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Details the conventions used in the guide and the scope of content covered.
Highlights the new features introduced in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 8.
Explains the software's capabilities and the effort required from the user.
Lists the necessary hardware and software specifications for installation.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
Guides users through the process of creating a new voice profile.
Explains how to train the software to recognize the user's voice.
Instructions on how to launch the Dragon NaturallySpeaking application.
Steps to activate the speech recognition microphone.
Guidance on how to begin dictating text into applications.
An overview of the DragonBar interface and its functions.
Voice commands for controlling applications and file management.
How to interact with dialog box elements using voice.
Simulating keyboard input via voice commands.
Methods and techniques for correcting recognition errors.
Using voice commands to select text within documents.
Voice commands for clipboard operations like copy, cut, and paste.
Various methods for removing text using voice commands.
Listening to recorded speech to aid in text correction.
Methods for capitalizing words and phrases via voice.
Applying font styles, sizes, and other text formatting by voice.
Using voice commands with email applications.
Controlling Internet Explorer and browsing the web using voice.
Utilizing voice commands within Microsoft Word.
Using voice commands to interact with Microsoft Excel.
How to dictate numbers, including postal codes and formats.
Guidelines for dictating telephone numbers by voice.
How to dictate currency amounts and symbols.
Methods for manually dictating punctuation marks.
How to dictate email and web addresses accurately.
Changing between Normal, Numbers, Spell, Command, and Dictation modes.
Steps to open and access the Command Browser interface.
How to search for and locate commands for specific applications.
Teaching the software to recognize specific command pronunciations.
Process for creating custom voice commands using the MyCommands Editor.
Central hub for accessing tools to enhance speech recognition accuracy.
Adjusting audio settings and microphone quality for better recognition.
Methods for enhancing the software's word recognition capabilities.
Teaching the software specific word or command pronunciations.
Step-by-step guide to creating a new user profile.
Procedures for backing up and recovering user speech files.
Instructions for migrating user data from previous versions.
Configuring multiple input devices for a single user profile.
Initial configuration steps for enabling the Roaming User feature.
Process for setting up a user for network access and synchronization.
How changes are updated between local and network roaming users.
Installing necessary software for portable recorders.
Setting up user profiles for optimal recognition of recorder audio.
Process for converting recorded speech from portable devices into text.
Methods for creating custom voice commands.
Interface for creating and editing custom voice commands.
Creating commands to insert text and graphics.
Creating commands composed of sequential steps.
Settings that control the behavior of correction and spelling features.
Options that control how Dragon NaturallySpeaking interprets commands.
Customizing keyboard shortcut assignments for various functions.
Settings for automatic text formatting like numbers and addresses.
Settings for storing corrections, managing user files, and adapting training.
Details the directory structure for V6 before upgrading to V8.
Details the directory structure for V7.0 before upgrading to V8.
Lists MSI command-line options for software installation.
Details command-line options for the InstallShield setup program.
Explains MSI options tailored for NaturallySpeaking setup.
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