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 You may also wish to check the audio settings at the level of

Windows: see the “Recording devices” section of the Control

Panel. This is accessible by right-clicking the loudspeaker icon

on the System Tray.

Note: In the example illustrated here, both a USB and a

Bluetooth (Plantronics BT300) are available, and so is the

laptop’s built-in array microphone – but use of built-in

microphones with Dragon is not recommended because their

quality varies.

 For Bluetooth wireless headsets, see the Help and the manufacturer’s documentation. Be sure to

familiarize yourself with how to charge your Bluetooth microphone, turn it on, and ensured it is paired

to its USB dongle. And remember to plug the dongle into the PC before you start Dragon.

Connecting and positioning your microphone

If you physically connect to the computer, be sure to push all the way into the

jack or port.

If using a headset, adjust it so that it feels stable and comfortable on your head

(it should not press your temple or your glasses). The microphone’s listening side

must face the side of your mouth (not the front). It must not touch facial hair or

catch breathing sounds. (On standard headsets, bend the “boom” if needed.)

You might experiment a bit to find what works best for you. Then, whenever you

use Dragon, aim for consistency in your microphone position.

IMPORTANT:

 Noise-canceling microphones only listen on one side. The listening side is

often marked by a dot or the word TALK, which may not be visible unless you

lift the foam cover slightly. Check that this side is parallel to your face, not

tilted.

 If your microphone model has a mute switch, make sure it is in the ON

position!

 If you want to bypass your computer’s sound system, you can use a USB

microphone, or plug your regular microphone into a USB adapter.