Get started with Dragon Professional for Windows

• Access to Dragon Professional at IU
• Download and install Dragon
• Sign into Dragon
• Get help

Access to Dragon Professional at IU

Download and install Dragon

To download and install Dragon Professional for Windows:

1. Navigate to the Dragon Professional for Windows page on IUware.
2. Click Login for Access.

3. If prompted, log in with your IU username and passphrase.

4. Under "Downloads", select DPGXX_XNMC.zip and save the file to your computer.
   Note:

   The file is large and may take 30-60 minutes to download.
5. When the download is complete, find the file in your Downloads folder, and then right-click it and select Extract All.
6. In the "Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folder" window, select Extract.
7. Once the extraction is complete, there will be a folder in Downloads named DPGXX_XNMC. Double-click the folder to open it.
8. Locate the Setup.exe file and double-click it to start the installation.
9. In the "UAC setup" window, when asked for your permission to make changes, select Yes.
10. Once the window appears saying the setup completed successfully, click OK.
11. Restart your computer to complete the Dragon Professional installation process.

Sign into Dragon

To sign into Dragon for the first time:

1. Log into your computer, press the Win key, and then type Dragon.
2. Select Dragon (Desktop App).
3. In the Dragon login window, you'll be prompted to enter your username and password. Use the username and password provided to you by your administrator. If you want the software to remember your credentials, leave Remember my password checked.
4. Click Login.
5. In the "Welcome" window, select Next.
6. On the "Speech Options" screen, select your region and accent settings for your voice:
   • Region: Select the region corresponding to your current location in the world (for example, United States). This setting affects units of measure, phone numbers, addresses, and so on.
   • Accent: Select the option that best fits your accent (if applicable). If you are unsure if any of the options fit, select Standard.
7. Click Next.
8. On the "Choose a Microphone" screen, make sure the microphone connected to your computer appears in the list, and then select Next.
9. On the "Check Microphone" screen, you'll see examples of ways to set up your microphone. Make your selections, and once you are happy with the setup, select Next.
10. To configure your microphone, when you are ready, read out loud the sample text that appears on the screen, speaking into your microphone.
11. Once the software has enough information, the sample text will disappear from the window, and you'll hear and audible tone and see a progress bar as the system processes your speech.
12. On the "Finish" screen, select Finish to close the window and start the interactive tutorial.
13. After you complete (or exit) the tutorial, your speech profile is set up and the software will be open. You can begin using Dragon.

Get help

From the Dragonbar

To access the Dragon Help Center via the Dragonbar:

1. With Dragon running on your computer, locate the Dragonbar at the top of the screen, and select the question mark (?) icon:
   
2. Click Help Topics.
3. In the "Dragon Help Center", if you are new to Dragon, select Get Started. To find help with a specific issue or task, use the search box.

Via speech with Dragon

To access the Dragon Help Center via speech:

1. With Dragon running on your computer, go to the Dragonbar at the top of the screen, and select the microphone icon (it will turn green when active) so you can talk to Dragon.
2. Speak the voice command "OPEN HELP".
3. In the "Dragon Help Center", if you are new to Dragon, select Get Started. To find help with a specific issue or task, use the search box.

Contact ATAC

For help with Dragon at IU, contact the Assistive Technology and Accessibility Centers (ATAC) at 812-856-4112 or atac@iu.edu.