Configuring XP’s Text To Speech Feature Part IV

Troubleshooting Text-to-Speech in XP
Troubleshooting can be a difficult task, especially if you have not worked with a specific technology before. When it comes to troubleshooting text-to-speech problems, there are a few points that you should keep in mind.

• Use the Preview Text button from the Speech Properties dialog box to verify that the TTS engine.
• Open the Utility Manager to check the status of the Narrator program.
• If you do not hear any sound and you are using external speakers, make sure they are turned on.
• Check the Master Volume dialog box to make sure that muting is not enabled.
• Verify that the speakers are properly connected to the computer. You may need to check the documentation that came with the speakers for the proper procedure.
• Use Device Manager to check the status of the computer’s sound card. If necessary, reinstall or update the drivers for the device.

In Summary
XP includes built-in technology to make it more accessible for users that are blind or who have vision impairments. The Text-to-Speech engine can read text on the screen using a pre-generated voice. XP includes a default voice called Microsoft Sam. Other voices are available through third-party manufacturers.

You can hear your computer talk using the Narrator. This is the built-in text-to-speech utility that is included with XP. It is designed to work with common programs that come with XP such as Internet Explorer and WordPad. You can launch the utility by typing ‘Narrator’ using the Run command. The Narrator provides limited text-to-speech functionality, but third-party programs are available from various manufacturers.

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