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Installation and Training
Creating a user
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To create a user, you must type a name in the Your Name field. The software
automatically picks the best speech model and vocabulary settings for your
system. For more information, see "About vocabularies and languages" below.
2
Select your dictation source. If you are using a USB microphone or another type
of input device, choose the appropriate option from the "Dictation source"
drop-down list.
3
Click Next to continue.
About vocabularies and languages
Languages
Some editions of Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 8 let you to create and train
users in multiple languages. If you have purchased an edition with support for more
than one language, you can add additional languages by choosing "Custom Install"
during Setup. For Preferred and Professional editions, if you didn't select additional
languages during Setup, you can also select an additional language when you create
a new user. In this instance, you will need the Dragon NaturallySpeaking CD to
install the language files before you can create the user.
Vocabulary
Dragon NaturallySpeaking uses a vocabulary to recognize words correctly based not
only on the sound of the words, but on their context.
Vocabulary size
When you create a set of user files, Dragon NaturallySpeaking recommends the
vocabulary that best fits your computer's speed and memory. For most users, this
recommendation should be followed.
Depending on your edition, you may see an Advanced button. Experienced users
may want to click the Advanced button to specify a different vocabulary size:
Medium: for computers with 128 MB of RAM.
Large: for computers with more than 256 MB of RAM.
Empty Dictation: a vocabulary with a language model but without any words.
Empty Dictation is designed for experienced users or re-sellers who want to
create highly specialized vocabularies. (Professional and higher editions)
Speech Model
Dragon NaturallySpeaking uses the speech model to adapt to your voice during
training. When you create a set of user files, Dragon NaturallySpeaking
recommends the speech model that best fits your computer's speed and memory.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking User's Guide
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