1. A method for controlling a speech recognition function for a data processing system, the data processing system having a display, a speech recognition input device, and a cursor control device, the cursor control device having a first selector and a second selector separate from the first selector, the method comprising the steps of: (a) displaying at least one object and a moveable cursor on the display; (b) controlling the moveable cursor on the display in x and y directions simultaneously in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device; (c) selecting one of the at least one object displayed on the display in response to user-manipulation of the cursor control device and user-manipulation of the first selector of the cursor control device; (d) activating the speech recognition function in response to engagement of the second selector of the cursor control device; (e) inputting a spoken command for the data processing system by the speech recognition input device; and (f) deactivating the speech recognition function in response to disengagement of the second selector of the cursor control device.
9. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of: (g) displaying on the display the spoken command inputted for the data processing system.