START TO DICTATE

TURN ON THE MICROPHONE
Before you can dictate, you need to turn on the microphone. You turn on the microphone by doing one of the following: Clicking the microphone icon on the DragonBar.
You can click this icon again to turn it off. Pressing the plus (+) key on the numeric keypad to turn the microphone on, and then pressing it again to turn the microphone off. Clicking the microphone icon in the Windows system tray.
To begin dictating, start a word processor (such as Microsoft Word) and begin a new document. Make sure that your cursor is located within the document and simply start talking. As you talk, text will display in the Results box while Dragon NaturallySpeaking determines what you said. The Results box is a small yellow window that appears on-screen as you dictate. For example, if you say talking to a computer, the program will display talking to a computer in the Results box and then write the words talking to a computer into your application:
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GETTING MORE INFORMATION

The Dragon NaturallySpeaking includes a User Manual and extensive online help. To access the online help, click the Help menu on the DragonBar and choose Help Topics. Alternately, you can say Give Me Help.

GETTING SUPPORT

For answers to many Dragon NaturallySpeaking technical support questions, additional support offerings, including an online Knowledge Base, downloadable User Guides and Hardware compatibility, visit: http://www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking/support
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INSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND CREATE A USER PROFILE
1) If you're running a virus checker, turn it off before installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking. 2) Put the Dragon NaturallySpeaking DVD into your DVD drive and follow the on-screen prompts. 3) When prompted, enter the serial number that came with your software. 4) Next, choose a Setup Type. We recommend Typical/Complete. Typical/Complete ensures that all the proper files are installed on your computer.
When prompted, first click Activate Now and then Activate Automatically. You must be connected to the internet to activate the product. For more information on activation, please see: http://support.nuance.com/productactivation
INSTALL DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING
CREATING A USER PROFILE WITH THE NEW USER WIZARD
The New User Wizard starts automatically the first time you start Dragon NaturallySpeaking. To create a user profile:
STEP 1: Enter your user information
Give your user a unique name and select your microphone type from the drop-down list:
Click Next to continue. 5) When prompted to enable the QuickStart option, click Next. You can enable the QuickStart option after you become more familiar with the product. 6) Continue to click Next, taking all the recommended options. 7) Click Finish to complete the installation.
For your initial training, select None and click Next. You can perform additional training after you become more familiar with the product.

STEP 2: Check the microphone and train the user

PLUG IN YOUR MICROPHONE

Before you can use Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you will need to plug in your microphone.
The New User Wizard describes how to set up your microphone. When you click Next, you will be prompted to check your volume and sound quality. Make sure to read exactly what the program displays. Click Next to continue. When the New User Wizard asks if you want to Adapt Dragon NaturallySpeaking to your writing style, select Skip this step and click Next.
STARTING DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING
To start the program, double-click the Dragon NaturallySpeaking desktop icon.
STEP 3: Setup Accuracy Tuning
ACTIVATE DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING
The first time you start the product, you will be prompted to activate your software. It is important to activate the software. If you dont, the program will stop working after you start it fives times.
The New User Wizard prompts you to periodically run Accuracy Tuning. Accuracy Tuning will make your dictation more accurate. To schedule a time for Accuracy Tuning to run, click Configure. To get more information on Accuracy Tuning and Data Collection, click the Help button.
STEP 4: You are ready to dictate
The New User Wizard will ask whether youd like to start the Tutorial, see whats new in the product, or begin dictating. We recommend that first time users view the tutorial. Once youve made your choice, click Finish. Once you click Finish, the DragonBar will appear on the top of your screen. You can now dictate into almost any Windows-based program on your computer.

START TO DICTATE

TURN ON THE MICROPHONE
Before you can dictate, you need to turn on the microphone by doing one of the following: Pressing the plus (+) key on the numeric keypad and then pressing it again to turn the microphone off. Clicking the microphone icon on the DragonBar.
The microphone icon is vertical when the microphone is on. You can click this icon again to turn it off. Clicking the microphone icon in the Windows system tray.

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To begin dictating, start a word processor (such as the DragonPad) and begin a new document. Make sure that your cursor is located within the document and simply start talking in a clear and natural voice, neither yelling or whispering. As you talk, text will display in the Results box while Dragon determines what you said. The Results box is a small yellow window that appears on-screen as you dictate. For example, if you say talking to a computer, the program will display talking to a computer in the Results box and then write the words talking to a computer into your application:
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The Nuance Communications website, www.nuance.com, is regularly updated with Dragon information including frequently asked questions (both general and technical), usage tips and tricks, Technical Support and Customer Service resources, listings of microphones and digital recorders tested with Dragon, documentation downloads, and a detailed comparison between Dragon editions. The website also lists certified Solution Provider Partners who provide training and customization services for Dragon (including development of custom commands).
GETTING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT
Dragon includes an online PDF User Guide, extensive online help, and tutorials. To access the online help, click the Help menu on the DragonBar and choose Help Topics. Alternately, you can say Give Me Help. For answers to many technical questions, additional support offerings, including an online Knowledge Base, downloadable documentation and a detailed list of compatible hardware, visit: http://www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking/support
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INSTALL AND ACTIVATE DRAGON

INSTALL DRAGON

1) Exit any open applications and if you're running a virus checker, turn it off until after the installation completes. 2) Put the Dragon DVD into your DVD drive and follow the on-screen prompts. 3) Enter the serial number that came with your software. 4) Choose a Setup Type. We recommend Typical/Complete. Click Next to continue. For more information, including selecting an Accent, click the Help button. 5) When prompted to enable the QuickStart option, click Next. You can enable the QuickStart option after you become more familiar with the product. 6) Continue to click Next, taking all the recommended options. 7) Click Finish to complete the installation. For your initial training, select None and click Next. You can perform additional training after you become more familiar with the product.
STEP 2: Perform the audio check

PLUG IN YOUR MICROPHONE

Before you can use Dragon, you will need to plug in your microphone. Depending on your microphone, you will plug it into the mic-in jack or a USB port. Note: Wireless microphones may require charging before use.
The New User Wizard describes how to set up your microphone and prompts you to check your volume and sound quality. Make sure to read exactly what the program displays. Click Next to continue. When the New User Wizard asks if you want to Adapt Dragon to your writing style, select Skip this step and click Next. You can later use the tools in the Accuracy Center (Tools>Accuracy Center on the DragonBar) to make sure that Dragon adapts to the words and phrases you use.
STARTING DRAGON ACTIVATE DRAGON
To start the Dragon, double-click the Dragon desktop icon. You will be prompted to activate your software. It is important to activate Dragon. If you dont, Dragon will stop working after you start it five times. When prompted, first click Activate Now and then Activate Automatically. You must be connected to the internet to activate the product. For more information on activatation, please see: http://support.nuance.com/productactivation

STEP 3: Setup Accuracy Tuning
The New User Wizard prompts you to periodically run Accuracy Tuning and Data Collection. Accuracy Tuning will make your dictation more accurate. Data Collection will help make future versions of Dragon more accurate. With Data Collection, no personal information is ever sent to Nuance and participation is completely voluntary. To schedule a time for either to run, click Configure. A windows password is required to schedule this background task. To get more information on Accuracy Tuning and Data Collection, click the Help button.

CREATING A USER PROFILE

The New User Wizard starts automatically the first time you start Dragon. To create a user profile:
STEP 4: You are ready to dictate
STEP 1: Enter your User information
The New User Wizard will ask whether youd like to start the Tutorial, see whats new in the product, or begin dictating. We recommend viewing the Tutorial. Once youve made your choice, click Finish. The DragonBar will appear at the top of your screen. You can now dictate into almost any Windows-based program.
Give your User profile a unique name and then select your dictation source (this is the kind of microphone you have) and Vocabulary from the drop-down lists: