Frequently Asked Questions

To copy the Microsoft Recite WAV files, if you don’t have the File Explorer application on your device, please see the Using a PC section.

Warning: If you DO NOT move the files to a different directory, DO NOT DELETE YOUR DATABASE if you decide to uninstall Microsoft Recite.

Using the device

• Open File explorer and navigate to Application Data => Microsoft => Recite.
• Click and hold down the stylus on the InsertedWavs folder to bring up the context menu
• From the context menu, select Copy
• Using file explorer, navigate to the My Documents folder. You may select an alternate location such as a folder on the SD card.
• Click and hold the stylus on any white space area to bring up the context menu
• Select paste from the menu.
• To confirm the files copied correctly, play the wav files using your Device’s standard audio player application.
• You may now uninstall Microsoft Recite from the phone, deleting the databases when prompted

Using a PC

• Connect your mobile device to the PC and start Windows Mobile Device Center from Control Panel. You may need to update to Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) v6.1.
• Make sure your device is connected and recognized by WMDC before proceeding.
• Click ‘Browse the contents of your device’ under the File Management menu from the WMDC application to browse the phone memory.
• Navigate to the Application Data folder. Some devices may list multiple drives if a memory card is installed on the phone.
• Navigate to the Recite sub folder under the Microsoft folder in Application Data. (Application Data => Microsoft => Recite)
• Copy the InsertedWavs folder, then navigate to the My Documents folder and paste the folder there (or you may select an alternate location).
• To confirm the files copied correctly, play the wav files using your PC’s standard audio player application.
• You may now uninstall Microsoft Recite from the phone, deleting the databases when prompted

Adding to the Windows Media library

• Open Windows Media on your phone or Pocket PC
• Click menu and select the Update library option. This will scan your device and located all the media files on your phone
• You may uninstall the Microsoft Recite application BUT DO NOT DELETE the databases when prompted to.
• Your files will be listed in the Windows Media library under My Music => All Music.

Microsoft Recite Technology Preview makes a busy mobile lifestyle easier by providing an easy method for remembering, searching, and retrieving mental notes and reminders from their Windows Mobile® device using the sound of their voice. Without navigating menus or tapping out text just speak your mental note to store it. Later, when you need the information just search and retrieve the remembrance using your voice.

A Technology Preview offers you an early look at new technology. Microsoft does not provide product support for Technology Previews. We encourage you to download Recite, use it anywhere and anytime, and tell us what you think. We want to hear what you like and don't like about it, improvements you'd like to see, and questions you have. Get in touch with us by clicking the 'Feedback' button below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Microsoft does not charge anything for download or use of the Microsoft Recite Technology Preview application. Please note however, that downloading and using Microsoft Recite Technology Preview may require data connectivity from your wireless carrier, which may charge additional fees. Check with your wireless provider for its coverage areas and service fees.

If you do not have an unlimited data plan, your wireless carrier may bill you the applicable airtime, data and usage fees, and taxes to download and use Microsoft Recite Technology Preview.

Microsoft Recite Technology Preview automatically queries the web for latest information, updates about the application, and that could result in additional charges from your wireless provider. If you have an unlimited data plan, however, you will likely pay a set amount per month for unlimited use, and so the wireless charges from your provider will be more predictable.

For these reasons, under most circumstances an unlimited data plan will allow you to enjoy Microsoft Recite Technology Preview to the fullest. However, you should contact your wireless provider to determine what the best option for you is.

1. By Text Message: Enter your phone number on the website, and we will send a link to the download page directly to your mobile phone.

2. From Your Mobile Browser: On your mobile phone, open the web browser and go to http://recite.microsoft.com/. Follow the instructions on the page to download and install Microsoft Recite Technology Preview.

3. From Your Computer:

1. Connect your Windows Mobile® phone to your computer using the appropriate cable for your device.
2. On the Microsoft Recite Technology Preview download page, click 'Download the installer' under the 'From your computer' section.
3. When prompted, select Run to start the installation.
4. You should shortly see the Microsoft Recite Technology Preview Setup Wizard.
5. On the Microsoft Recite Technology Preview Setup Wizard, click Next to start the installation.
6. Installation to your PC will complete and you will be prompted to choose the installation location on your phone.
7. Select the installation folder on your phone and select Next.
8. You should see an installation complete dialog. Dismiss the dialog and disconnect your phone from your computer.
9. Microsoft Recite Technology Preview will start automatically after it is installed.

Microsoft Recite Technology Preview should run on your phone if you are using Windows Mobile® 6 or higher. The Microsoft Recite Technology Preview application may run on previous Windows Mobile® devices with the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 or higher is installed, but this is not a supported configuration.

You can get the Windows Mobile® version number by selecting Start->Setting->About

The Microsoft Recite Technology Preview application download is approximately 1MB. However, to use Microsoft Recite Technology Preview, users may require additional storage.

Please reference the How It Works page.

Please use the feedback form to send us your comments. Make sure to include phone specifics.

Microsoft Recite Technology Preview is available in English (US).

You can uninstall Microsoft Recite Technology Preview using the Remove Programs option on your Windows Mobile® powered phone. You can find this under the phone's Settings menu.

The Microsoft Recite Technology Preview application will let you know when there is a new update available. Alternatively, you can check for and download updates by navigating to the Microsoft Recite Technology Preview website using your mobile browser or from your PC.

If you used the PC installer to install Microsoft Recite, you will have to uninstall the previous version from the desktop before installing the latest version.

When upgrading your mobile device to the latest version of Microsoft Recite, you will be prompted on whether you want to delete your remembrances. If you delete your remembrances, a blank database will be created after the upgrade is complete. If not, your current database will be used.

Hold the device steady about one foot from your mouth. Speak clearly and confidently, like a news reporter. Avoid noisy environments. Longer searches yield more accurate results. Reducing the number of applications running on the device could also help.

No. Microsoft Recite only works with your device's built-in microphone and speaker.

Touch-screen devices

When the remembrances are displayed, click on the remembrance you would like to delete. Once the remembrance is selected, click on the X icon displayed to the right of the play button. You will be prompted to confirm the delete operation. Press the left soft key to confirm the operation or the right soft key to cancel it.

Non-touch screen devices

When the remembrances are displayed, select the remembrance you would like to delete using the up or down arrows on your directional pad (D-pad). Once the remembrance is selected, click the right arrow on your D-pad to select the X icon displayed to the right of the play button. Once the delete icon is highlighted, click the center button on the D-pad to delete the remembrance. You will be prompted to confirm the delete operation. Press the left soft key to confirm the operation or the right soft key to cancel it.