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Dragon Individual Installation GuideContentsDragon Individual Installation Guide1Copyright2Contents3Chapter 1: About this guide4About Dragon Professional Individual5Additional resources6Documentation6Interactive tutorial6Training6Support6Chapter 2: Preparing to install Dragon7Preparing for an installation8Storage space considerations9Dragon system requirements10Chapter 3: Initial Installation of Dragon Professional IndividualInstall Dragon and choose the default settingsInstalling Dragon on a single computerDragon file structure11121215Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 1015Accessing program files163

Dragon Professional Individual Client Installation GuideChapter 1: About this guide4About Dragon Professional Individual5Additional resources6

Chapter 1: About this guideAbout Dragon Professional IndividualDragon Professional Individual allows users to create reports, spreadsheets, presentations and otherdocumentation more efficiently with fast, accurate dictation and transcription. Dragon ProfessionalIndividual also includes voice commands that allow users to perform everyday tasks without using themouse or keyboard. For example, use voice commands to:lCorrect and format text.lLaunch applications.lNavigate in applications.lAccess buttons and menus in supported programs, including Microsoft Word, CorelWordPerfect, WordPad, and moreDragon Professional Individual can be installed on each client computer manually .5

Dragon Professional Individual Client Installation GuideAdditional resourcesThe following resources are available in addition to this guide to help you manage your nDragon HelpFull online Help system that includesDragon Help. When Dragon is open,commands and instructions for dictating,click the Help icon () on thecorrecting, and more with Dragon.DragonBar, and then select HelpTopics.Dragon Release New features, system requirements,Notesclient upgrade instructions, and knownissues.LocationDragon Help. Do the following:1. When Dragon is open, clickthe Help icon () on theDragonBar, and then selectHelp Topics.2. Click Get started.3. Click Dragon release notes.DragonWirelessHeadset UserGuideInstructions for connecting and usingyour Bluetooth headset with Dragon.Dragon Support web siteDragonWorkbookInstructions and training exercises forperforming Dragon’s basic tasks, likedictating and correcting text by voice.Dragon Support web siteInteractive tutorialDragon Professional Individual includes an interactive tutorial with progressive simulations that help youlearn Dragon skills.When you are connected to the internet, Dragon connects to a web-based interactive tutorial. If youdon't have an internet connection, the tutorial runs locally.TrainingNuance provides several Dragon training offerings, like webinars, demos, and Nuance University onlinetraining courses. For more information, see the Dragon Support web site.SupportThe Dragon Support web site provides many resources to assist you with your Dragon installation. Formore information on Support offerings, see the Dragon Support web site at:https://www.nuance.com/support.html6

Chapter 2: Preparing to install DragonChapter 2: Preparing to installDragonPreparing for an installation8Storage space considerations9Dragon system requirements107

Dragon Professional Individual Client Installation GuidePreparing for an installationBefore installing, modifying, or upgrading Dragon Professional Individual:llllInstall any pending Windows updates, and then restart the computer.Turn off or disable any antivirus software until installation is complete. Installation cansometimes trigger a false virus report.Close all open applications.Ensure your system meets the requirements before attempting to install Dragon ProfessionalIndividual.For more information, see “Dragon system requirements” on page 10.Installation considerationsll8Administrator rights are not required to create a user profile or use the software afterinstallation. Note that if an administrator creates a user profile while logged in as anadministrator, that profile is not accessible to users with restricted privileges.Users are permitted to create multiple profiles, provided each profile is for one person.Additional users must purchase a separate license for Dragon Professional Individual. Volumelicense agreements are available.

Chapter 2: Preparing to install DragonStorage space considerationsEach Dragon user must have his or her own user profile. This is a set of files in which Dragon storesinformation about each user’s voice, frequently-used words and phrases, optional settings, andcustom commands (if applicable). Each computer on which Dragon is installed must have enough freespace for the required user profile(s).Use the following guidelines for allocating disk space on your system. The actual amount of diskspace varies from site to site.To set the amount of data to store:1. From the DragonBar, select Tools Administrative Settings.The Administrative Settings dialog box opens.2. Select the Disk space reserved for network archive option.For each user profile:l127 MB of hard disk spaceDragon periodically creates a backup copy of a user profile and stores the copy on the local computer.9

Dragon Professional Individual Client Installation GuideDragon system requirementsDuring the installation process, the software checks that your system meets the followingrequirements. If they are not met, Dragon Professional Individual is not installed.RAMMinimum:lCPUFree hard disk spaceSupported operatingsystemsOther4 GB for all operating systems.Minimum: 2.2 GHz Intel dual core or equivalent AMD processor.Faster processors yield faster performance.l4GB if DVD installation, orl12GB if downloading installation fileslWindows 7, 8.1, and 10, 32-bit and 64-bitllInternet Explorer 11 or the current version of Chrome foronline Help, and for installation if installing from the WebMicrosoft .NET Framework version 4.5.2 or laterGenerally, the .NET Framework is pre-installed on Windows7, 8.1, and 10 computers. If you do not have it installed, youare prompted to install it during Dragon's installation.Nuance does not provide the .NET Framework with yourinstallation; you must download the installation file frommicrosoft.com.ll10A DVD-ROM drive if installing from diskAn audio input device capable of 16-bit recording fordictation

Chapter 3: Initial Installation of Dragon Professional IndividualChapter 3: Initial Installation ofDragon Professional IndividualInstall Dragon and choose the default settingsInstalling Dragon on a single computerDragon file structure121215Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 1015Accessing program files1611