Problem

You wish to have Eloquence speak with a British accent rather than US accent.

Resolution

Method 1: Using the keyboard

JAWS users can use the following steps themselves to affect the change:

1. Press JAWSKey+J or ALT+TAB to switch to the JAWS window if available.
2. Then ALT+O for “Options” and press ENTER key to access the sub menu.
3. Use the up/down arrows to select “Voices” and then press ENTER.
4. Then press up/down arrows to select “Voice Adjustment” and press ENTER.
5. In the Voice Adjustment dialogue press TAB key until you reach the option X.
6. Then press ALT+DOWN arrow to open the drop down box.
7. Then use arrow keys to select “English – United Kingdom” and then press TAB and press spacebar on the “Set language as primary” button.
8. Then press TAB to reach the “Save as” button and press SPACEBAR to activate it.
9. Press ENTER to accept the existing profile (unless you wish to rename it).
10. You may be prompted to confirm to overwrite the existing profile, tab to “Yes” button and press spacebar on it.
11. You may then be asked whether to set as the default profile, choose “Yes” here also.
12. On some systems you may then be asked to authenticate, if so choose “Yes” or “Ctontinue” button to complete the changes.

Method 2: Using the mouse

This method can be used by sighted helpers or technicians in a managed environment.

1. Do one fo the following depending on how JAWS is configured:
2. Click the taskbar button to bring up the JAWS window.
3. Right click the JAWS system tray icon to open the context menu.
4. Then choose Options > Voices > Voice adjustment.
5. Click “Synthesizer language” drop down and choose “English – United Kingdom” language. (If this is not present click “Eloquence” click “Eloquence” in the “Synthesizer name” drop down first).
6. Then click “Set as primary” button.
7. Then click “Save as” and then accept the profile (or change if you wish).
8. If you are asked to overwrite the profile choose “Yes”.
9. If you are then prompted to set as default profile click “Yes” again.
10. If you are asked to authenticate with the system please click “yes” or “Continue” button or supply administrator credentials apropriatre for the system.