LightSpeed Users Guide
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1. Select User Settings and select the Input tab Change the writer type to Smartwriter Make sure the Read From is set to the drive or folder Navigate to the SD card as described on page 32 Select OK on the prompting screens Select Read Notes Select the Smartwriter file to be translated Select Read then OK Select Translate Case Catalyst Translating backup Smartwriter files N DW UW HBP W N e Select Read Notes Set the writer to Stentura Select Browse as the method Navigate to the SD card as described on page 32 Select OK on all prompt screens Select on the file to translate Select Save to save the file 33 8 g Once saved double select the folder created in Step 7 to open the Translation window Confirm appropriate dictionaries are selected and method is from File 10 Select Translate digitalCAT Translating backup RTF files Under File menu select Open An Open File window will display Select Rich Text Format RTF CRE in the Files of Type dropdown Select the RTF file to translate Steno notes will display in steno window e Under Translator menu select Retranslate Al Eclipse Translating backup RTF files NOW BP WN BP Under File menu select Open Notes Name the notes file to create press enter Select Yes to create note2. Under the Writer Mode drop down select Baron Transcript TX 12 Select OK an Updating Keyboard Flash Memory notification should display Configuration Set Default Load Save Realtime Backup Writer Mode Baron Transcriptor TX Wait fon initialization packe figure 2 5 13 Return to main GUI screen select the Start Stop button Start should display 14 Use the COM port drop down to select the desired port assignment figure 2 6 15 Select the Start Stop button until Stop is displayed 16 Open CAT program Continue to next page 7 7 2 x oN gt COMS e Start figure 2 6 10 Brief descriptions of Individual CAT Programs Translation digitalCAT Under Translator menu select Steno Source Select Baron Real time for Primary Steno Device Select appropriate COM port from Step 12 Select OK to save settings Begin translation Eclipse Under Production menu select User Settings Select the Input tab Select Transcriptor X or Baron TX in the Writer menu Ensure Read from Cable checkbox is unchecked Select COM setup button Select appropriate COM port from Step 12 Select OK to save settings on window Select Test to test the port Select OK to save settings Begin translation Se oe oe ee TS Case Catalyst Users should consider using Smartwriter settings in Step 10 if the software requires an initial stroke on the writer before start
3. e Translate from file checkbox used to select retranslation from Raw files Selection of this box will convert a Raw Data file into a RTF file A prompt will display for 13 selection of the Raw file to convert Once pconigurstion X m selected a prompt for save to location will Set Default Uoad Save a pp ear Zealtime Backup i Use Smantwriter backup a Wi Use Fili backup SD Card Backup figure 3 2 Configuration is a Reve Card ae apa el AutoSave Pernod a SEC used to select files saved to LightSpeed SD card See Section 8 for detailed SD card information e Use SmartWriter backup select to save Smartwriter files to SD card e Use RTF backup select to save RTF files to SD card e Reveal SD Card select to make SD card viewable to Windows My Computer e Auto save Time backup files are updated Saving to additional PC locations The locations include hard drive and external PC peripherals such as a SC card thumb drive or an external hard drive e Select the Add icon A window will open providing available save locations e Select the drive location or create a folder location e The added save location will appear the File Location Window Ensure the SD card external thumb or hard drive a connected prior to selection Configuration a l SD MMCIG et moe iy Make Mew Folder Ox T cancel l T S E The LightSpeed will not save to added locations during Bluetoo
4. the main screen figure 4 1 figure 4 1 19 Pressure view a re ne rE OE Set Default Load Save Done Cancel Ea Pie ul Fes Bes Bd a 41L JJJ JJJ JJ JJ JY Figure 4 2 Basic Threshold Adjustments tab figure 4 2 The default Basic Threshold settings are 300 for consonants and 200 for vowels Pressure view window The first block indicates the key that is being adjusted The key can be selected by depressing the LightSpeed key or by selecting with the mouse cursor P1 P2 and P3 boxes The figures inside the boxes signify the current amount of pressure being applied to the corresponding key s sensors The figures above the boxes are the recorded peak pressures applied with the corresponding key s sensors during adjustments The pressure readings will range from 0 to 1023 S1 S2 and S3 boxes Used to set the desired amount of pressure on the corresponding key sensors to register a key strike The higher the setting more pressure is required to register the key strike A lower setting will lessen the amount of required pressure The desired numeric sensor settings are entered into the S1 S2 and S3 boxes and then saved by the Apply Apply All button 20 Selected Keys Keys selected for sensitivity adjustment will become darkened and provide an approximate sensor location The amount of sensors on individual keys will vary Apply Apply All When selecting Apply the settings will be saved to the
5. translation light shaded keys 5 Using the mouse curser select the stroke to be analyzed The Stroke Monitor Window will display a detailed reading of key pressures figure 6 2 TF 3604 O 14 38 04 987 469 493 26 427 481 770 HRAO E F figure 6 2 e The blue and green numerical values indicate the pressure applied at the time the stroke was made e The dark shaded letters indicate the keys that registered during the stroke Keys reaching the threshold settings established in Section 4 e The light shaded letters indicate the keys that did not register during the stroke Keys failing to reach the threshold settings established in Section 4 e Stroke Times Window figure 6 3 Provides the individual key time stamp during the stroke Access the window by opening the Options tab and selecting Stroke Times Figure 6 3 30 Section 7 Raw Data Viewer The Raw data files are a log of raw data generated by the sensors of the LightSpeed They do not include actual steno notes but rather the recorded pressures of individual keys The Raw data files can be used to retranslate the same jobs using multiple LightSpeed configurations Access the Raw Data Viewer program by selecting the Raw Data Viewer icon found in the LightSpeed Programs folder figure 7 1 LightSpeed Itt 4 RawDataViewer STERMGEDITOr Uninstall Figure 7 1 1 Open the File
6. until Start is displayed A message will appear with a notification that the writer has stopped 3 Close the LightSpeed GUI program 4 Press the power button momentarily The power light will extinguish 5 Disconnect the USB cable 12 Section 3 LightSpeed Configuration The LightSpeed must be on and connected to accept configuration changes Access the configuration setting by selecting the tool icon on the main screen Toolbar Selections Multiple LightSpeed configurations can be saved and applied at a later time Set Default Resets all configurations to factory setting Load Used to load a previously saved configuration setting Save Used to save current configuration for later use C o My Documents J digitalCAT 4 J LightSpeed ie Back up realtime data 4 backup J RAW Add RTFCRE di Smartwriter ee e So Sevetault Load Save Backuo files location R ra figure 3 1 L Translate from file Real time Backup Figure 3 1 configuration is used to assign save locations for RTF Smartwriter and Raw Steno files to the PC e Backup real time checkbox Default checked to save files e Add Remove used to add and remove additional save locations The locations include external PC peripherals such as a SC card thumb drive or an external hard drive e Browse icon a shortcut to view saved files e Browse Raw files icon used as shortcut to view raw steno files
7. up DO NOT FORCE the card into the slot A select will be felt when the card has been installed correctly e Remove the SD card by slightly pushing the card until a select is felt The card can then be removed from the LightSpeed Translating from SD Card 1 Remove SD card from LightSpeed 2 Insert SD card into computer s SD card slot Once inserted into the computer the Open dialog box should appear It should display the removable drive location and the folders and files on the card See example below 42 SD MMC G 4 STENO a ji 2013 aa L5 FuEo0 Smartwriter file Wh 19163232 RTF file 3 Continue through the folders by date until the files to be translated are found file 000 Smartwriter XXXX RTF RTF file 4 Select the RTF or Smartwriter file 32 5 Translate the files in accordance with the CAT program s instructions Following is a brief description of individual CAT programs translation of RTF and Smartwriter files CAT user manual should be referenced for actual instruction digitalCat Translating backup Smartwriter files 1 Under Translator menu select Steno Source 2 Change the Primary Steno Device to Stentura Disk and select OK 3 A 5 Under Translator menu select Start Translation Navigate to the SD card as described on page 32 Select the Smartwriter file file 000 and select Open Eclipse Translating backup Smartwriter files O oO N WD MN A U N Be
8. 5 Set the basic threshold desired pressures numerical setting 6 Select Apply The rule will be saved and applied to the LightSpeed configuration 7 Combination Rules that have been applied can be viewed edited and deleted by selecting the Show All button The Combination List window will open and display all rules in use figure 4 5 23 figure 4 5 Example assigning a higher basic threshold to the final L key only when it is struck in combination with PBT nt and or PBD nd Advanced Disable All eof wi Use Combination Rule eys thal he reac gt lCothreshoid Ss 9 a Select alh combimnationithresha WA ye A u Degelect Al bi eS Combinations List 1 Check Use Combination Rule 2 Click Edit button 3 Select the key or keys that need to reach Basic Threshold in combination with the key or keys used in the stroke requiring differing thresholds 4 Select the key or keys requiring higher or lower threshold setting when struck in combination with the keys selected in Step 3 5 Set the combination key or keys desired threshold pressures numerical setting 6 Click Apply 7 Combination Rules that have been applied can be viewed edited and deleted by clicking the Show All button 24 Anti Stacking Options Access the Anti Stacking options by selecting the Rotating icon on the main screen Figure 4 7 Solution 1 Key retreat rule r
9. Conditions Eligibility LightSpeed must be in working condition at the time of purchasing the maintenance plan Customers may elect whether or not to have loaner coverage for an additional fee at the time of maintenance plan purchase Pricing and Fees Maintenance plans purchased during the 30 day period after your initial warranty has expired are 300 00 per year Additional loaner coverage may be purchased for 150 00 per year Maintenance plans purchased beyond the 30 day period of the initial warranty are 500 00 for the first year with each year thereafter being 300 00 Additional loaner coverage may be purchased for 150 00 per year All prices are stated in U S dollars and are subject to any local taxes duties or fees Published prices are subject to change without notice No refunds or price adjustments will be made on prior purchases Maintenance plans are non refundable but may be transferable upon sale of covered LightSpeed Stenovations must be notified prior to potential sale of LightSpeed and a transfer fee will be charged Your canceled check credit card payment or paid invoice statement indicates acceptance of the LightSpeed Maintenance Plan s terms and conditions Scope of Coverage Any and all requests for service must be scheduled through Stenovations Technical Support Department 304 346 8363 The maintenance plan will cover the battery and all internal parts but will not cover damage any abuse or negl
10. LightSpeed Users Guide wiowstenovations com BOL 316 S363 LightSpeed models LSCv3 LSCv2 LSC LSF and LSS LightSpeed Graphic User Interface 1 81 ll Copyright and Trademarks The LightSpeed writer is manufactured by Stenovations Incorporated Copyright 2014 by Stenovations Incorporated All rights reserved LightSpeed Writer User Guide Fourth Edition No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use without the prior written permission of Stenovations Incorporated The information provided in this guide is furnished for informational use only and is subject to change without notice The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that agreement Microsoft Windows XP Windows 7 and Windows 8 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other brands or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the USA SPE VAT TTS Sa lll WARNINGS CALIBRATED SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT Do not place objects on top of the LightSpeed Do not apply more pressure to the LightSpeed keys than can be expected during normal writing operations KEYPAD REM
11. OVAL WARNING Avoid any upward pulling force of the LightSpeed keys themselves Doing so can separate the keys and destroy the LightSpeed SD Card WARNINGS SD cards used must not have a storage capacity over 1 gigabyte SD card must be installed before the LightSpeed is powered on or backup to the SD card will not occur Do not remove or insert SD card with LightSpeed powered on TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical Support can be contacted at 304 346 8363 or by email at support stenovations com 1V Table of Contents Section 1 LightSpeed Introduction Section 2 Initial Installation and Quick Start Brief descriptions of Individual CAT Programs Translation Normal LightSpeed startup and translation Sequence Section 3 LightSpeed Configuration Toolbar Selections Real Time Backup SD Card Backup Writer Settings Number Bar Settings Stroke Monitor Configuration Sleep Mode Theory Sleep Mode configuration Bluetooth Settings Section 4 LightSpeed Key Sensitivity Adjustments Basic Threshold Settings Single Key Threshold Settings Advanced Settings Combination Rule Editing Anti Stacking Options Section 5 Bluetooth Connectivity Section 6 Steno Editor Section 7 Raw Data Viewer Section 8 Translation from Secure Data Card Section 9 General Information Section 10 LightSpeed Maintenance Plan 11 12 13 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 31 32 36 39 Vl Section 1 LightSpeed Introduction The LightS
12. e 4 01 update Select Tools menu Select Power DOS Select IMP RTF Select Select Use arrow keys to locate file to convert Press spacebar to select Select Enter to begin translation Select Yes in confirmation window The RTF file is now converted O CON WD MN A W N Be Translate imported file using dictionary 35 Section 9 General Information Battery Details and Charging e The LightSpeed comes equipped with a rechargeable internal battery pack e The On Off power button display colors signify the state of battery charging Green signifies the battery pack is at full charge Orange signifies that the battery pack is discharging LightSpeed in use Red signifies that the battery is reaching the end of its charge e The Battery pack can be charged using the supplied USB cord connected to the LightSpeed and a computer The computer must be on and the USB connection powered Ensure that the computer s power saver settings do not disable USB ports e The LightSpeed may remain on or off for charging e The LightSpeed charges at 4 hour intervals If continued charging is necessary the LightSpeed must be disconnected and reconnected e Replacement of the battery pack must be performed by Stenovations technicians LightSpeed Unplugged Warning Window Displayed in the event the LightSpeed has become unplugged or has shutdown e Check security of USB cable connec
13. ect to the LightSpeed Returned Shipping for LightSpeed repair work is paid for by Stenovations but Stenovations has the right to determine means and method 39 If additional loaner coverage has been purchased all shipping will be paid for by Stenovations at our discretion however the loaner will be sent via 2 day express delivery where available Loaner machines are not available for rent All loaner machines will remain the property of Stenovations Inc Loaner must be returned within 3 business days after receipt of repaired LightSpeed or the loaned LightSpeed cost will be billed at the full retail price to individual A maintenance plan must be in place before consideration will be given for a trade in value on future writers Stenovations may offer with trade in option Stenovations Inc 606 Virginia Street East Suite 200 Charleston WV 25301 304 346 8363 www stenovations com STENOVATIONS 40
14. eed will power down 28 Section 6 Steno Editor The Steno Editor program displays stroke key pressure and timestamp readings provided by the RTF file generated during backups The Steno Editor readings can be used as a tool to analyze the LightSpeed user s performance Be shen erihar E A R 14 38 02 14 36 02 14 38 03 14 38 03 14 38 04 14 36 03 14 38 03 14 38 04 14 38 04 14 36 04 14 38 04 14 36 03 14 36 03 14 38 03 14 38 03 14 38 05 14 48 07 143607 14 28 07 14 36 07 14 38 03 He STKPWHRAC FRF GTSD2 ST PWHR CE DZ R O87 49 4935 20 427 401 770 HRAO E TF RAO EU P L HFA B E F EUFRFBLGTS ALE F D EUFRFB GTS HRAC E F l R C l K RAC EU F P FARA B KP T P ST PW E F Access the Steno Editor program by selecting the Steno Editor icon found in the LightSpeed s Programs folder figure 6 1 LightS peed H RPawDataViewer Steno oe L l Figure 6 1 Open the File tab and select Open 3 Select the RTF CRE file to be analyzed The files will be found in the save location established in Section 3 Step 2 Select Open The stroke data and the detailed Stroke Monitor Window appear 29 e The Time column displays the time the stroke was made e The Stroke column displays keys used for translation e The Raw Stroke column displays all keys sustaining pressure during the stroke but not necessarily used in
15. eleases a stroke when it contains specified key that were pressed and retreated to xx after Solution 2 Plurals and participles rule splits defined stroke XXX YYY to two strokes YYY and XXX depending on flags specified Solution 3 Punctuation rule splits stroke when no numeric and vowels keys pressed For example STKPWHR FPL would be FPL and STKPWHR Solution 4 Selection accounts for key sensor latency during rapid writing 7 strokes per second or more Split left right selection is locked on Anti Stacking Options Solution Keys retreat rule Solution 2 gt Plurals and participles Solution 3 AAEL Solution 4 Stroke Delimiter designed by MK Section 5 Bluetooth Connectivity LightSpeed writers are equipped with Bluetooth and can be connected wirelessly to personal computers PC with compatible Bluetooth adapters The PC must support Human Input Devices and Serial Port Bluetooth profiles HID and SPP and should support Bluetooth 2 0 Windows 7 supports HID and SPP natively and will be used for the following instructions Windows XP and Windows Vista will be similar Consult the documentation that came with your computer for specific Bluetooth pairing instructions Bluetooth setup 1 Connect the LightSpeed to the PC using the USB cable and start the LightSpeed GUI See Section 2 for details In the LightSpeed GUI select on the Tool icon and then select Bluetooth Select eit
16. f Operation Touching the keyboard in order to find starting position or just resting one s fingers on the keys could generate an unwanted steno stroke being sent to CAT software The Sleep Mode s function is to discard any stroke in which at least one finger remains in contact with a key for longer than X amount of time The default setting is two seconds If fingers maintain contact with at least one of the keys for two seconds or longer a steno stroke will not be generated Another option is to define a null stroke that is a finger Combination that does not send any stroke out to the CAT software Sleep Mode Configuration e Seconds set to assign amount of time pressed keys number will end stroke if continuous pressure is being applied to keys e Define empty null strokes 1 Left select on the box with the three ellipses 2 Type in the left side keys 3 Hit the spacebar to move the cursor to the right side keys Typing a vowel also moves the cursor to the right of the entry window 4 Select the Add button and then the Close button Select OK STENOVATIONS S 17 Configuration Set Default Load Save wji v Slee p timeout Defined empty null strokes Bluetooth figure 3 10 Bluetooth always allowed Bluetooth pairing is available at all times J e Bluetooth only allowed when USB is disconnected Bluetooth operation will only be permitted without the USB cord connected e Bluetooth disab
17. her Bluetooth always allowed or Bluetooth only allowed when USB disconnected Figure 3 10 Select OK If Bluetooth always allowed is selected skip Step 4 If Bluetooth only allowed when USB disconnected is selected in Step b a Close GUI program program is not required for this function setting b Disconnect USB cable Hold down the LightSpeed s power button until the blue transmitting indicator light begins to flash figure 1 This indicates that the LightSpeed s Bluetooth is enabled and is in pairing mode Add a new Bluetooth device following the instructions for your version of Windows and Bluetooth software If you re using Windows 7 double select on the Bluetooth icon beside the clock then select Add Device figure 5 1 for Windows 7 26 Add a device N Add a printer Add s wireless or network device to this computer Double Click the Bluetooth Icon Gi the blue oval with the white B Then click on Add a device figure 5 1 7 Select LightSpeed device and continue If prompted for a pairing code use the serial number on the bottom of your LightSpeed figure 5 2 Select a device to add to this computer Windows wi continue to lock for mew devices end diipiey them here a LightSpeed_08 Bruetocth Other Figure 5 2 8 Wait for the Windows notification that it has completed installing driver software for the LightSpeed figure 5 3 ih Your device is ready t
18. ill begin loading 4 Allow time for the LightSpeed s USB drivers to load Once finished the PC will display a message stating the USB component is ready for use This will only be required on initial installation 5 Insert disc labeled LightSpeed Installation into the CD ROM drive It should start loading the LightSpeed Graphic User Interface GUI automatically If the software does not start to load go to the Windows Start Menu then My Computer Left select the CD ROM drive that contains the GUI disc Once the folder is open double select the file named Autorun exe 6 From the Installation menu select Install figure 2 1 figure 2 1 Agree to the license agreement select I agree Select component select Application Files select Next Select install location select Next Select Start Menu folder select Next Select to Load Eltima drivers gt oO Q0c0 Software will complete loading 7 Select the Windows LightSpeed icon to start the GUI software figure 2 2 Figure 2 2 8 The LightSpeed Graphic User Interface will open displaying the HA Stroke Monitor Window and the LightSpeed control panel figure 2 ae 3 Mantop et figure 2 3 figure 2 4 10 Select the Writer Settings tab figure 2 5 The LightSpeed emulates Baron Transcript TX and Smartwriter 9 11
19. individual key being adjusted If Apply All is selected the settings will be saved and applied to all keys Single Key Threshold Theory of Operation Due to the experience of the creator of the LightSpeed a Single Key Threshold option was added When using the LightSpeed on the job he began getting the word approximate translating unexpectedly the initial P was defined as approximate Unbeknownst to him his left middle finger was ever so slightly touching the initial P Raising the Basic Threshold to account for unintentional initial P at times would result in the initial P not showing up in other combinations such as STPH or TPH The Single Key Threshold feature was added to help eliminate unintentional key touches when a single key is struck The user only needs to raise the Single Key Thresholds on the keys that are being struck unintentionally and are the sole key being used during a steno stroke Single Key Threshold Adjustments tab figure 4 2 The Default Single Key Threshold settings are 500 for consonants and 300 for vowels Single Key Threshold boxes indications and sensor settings are identical to Basic Threshold adjustments 21 Pressure view Advanced Settings Mikado Zilah Access advanced settings by selecting the Advanced tab during key threshold adjustments e Disable all Disables all user configured combination rules e Use Combination Rule enables and allows user configurati
20. ing a transcript Ensure the Wait for initialization packet box is checked in Writer Setting tab See Section 3 Step 4 Under tools menu select Options then Translate options Select the Options button at the bottom left of dialog Under Real time tab select Baron TX Select appropriate COM port from Step 12 Select OK to save settings Begin translation eS eS a 11 ProCat Users should consider using Smartwriter settings in Step 10 if the software requires an initial stroke on the writer before starting a transcript Ensure the Wait for initialization packet box is checked in Writer Setting tab See Section 3 Step 4 Under Translate Menu select Preferences Select Writer tab Select Baron TX Select appropriate COM port from Step 12 Select OK to save settings Begin translation For proper LightSpeed startup and shutdown the following steps must be performed sequentially Normal LightSpeed startup and Translation Sequence Ensure SD card is inserted into SD card port Connect LightSpeed to PC using supplied USB cable Power up LightSpeed Start LightSpeed software Graphic User Interface GUI Verify GUI settings and select start Start translation software and verify steno source settings ee a Se ie Start translation Ending translation and powering down LightSpeed Sequence 1 Stop CAT program translation 2 Select Start Stop button figure 2 6
21. led Bluetooth functions are disabled Configuration i Set Default Load Save Oaaslima p arh FA re 2 ye X z ACE wa Bluetooth always allowed of Gard Backup Bluetooth only allowed when USB disconnected J Writem Settings EA Bluetooth disabled figure 3 10 See Section 5 for Bluetooth connectivity 18 Section 4 LightSpeed Key Sensitivity Adjustments Basic Threshold Theory of Operation LightSpeed sensors are capable of sensing the slightest pressure It is necessary to set a pressure threshold numerical value that establishes the point at which pressure upon a key is sufficient to generate a steno letter within a stroke Having the right Combination of pressure threshold settings is critical to using the LightSpeed to its fullest potential Setting a higher numerical value will increase the amount of pressure required to generate the steno letter Lowering the number decreases the amount of pressure required to generate a steno letter Reporters with a light touch should start with thresholds at 250 to 300 for consonants and 100 to 120 for vowel key sensors Reporters with a heavier touch should start with consonant key thresholds set to the 400 to 500 range Vowels keys should be set at the 100 to 120 range These are recommended threshold starting points and should be adjusted to the reporter s personal preference at some point Access the Key sensitivity setting by selecting the Finger Press icon on
22. o use X Device driver software installed successfully figure 5 3 27 9 To view the COM Port right select on the LightSpeed device icon and select Properties The COM Port will be listed under Device Functions figure 5 4 J LightSpeed 95 Properties Genemi Hardware Services Bluetooth Ught Speed_95 Dewee Funchons Nene Type P Sandara Sensi over Butoo KEFOU Pots COMAL Device Functon Summary Mawdoduer Movs Location om Basatooth Device RFOCOMM Protocol TOD 7 Device status This device is wording propery Lox Corea figure 5 4 10 Open CAT program and set Real time settings to the correct COM Port and writer type The LightSpeed should be set to Baron Transcriptor X For example in digitalCAT Baron Real time would be selected figure 5 5 Steno Source Primary steno device Baron Realme Grand Jean Water Secondary thero device Nore Oia T ext T T Fine fen of ee Trarulstion Tenes he value 5 n m second A 1500 value of 2010 dabbles the timer O One tarniaton a a time Hokibeck lt wanslbons al a bme Deplay best match figure 5 5 11 Start translation The blue indicator light goes to solid stops flashing The indicator light will only remain solid while translation is in progress Once translation stops the indicator light will begin flashing To end Bluetooth connection push the power button momentarily figure 1 1 LightSp
23. on of combination rules figure 4 3 nglotey Thresholds Default Load Save Done Cancel Advanced Disable All Use Combination Rule Edit in i A w w ZZ Combination Rule Theory of Operation The Combination Rule creates a second basic threshold that only applies to a key s sensors when that key is stroked in combination with other keys whose sensors reach their basic thresholds One typical example beneficial to many reporters is assigning a higher basic threshold to the final L key only when it is struck in combination with PBT nt and or PBD nd See figure 4 5 for example of this rule being set However it may be useful to set a lower base threshold for final L when for example it is hit in combination with the FPT See figure 4 6 for example of the Rule being set Combination Rule Editing Note the Combination Rule feature is only available when connected to a computer via USB cable It will not function when writing to a computer by means of Bluetooth 1 Select Use Combination Rule in the Advanced menu window figure 4 5 2 Select the Edit Button figure 4 5 The Combination Rule editing window will open figure 4 5 3 Select the key or keys that need to reach basic threshold in combination with the keys being set in combination thresholds 4 Select the Key or keys that need higher or lower threshold settings when struck in combination with the keys set in Step 4
24. peed is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8 7 XP and Vista Bluetooth Reset Power and Bluetooth Indicator SD Card Slot e Button USB Connection figure 1 1 Power Button The Power button is used to turn the LightSpeed on and off It is used to place the LightSpeed into Bluetooth Pairing Mode and to indicate the battery state of charge Power and Bluetooth Indicator The power and Bluetooth light will indicate power applied Bluetooth status and writing to SD card backup SD Card Slot The Secure Data card slot is used to house a 1GB max size SD card for backup of Smartwriter and RTF files 1 GB SD card included with LightSpeed Bluetooth Reset The Bluetooth Reset button is found on the bottom half of the LightSpeed It is a pinhole access to the Bluetooth reset on button USB Connection The USB is used to connect a 5 pin mini B connector The port is used for steno transmission and battery charging Battery Pack The LightSpeed comes equipped with a rechargeable battery pack See Section 8 for charging details Section 2 Initial Installation and Quick Start For initial LightSpeed installation the following steps must be performed sequentially 1 Insert Secure Data card into Secure Data card port 2 Connect LightSpeed to the PC USB port using the supplied USB cord 3 Press and hold the power button until the blue power indicator light illuminates then release the power button The LightSpeed drivers w
25. s file Under File menu select Import Change Files of Type option to RTF Browse to location of RTF select and select Open Translate notes file using appropriate dictionary Case Catalyst Translating backup RTF files N DW BP WN Select Read Notes Set writer to Stentura Select Browse as method Select Browse button Navigate to the file to be translated Select OK on all screen prompts Select file to translate Select Save Double select folder created to open translation window Select appropriate dictionaries 34 9 Select Method is from File 10 Select Translate TurboCat Translating backup RTF files 1 From Main menu select Utilities button 2 Select File Exchange using RTF CRE 3 Using Arrow keys select the RTF file to import 4 Name the transcript select Enter If error message appears concerning number of strokes select space to continue Press any key to exit Utilities Press F10 to open Job Menu 5 6 7 Use arrow keys to select imported job 8 Select Note Utilities 9 Select Extract Notes 10 Select Enter to create file with default name 11 Select Translate with job still highlighted 12 Select Yes to overwrite existing job file translates 13 Press space bar to continue Premier Power Translating backup RTF files Premier Power must hav
26. tab and select Open 2 Select the LightSpeed Raw Data file LSO LS1 extension to be analyzed The files will be found in the save location established in Section 3 Step 2 e Select Open The Raw Data and the detailed Pressure window appears e The mouse curser when placed on the blotches will provide pressure reading of individual key sensors throughout the pressure application within the Pressure window See figure below for description of Raw Data Viewer symbols Vertical grid lines represent Steno key placement Horizontal grid lines represent Stroke completion Pressure P Sensors Pressure 1 638 2 973 slot vertical length signifies amount of time pressure applied Key represented in pressure window Section 8 Translation from Secure Data Card Secure Data Card SD card The LightSpeed stores backup RTF and Smartwriter files to the SD card depending on selections made during Step 3 Section 3 e The SD cards used must not exceed 1 gigabyte of memory capacity e When formatting the SD card must be done in 16 bit Fat format e The SD card must be installed prior to powering up LightSpeed e Each time a new backup RTF or Smartwriter file is needed the LightSpeed will need to be powered off and powered on e The SD card must not be removed until the LightSpeed has been powered down e Do not format the SD card while installed in the LightSpeed e The SD card should be installed face
27. th use 14 See Section 8 for SD card backup use Writer settings figure 3 3 e Writer Mode used to select steno source format e Enable noise suppression select to eliminate sensor noise from outside electronic interference This should not be selected for LightSpeed models with serial numbers 91250 or higher Models 91250 and higher already have the feature built into the hardware and is not needed e Wait for initialization packet checked in conjunction with Smartwriter mode e Detect stuck keys Not active in place for future use e Reinitialize writer when stuck key detected Not active in place for future use Configuration h Set Default Load Save Writer Mode Enable noise suppression Si Wait foninitialization packet Number Bar Settings figure 3 4 moke O OARE Seg poge D Reinitialize writer when stuck key detected e Use classic number bar as a single key number key letter key e Use enhanced number bar 1 numeric keys Number bar keys will write their corresponding number e Use enhanced number bar 2 space at center Number bar keys will write their corresponding numbers The center number key becomes a standard number bar which can be used in conjunction with letter A to get a 5 and O to get a zero or AO to get 50 e Ignore numeric keys pressed with letter keys Instructs software to ignore numeric keys when pressed with letters keys Can be used in conjunction
28. tions e Assure LightSpeed has not powered off e Window should close once device has restored communication The keyboard device was unplugged Please make sure the unitlis powered on and the USB cable is securely connected This dialog will automatically close when the wrtenris reconnected 36 About Icon Bhout x ns e Provides Steno Pad LightSpeed LightSpeed Copyright C 2007 2012 Stenovations Inc serial number Steno pad Serial 93133 Rev e Firmware loaded to LightSpeed Fimiware v2 4b software ver 1 50 Build 1201 e Graphic User Interface GUI version and build Appearance Configuration Used to customize the GUI appearance figure 3 9 e Enable transparency Selection enables transparency e figures determine percentage amount of transparency e Minimize on start Selection will start GUI minimized to taskbar Stroke Monitor Window will display maximized e Show icon in task bar Shows minimized GUI icon minimized in taskbar at start Configuration SetiBefault Uoad Saye vi Enable transparenty Me Minimize on start vl Show icon in task ban when minimized 37 Configuration r Set Detault Load Save Select Skin Gun Metal Skins Configuration Select and apply skin to customize the GUI skins Figure 3 10 figure 3 10 38 Section 10 LightSpeed Maintenance Plan Stenovations LightSpeed Maintenance Plan Terms and
29. with enhanced selections e Emulate zero keys as D can be used in conjunction with enhanced selections e Emulate zero keys as 0 can be used in conjunction with enhanced selections 15 Configuration Set Default Load Save Realtime Backup J aer RealtimelBackur V ICES CENE as ESIE SD Card Backup Use enhanced number bar 1 numeric keys Writer Settings Use enhanced number bar 2 at center SS Niumloerr Serr Ignore numeric keys pressed with letten keys Stroke Monitor Emulate zero keys as D Sleep Mode EEO ESAO Figure 3 4 Stroke Monitor configuration figure 3 5 Used to control Stroke Monitor Window e Enable Stroke Monitor Window selected will turn on off window show hide button will toggle window on off e Display sensor pressures Will add key pressure reading to the Stroke Monitor Window figure 3 6 and 3 7 e Collect typing statistics add stroke speed and count to stroke monitor window e Define a steno stroke to show hide Stroke Monitor Window Configuration Set Default Load Save Realtime Backup V Enable Strokes Monitor Window Show 1 SD Card Backup SD CardiBackup S Display Sensors Pressures VV FILER OCTIIAGS Collect iyping Statistics N mben Ban a Define a Stroke to Show Hide Stroke Monitor Figure 3 6 16 Stroke Monitor Window figure 3 7 Avg gt Uastten nga fastestiten LS Drag Window edge to size Window f Sleep Mode Theory o
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