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Quick Start

Get started with QuasarSpeak in just 5 minutes.

Step 1: Launch QuasarSpeak

Start QuasarSpeak from the Start menu or desktop shortcut. The app will appear in your system tray.

Step 2: Choose a Language Model

On first launch, you'll be prompted to download a language model:

| Model | Size | Accuracy | Speed | RAM Usage | |-------|------|----------|-------|-----------| | Tiny | ~75 MB | Basic | Fastest | ~1 GB | | Base | ~150 MB | Good | Fast | ~1 GB | | Small | ~500 MB | Better | Medium | ~2 GB | | Medium | ~1.5 GB | Great | Slower | ~4 GB | | Large | ~3 GB | Best | Slowest | ~8 GB |

Recommendation: Start with base or small for testing, upgrade to medium for daily use.

Step 3: Log In to Your Account

If you have a QuasarSpeak subscription:

  1. Right-click the QuasarSpeak icon in the system tray
  2. Select Settings
  3. Enter the email address associated with your subscription
  4. Click Log In

QuasarSpeak will validate your subscription and enable all features.

Note: An internet connection is required for the initial login and periodic validation (every 7 days). Between validations, QuasarSpeak works fully offline with a 14-day grace period.

Step 4: Start Dictating

Block Mode (Push-to-Talk)

  1. Hold the global hotkey (default: Ctrl+Alt+Space)
  2. Speak naturally
  3. Release the hotkey
  4. Your text appears at your cursor position

Continuous Mode

  1. Enable continuous mode in Settings
  2. Hold the hotkey to start
  3. See real-time transcription in the overlay
  4. Release to confirm and insert text

Basic Hotkeys

| Action | Default Hotkey | |--------|----------------| | Push-to-Talk | Ctrl+Alt+Space | | Cancel Dictation | Escape | | Confirm (in overlay) | Enter |

See the full Hotkeys Reference for more shortcuts.

Tips for Best Results

  1. Use a good microphone: A dedicated mic beats laptop speakers
  2. Speak clearly: Natural pace, clear pronunciation
  3. Minimize background noise: Close windows, mute notifications
  4. Position your mic correctly: 6-12 inches from your mouth

What's Next?