Summary of Contents for Lightspeed LSCv3
- Page 1 LightSpeed models LSCv3, LSCv2, LSF, LightSpeed Classic and LSS. LightSpeed Graphic User Interface 1.50 Build 12.01...
- Page 3 Copyright and Trademarks The LightSpeed writer is manufactured by Stenovations, Incorporated. Copyright © 2013 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...
- Page 4 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 REMOVAL WARNING: Avoid any upward pulling force of the LightSpeed keys themselves.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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... -
Page 7: Section 1: Lightspeed Introduction
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. -
Page 8: Section 2: Initial Installation And Quick Start
3. Press and hold the power button until the blue power indicator light illuminates, then release the power button. 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. - Page 9 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 Stroke Monitor Window and the LightSpeed control panel. (figure 2- (figure 2-3) 9. Select on the Tool icon. (figure 2-4).
- Page 10 11. Under the Writer Mode drop-down, select “Baron Transcript TX.” 12. Select “OK” / an Updating Keyboard Flash Memory notification should display. (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.
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Page 11: Brief Descriptions Of Individual Cat Programs Translation
Brief descriptions of Individual CAT Programs Translation digitalCAT: 1. Under Translator menu, select Steno Source. 2. Select Baron Real-time for Primary Steno Device. 3. Select appropriate COM port from Step 12. 4. Select “OK” to save settings. Begin translation. Eclipse: 1. -
Page 12: Normal Lightspeed Startup And Translation Sequence
3. Select “Baron TX.” 4. Select appropriate COM port from Step 12. 5. 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. -
Page 13: Section 3: Lightspeed Configuration
Section 3: LightSpeed Configuration Access the configuration setting by selecting the tool icon on the main screen. Toolbar Selections: LightSpeed configurations can be saved and applied Multiple at a later time. Set Default: Resets all configurations to factory setting. -
Page 14: Sd Card Backup
SD Card Backup: (figure 3-2) Configuration is used to select files saved to LightSpeed SD card. (See Section 8 for detailed SD card information) Use Smartwriter backup: select to save Smartwriter files to SD card. Use RTF backup: select to save RTF files to SD card. -
Page 15: Number Bar Settings
Number Bar Settings: (figure 3-4) Use classic number bar: (as a single key) number key + letter key. Use enhanced number bar 1 (numeric keys): Number bar keys will write their corresponding number. Use enhanced number bar 2 (space at center): Number bar keys will write their corresponding numbers. -
Page 16: Stroke Monitor Configuration
Stroke Monitor configuration: (figure 3-5) Used to control Stroke Monitor Window. Enable Stroke Monitor Window: selected will turn on/off window. show/hide button will toggle window on/off. Display sensor pressures: Will add key pressure reading to the Stroke Monitor Window (figure 3-6 and 3-7). -
Page 17: Sleep Mode Theory
Sleep Mode Theory of 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. -
Page 18: Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth: (figure 3-10) Bluetooth always allowed: Bluetooth pairing is available at all times. Bluetooth only allowed when USB is disconnected: Bluetooth operation will only be permitted without the USB cord connected. Bluetooth disabled: Bluetooth functions are disabled. (figure 3-10) See Section 5 for Bluetooth connectivity... -
Page 19: Section 4: Lightspeed Key Sensitivity Adjustments
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. -
Page 20: Basic Threshold Settings
(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. -
Page 21: Single-Key Threshold Settings
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"... -
Page 22: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings: Access Advanced settings by selecting the “Advanced” tab during key threshold adjustments. Not use key processing rules: Disables Advanced Key Processing Rules. Use Combination Rule: Enables Combination Rule settings Use Preponderance Rule: In place for future use. -
Page 23: Combination Rule Editing
Step 4. 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”... - Page 24 (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).
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Page 25: Anti-Stacking Options
Anti-Stacking Options: Access the Anti-Stacking options by selecting the “Rotating” icon on the main screen. (Figure 4-7) Solution 1: disabled / in place for future use. Solution 2: Selection will provide the option to set selected keys and percentage of reduction in pressure to end stroke. -
Page 26: Section 5: Bluetooth Connectivity
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). 2. In the LightSpeed GUI, select on the “Tool” icon, and then select Bluetooth. - Page 27 (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) (Figure 5-2) 8. Wait for the Windows notification that it has completed installing driver...
- Page 28 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- (figure 5-4) 10. Open CAT program and set “Real-time” settings to the correct COM Port and writer type.
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Page 29: 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. 1. Access the Steno Editor program by selecting the Steno Editor icon found in the LightSpeed’s “Programs”... - Page 30 4. Select “Open.” The stroke data and the detailed Stroke Monitor Window appear. The “Time” column displays the time the stroke was made. The “Stroke” column displays keys used for translation. The “Raw Stroke” column displays all keys sustaining pressure during the stroke but not necessarily used in translation (light shaded keys).
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Page 31: Section 7: Raw Data Viewer
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. -
Page 32: Section 8: Translation From Secure Data Card
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. The SD cards used must not exceed 1 gigabyte of memory capacity. - Page 33 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 Under Translator menu, select “Steno Source.” Change the Primary Steno Device to Stentura Disk and select “OK.” Under Translator menu, select “Start Translation.”...
- Page 34 Confirm appropriate dictionaries are selected and method is from “File.” 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.
- Page 35 TurboCat: Translating backup RTF files From Main menu, select Utilities button. Select “File Exchange” using RTF/CRE. Using Arrow keys, select the RTF file to import. Name the transcript, select Enter (If error message appears concerning number of strokes, select space to continue). Press any key to exit Utilities.
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Page 36: Section 9: General Information
Ensure that the computer’s power saver settings do not disable USB ports. The LightSpeed may remain on or off for charging- The LightSpeed charges at 4-hour intervals. If continued charging is necessary, the LightSpeed must be disconnected and reconnected. - Page 37 About Icon “?” Provides Steno Pad (LightSpeed) serial number. Firmware loaded to LightSpeed. Graphic User Interface (GUI) version and build. Appearance Configuration: Used to customize the GUI appearance (figure 3-9) “Enable transparency”: Selection enables transparency. “%” figures determine percentage amount of transparency.
- Page 38 Skins Configuration: Select and apply skin to customize the GUI skins (Figure 3-10). (figure 3-10)
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Page 39: Section 10: Lightspeed Maintenance Plan
Section 10: LightSpeed Maintenance Plan Stenovations LightSpeed Maintenance Plan Terms and 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. - Page 40 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.