User guide

Chapter 2: Installing Dragon

Free hard disk space

n 2.5 GB minimum for custom installations in English versions where you install only

the program files and one set of speech files. Installations can range from 800 MB

(Standard Edition) to 2.5 GB (Medical Edition).

n 2.8 GB minimum for non-English versions.

Microphone

Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone. For a complete listing of Dragon-

compatible audio input devices, visit the Hardware Compatibility List on the Dragon Sup-

port Web pages.

Sound card

Sound card capable of supporting 22 kHz 16-bit audio recording.

Screen resolution

The following minimum screen resolutions are recommended for optimal display of Dragon

on your Windows Desktop:

Computer class Minimum Resolution

Desktop 1024 x 768

Laptop 1024 x 768

Netbook 1024 x 600

For Windows Vista and Windows 7, the maximum recommended display magnification is

150 per cent.

Other requirements

n Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher (free download available at www.m-

icrosoft.com).

Note: To use Web application support, Dragon requires Internet Explorer version 9

(32-bit mode only).

n DVD-ROM drive required for installation.

n An Internet connection for product activation.

What you should know before installing

Installing Dragon to a custom location

The default installation directory for Dragon is:

C:\Program Files\Nuance\NaturallySpeaking12