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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%20have%20a%20Brailliant%20BI%2040X.%20This%20device%20does%20have%20speech%20enabled.%20I%20don%27t%20see%20how%20to%20adjust%20the%20speech%20settings%20or%20how%20to%20turn%20speech%20on%20and%20off.%20What%20can%20I%20do%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s what I found out about the **Brailliant BI 40X** and speech/text-to-speech features, plus some suggestions to help you figure out how to adjust or disable speech if it\u2019s active:\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What the Manual & Product Info Say\n\n- **Text-to-speech (TTS)** is built into the device when using certain system languages (English, Spanish, French). ([store.humanware.com](https://store.humanware.com/hus/brailliant-bi-40x-braille-display.html?utm_source=openai))  \n- Speech enables features like **\u201cSpeak the word under the cursor\u201d** or **\u201cAnnounce an unfamiliar word\u201d**, supporting learning and reading practice. ([usda.gov](https://www.usda.gov/node/60296?utm_source=openai))  \n- There does *not* appear to be a menu item directly labeled \u201cSpeech settings\u201d or \u201cVoice\u201d in the **Options \u2192 User Settings** section of the manual. Instead it shows settings like Beep, Vibration, Message Display Time, Sleep Time, etc. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/humanware-brailliant-bi-40x-user-guide-manual?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d Where Speech Behavior is Likely Controlled\n\nBecause speech is tied to TTS features and host screen readers, where and how speech is handled can depend on whether you are:\n\n1. Using the device in **stand-alone mode**, with its onboard KeySoft Lite apps.\n2. Connected via **USB or Bluetooth** to an external device (computer, mobile, tablet) and using a screen reader like **JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, or Narrator**. ([usda.gov](https://www.usda.gov/node/60296?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u2699\ufe0f How to Turn Speech On or Off\n\nHere are some steps and places to check. Depending on your current mode (stand-alone or connected), speech may either be controlled in the BI 40X menus or by your connected device\u2019s screen reader.\n\n#### If you are using speech via the BI 40X\u2019s internal system (stand-alone):\n\n- Go to **Main Menu \u2192 Options \u2192 User Settings**. Look for settings like **\u201cText-to-Speech\u201d**, **\u201cVoice announcements\u201d**, **\u201cSpeak word under cursor\u201d**, or a similar function. If present, toggle it **Off**.  \n  Currently, the manual\u2019s \u201cUser Settings\u201d table mentions *Beep* but *not explicitly speech*. Speech settings may require firmware version that includes TTS. ([manualslib.com](https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2223081/Humanware-Brailliant-Bi-40-X.html?page=30&utm_source=openai))\n\n- If TTS is enabled only for certain system languages, changing the **system language** (Options \u2192 Change Region) to one *without* built-in TTS support may disable speech. ([store.humanware.com](https://store.humanware.com/hus/brailliant-bi-40x-braille-display.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n#### If you are connected to a computer or device and using a screen reader:\n\n- The speech you hear is likely generated by the screen reader (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Narrator), *not* the BI 40X itself. To disable speech, you\u2019ll typically use the settings in your screen reader:\n  - For **JAWS** or **NVDA**: There are settings to mute or disable speech output while still allowing Braille.\n  - For **VoiceOver** (macOS or iOS): Go to VoiceOver settings and adjust speech settings.\n  - For **Narrator** (Windows): You can turn off voice in Narrator settings; the BI 40X will still act as the Braille display. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/use-a-humanware-braille-display-with-narrator-8130e6f9-46af-7e77-6b46-912a7622fe13?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f Tips to Identify Speech On / Off Control\n\n- Listen during startup: If your BI 40X says something audible like *\u201cStarting\u201d* or *\u201cLoading\u201d*, that might but not always indicate speech. The manual notes a *\u201cquick vibration\u201d* and *\u201cstarting\u201d* message in Braille during boot\u2010up, not necessarily in speech. ([device.report](https://device.report/manuals/humanware-brailliant-bi-40x-user-guide-manual?utm_source=openai))\n\n- Try different modes: restart your BI 40X without connecting to a host device and see whether speech still happens. If speech stops, it\u2019s likely coming from the screen reader when connected.\n\n- Update firmware: Sometimes speech features are added or settings modified in firmware updates; check you\u2019re running the latest firmware version. HumanWare's support page for the BI 40X includes firmware version details. ([humanware.com](https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/support/brailliant-bi-40x/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want help walking through your specific setup (for example, which screen reader or whether you're standalone vs connected), I can give you step-by-step instructions tailored to your case. Do you want to try that?"
    }
]