- Use the Analyze My Documents feature to help the software learn the words and phrases you use most frequently.
- Use the phonetic alphabet on the Quick Reference Card to improve accuracy when dictating proper names, acronyms, or words that the software might not recognize.
- To distinguish between dictated text and commands, speak commands forcefully -- as if you're teaching a dog to do a trick. For example, say "go to sleep," with only short pauses between the words, to set the microphone to sleep mode. On the other hand, say "go to sleep" using your natural speech pattern if you want the words to appear as text in a document.
- The more naturally you dictate, the better your accuracy will be. Dictate documents as if speaking to a person. Enunciate well, but keep speaking with your natural cadence.
- Learn how to make macros for dictation and command control. If you have a standard closing in typed letters and e-mails, you'll be able to say, "Standard closing," and the software will know what you mean.
- If you're working in a new environment -- from a home office or on the floor of a noisy trade show -- take the time to run a new Audio Setup. The software will be better able to ignore background noise.
- Resist the urge to correct errors using the keyboard and mouse. Use the software to correct mistakes so that it can learn and continually improve its accuracy.
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