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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: Table Of Contents

    Battery ............................. 12 Charging the Battery ........................12 Low Battery Warnings........................ 14 Communication Ports ........................16 Install the Luminex USB Drivers ....................16 Powering With the USB Cable ....................17 Updating With the USB Cable....................17 Connect for Realtime Writing ..................... 17 Function Sensors..........................
  • Page 4 Manage Data SD Card Space ....................55 View and Copy Data SD Card Files................... 56 Dictionaries ............................58 Load Dictionaries onto the Luminex................... 58 Using Job Dictionaries ....................... 59 Display Set Strokes Per Minute (SPM).................... 61 Electronic Marks ..........................62 J-Defines............................
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting Tips........................101 Luminex Technical Support ......................105 Appendix A: Updating Luminex Software..............107 Appendix B: Luminex Utilities................... 109 Personalize the Luminex Splash Screen ..................110 Convert Date/Time to Stentura Format.................... 112 Convert RTF/CRE Dictionaries......................114 Backup SD Card Reader ......................... 116 TrueView............................
  • Page 6 Luminex User Guide © 2017 Stenograph...
  • Page 7 This will allow you to become comfortable and familiar with it before taking it on a job or into class. The Luminex is equipped with a full-color high resolution LCD touch screen for viewing steno or text and to interact with what is displayed.
  • Page 8 At the same time, other sources indicate that there is no such cause and effect. The safety and well-being of persons using Stenograph equipment is of paramount concern and because we recognize that these medical and scientific questions are not definitively resolved, Stenograph encourages all users of our writers to carefully review the following Work Area Checklist and to use appropriate work habits.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Luminex writer. Read this User Guide to familiarize yourself with the Luminex components. Chapter 1, Introduction, highlights the features of your Luminex, describes typographical conventions used in this guide and outlines the organization of this guide.
  • Page 10 Luminex User Guide © 2017 Stenograph...

  • Page 11: Luminex Feature Details

    • Full-Color, High Resolution LCD Touch Screen which pivots a full 180 • Six capacitive touch sensors. The first one on the left turns the Luminex on and off. • View text, steno notes or text and steno notes simultaneously.

  • Page 12: User Guide Overview

    Hardware explains the various components of the Luminex and how to use them. Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Writing on the Luminex explains all the software features of the Luminex used for setup before you begin writing and while writing a job. These includes features such as loading dictionaries, setting audio options, customizing the tilting screen, searching steno and text and changing the tilting screen view.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Hardware

    Chapter 2 Hardware Chapter 2, Hardware, provides information about the hardware components of your Luminex. This includes details on battery charging and use; communication ports and setup; function touch sensors for accessing menus; touch screen, status LCD icons; adjusting the Tilting screen; resetting the writing machine;...

  • Page 14: Battery

    On either side of the Status LCD are three touch sensitive sensors. The far left sensor turns the Luminex On and Off. If there is no power source to the writer (AC adapter is not plugged in or your Luminex is not connected to your computer via the USB cable) you need to touch the On/Off sensor for a 1/2 second in order to turn the Luminex On.
  • Page 15 Luminex. 3. The Luminex turns On. A black dot in the lower right corner of the Status LCD indicates the Luminex is On. A row of running blocks indicates the battery is charging. If you plug your Luminex in to charge and only the black dot displays, the batteries are charged.

  • Page 16: Low Battery Warnings

    The Luminex displays warnings messages on the tilting screen and will beep to indicate the battery voltage is getting low. Once the Luminex switches to FailSafe mode, the battery icon on the Status LCD blinks. When the main battery becomes low while the Luminex is connected to a computer with the micro USB cable during realtime, low battery messages continue to display until the battery is depleted but the writer will not beep.
  • Page 17 The battery gauge on the title bar of the Tilting screen provides a general indicator of the battery voltage level. It changes appearance as the voltage level of the battery changes: • - an electrical plug with a full green gauge indicates the Luminex is plugged into the AC adapter/charger and the main battery is fully charged. •...

  • Page 18: Communication Ports

    Communication Ports There are two types of USB ports on your Luminex. The standard USB A (host) port allows you to insert a thumb drive to copy files from the memory or from the Data SD card. The micro USB-B (client) port provides connection access for the USB realtime cable between the writing machine and Case CATalyst and any other CAT system that supports the Stenograph USB protocol.

  • Page 19: Powering With The Usb Cable

    When the main battery becomes low while using the micro USB connection, low battery messages display on the Luminex, but all features continue to operate. The USB port provides power to run all the Luminex components except WiFi and Bluetooth communications. When powered by the micro USB port, the Luminex tilting screen displays at about half of the Backlight brightness setting.
  • Page 20 2. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Insert the micro end of the USB cable into the USB B (client) micro port on the back of the Luminex and the other end into a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 21 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 Luminex to close the file. If the option, Prompt to confirm ending job is active, press End again at the prompt.
  • Page 22 Stenograph provides Luminex wireless support when the Luminex Bluetooth Wireless Communication kit is used. Other wireless adapters and software may work but are not supported by Stenograph. If you are not going to use Bluetooth communications, you may want to turn it off. To access the Bluetooth communication settings, do the following: 1.

  • Page 23: Function Sensors

    Chapter 2: Hardware Function Sensors On either side of the Status LCD are three touch sensitive sensors. The far left sensor turns the Luminex On and Off. Each sensor serves a specific purpose, or function, on the different menus. The menu bar is located at the bottom of the tilting screen.

  • Page 24: Keyboard Depth And Tension Controls

    Luminex User Guide Keyboard Depth and Tension Controls There are two thumbwheels on the Luminex, 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 25: Reset

    Chapter 2: Hardware Reset The Reset button is a small, recessed button located close to the middle of the back of the Luminex and a little to the right of the standard size USB port. Like other computer equipment, the Luminex can seem unresponsive when it receives a series of commands it does not recognize.

  • Page 26: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards

    SD cards, a Data SD card and a Backup SD card. The Data and Backup SD cards are located on the back of the Luminex. The Backup SD card is a micro sized SD card and is recessed and must be in the Backup SD card slot in order to use the Luminex.

  • Page 27: Enable Writing On A Sd Card

    Attempting to force a SD card into the slot on your Luminex or USB SD Flash Drive reader could damage the card.

  • Page 28: Usb Sd Flash Drive Reader

    Backup SD card. The USB SD Flash Drive Reader that comes with the Luminex has a standard sized SD card slot and a micro sized SD card slot to accommodate both the Data SD card and Backup SD card.

  • Page 29: Status Lcd

    Located between the touch sensors is a small rectangular LCD screen. The Status LCD displays icons that indicate specific operations of the Luminex. 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 30: Tilting Color Touch Screen

    Cleaning the Tilting Screen 1. Turn the Luminex Off. It is easier to see the areas that are dirty when the screen is dark. 2. Very gently wipe the screen using the cleaning cloth that came with your Luminex or a microfiber cloth available in computer, camera and eyeglass stores.

  • Page 31: Tripod

    The top of the EasyLock LMX V2 tripod fits like a key into the recessed mechanism. 5. Lift the Luminex 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 32: Adjusting The Tripod Height

    1. Open the Tilting screen before adjusting the tilt position of the Luminex. 2. Position one hand on the back of the Luminex behind the Tilting screen and the other hand on the front of the machine under the vowel keys.

  • Page 33: Routine Maintenance

    1. Turn the Luminex Off. It is easier to see the areas that are dirty when the screen is dark. 2. Very gently wipe the screen using the cleaning cloth that came with your Luminex or a microfiber cloth available in computer, camera and eyeglass stores.

  • Page 34: Additional Accessories For Your Luminex

    If you already have a shoulder bag or wheeled case that you love, now you can put your Luminex in it safely and securely. It’s also a great jet bag to use when flying with your Luminex. Off you go with one less thing to worry about.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Hardware LMX Mini Keyboard Tray The LMX Keyboard Tray for the Luminex has been custom designed by Stenograph to fit onto your Luminex. The lightweight and strong aluminum construction creates portability without compromising durability. The tray uses a Dual Lock™ adhesive mounting system to keep both the tray and the keyboard secure without damaging your Luminex.
  • Page 36 Luminex User Guide © 2017 Stenograph...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Writing On The Luminex

    This card is formatted at the Stenograph factory. If you insert a different SD card in the Backup SD slot, it must be formatted in the Luminex before you can begin writing. The Luminex requires a Backup SD card in order to operate.

  • Page 38: Accessing Luminex Features

    Luminex User Guide Accessing Luminex Features When you turn the Luminex On, the Opening menu displays. The Opening menu is the first of two main menus accessible when not writing on the Luminex. Opening Menu The Opening menu provides access to features that allow you to: •...

  • Page 39: Writing Menus

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Writing Menus Once you begin writing on the steno keyboard, the first of two Writing menus replace the Opening menu. First Writing Menu The First Writing menu includes features that allow you to: •...
  • Page 40 Luminex User Guide Return to First Writing Menu Continue writing, pressing More on the second Writing menu or pressing Quit on the Brief It menu returns you to the First Writing menu. Return to Opening Menu Pressing End on the First Writing menu automatically closes the current job and returns you to the Opening menu.

  • Page 41: Writing Jobs

    The Backup SD card is not designed to be removed from the Luminex unless, in a rare occurrence, it is necessary to locate a job that cannot be found in memory or on the Data SD card. The Backup SD card must be in the Luminex in order for the steno machine to operate.
  • Page 42 For example, 201508. By default, the newest file is listed first. 7. To turn the Luminex Off, on the Opening menu touch the Off sensor or Off menu item for one second or more and then. If you simply touch the Off sensor or Off menu item, the Luminex will remain On.

  • Page 43: A/An Resolution

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex A/An Resolution A/An resolution automatically selects the correct word, “a” or “an” based on the word that follows. The steno translates as “a” before consonants and as “an” before vowels and the numeral 8.

  • Page 44: About

    Luminex User Guide About The About screen displays copyright information about the Luminex and FCC information. You can access the About screen from the Opening menu by touching More and then About. The same FCC information in the About screen is available on the Copyright page of this User Guide.

  • Page 45: Audio

    The Luminex saves the audio files to the Backup SD and Data SD cards. Audio files take up additional space on the SD cards. When the Record Audio During Job option is enabled, the additional space is always used regardless of whether or not you have a microphone connected to the Luminex and are recording.
  • Page 46 Luminex. When you manually pause the audio using a steno stroke on the Luminex, you must resume the audio with a steno stroke, regardless of the setting for the Auto Pause Resume option.

  • Page 47: Audio Playback

    The Luminex highlights the corresponding steno and text on the tilting screen during the audio playback. You can stop the playback at any time. A set of external speakers or headset is required for audio playback.

  • Page 48: Auto-Conflict Resolution

    Auto-Conflict Resolution, when turned On, automatically selects the first choice of the conflict. This prevents the display of conflicts on the Luminex screen for easier readback. This option does not affect the realtime output when writing realtime to a computer.

  • Page 49: Backup Sd Card

    The Backup SD card must be formatted in the Luminex. The card is verified when inserted into the Backup SD slot on the Luminex. You are prompted to format the card if it has not been formatted in the writing machine.

  • Page 50: View Files On The Backup Sd Card

    6. To display the Opening menu, press OK twice. View Files on the Backup SD Card The Luminex names job files using a year, month, date format followed by the time. For example: 200150816-142341 (August 16, 2015 2:23:41 p.m.) The newest file is listed first. File size accompanies each file name.

  • Page 51: Beeper Volume

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Beeper Volume The Luminex 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, More, Options.

  • Page 52: Brief It

    Luminex generates a brief form and displays it in the Brief It pane. The Luminex Brief It feature is designed for use when not in a realtime situation writing to CAT software. If you use Brief It on the Luminex and on your CAT system, the Suggested briefs may not match.

  • Page 53: Managing Briefs

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex If you are using the Brief It feature on your Luminex with Case CATalyst V13 or higher, selecting to Undo a global, Undo Last Global or delete a global in Case CATalyst does not remove the definition from dictionary in the Luminex memory or the job dictionary for the file on the Luminex.

  • Page 54: Use Brief It

    Use Brief It The Luminex Translate Option, Use Brief It, must be set to Yes before beginning a job for Brief It to be available on the Luminex. By default, this option is set to No. When Brief It is active, the Luminex defaults to the Brief It view when you begin writing.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Brief It Options Write Twice to Define Brief It, by default, automatically creates a J-Define the first time you use a Suggested brief. When this option is active, you must consecutively write a brief twice before Brief It creates a J-Define. All subsequent uses of the brief only need to be written once.

  • Page 56: Copy Log

    3. Insert the Data SD card into the USB SD Flash Drive reader or into a built-in SD slot on your computer. 4. Send the files in the Support Info Files folder on the Data SD card to Stenograph as an e-mail attachment.

  • Page 57: Data Sd Card

    To format a Data SD card: 1. Gently insert a Data SD card into the Data SD slot on the Luminex until you hear a soft click. If the card does not insert easily, do not force it. Remove the card and reinsert it, ensuring it is straight without angling.

  • Page 58: View And Copy Data Sd Card Files

    You can change the Data SD card any time during the writing process by first closing the open file and turning Off the Luminex. When you insert a new Data SD card and turn the Luminex On, a new file is created as you begin writing.
  • Page 59 4. To copy files, touch the Down or Up sensors to highlight the desired files. When finished, touch Select to highlight the files. 5. Ensure there is a thumb drive in the Luminex USB A (host) port and press Copy. The Luminex automatically copies the selected files to the thumb drive. The Opening menu displays when the copy is complete.

  • Page 60: Dictionaries

    Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on back of the Luminex and the other end to the USB port on the computer.

  • Page 61: Using Job Dictionaries

    114 for more information. You can set job dictionary priority on the Luminex. When a stroke appears in more than one dictionary with a different definition, the job dictionary with the highest priority is used to translate the stroke. All selected job dictionaries have a higher priority than the main dictionary and the J-Defines in the dictionary within the Luminex memory.
  • Page 62 When the Case CATalyst Power Define dictionary is loaded, the Luminex automatically selects it for use when making a J-Define. The Power Define dictionary takes priority over all other dictionaries when creating a J-Define.

  • Page 63: Display Set Strokes Per Minute (Spm)

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Display Set Strokes Per Minute (SPM) This 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. The Status screen shows strokes per minute data for the most recent job.

  • Page 64: Electronic Marks

    Luminex 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, touch either Mark sensor or the menu item.

  • Page 65: J-Defines

    J-Defines made for the current job are stored in the writer’s memory and placed into a job dictionary on the Luminex that uses the same date/time name as the job. The job dictionary is stored on the Data SD card as a subfile of the job. Case CATalyst automatically transfers the associated job dictionary to the computer when reading the steno notes from the Data SD card.
  • Page 66 Space> in the J-Define Text field. It is necessary to fingerspell Dell in order to define TKELG as “Dell.” The exception to Spell Mode priority is for the #*. The #* is internally defined in the Luminex as Delete. If a dictionary used for translation contains another definition, the definition in dictionary takes priority.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Create J-Defines Using Spell Mode Do one of the following: • From the Opening Menu, press Dict, J-Defines, Add. The Add to J-Define screen displays. The total number of J-Defines entries and the amount of remaining space for J-Defines shows on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 68: Write All J-Defines To A Data Sd Card

    Write All J-Defines to a Data SD Card You can copy all the J-Defines from dictionary in the Luminex memory to a dictionary file, jdefines.sgdct, on the Data SD card for use in Case CATalyst. You can then use Windows My Computer, to copy the file from the Data SD card to your Case CATalyst user name.

  • Page 69: Spell Mode

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Spell Mode Use Spell Mode to create J-defines on the Luminex or type a keyboard profile name using the following steno stroke equivalents. Case CATalyst Power Define dictionary entries on the Luminex take priority.
  • Page 70 Luminex User Guide Upper Case Letters /AFPLT or /AEUFPLT /PW-FPLT /KR-FPLT /TK-FPLT /EFPLT or /AOEFPLT /TP-FLPT /TKPW-FPLT /H-FPLT /EUFPLT or /AOEUFPLT /SKWR-FPLT /K-FPLT /HR-FPLT /PH-FPLT /TPH-FPLT /OFPLT or /OEFPLT /P-FPLT /KW-FPLT /R-FPLT /S-FPLT /T-FPLT /UFPLT or /AOUFPLT /SR-FPLT /W-FPLT /KP-FPLT...
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Punctuation (interrog) /STPH (period) /-FPLT (colon) /-FPLT/-FPLT (semicolon) /-FPLT/-RBGS ... (ellipses) /-FPLT/-FPLT/-FPLT (comma) /RBGS (dash) /TK-RB ‘ (apostrophe) /AE or /AOE “ (double quote) /KW-T or /KWOET (left parenthesis) /STPH-FPLT (right parenthesis) /STPH-FPLT/STPH-FPLT (dollar sign)
  • Page 72 Luminex User Guide Numbers /S-# /T-# /P-# /H-# /A-# /-F# /-P# /-L# /-T# /O-# © 2017 Stenograph...

  • Page 73: Job Statistics

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Job Statistics Job statistics displays data for each job that includes the job size in bytes, the number of estimated pages, audio use, whether or not there is a job dictionary associated with the file and strokes per minute information.

  • Page 74: Keyboard Layout

    Luminex User Guide Keyboard Layout Keyboard Layout is designed for international use of the Luminex. 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, touch Setup, More, Options.

  • Page 75: Keyboard Settings

    You may want to create different profiles for situations when your writing varies. For example, you are in a situation where several people are using the Luminex or you write differently first thing in the morning and late in the afternoon. You make adjustments to the Keyboard Settings and save them to a profile.
  • Page 76 Transition Time—Transition time is the number of milliseconds that pass between the release of a key stroke and when the Luminex recognizes the next key stroke. This can affect the stacking or splitting of steno outlines. If you experience stacking or splitting steno outlines, adjust the Split/Stack Adjustment option first.

  • Page 77: Individual Key Adjustments

    If you press three or more keys five consecutive times while making individual key adjustments, the Luminex automatically exits the screen. When you are in a job, you are returned to the realtime screen. Any adjustments made prior to the five consecutive strokes are remembered but you are not prompted at any time to save the changes to a profile.

  • Page 78: Keyboard Profiles

    Keyboard Profiles A keyboard profile is a group of Keyboard Settings saved to a file. When you load a saved Keyboard profile, the Luminex automatically applies the saved Keyboard Settings. You can have up to ten different profiles. Keyboard Adjustments on page 73 and follow the steps to make changes to your Keyboard Settings and save them to a profile.

  • Page 79: Memory

    4. When finished selecting files, touch Copy. The Luminex prompts you to copy to the Data SD card or a thumb drive. When copying to a thumb drive, ensure you insert the thumb drive into USB A (host) port before copying.
  • Page 80 After selecting Memory from the Storage menu and then selecting Information, the Memory dialog box displays the Volume Label, free space and percentage of free space available in memory. The Luminex memory is approximately 8 GB. Although there is a lot of free space available, the Memory feature should not be used as an archive, you should perform your regular backups of steno files and archival.

  • Page 81: New View

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex New View The New View feature allows you to change the touch screen view. The display cycles between steno only, text only, text with vertical notes and text with the Brief It pane. The message Brief It (Disabled) displays in the cycling view when Brief It is Off.

  • Page 82: Options

    Luminex User Guide Options ® Options allow you to switch the USB communication between Standard and élan Mira emulation, select keyboard layout language, adjust Beeper Volume, view strokes per minute job statistics, delete J-defines from the writer’s memory, select a prompt when ending a job and change the save setting for TrueStroke files.

  • Page 83: Only Use Touch Screen For Function Keys During A Job

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Only use touch screen for function keys during a job The Only use touch screen for function keys during job option when set to Yes, disables the touch sensors (except for the Mark sensors) while you are writing.If this option is set to Yes, the function sensors are disabled while in a job and you need to use the touch screen to navigate and to end a file.

  • Page 84: Prompt To End A Job Option

    Prompt to End a Job Option The Luminex can optionally prompt you with a confirmation message each time you touch the End sensor to close a job. When the message displays, you can continue to close the job by selecting End again.

  • Page 85: Clear J-Defines When Turning On/Ending Job

    J-defines in memory from the Opening menu by selecting Dict., J-Defines and then Clear. b. Ask - means you will be prompted at the end of each job and/or when turning the Luminex On when J-defines exist. The following message displays: "Ready to delete all J-defines from this writer's memory.

  • Page 86: Reopen

    The Luminex stores files for reopen on the Data SD card. It is necessary to have the Data SD card in the Luminex in order to reopen files. When you resume writing, the new text is appended to the reopened file and is a single file on the Date SD card.

  • Page 87: 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 Luminex returns to the current spot in the testimony. 1. From the First Writing menu, touch More, Scroll.

  • Page 88: Search

    Search for the Last Question 1. From the First Writing menu, touch Last Q. The Luminex highlights the last Q. If a question is not found or you reach the beginning of the file, the search stops with the cursor positioned at the top of the file.

  • Page 89: Search For The Last Mark

    3. Touch OK. The Luminex highlights the text for the steno outlines. If the steno outlines are not found or you reach the beginning of the file, the search stops with the cursor positioned at the top of the file.

  • Page 90: Search For The Last Untranslate

    Searching for the last untranslate can be an easy way to identify the steno for a J-Define. 1. From the First Writing menu, touch More, Search, Untranslate. The Luminex highlights the last untranslate. If an untranslate is not found or you reach the beginning of the file, the search stops with the cursor positioned at the top of the file.

  • Page 91: Serial Protocol

    The Serial Protocol option is a fixed option that displays the Luminex communication protocol when using the Virtual Serial Port driver provided by Stenograph. Select Stentura as the writer in your CAT system when using the serial protocol with a CAT system not compatible with the Luminex USB protocol. © 2017 Stenograph...

  • Page 92: Status

    If Bluetooth is turned on, the status indicates target computer numeric ID, computer name and the Passkey, when applicable. If Bluetooth is turned off, status indicates Bluetooth powered off. For more information please see the Stenograph Bluetooth Wireless Communication guide included in the Stenograph Bluetooth Wireless Realtime kit for information on Bluetooth wireless communication set up, configuration and use.

  • Page 93: Steno Test

    Chapter 3: Writing on the Luminex Steno Test The Steno Test feature puts the Luminex 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 Luminex.

  • Page 94: Suffix Handling

    2. Start Case CATalyst. 3. Connect your Luminex to your computer via micro USB cable. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the appropriate end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on back of the Luminex and the other end to the USB port on the computer.

  • Page 95: Test Mode

    • Touch On to use Test Mode. The Status and Menu bars display in red. The Luminex remains in Test Mode until you turn the feature Off or turn the Luminex Off. 3. To display the Opening menu, touch OK, More, Quit.

  • Page 96: Thumb Drive

    Luminex User Guide Thumb Drive If you have a thumb drive plugged into the USB A (host) port on the back of the Luminex, you can view files on the thumb drive. You can copy files from the Data SD card and the Luminex memory to a thumb drive.

  • Page 97: Tilting Screen Appearance

    Select Tilting Screen Font Size The Luminex can display text in five different font sizes. Using a smaller font allows you to display more text on the Tilting screen and using a larger font allows for easier viewing. The default font size setting is To change the Tilting screen font size: 1.

  • Page 98: Set The Tilting Screen Backlight Level

    The brightness level is based on a percentage. The screen reflects your selection. • Auto Dim After—Select the period of inactivity that must pass on the Luminex before Backlight dimming occurs. Choose a number between 1-90 seconds or Never. •...

  • Page 99: Time And Date

    Time and Date The Time function allows you to change the time and date on your Luminex. It is important to maintain date and time accuracy in the event you need to locate a file in memory, on the Data SD card or on the Backup SD card.

  • Page 100: Translate Options

    Luminex User Guide Translate Options The Luminex has five translate options, A/An, Auto-Conflict and three Brief It. Using the Trans. Opt. menu, you can turn these options On and Off. A/An Resolution on page 41, Auto-Conflict Resolution page 46 and Brief It on page 50 for details about each option.

  • Page 101: Truestroke

    TrueStroke technology is a sophisticated algorithm that tracks the direction and velocity of keystrokes. By default, the Luminex writes TrueStroke data, the.sgxr2 subfile, to the Data SD card along with the steno note file. When you read the steno note file into Case CATalyst 10.07 or higher, the TrueStroke data is automatically copied to the job subfile, Steno X-ray2.

  • Page 102: Usb Communication

    Luminex User Guide USB Communication The Luminex uses the same realtime USB protocol as the Diamante and élan Mira ; however, some ® CAT systems look specifically for the writer model instead of the USB protocol. The USB Communication option allows you to switch the USB protocol from Standard to élan Mira, enabling you to connect your CAT system to the Luminex via USB cable for realtime communication.

  • Page 103: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    SD cards have a write protect slide on the side card. If the slide is moved to the Locked position, no data can be written to the card. When a Locked Data SD card is inserted into the Luminex, a message displays indicating the card is write protected.
  • Page 104 Data SD Card - No Files To be able to read Luminex files on the Data SD card, you must be using Case CATalyst version 7.02 or higher. If you are not using Case CATalyst version 7.02 or higher, or are using another CAT system, use the DateTimeToStentura utility program.
  • Page 105 A file cannot be opened while updating software. Close the open file on the Luminex. To load a Luminex software update, you must first install the Luminex USB driver on your computer. The Luminex USB device drivers are available for download from the Stenograph website at www.stenograph.com.
  • Page 106 Install the Luminex USB Drivers on page 16 for more information. 2. Make sure the Luminex is turned On before attaching the USB cable to the Luminex and the computer. Utility - Run BackupCard Utility as Administrator To run the BackupCard Utility as an Administrator on Windows 7 and Windows Vista, change the Compatibility properties for the program: 1.

  • Page 107: Luminex Technical Support

    Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Luminex Technical Support If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, a Luminex Support Specialist is available to assist you at: 1.800.323.4247 or 1.630.532.5100, touch 2, then 1. 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CT) Monday through Friday,...
  • Page 108 Luminex User Guide © 2017 Stenograph...

  • Page 109: Appendix A: Updating Luminex Software

    7. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the micro end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on the back of the Luminex and the other end to a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 110 11. When the update is complete, the Luminex reboots and displays the Opening menu. Your computer displays the message: Successfully Updated the Luminex. Click OK to Exit. 12. Click OK and in the Luminex Update dialog box on your computer, click Quit. You can delete the update file.

  • Page 111: Appendix B: Luminex Utilities

    Desktop and copy the utilities to that folder. Windows When copying or running a Luminex 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 112: Personalize The Luminex Splash Screen

    4. Locate the USB cable. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the micro end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on the back of the Luminex and a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 113 10. Click Quit to close the Splash Screen program. 11. To view your selected picture on the Luminex, turn Off the writing machine and turn it back On. The startup screen displays the picture. To load a different picture, double click the Splashloader.exe icon and repeat the picture selection steps.

  • Page 114: Convert Date/Time To Stentura Format

    3. Locate the USB cable. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the micro end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on the back of the Luminex and a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 115 Appendix B: Luminex Utilities 4. Navigate to where you downloaded the DateTime to Stentura_Utility.zip, right click and select Extra All. Double click it and then double click the DateTimeToStentura.exe. The DateTime To Stentura dialog box displays. 5. Select the location of the date and time formatted files. In the Choose Steno Files to Convert field, click the Browse button to locate the files.

  • Page 116: Convert Rtf/Cre Dictionaries

    5. Locate the USB cable. Each end of the USB cable has a different connection plug. Connect the micro end of the USB cable to the USB B (client) port on the back of the Luminex and a USB port on the computer.
  • Page 117 RTF/CRE job dictionary you are converting. 10. Click OK. The dictionaries are transferred to the Luminex. 11. When the Luminex finishes loading the dictionary, it beeps and then reboots, displaying the Opening menu. 12. On the RTF/CRE to Writer Dictionary Conversion dialog box, click Quit to close the RTF2Writer program.

  • Page 118: Backup Sd Card Reader

    Backup SD Card Reader The Backup SD card is not designed to be removed from the Luminex unless, in a rare occurrence, you need to locate a job that cannot be found in memory or on the Data SD card. The Backup SD card must be in the Luminex in order for the steno machine to operate.
  • Page 119 17. Remove the SD card reader from the computer and remove the Backup SD card from the reader. 18. Insert the Backup SD card into the Backup SD slot on the Luminex. The Luminex requires that a Backup SD card is in the steno machine in order to operate.

  • Page 120: Trueview

    Luminex User Guide TrueView TrueView® is a Luminex utility program that allows you to analyze your steno strokes by viewing the TrueStroke data (Steno X-ray2) generated by the Luminex. TrueStroke data is gathered while writing on the Luminex and while writing realtime via the USB cable to Case CATalyst V13 or higher. TrueStroke Data contains information about timing, the direction of travel and the velocity for each steno key in each steno outline.

  • Page 121: Access Truestroke Data

    Ensure the Luminex 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 Luminex files are stored in Year/Month folders with a date/time name.
  • Page 122 Luminex User Guide 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 123: Understanding The Truestroke Data

    Appendix B: Luminex Utilities 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 124 Luminex User Guide 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 125: Trueview Menu Features

    Import Files From Writer Import existing files on the Luminex onto your computer to view the TrueStroke data. The Luminex 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 126 Luminex User Guide 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 127: Perform Luminex Key Adjustments

    Keyboard Depth and Tension Controls on page 22. 5. Tilt the Luminex either slightly forward or backward. The tilting mechanism is built into the top of the EasyLock LMX tripod. Tilting the Luminex on page 30.
  • Page 128 Luminex User Guide 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...

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