In pages with this button, the button can be clicked to make the computer read aloud the text within a predetermined range.

For using this function

• This service is available free of charge.
• There is no need to install special software in the viewer's PC to use this service.
• Because this service is provided by an automated computer voice, some terms including personal names, geographical names, proper nouns and abbreviations may not be pronounced correctly.
• Astellas Pharma Inc. is not responsible for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use of this service. The use of this service must be taken by user's judgment and responsibility.
• The environment required to use this service is as follows.

OS	Windows2000, XP Mac OS X 10.3, 9
Browser	Internet Explorer 5, 5.5, 6, 7 (Win) Firefox 1.5 (Win) Safari 1.2 (Mac) Internet Explorer 5.1.7 (Mac) Enable Javascript
Audio player	Windows Media Player (Win) RealPlayer (Win) WinAmp (Mac) Quicktime (Mac)
Communication environment	56k/bps or more (access to the Internet is necessary)
Other	Sound card or speaker/headphone

Precautions for text reading service

Please note that there may be incorrect readings or pronunciations of technical terms or pronouns, or other words because of discrepancies in the ability of the dictionary function to identify vocabulary.