Motion Computing MOTION C5 User Manual

Chapter 3

Using the Motion C5

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Setting up the skew angle

The default sound detection area is directly in front of the C5, but you can use the skew 
angle to offset the sound detection area toward one side or the other.

To set up the skew angle
1. Open Motion Dashboard to the Audio panel (page 18).

2. Under Microphone, ensure that Narrow Angle or Medium Angle is selected. You 

cannot use a skew angle with the Wide angle setting.

3. Move to where you want the microphone to detect your voice.

4. Tap Calibrate. A block of text appears.

5. Read the text aloud, speaking normally towards the microphones. This process takes 

about 30 seconds.

In many cases, you will not need to calibrate the built-in microphones because the audio 
system filters out many unwanted sounds. If you are dictating in an office or recording 
during a meeting, the audio system may work well with no additional calibration.

Note: The audio system does not store calibrations. If you change to another angle or 

position and then return to the previous one, you must recalibrate the audio system.

Using speech recognition

You can use speech recognition to interact with the Motion C5 by voice. You can dictate 
documents and emails, or use voice commands to control programs.

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Dictation mode. With Dictation mode, the computer listens to everything you say and 

converts your words to text. You can use dictation mode to enter text directly into any 

document or text box.

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Voice command mode. With Voice command mode, the computer listens for specific 

words that correspond to a list of available voice commands. You can use commands to 

switch between programs, save documents, copy, paste, or undo.