A Lernout & Hauspie Company Quick Start When you see this... .. .you can talk to your favorite programs! Dragon NaturallySpeaking lets you talk to your computer instead of typing. You can talk to Microsoft® Word, Corel® WordPerfect®, e-mail, chat, and virtually any other program in which you normally type. Talking to a program while Dragon NaturallySpeaking types what you say is called "dictating." Quick Start 03-208-50-01 Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking See page 2 Teaching the program how you speak See page 4 Beginning to dictate See page 8 Command Quick Reference See inside back cover Installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking I f you want to use Dragon NaturallySpeaking with Microsoft® Word or Corel® WordPerfect®, install the word processor and run it at least once before installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking. If you have an earlier version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, see page 15 for upgrade information. Install Option Typical Notes Recommended for most users. Installs files appropriate for your processor, memory, and geographic region setting, including Help files and the online Tutorial. Requires 170 MB of disk space. Use this option if you have limited disk space. Does not install textto-speech files, the online Tutorial, or electronic versions of the documentation. Requires 150 MB of disk space. Intended for advanced users. Allows you to specify installation options, including speech files for multiple dialects, text-to-speech files, and Help files. Can require up to 250 MB of disk space. McAfee® VirusScan® or SymantecTM Norton AntiVirusTM), turn it off. Sometimes installation can trigger a false virus report. 1. If you're running a virus checker (for example, 2. Put the Dragon NaturallySpeaking CD into Compact (Preferred and higher editions) your CD-ROM drive. Setup begins automatically. If installation does not begin automatically, use Windows Explorer to find your CD-ROM drive; then double-click Setup.exe to start the installation. Custom (Preferred and higher editions) 3. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation. NOTE The product CD Key you'll need to complete the installation is located on a sticker on your CD sleeve. N O TE If you choose not to install some components, you can install them later by running Setup again, and choosing Modify. 5. Dragon Systems recommends that you register online now, if you can, so we can notify you of product upgrades and other offers. 4. Select the installation option that suits your computer. You can choose from the following installation options: 6. If installation prompts you to restart your computer, select Yes to restart before you launch Dragon NaturallySpeaking. PAGE 2 Connecting Your Microphone 2. Insert the BLACK or BROWN plug into the R efer to the following diagram to connect your microphone to your computer. LINE OUT jack on your computer sound card. If your sound card does not have a LINE OUT jack, use the SPEAKER or HEADPHONE jack. 3. If your headset microphone includes an amplifier box, install batteries in the box. See your microphone documentation for complete instructions. NOTE Not all systems use the same icons for input and output jacks. If you have questions, consult the user's manual that came with your computer. 1. Insert the RED or PINK plug into the MIC input jack on your computer sound card. Sound cards vary, but the microphone jack is usually red and has a picture of a microphone. If your sound card does not have a MIC jack, use the LINE IN jack. Positioning Your Microphone It's okay to touch the foam covering while you're adjusting the microphone, but don't touch the microphone while you're talking. The side of the microphone that you should speak into may be marked with a colored dot or the word "Talk." If you need to move the microphone out of the way, you can lift the "boom" up and over your head, rather than bending it out of position or removing the headset. T o talk to programs using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you need to speak into the microphone that came with your software. It's very important that the microphone be in just the right position, so that Dragon NaturallySpeaking can hear you loud and clear. Whenever you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking, start by making sure your microphone is in the right position. If the microphone is out of place, Dragon NaturallySpeaking won't be able to hear you as clearly and may make more mistakes. Positioning a Handheld Microphone Hold the microphone one to three inches from your mouth and a little off to the side. If the volume display on the DragonBar turns red, try holding the microphone slightly farther from your mouth. TIP It's a good idea to sip water when you do a lot of dictating, so you don't get hoarse. If you drink through a straw, you won't have to move the microphone out of place. Positioning a Headset Microphone Position the microphone about a half-inch from your mouth and a little off to the side. The microphone should not touch your mouth, but it can be almost touching your lips. PAGE 3 Teaching the Program How You Speak S tart Dragon NaturallySpeaking, if it's not already running. Here's how: STEP 1: Double-click the desktop icon for Dragon NaturallySpeaking Or go to the Start menu, point to Programs, and click Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Create a User 1. Name this user with your name or any other unique name. 2. Choose a language (dialect). The English version of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 5 ships with five dialects: US English, UK English, Australian English, Indian English, and Southeast Asian English. Choose the dialect that most closely matches your accent when you speak English. The first time you start Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the program automatically starts the New User Wizard. This wizard takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a personal speech profile called a "user." A user stores information the program needs to recognize your speech, for example, information about how you pronounce different words. If more than one person will be using Dragon NaturallySpeaking on this computer, each one must create a unique user. The rest of this section explains each step in the New User Wizard. If you have difficulty with any step, this section can help answer your questions. Important Some commands behave differently for different dialects depending on the Regional Settings of your computer. If you have problems dictating times or currency, set the Regional Settings in your Windows Control Panel to match the language dialect you selected in this step. See your user's guide for more information. PAGE 4 3. Choose a dictation source. If you will be dictating into a headset or handheld microphone connected to your computer, choose "Microphone plugged into Mic-In Jack." If you will be using another type of microphone, a mobile recorder, or a USB microphone, select the option that matches your dictation source from the drop-down list. NOTE Some microphone options are available only in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred or Professional. If you are using a microphone or recorder not supplied with your program, check the Hardware Compatibility List on the Dragon Systems website (www.dragonsystems.com) to see if your version supports the microphone you plan to use. 1. Check your microphone volume by clicking Start Volume Check, then read aloud the text in the box. When the program beeps to indicate it has finished checking the volume, click Next. 4. Choose a vocabulary. Most adult users should use the default choice, "General." Younger speakers of U.S. English (aged 9­15) should select the "Teens" vocabulary. Most users should not need the Advanced option. 2. Check your sound quality. Click Start Quality STEP 2: Check and then read aloud the text in the box. When the program beeps to indicate it has finished checking the volume, click Next. Check your audio settings B efore beginning this step, make sure your microphone is properly connected and positioned. NOTE If your computer has more than one sound card, you will be asked to select one in this step. PAGE 5 STEP 3: 2. To advance through the first two screens, you Train Dragon NaturallySpeaking must say the sentences without pausing. For the rest of the screens, it's okay to pause in the middle of a sentence. When the words turn black, it means the computer has heard and recognized them. If you keep reading the same words, and the computer still doesn't get it, just click Skip. N o two people sound exactly alike, so before you can start talking to the computer, you have to teach Dragon NaturallySpeaking how you pronounce different words. It usually takes only about five minutes to teach the computer how you speak, but you have to do this the first time you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking. You do this by reading aloud part of a book or a story into your microphone (you can choose from several texts). Information about your voice is saved in the user file you just created. 3. Click Next to continue. NOTE If you are using a mobile recorder to dictate, the process of teaching Dragon NaturallySpeaking how you speak has a few more steps and takes longer. See Appendix A in your user's guide for more information, or click on the Help button in the New User Wizard. 1. A yellow arrow shows you where to start reading. To take breaks while you're training the program, just click Pause. 4. Choose a text to read aloud. In Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5, you only need to read for about five minutes to train the computer to recognize your speech. Sometimes, a new text will begin at the end of the one you chose; this is because the program needs a little more information about how you speak. N O TE If you are using an array microphone, you will need to train the program for at least 20 minutes to recognize your speech. You can take breaks while you're training the computer. Just click Pause. PAGE 6 Don't worry if you make mistakes. You should try to read exactly what you see on the screen, but it's okay if you read something incorrectly. The computer will either ignore the mistake or display the yellow arrow so you can try again. The progress bar shows how much text you have left to dictate. Make sure you read until you can click the Finish button. Otherwise, the computer will not save your training for this user. When you are done reading, click Finish. If this is your first time using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, choose Start the Tutorial. If you are upgrading from a previous version, you may want to See what's new in version 5. Or you can simply Begin dictating. When you have made your choice, click Finish and wait for Dragon NaturallySpeaking to adapt to the way you speak. STEP 4: Congratulations! YouÕre ready to dictate. hen you're finished dictating, you will receive a message saying "Congratulations! You have finished the training. Click OK, and General Training will spend a few minutes adapting and saving your speech files." Click OK and wait for the program to finish adapting to your voice. When you see this next screen, you're ready to choose whether you want to start the Tutorial, see what's new in version 5, or begin dictating. NEW in version 5! Online Tutorial W T he Tutorial demonstrates many of the new features found in version 5 of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, along with the basics of dictating. We recommend that both new and experienced users run the Tutorial to learn about starting to dictate, and to practice the examples given in "Starting to Dictate" on page 10. PAGE 7 Beginning to Dictate The DragonBar Dragon icon Microphone icon Start DragonPad icon Manage Users NaturallySpeaking menu Volume display Display Help icon Extras toolbar icon Welcome to the DragonBar hen you see the DragonBar on your screen, you can dictate into virtually any program. The DragonBar contains the following parts, starting from the left side: Microphone icon and volume display Click on the microphone icon to turn speech recognition on and off. Microphone is off. Microphone is on and ready to dictate. The volume display indicates how well the program is hearing your voice. W The Dragon icon Click on the icon (or right-click anywhere on the DragonBar) to display a menu that controls how the DragonBar looks and acts on your screen. See the online Help for more information. Start DragonPad icon Click on the icon to open the DragonPad, the Dragon NaturallySpeaking built-in word processor. NaturallySpeaking menu The NaturallySpeaking menu on the DragonBar contains all the menu commands that you can use while working in Dragon NaturallySpeaking. Some of these commands are also available from other parts of the DragonBar, for example, opening the online Help. Display Help icon Click on the icon to open the Dragon NaturallySpeaking online Help. Manage users Click Users to display a menu that contains a list of your users, and a command that opens the Manage Users dialog ...