10.0

Step 4: Version 10 has special acoustic models for a number of broad “accents” heard in the US (this is

particularly important for natives of the UK or the Indian sub-continent). Open the drop-down list

Accent to see their names; if unsure which one is best for you, just pick “General”.

Step 5: Select the right Dictation source. If you are not using the default (microphone plugged into the Mic-In

jack), open the drop-down list and pick your device’s type: for instance, Bluetooth Microphone.

The Help provides details on using special

dictation sources such as array microphones and

portable devices.

Many digital recorders (such as Olympus,

Panasonic, Philips and Sony models) come with

special software to manage recordings, including

transferring them from recorder to computer and

converting their format if necessary. Make sure to

check your recorder’s documentation and install

its software if required.

IMPORTANT

: If you already have a Dragon

profile and want to use an additional source, use

the Open User dialog’s Source button to add a

source instead of creating a separate profile for

the new device. (Click NaturallySpeaking > Open

User > Source > New.)

This is often overlooked, but very important.

Having multiple sources within one profile allows

the same Vocabulary to be used — and refined —

no matter whether you are using your USB

microphone or digital recorder, for instance. (As

you will learn, personalizing the Vocabulary early

and often is one of the keys to efficient usage.)

TIP

Users with a small vocal cavity (as is often the case for children under about 13, depending on their

height) may obtain best results by choosing “Teens” from the “Vocabulary” drop-down list.

Once you have completed the first screen of the New User Wizard, click Next.