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Arm yourself with Dragon NaturallySpeaking and use the power of your voiceDragons are mythical, magical creatures. Dragon NaturallySpeaking, however, is truly magical but totally real! Here's how to tame the dragon and put it to work for you. Train NaturallySpeaking to recognize your voice so you can create Word documents and spreadsheets, control your desktop, browse the web, send e-mails, and more, just by speaking.
Dragon training 101 — install NaturallySpeaking, create a user profile, and "teach" it to recognize your voice, vocabulary, and writing style
Hang out at the DragonBar — it offers easy access to tools and settings, while the DragonPad streamlines word processing
Dictate to your desktop — and run various Windows® applications with your voice
It reads your mail — compose, send, and receive e-mail, and manage messages on your mobile devices
Wander the web — use special web shortcuts and give orders to Internet Explorer
That social stuff — tell the software what to post on Facebook or Twitter
It's a family thing — learn to set up NaturallySpeaking to accommodate different users
Take control — personalize your vocabulary and create your own commands
Open the book and find:
Why you don't have to spend a lot of time training the software
Dictating tips
Advice on making edits in your transcriptions
How to talk your way through a spreadsheet
Why recording your dictation can be an advantage
Tips for improving audio input
Resources for information and help
A glossary of DragonSpeak
Learn to:
Save time and be more productive with powerful Dragon software
Use Dragon software online or with a digital voice recorder or mobile device
Take notes, send e-mail, or create documents using just your voice
Customize, proofread, and quickly edit your transcriptions
Synopsis
Dragon NaturallySpeaking will introduce readers to everything they need to know to get started with this advanced voice recognition software. Readers will get the most up-to-date information on the latest version of the software.
PART I: Hatching and Launching Your Dragon Software.
Chapter 1: Preparing for Dragons.
Chapter 2: Basic Training.
Chapter 3: Launching and Controlling Your Dragon.
PART II: Fire-Breathing 101.
Chapter 4: Basic Dictating.
Chapter 5: Selecting, Editing, and Correcting in the NaturallySpeaking Window.
Chapter 6: Fonts, Alignment, and All That: Formatting Your Document.
Chapter 7: Proofreading and Listening to Your Text.
Chapter 8: Using Recorded Speech.
Chapter 9: Mobile Edition and NaturallyMobile Recorder.
PART III: Giving Your Applications Wings.
Chapter 10: Dictating into Other Applications.
Chapter 11: Controlling Your Desktop and Windows by Voice.
Chapter 12: Using NaturalWord for Word and WordPerfect.
Chapter 13: A Dragon Online.
Chapter 14: Dragon Your Data Around.
Chapter 15: Staying Organized on the Move.
PART IV: Precision Flying.
Chapter 16: Feeding Your Dragon: RAM, Disk Space, and Speed.
Chapter 17: Speaking More Clearly to Your Dragon.
Chapter 18: Additional Training and Vocabulary Building.
Chapter 19: Improving Audio Input.
Chapter 20: Dealing with Change.
Chapter 21: Having Multiple Users or Vocabularies.
Chapter 22: Creating Your Own Commands.
Chapter 23: Taking Draconian Measures: Workarounds for Problems.
PART V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Common Problems.
Chapter 25: Ten Time-and-Sanity-Saving Tips.
Chapter 26: Ten Mistakes to Avoid.
Chapter 27: Ten Stupid Dragon Tricks.
Synopsis
Speak up and master the latest version of Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking!Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech recognition program that lets users dictate into any Windows application, allowing you to access documents, write e-mails, and even update Facebook using only your voice. This new edition covers all the newest updates to Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 11, including usability enhancements, the user interface, the digital voice recorder, time-saving voice commands, and much more.
Aimed at new and inexperienced users who want to get up to date on all that Dragon NaturallySpeaking is capable of, this beginner guide also explains how Dragon NaturallySpeaking can be used in mobile application development to add voice-recognition and productivity tools to your app.
- Explains the basics of Dragon NaturallySpeaking as a speech recognition program that offers a wealth of possibilities
- Walks you through formatting your documents, texts, and e-mails
- Looks at the option of using Dragon NaturallySpeaking for application development
- Addresses how to dictate into other applications and control your desktop and Windows by voice
- Offers tutorial for creating your own commands and improving audio input
- Shares time-saving tips, mistakes to avoid, and the most common issues you may encounter when getting started with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Arm yourself with a copy of this helpful guide and be prepared to breathe fire!
About the Author
Stephanie Diamond is a former marketing director for AOL and founder of Digital Media Works, Inc. With more than 20 years of marketing know-how, she is a skilled profit-builder and has developed several successful multimedia products. Stephanie is also the author of Prezi For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Installing and Understanding NaturallySpeaking 7
Chapter 1: Knowing What to Expect 9
Chapter 2: Installing Dragon and Basic Training 21
Chapter 3: Launching and Controlling Dragon 35
Part II: Creating Documents and Spreadsheets 51
Chapter 4: Simply Dictating 53
Chapter 5: Selecting, Editing, and Correcting in DragonPad 71
Chapter 6: Basic Formatting in Text-Editing Applications 85
Chapter 7: Proofreading and Listening to Your Text 95
Chapter 8: Dictating into Other Applications 103
Chapter 9: Dipping into Word Processing 117
Chapter 10: Working with Excel 133
Chapter 11: Using Recorded Speech 141
Part III: Communicating Online 155
Chapter 12: Sending and Receiving E-Mail157
Chapter 13: Working the Web 173
Chapter 14: Playing Media with the LifeStyle Speech Pack 183
Chapter 15: Dictating the Mobile Way 193
Part IV: Controlling Windows 211
Chapter 16: Controlling Your Desktop and Windows by Voice 213
Part V: Working Smarter 231
Chapter 17: Speaking More Clearly 233
Chapter 18: Additional Training for Accuracy 239
Chapter 19: Improving Audio Input 259
Chapter 20: Having Multiple Computers or Users 267
Chapter 21: Creating Your Own Commands 275
Chapter 22: Getting Help from Your Desktop and Online 287
Part VI: The Part of Tens 305
Chapter 23: Ten Common Problems 307
Chapter 24: Ten Time-and-Sanity-Saving Tips 315
Index 319