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Page 2 STENOGRAPH PROPRIETARY: This material constitutes proprietary and trade secret information of Stenograph and shall not be disclosed to any third party, nor used by the recipient, except under the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement between the customer and Stenograph.
Page 3 The design of the tripod assures a smooth, even writing platform for you to enjoy. You’ll probably notice how light the Wave is - - just 4.7 pounds. The carrying case also lightens your load. Remember to check the Stenograph web site, www.stenograph.com, for updates to the Wave.
Page 4 The Importance of Working Comfortably and Effectively Stenograph believes that the Wave shorthand machine, when used in compliance with the enclosed instructions and information, is safe. Certain sources, though controverted, suggest a relationship between injuries of the hands and forearms with prolonged use of any type of keyboard or other equipment involving repetitive movements of the hands.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1: Setting Up the Wave ..................7 Wave Features ............................. 8 Tripod Setup ............................9 Charge the Batteries..........................11 Install the Wave USB Driver ......................... 12 Wave Technical Support........................13 Chapter 2: Understanding the Shorthand Machine............15 Chapter 3: Wave Hardware Features ................17 Batteries..............................
Page 6 Wave User Guide Splash Screen ............................71 TrueView............................... 73 © 2017 Stenograph...
Page 7: Chapter 1: Setting Up The Wave
Chapter 1 Setting Up the Wave Chapter 1, Setting Up the Wave, describes the steps to set up your new writing machine, charge the batteries, load the USB drivers and access the Wave tutorials. It also provides Technical Support contact information should you need additional assistance.
Page 9: Tripod Setup
The top of the EasyLock Z12 tripod fits like a key into the recessed tilt mechanism. 8. Lift the Wave on two sides of the machine and lower it evenly onto the top of the tripod with one of the flat sides of the writing machine facing you.
Page 10 Adjust the Tilting Screen 1. Gently pull up on the display and adjust the tilt as necessary. 2. To fold it flat, gently pull down on the display. When the Wave is On and the display is folded flat, the display remains On.
Page 11: Charge The Batteries
3. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter/charger cord into the CHGR socket on the back of the Wave. 4. The Wave turns On. A black dot in the lower right corner of the Status LCD indicates the Wave is On.
Page 12: Install The Wave Usb Driver
At the Stenograph website: click Support, Download Center and Utilities & links. Right click the on the Stenograph Writer USB Drivers and select Save Target as or Save Link as and save the file to a location on computer desktop or your hard drive.
Page 13: Wave Technical Support
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Wave Wave Technical Support If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, a Wave Support Specialist is available to assist you at: 1.800.323.4247 or 1.630.532.5100, touch 2, then 2 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Page 15: Chapter 2: Understanding The Shorthand Machine
Similar to a typewriter, your fingers have a home position on the keyboard as shown in the previous diagram. Notice that the Vowel keys are slightly lower than the other three banks of keys. This allows for the natural position of your thumbs. © 2017 Stenograph...
Page 16 The first shorthand machines were developed in the late 1800s and have evolved over time to the present-day Wave. To learn more about the evolution of the shorthand machine that brought the technology to this point, visit www.stenograph.com and view “The History of Machine Shorthand.”...
Page 17: Chapter 3: Wave Hardware Features
Chapter 3, Wave Hardware Features provides information about the hardware components of your Wave. This includes details on battery charging and use; communication port and setup; function buttons for accessing menus; Status LCD icons; adjusting the Tilting screen; personalizing the opening graphic and resetting the writing machine.
Page 18: Batteries
1. Ensure the main battery is in the Wave. 2. Plug the AC charger/adapter into a wall outlet. 3. Insert the small plug on the AC adapter/charger cord into the CHGR socket on the back of the Wave. © 2017 Stenograph...
Page 19 Chapter 3: Wave Hardware Features 4. The Wave turns On. A black dot in the lower right corner of the Status LCD indicates the Wave is On. A row of running blocks indicates the batteries are charging. If you plug your Wave in to charge and only the black dot displays, the batteries are charged.
Page 20 4. To display the Opening menu, press OK, Quit. Low Battery Warnings As the main battery becomes progressively low, the Wave displays warnings using the battery gauge on the title bar of the Tilting screen and messages on the Status LCD. When the main battery becomes low while connected to a computer with a USB cable, low battery messages continue to display until the battery is depleted.
Page 21 Main Battery, Battery Dead -- Switching To FailSafe... • Main Battery, Battery Dead -- Recharge Battery Now! If the Wave is connected to a computer with a USB cable, low battery messages display but all the features continue to operate. See Powering With the USB Cable on page 23.
Page 22 Changing the Battery To remove and replace the Wave main battery: 1. Place the palm of your hand squarely against the back of the Wave on the battery. Grasp the back portion of the battery with your two middle fingers.
Page 23: Communication Port
There is one USB port on your Wave which provides connection access for the USB realtime cable between the writing machine and the computer. To use the USB cable for realtime writing or reading notes from Memory, you must install the Wave USB driver on your computer. See Installing the USB Drivers on page 63.
Page 24 2. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Insert the appropriate end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Wave and the other end into a USB port on the computer.
Page 25 2. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Insert the appropriate end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Wave and the other end into a USB port on the computer.
Page 26 6. When you are finished writing realtime using the virtual serial port connection, it is important that you complete the following steps in order. This ensures your computer shuts down properly. a. Press End on the Wave to close the file. If the option, Prompt to confirm ending job is active, press End again at the prompt.
Page 27: Function Buttons
Function Buttons On either side of the Status LCD are three soft gray function buttons. The far left button turns the Wave Each button serves a specific purpose, or function, on the different menus. The menu bar is located at the bottom of the Tilting screen.
Page 28: Keyboard Depth And Tension Controls
Wave User Guide Keyboard Depth and Tension Controls There are two thumbwheels on the Wave, one on each side of the keyboard, that control the keyboard depth and keyboard tension. The depth of stroke adjustment wheel, on the left, determines the height of the number bar and all the steno keys.
Page 29: Reset
Chapter 3: Wave Hardware Features Reset The Reset button is a small, recessed button located on the back of the Wave to the left of the AC Adapter/Charger port. Like other computer equipment, the Wave can seem unresponsive when it receives a series of commands it does not recognize.
Page 30: Status Lcd
Located between the gray function buttons is a small rectangular LCD screen. The Status LCD displays icons that indicate specific operations of the Wave. When battery power is low enough to turn off the Tilting screen, the Status LCD continues to show information, indicating the writing machine is still working.
Page 31: Tilting Color Screen
To use the Tilting screen, gently pull up on the display and adjust the tilt as necessary. Gently pull down on the display to fold it flat. When the Wave is On and the display is folded flat, the display remains On.
Page 33: Chapter 4: Writing On The Wave
Chapter 4, Writing on the Wave, details all the Wave menu features including setting options, viewing and erasing memory, accessing Test Mode and marking, scrolling and searching steno notes. Stenograph recommends that you charge the battery in your Wave before using it for the first time. See Charge the Batteries on page 11 for information.
Page 34: Accessing Wave Features
Wave User Guide Accessing Wave Features When you turn the Wave On, the Opening menu displays. The Opening menu is accessible when not writing on the Wave. Opening Menu Opening Menu From the Opening menu, you can: • view and erase Memory.
Page 35 Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Second Writing Menu Pressing More on the First Writing menu displays the second Writing menu. Second Writing Menu The second Writing menu includes features that allow you to: • view Wave status information. •...
Page 36: Writing Jobs
1. Turn the Wave On. Press the first function button on the left. 2. The Wave logo displays briefly on the Tilting screen followed by the title bar across the top of the screen and the Opening menu at the bottom.
Page 37: Beeper Volume
Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Beeper Volume The Wave has a beeper to alert you to specific messages on the Tilting screen, such as Low Battery. To adjust the beeper volume: 1. From the Opening menu, press Setup, Options.
Page 38: Copy Log
Wave User Guide Copy Log In the rare instance your Wave experiences an error or an exception, Copy Log automatically saves the information to a log file. Technical Support may ask you to send the information to Stenograph for analysis.
Page 39: Display Set Strokes Per Minute
Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Display Set Strokes Per Minute The Display Set Strokes Per Minute (SPM) option allows the average number of strokes per minute to display on the Title bar and Status screen. The Title bar shows the approximate number of strokes per minute, SPM, while writing.
Page 40: Electronic Marks
Wave User Guide Electronic Marks Use the Mark function to electronically mark locations in your steno notes. You can use the Search feature to locate the Marks in the file. To mark your steno notes: 1. From the First Writing menu, press either Mark button. The symbol, ! , displays in the steno notes to indicate the insertion of an electronic mark.
Page 41: Keyboard Layout
Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Keyboard Layout Keyboard Layout is designed for international use of the Wave. Changes to the Keyboard Layout should only be made when your steno keyboard layout uses a specific language steno theory. 1. From the Opening menu, press Setup, Options.
Page 42: Keyboard Options
Transition Time—Transition time is the number of milliseconds that pass between the release of a key stroke and when the Wave recognizes the next key stroke. This can affect the stacking or splitting of strokes. If you experience stacking or splitting steno notes, adjust the Split/Stack Adjustment option first.
Page 43 Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave d. Set the Split/Stack Adjustment option to “Balanced” before changing the Transition Time setting. It is strongly recommended that you select a small increment and assess the change. Turn on CNN or the equivalent and write against the broadcast for 20 - 30 minutes.
Page 44 Wave User Guide 3. The Keyboard Hardware Type screen displays. Keyboard at rest with the deepest depth of stroke setting. The line of white bars at the top of the screen represents the bottom of the keyboard. The horizontal position of the line varies depending on the depth of stroke setting. For example, a deeper depth of stroke places the line closer to the top of the screen.
Page 45: Memory
2. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Insert the appropriate end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Wave and the other end into a USB port on the computer.
Page 46 2. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Insert the appropriate end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the Wave and the other end into a USB port on the computer.
Page 47 2. The Wave prompts you with a confirmation message to delete all the files in Memory. 3. Do one of the following: • Press Yes to erase all the files. When the Wave completes erasing the Memory files, press OK to return to the Opening menu. •...
Page 48: Options
Wave User Guide Options Options allow you to switch the USB communication between Standard and élan Mira emulation, ® change the Serial Protocol, adjust the Beeper Volume and select a prompt when ending a job. To access Options: 1. From the Opening Menu, press Setup, Options.
Page 49: Prompt To End A Job Option
Prompt to End a Job Option The Wave can optionally prompt you with a confirmation message each time you press the End button to close a job. When the message displays, you can continue to close the job by selecting End again.
Page 50: Scroll
Using the Scroll function, you can review testimony by moving up or down the Tilting screen one line at a time. When you resume writing, the Wave returns to the current spot in the testimony. 1. From the First Writing menu, press Scroll.
Page 51: Search
Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Search The Wave allows you to search through the steno notes in the active realtime file. When you select to search for an item, the Wave highlights the located item on the screen. You can search for the last electronic Mark or specific steno strokes.
Page 52: Serial Protocol Option
The Serial Protocol option is a fixed option that displays the Wave communication protocol when using the Virtual Serial Port driver provided by Stenograph. Select Stentura as the writer in your CAT system if you are using the serial protocol with a CAT system not compatible with the Wave USB protocol.
Page 53: Status
Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave Status Status displays information about the Wave. The status screen indicates: • Software version. • When a job is opened, the name of the job. • The approximate number of strokes per minute. •...
Page 54: Steno Test
Wave User Guide Steno Test The Steno Test feature puts the Wave in writing mode and simulates steno strokes for diagnostic purposes. This feature is generally used at the request of a Stenograph Technical Support Representative to test the Read and Writing features of the Wave.
Page 55: Test Mode
2. From the Opening Menu, press Setup, Test Mode. The Status and Menu bars display in red to indicate that the Wave is in Test mode. The Wave remains in Test Mode until you turn the feature Off or turn the Wave Off.
Page 56: Tilting Screen Appearance
Select Tilting Screen Font Size The Wave can display steno outlines in five different font sizes. Using a smaller font allows you to display more steno strokes on the Tilting screen and using a larger font allows for easier viewing. The default font size setting is #3.
Page 57 Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave 4. Do one of the following: • With no open job, return to the Opening Menu by pressing OK, More, Quit. • During a job, continue writing. The First Writing menu redisplays. © 2017 Stenograph...
Page 58: Time And Date
Wave User Guide Time and Date The Time function allows you to change the time and date on your Wave. It is important to maintain date and time accuracy in the event you need to locate a file in Memory.
Page 59: Usb Communication Option
3. Press Change to switch to Mira Emulation or Standard. Standard is the default selection. 4. The message, “Changing the USB Communications Option Causes the Wave to Reset.” displays. 5. Press OK. The Wave changes the USB protocol, resets and displays the Opening menu. The setting remains until changed.
Page 61: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Reset - Wave Appears Unresponsive If the Wave appears to be unresponsive, press the Reset button on the back of the Wave. If you have an open file at the time you press the Reset button, the current file closes. The Wave reboots and a recovery complete message displays.
Page 63: Appendix A: Installing The Usb Drivers
Appendix A, Installing the USB Driver, instructs you how to install the USB driver required when using a USB cable to connect your Wave with Case CATalyst, other CAT software and install updates. You can only use USB Realtime and Read communications with USB compatible CAT software such as Case CATalyst version 4.096 or higher.
Page 64: Install Wave Drivers
At the Stenograph website: click Support, Download Center and Utilities & links. 3. Right click the on the Stenograph Writer USB Drivers and select Save Target as or Save Link as and save the file to a location on computer desktop or your hard drive.
Page 67: Appendix B: Updating Wave Software
7. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the Wave and the other end to a USB port on the computer.
Page 68 11. When the update is complete the Wave reboots and displays the Opening menu. Your computer displays the message: Successfully Updated the Wave. Click OK to Exit. 12. Click OK and in the Wave Update dialog box on your computer, click Quit. You can delete the update file.
Page 69: Appendix C: Wave Utilities
Desktop and copy the utilities to that folder. Windows operating system When copying or running a Wave Utility, the User Account Control message box may display. The User Account Control (UAC) is a security feature prompting you for permission to run the displayed program name or service being accessed.
Page 70: Copy Log Support Info Retrieval
Extract All. 6. Connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the USB port on the Wave and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
Page 71 Extract All. Stock photos are also downloaded with the zip file. 3. Turn your Wave On. 4. Connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the USB port on the Wave and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
Page 72 10. Click Quit to close the Splash Screen program. 11. To view your picture on the Wave, turn Off the writing machine and turn it back On. The startup screen displays the selected picture. If you want to load a different picture, double click the Splashloader.exe icon and repeat the picture selection steps.
Page 73 Appendix C: Wave Utilities TrueView TrueView is a Wave utility program that allows you to analyze your steno strokes by viewing the TrueStroke™ data (Steno X-ray2) generated by the Wave. TrueStroke data is gathered while writing on the Wave and contains information about timing, the direction of travel and the velocity for each steno key in each steno outline.
Page 74 Ensure the Wave is connected to your computer and turned On. b. Click Import Files From Writer. The Select the files you wish to copy dialog box displays. It may take a few seconds to display the list. The Wave files are stored in Year/Month folders with a date/time name.
Page 75 Appendix C: Wave Utilities c. Write a stroke on the steno machine. d. In the TrueView dialog box, select Connect Realtime. The Save As dialog box displays. Navigate to where you want to save the realtime file. Type a file name and select Save.
Page 76 Wave User Guide Understanding the TrueStroke Data TrueStroke data, in Compact view, provides initial information about a keystroke, assisting you in locating steno outlines you may want to review. For example, you may notice steno outlines in the TrueStroke data column that contain characters which appear lighter or darker that others in the same stroke;...
Page 77 Appendix C: Wave Utilities Example 2 The steno outline for the word, “yes” occurs in the steno notes. This two stroke outline was intended to be written as a single stroke. Double clicking in the TrueView column displays the steno strokes in Expanded view.
Page 78 Import Files From Writer Import existing files on the Wave onto your computer to view the TrueStroke data. The Wave must be connected to your computer and turned On. 1. Click Import Files From Writer to display the Select the files you wish to copy dialog box.
Page 79 Appendix C: Wave Utilities Quit Closes the TrueView dialog box. View Zoom In Incrementally increase the font size of the TrueStroke data display to its original size after using Zoom Out. The Zoom feature does not affect the steno note section.
Page 80 Adjust Depth of Stroke on page 28. 5. Tilt the Wave either slightly forward or backward. The tilting mechanism is built into the bottom of the steno machine and does not require a tilting tripod. See Tilting the Wave on page 10.
Page 81 Appendix C: Wave Utilities File Closed on Writer When you press End on the writing machine, the realtime connection ends. Reestablish the realtime connection. Write a few strokes on the writing machine and select Connect Realtime. © 2017 Stenograph...

Stenograph WAVE User Manual

Chapter 1: Setting up the Wave

Chapter 2: Understanding the Shorthand Machine

Chapter 3: Wave Hardware Features

Chapter 4: Writing on the Wave

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Installing the USB Drivers

Appendix B: Updating Wave Software

Appendix C: Wave Utilities

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