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Step 2: Click the word in the list so it is highlighted, then say or click Train. The Train Words window opens.

Are you ready? (If you need to clear you throat, do it first!) Click Go, and read the prompt in your

normal speaking voice, as if you were saying this word in the middle of a sentence.

Step 3: You may have to wait a second for this

acoustic information to be incorporated -- be

patient! Then you can say or click Done to

close the Train Words window.

Reading Text to Train Dragon

Consider providing some reading for acoustic training after the first few days of practicing dictation: by then,

speaking clearly into the microphone should be familiar, and reading aloud text presented by Dragon should

better reflect how one actually dictates.

If your speech presents a particular challenge for speech recognition (due to a lisp or a strong accent for

instance), you should perform a reading for acoustic training as soon as possible.

Step 1: From the DragonBar’s Audio menu, click or say Read a text to improve accuracy. (You can also use the

link in the Accuracy Center.)

Step 2: When the Select Text window opens, choose a text to read, then click OK. The General Training

window will open. Click Go to begin reading.

IMPORTANT: Try to speak clearly but naturally and read exactly what is on the screen. If the software

needs to hear you read something again, a yellow arrow will show you where to resume reading. If necessary,

click Pause, then click Go when you are ready to resume.