Voice Command transforms your Pocket PC into your own virtual personal assistant, letting you use your voice to look up contacts and place phone calls, get calendar information, play and control your music, and get key device status and information. Voice Command makes it easier and more convenient than ever to take your digital lifestyle with you wherever you go.

The state-of-the-art speech technology means you will never have to pre-record important phone numbers or use difficult commands to access the information you need. Simply select one of the many commands that is most natural to you and let Voice Command do the rest.

Note: Dialing rules and language designed for the United States

Voice Command Benefits
Speaker independent
No voice training required
Conversational style that asks you questions if more information is needed
Use a single command to quickly get what you want or be guided if you prefer
Say "What can I say" or "Help" at any time

Here are some key features of "Microsoft Voice Command":

· Voice-Controlled Hands-Free Phone:
· View contacts with a single voice command.
· Place phone calls by name with a Phone Edition. (\"Call Jeff Smith\")
· Place phone calls by number with a Phone Edition (\"Dial 425 555 0137\")
· Callback and Redial the last caller with a Phone Edition.
· Incoming calls are announced by name or number.
· Missed calls are announced by name or number with a single command.
· Voice-Controlled Calendar Lookup:
· View your calendar with a single voice command.
· Have the subject, time, and location of upcoming appointments read to you.
· Appointment reminders will read the details of your appointment aloud so you do not have to look at your screen to find out what is coming up.
· Voice-Controlled Media Player:
· Use your voice to select the music you want from your collection by album, artist, or genre.
· Choose to control your music with your voice or use the large button interface just like radio buttons on your car stereo. (portrait display size 320x240)
· If you are listening to new or unfamiliar music you can ask \"What song is this?\" and the name of the song and artist will be read to you.
· Voice-Controlled Utilities:
· Start any program in the Start menu or programs folder, such as Inbox, Calculator or Solitaire.
· Check signal strength, battery level, time, and day by voice.
· Low battery level alert by voice.

Requirements:

· Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC Phone Edition. Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition also supported. To check the version that you have on your Pocket PC go to Start | Settings | System Tab | About. The version must start with 4.2 to use Voice Command. If not, find out how you can upgrade to Windows Mobile 2003
· All versions of Windows Media Player are supported including version 9 &10
· Microsoft ActiveSync® 3.7 technology or later
· PC with Microsoft Windows: XP, 2000, Millennium Edition, or 98 SE
· 7 MB of device memory (RAM) for 500 contacts and 100 songs
· Currently, this U.S. English version is only available for sale to U.S. and Canada residents