Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies - Tapa blanda

Dragons 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