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-(DE-)ACTIVATE [LISTENING MODE]-
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-MACBOOK PRO-
-CONNECT “SCARLETT 2i2” TO MACBOOK’S TOP LEFT [USB-C] PORT-
(USE AN “UPGRADE” USB ADAPTER)
(A —> C)
-PLUS [USB-C] JACK TO BACK OF [SCARLETT 2i2]-
(BOTTOM LEFT CORNER)
-THE [USB INDICATOR LIGHT] SHOULD TURN ON-
-[FRONT] / [TOP RIGHT CORNER]-
-MOUNT [MASTER MIC]-
-TILT LEFT SO THAT YOU CAN COMFORTABLY “TYPE” + “SPEAK COMMANDS”-
-PLUG [SENNHEISER] HEADPHONES INTO [SCARLETT 2i2]-
-CONNECT [MIC] TO [SCARLETT 2i2]-
-PRESS THE [AIR BUTTON]-
-PRESS THE [48V BUTTON]-
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-TURN UP [CHANNEL VOLUME]-
-TURN UP [MASTER VOLUME]-
-TURN UP [HEADPHONES VOLUME]-
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-BLOW INTO THE “MICROPHONE” + A “RING” WILL LIGHT UP AROUND YOUR “CHANNEL 1 VOLUME KNOB”-
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-IF SIRI IS ENABLED, ITS “STATUS ICON” WILL BE DISPLAYED IN [TOP RIGHT CORNER] OF YOUR [MACBOOK]-
-IF NOT, GO INTO THE “SIRI PANEL” IN “SYSTEM SETTINGS” + ENABLE “SIRI”-
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-HOLD DOWN [F5] UNTIL “SIRI SYMBOL” APPEARS IN “TOP RIGHT CORNER”-
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“TURN OFF VOICE CONTROL”
-PRESS [ESCAPE]-
([“VOICE CONTROL” STATUS MENU ICON] IS REMOVED)
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“TURN ON VOICE CONTROL”
-PRESS [ESCAPE]-
([“VOICE CONTROL” STATUS MENU ICON] RETURNS)
-IF IT IS NOT VISIBLE, PRESS YOUR [MOUSE SCROLLWHEEL]-
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*THIS NAVIGATES YOU TO YOUR “VIRTUAL DESKTOP”* —>
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-THEN CLICK INTO YOUR “DESKTOP BACKDROP”-
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*THIS BRINGS YOUR MOST RECENT “WINDOW” TO FRONT* —>
(BUT NOT IN FOCUS)
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-THE [“VOICE CONTROL STATUS MENU ICON] SHOULD BE VISIBLE ON “FAR LEFT” + COLORED “BLUE” MEANING “ACTIVELY LISTENING”-
-[COMMAND DRAG] THE ICON TO THE “FAR RIGHT”-
(MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS BEFORE CLICKING BACK INTO THE “CHROME WINDOW”)
(BECAUSE IF YOU CLICK INTO THE “CHROME WINDOW” WITHOUT FIRST [COMMAND DRAGGING] THE ICON, THE “VOICE CONTROL” ICON DISAPPEARS AGAIN)
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*TO STOP LISTENING* —>
“GO TO SLEEP”
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*TO START LISTENING* —>
“WAKE UP”
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*TO TURN OFF “VOICE CONTROL”* —>
(HOLD DOWN [F5] + SAY “TURN OFF VOICE CONTROL”)
(YOU WILL HAVE TO [RE-DRAG] THE “VOICE CONTROL” ICON NEXT TIME YOU TURN ON “VOICE CONTROL”)
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Siri is an intelligent assistant that is built into your Mac to help you get everyday tasks done.
Use Siri on your Mac to do everyday tasks like create a reminder, set up a meeting, or get summarized knowledge from the web.
The top-right portion of the Mac desktop showing the Siri icon in the menu bar and the Siri window with the request “Add couscous to the grocery list” and the reply.
Click the icon in the top right of the Siri window to issue another request.
Click the close button to dismiss the Siri window
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Turn on Siri
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings,
then click Apple Intelligence & Siri (or Siri ) in the sidebar.
(You may need to scroll down.)
Open Siri settings for me
Turn on Siri if it’s not already on, then click Enable.
If you try to activate Siri when the option isn’t selected, you’re prompted to enable Siri.
You must be connected to the internet to use Siri
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If you’re asked if you want to improve Siri and Dictation, do one of the following:
Share audio recordings:
Click Share Audio Recordings to allow Apple to store audio of your Siri and Dictation interactions from your Mac.
Apple may review a sample of stored audio
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Don’t share audio recordings:
Click Not Now
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Note:
You can delete the audio interactions (which are associated with a random identifier and less than six months old) whenever you like—
see Delete Siri and Dictation history
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If you change your mind later and want to share or stop sharing audio recordings,
click Privacy & Security in the sidebar,
click Analytics & Improvements (you may need to scroll down),
then adjust the settings
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To learn more about how Apple protects your information and lets you choose what you share,
click About Device Analytics & Privacy,
then click Improve Siri and Dictation
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Or see the Apple Privacy website
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To further customize Siri settings, like how to activate either “Hey Siri” or “Siri” and how Siri sounds, see Customize Siri
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Activate Siri
Note:
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To activate Siri on your Mac, do any of the following:
Press and hold the Microphone key in the row of function keys on your keyboard.
If this key isn’t available, use the keyboard shortcut specified in Siri settings
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Open Siri settings for me
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Click Siri or Apple Intelligence Siri in the menu bar.
If it’s not shown, see Add Siri to the menu bar.
Say “Hey Siri” or “Siri” (if this option is available and turned on in Siri settings).
To turn “Hey Siri” or “Siri” on, see Activate “Hey Siri” or “Siri” on Mac.
To check whether “Hey Siri” or “Siri” is available for your device and language, see the Apple Support article Use Siri on all your Apple devices.
Tap Siri or Apple Intelligence Siri in the Touch Bar (if your Mac has a Touch Bar).
Make a request—for example, “Set up a meeting at 9” or “What was the score for last night’s game?”
See How to use Siri.
If you have Location Services turned on, the location of your device is determined at the time of the request.
You can change this option in System Settings—see Control access to the location of your Mac.
Turn off Siri
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Apple Intelligence & Siri (or Siri ) in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Siri settings for me
Turn off Siri.
If you’re the family organizer for a Family Sharing group, you can set up Screen Time for a child and restrict access to Siri & Dictation.
See Change App & Feature Restrictions settings in Screen Time.
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