  If the English word is "USA" and the2replacement is "the united states of america", the6replacement would be used whenever USA is encountered.6If a previous definition exists it appears on the linebeneath the entry line.0MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 2(Using the Monologue Exception Dictionary0MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 25To delete the English word from the dictionary, press3"Enter" on a blank line to indicate your intention.%The word will be marked for deletion.4The replacement word(s) may be enhanced with special3codes which define specific speech characteristics.
3The general form is:     <<@# text to be modified>>7The "@" character is replaced with one of the following
characters :7V = Volume, S = Speed, P = Pitch, T = Tone, G = Gender.4The "#" character is replaced with a number from 0-97for V,S or P and 0 or 1 for T (0=Bass, 1=Treble) and  0or 1 for G (0=Male, 1=Female).0MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 10MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 3(Using the Monologue Exception Dictionary0MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 37The modifiers may be combined like:     <<S7V4P2 text>>7A space is REQUIRED between the last modifier value andthe beginning of the text.4A given replacement string may have multiple sets of5modifiers as well.  This allows the user to precisely	1define the pronunciation of the replacement word.3Any text NOT enclosed in the <<>> structure will be$spoken using the default parameters.1Upon pressing "Enter" at the end of the line, the5replacement text is spoken and the user's approval is6solicited.  If the output is correct respond with "Y".4If you wish to modify the replacement further, press'"N" to return to the input field again.0MANAGE DICTIONARY - Enter "Mis-spelled" Word - 2(Using the Monologue Exception Dictionary'SET GLOBAL SPEECH PARAMETERS - Overview5Use this option to establish your preferences for the&general speech output charactersitics.5Volume - The overall volume level at which the speech7output will be generated. Compensate for output device.	4Speed - The overall pace at which the speech will be
4generated.  This is a matter of personal preference.4Pitch - The overall level of the pitch.  The default
,value of 5 provides automatic pitch control./Tone - Selects either a Bass or Treble quality.7Gender - Selects either a Male or Female voice with the.Version 2 speech engine. Ignored in Version 3.	&SET GLOBAL SPEECH PARAMETERS - Details(Setting the Default Monologue Parameters	&SET GLOBAL SPEECH PARAMETERS - Details4Setting the default parameters requires some care in5order to maintain the maximum speech quality.  If the7output device is of such limited response that a Volume7setting of 9 is required for audibility, it is probably7advisable to secure a more sensitive output device.  If6your output device has a volume control, it is best to	5set it to the middle of it's range and then increment
7or decrement Monologue's volume level in concert with thardware control.
7Changes to the Pitch setting can have dramatic effects.7The default value uses Monologue's internal pitch adjus4algorithms based upon the punctuation and context of4the text.  Selections of other values will result in0monotonic output which might not be pleasing forextended listening.'SET GLOBAL SPEECH PARAMETERS - Overview(Setting the Default Monologue Parameters
PRINT DIRECTORY ENTRIES6This choice will display the contents of the Monologueexception dictionary.4The display is in four columns.  The first column is3the entry CODE.  A code of "A" is an entry which is7currently active in the directory.  A code of "X" is an	)entry which has been marked for deletion.5The next column is the numeric sequence of the entry.
0The third and fourth columns are the English and Replacement Words for the entry.1An entry which is marked with an "X" code will be7deleted if the Monologue Utilities are exited using the4"Save Changes" option.  If you do not wish to delete7these entries, exit using the "Abandon Changes" option.