Dragon is unlike many other software products in that its interface requires hardware and human interaction. Usually when one has a software issue, it’s directly related to the inner workings or compatibility with other programs. Dragon is different in that it has to do all three, sometimes making it quite difficult to diagnose problems, especially when it comes to sound.
Users will spend a great deal of time fine-tuning and customising their vocabulary by correcting and creating custom entries. You can imagine a sculptor dealing with a block of marble, chipping away to get a much more definite form. In the same way customisations, analysis of writing and the steady process of correction are ways that Dragon’s Deep Learning occurs. While the software is extremely accurate out-of-the-box, it does require tweaks when it comes to some of the words you use and specific names, shortcuts and things such as industry-specific terminology. You can simply start a new profile whenever you choose, yet the trouble is that you have to start this process all over again!
Profiles can become corrupt by information not syncing with the profile, the software not being shut down properly or user privilege issues. This is why it’s a good idea to store a backup of your profile on external storage device, hard drive or flash drive. Once you’ve spent a few weeks using the product and customising it to your liking you will want to retain all of that learning so that you don’t have to go through this again. Developing good habits when it comes to correction ensure that your profile is as accurate as possible, means also being mindful in the correction process itself.
Dragon automatically creates backup copies of your profile but we still recommend keeping a reasonable copy somewhere safe. If your notebook or computer is stolen, all you need to get back up and running is your backup profile and unique installation key code. We can assist remotely, even if you don’t have the original disc or install files available.
Our technicians are able to assist if you would prefer that we clean out your custom vocabulary of errors, run the Acoustic Optimizer and keep a good copy of your profile on your behalf. We are also able to assist with speeding up the process of customisation of your profile.
Please get in touch if you require assistance with profile management all how to fine tune your profile for the best results. A 90% accurate profile sounds like a good thing but correcting 10 mistakes for every hundred words drastically slows down your productivity, which is why it’s so important to make these time-saving tweaks and correct any conflict words.