Dragon NaturallySpeaking for Dummies | 
| Authors: David C. Kay, Doug Muder
Publisher: For Dummies
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 27017
Media: Paperback
Pages: 386
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764506382
Dewey Decimal Number: 006.454
UPC: 785555021662
EAN: 9780764506383
ASIN: 0764506382
Publication Date: October 21, 1999
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Product Description
Have you ever wanted to rig a microphone to your computer, throw away your keyboard, and dictate everything instead of having to type it out? Dragon NaturallySpeaking enables you to do just that, but turning it from a technological miracle into a working tool takes a little practice. Dragon NaturallySpeaking For Dummies targets new users who are impressed by its capabilities but want to optimize its features. The book is organized thematically and addresses the following topics: - Installing and launching NaturallySpeaking
- Training yourself (and others!) on basic editing, formatting, and dictation features
- Proofreading and correcting text transcribed from your voice
- Using NaturallySpeaking to interface with other applications (like Web browsers or word processors)
- Dictating e-mails, memos, and calendar appointments remotely
- Customizing NaturallySpeaking to adapt to your way of speaking and to recognize more words in your vocabulary
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
 It's old! May 12, 2005
H. A. Kennedy (Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA)
73 out of 73 found this review helpful
This book was written to help the average user with techniques, hints, etc, for learning to use the Dragon.
However, it was written, in 1999, for Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 4!
The current version is Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8.0, which is quite advanced.
There have been so many improvements in Dragon Naturally Speaking, since the book was written, that much of the information has become quite dated, and much-needed newer information is, of course, not included.
I bought this book unknowingly, when I was using version 7.0, and it did not address my needs.
Until they update this book, or write a new one, I would suggest buying a different book. Spend your $20 on something that will be useful!
 Update to my previous review November 11, 2002
Mark L. Pearson (Sublimity, OR United States)
58 out of 63 found this review helpful
I still consider this book excellent. NaturallySpeaking no matter which version can be challenging. I believe there will be confusion though if this book is used for other then version 4. There are many changes since then.With all speech recognition failure will happen unless you do the following: 1. Computer specifications about double of what is recommended.
2. Computers have been prepared using original CD's to load the operating system.
3. Vocabularies are pre-populated with words and phrases from previous documents.
4. The starting pace of the person's voice is determined. If the above is done, the user can enjoy close to 100% accuracy.
Excellent - a must for all owners of Dragon NaturallySpeakin November 5, 1999
Mark L. Pearson (mark@computervoiceprojects.com) (Oregon)
49 out of 57 found this review helpful
I have trained Dragon products for six years. I have waited for a comprehensive book for my clients after the inital training is completed. This book is excellent and will do just that.It is also for the person who would like to train themselves. It gives an objective view of speech recognition, and does not lower the persons expectations, rather puts them in perspective. Excellent for everyone.
 Perfectly Useless August 3, 2006
Gregory Paul Adkins (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
This book is seven years old. It was written for version 4.0. We are now up to 9.0.
Avoid it.
Useful book March 29, 2000
Kevin Price (US)
12 out of 19 found this review helpful
I found some information that I was unable to find in other books on Dragon NaturallySpeaking. It covers a wide range of topics. It has an easy to read style along with a lot of good tips.
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