Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10
Installation Checklist
Check your PC configuration and system requirements:
The following are minimum system requirements for Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10:
- CPU: Intel® Pentium4® or later or AMD Athlon 64 1 GHz or later. (SSE2 instruction set required). Faster processors will yield faster performance
- 512 MB RAM or 1 GB RAM for Windows Vista™
- Free hard disk space: 2 GB
- L2 Cache: 512 KB
- Supported Operating Systems:
o Windows Server 2000
o Windows Server 2003
o Win XP SP2 or higher - 32 bit - Home & Prof
o Win 2000 SP4 or higher
o Windows Vista™ or Windows Vista™ SP1, 32-bit (all 4 editions)
- DVD-ROM drive (required for installation)
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com)
- Nuance-approved noise-cancelling headset microphone (included)
- For Bluetooth wireless microphone support, please visit http://support.nuance.com/compatibility/
- A web connection is required for activation
During the install process the software checks to make sure your system meets these minimum requirements. If your PC does not meet the requirements, the software will not be installed.
Positioning the Microphone
Positioning the microphone correctly is one of the most important things you can do to enhance your recognition accuracy. If the microphone moves even slightly away from the optimal position, your recognition accuracy may significantly deteriorate.
You should position your headset the same way each time you dictate:
1) Adjust the headset so that it fits comfortably on your head.
2) Move the microphone element to the side of your mouth to avoid the noise from your breathing.
3) Make sure that the microphone element is close to your mouth, but not touching it. As a rule, keep it about a thumb's width from the side of your mouth.
4) Make sure the front of the microphone points toward your mouth. The front may be indicated by a colored dot, the word "Talk," or some other label.
Once you have positioned the microphone correctly, remember to position the microphone the same way each time you use it.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 features in-depth tutorials on how to get the most out of the software. To access the Tutorial click on “Help” from the Dragon toolbar menu and select “Tutorial”.
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