Stenovations LightSpeed User Manual

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Page 3 Copyrights and Trademarks The LightSpeed writer is manufactured by Stenovations, Incorporated. Copyright © 2007 by Stenovations, Incorporated. All rights reserved. LightSpeed Writer User Guide Third Edition. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or 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...
Page 5 NOTICE! FRAGILE! This device is a delicate instrument. Treat it as such. Do not place anything on top of the keys of the LightSpeed. Do not apply more pressure to the keys than you would while writing. Also, do not pull on the keys. The keys are extremely sensitive to the touch.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Installation of LightSpeed Software ................ 4 Connecting the LightSpeed to Your Computer ............4 Initial Settings and Sensitivity ................. 5 Connecting the LightSpeed to Your CAT Software ..........9 Section 3: LightSpeed Software..................11 Stay on Top Mode ....................11 Keyboard Configuration ..................
Page 9: Section 1: Introduction
Please read this manual in its entirety. After doing so, if you have any questions or concerns about your new writer, please call technical support at (304) 346-8363, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 7 pm Eastern time. LightSpeed works with Windows XP and Vista only. About the LightSpeed writer SD Memory Card Slot...
Page 10: Modes Of Operation
Modes Of Operation LightSpeed operates in three different modes. 1) It records strokes and time stamps in RTF-CRE format onto a SD card while operated standing alone. 2) It records strokes and time stamps onto a SD card in RTF-CRE format while commu- nicating via Bluetooth to a computer.
Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started
Then release the power switch. The blue indicator light will turn off, and the power button will be glowing. To turn the LightSpeed off, press the power switch and release quickly. Do not hold the switch to turn the unit off.
Page 12: Installation Of Lightspeed Software
Installation of LightSpeed Software First, insert the LightSpeed CD-ROM into your computer. It will automatically start. If the CD-ROM does not start automatically, go to the START MENU, then MY COMPUTER or if you are a Windows Vista user, COMPUTER. Left-click the drive that contains the LightSpeed CD-ROM.
Page 13: Initial Settings And Sensitivity
Initial Settings and Sensitivity The LightSpeed software contains preferences and the key sensitivity options. Again, the LightSpeed writer should be connected to the computer through the provided USB cable for initial setup and all setting changes. We will start by adjusting the sensitivity of the writer’s keys. This feature allows you to customize the machine to your unique touch.
Page 14 There are two ways to select a key or sensor to adjust its sensitivity. You can touch the key on the LightSpeed writer that you wish to adjust, or you can left- click on the sensor that you wish to adjust on the computer screen. You will note that the...
Page 15 To adjust the thresholds, first decide if you will be adjusting the basic threshold or single- key threshold. Select the tab across the top of the screen for that threshold set. Now, either press the key to adjust on the LightSpeed writer or click on its image on the screen.
Page 16 Different configurations may be saved and applied again at a later time. This allows you to experiment with different settings. After adjusting the sensitivity of the writer, save the configuration by left-clicking the Save button as shown above or pressing ALT + S. Assign the configuration a unique name in the box that appears and press ENTER.
Page 17: Connecting The Lightspeed To Your Cat Software
Connecting the LightSpeed to your CAT System The LightSpeed writer transmits steno in the same format as the Baron Transcript TX writer. To use the LightSpeed with your software, first connect the writer to your computer either by USB cable or Bluetooth.
Page 18 Case Catalyst Under the Tools menu, select Options, then Translate Options. • Click the Options button at the bottom left of the dialog. • Under the Realtime tab, choose Baron TX for your writer. • Choose the appropriate COM Port number. •...
Page 19: Section 3: Lightspeed Software
Section 3: LightSpeed Software The LightSpeed software is used to set preferences and adjust writer sensitivity. You must connect the writer through this software for initial setup. It will also be needed when the writer is connected through a USB cable and for future preference changes.
Page 20: Keyboard Configuration
Keyboard Configuration To adjust keyboard options, click the Keyboard Configuration button along the top of the LightSpeed software or press ALT + C. The configuration window will display as shown below. Here you can reset settings to default by clicking the Set Default item or pressing ALT + Any number of configurations can be saved and applied at a later time.
Page 21: Backing Up Realtime Data
Name the configuration file in the dialog that appears and click Save. Press the Load (ALT + L) option to apply saved files in the future. Select the configuration to apply and click the Open button. Backing Up Realtime Data With this option checked, a copy of the realtime steno stream and time stamps will be recorded to any location on your computer you choose, on its hard drive or any peripheral drive, such as a thumb drive, CF...
Page 22: Writer Emulation
As this file doesn’t store the actual steno notes, but rather the pressures on the keys, it can be very versatile and useful. Also, if you ever encounter problems with your LightSpeed writer, our technicians may ask for the RAW backup file.
Page 23: Enable Transparency
“Stay on Top” feature mentioned earlier in this section, however it should be noted that the transparent mode uses a significant amount of computer resources and memory. This additional strain on the computer may lower overall performance of the LightSpeed.
Page 24: Show Strokes Monitor Window
CAT program to easily establish connection and start writing. Combination Rule As discussed earlier in this guide, the LightSpeed allows the sensitivity of each individual key to be adjusted, and, in the case of the consonants, the ability to adjust the sensitivity of multiple sensors on the same key.
Page 25 Next, click the Combination Rule tab. To use the Combination rule, make sure to check the box. Then, to make a new rule, click the keys that must reach threshold. For example, if you find yourself shadowing the final L when you write –PBT, you may want to increase the threshold of the final L key when these other keys are...
Page 26: Number Bar Options
Number Bar Options Use Old Style Number Bar This setting will keep the number keys at the top of the writer as a single number bar. This mimics the number bar function on most writers. Press the number bar key with a letter key in order to get a number. Make sure the Ignore numeric keys pressed with letter keys is UNCHECKED.
Page 27 Use Enhanced Number Bar (# at center) This setting will make each number bar key write its corresponding number. You do not need to press a letter key with the number key. The center number key becomes a standard number bar which can be used in conjunction with the A to get a 5 and O to get 0, or AO to get 50.
Page 29: Section 4: Anti-Stacking Options
Section 4: Anti-Stacking Options LightSpeed software includes several anti-stacking solutions. To adjust these preferences, click the Adjust Stacking Options button or press ALT + T on your computer keyboard. The Stacking Options window will appear as below.
Page 30: Stroke Termination Timer
SOLUTION 1: Stroke Termination Timer Normally, a stroke ends when all keys are released. This anti-stacking solution overrides this rule by releasing the keys a set time after they are activated. The stroke is registered after the designated number of milliseconds elapse.
Page 31: Punctuation
From this screen, you can modify or delete the strokes this rule will affect. SOLUTION 4: Punctuation Corrects stacking such as that created when a question bank or misstroked question bank is stroked following a period or misstroked period, et cetera. Just as solution three, this solution can be edited.
Page 32: Key Retreat Rule
SOLUTION 5: The Key Retreat Rule states that if an individual key retreats by a certain percentage, then it is released for that stroke. This is very similar to solution 2, but solution two is a broad retreat across multiple keys. This solution is specific to each key individually.
Page 33: Section 5: Using The Sd Card Memory
Section 5: Using the SD Card Memory The LightSpeed writer saves notes to an SD Card. A card comes with the writer. Notes are saved to the card for each file that you write in a format called Rich Text Format.
Page 34 From this dialog, select the “Look in” field and choose the drive letter that corresponds to the SD card slot. Double left-click the word Steno. Double left-click the year the file was created, followed by the month, and then the day. Files created during that day will be listed.
Page 35 Select the file to be translated from this list. Note: Each time you want to create a new file on the card, power down and restart the writer. This will create a new backup file on the SD Card. To translate the RTF-CRE file, see your CAT system’s documentation. A brief description of some of the popular CAT systems available today follows.
Page 36 Enter the name to be given to this transcript and press ENTER. • If an error message appears concerning number of strokes, press SPACE to continue • anyway. Press any key to continue out of the Utilities menu. • Press F10 to go to the Job menu. •...
Page 37: Section 6: Bluetooth Connectivity
Section 6: Bluetooth Connectivity Your new LightSpeed writer can be connected to your computer via either the included USB cable or through a wireless Bluetooth connection. If your computer is Bluetooth equipped, you will be able to transmit steno notes to your CAT software without cables.
Page 38 Continue through the Bluetooth wizard by clicking Next. The wizard will search for available devices and find the LightSpeed. Left-click its icon to select it and press the Next button. The wizard will now ask for the writer’s security code or pairing key. This is the serial number printed on the sticker on the bottom of the writer.
Page 39 Set your CAT program to accept steno input from a BARON TRANSCRIPTOR TX through the COM Port shown in this dialog, then start a transcript as you would normally. Note that you do not need to open or use the LightSpeed software when using the writer via Bluetooth connection.
Page 40: Disabling Bluetooth
Disabling Bluetooth After powering up and enabling Bluetooth, press and hold the power button for five seconds and then release it. The blue indicator will turn off, indicating that the Bluetooth connection has been deactivated. Note that the power button will still be glowing as disabling Bluetooth does NOT turn off the writer.
Page 41: Section 7: Updating Writer Firmware
The following instructions show how to update the firmware on the LightSpeed writer. This process only needs to be done if Stenovations has released an update and specifically mentions that you should also update your firmware.
Page 42: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware A prompt will appear stating the current firmware version and the new firmware version. If your writer already has the updated firmware version, you may cancel the update at this screen. Otherwise, press Yes to continue. After the utility backs up your current writer settings, it will prompt you to hold down the writer’s power button.
Page 43: Continuing With The Firmware Update
If at any time a warning dialog appears, simply select Continue Anyway. If this is the first time the Hardware Update Wizard appeared earlier, the Firmware Update Utility will “pause” while the wizard finishes. A message will appear on your screen as shown below.
Page 44: Finishing The Update
Once the firmware update is complete, a window will appear instructing you to power up the LightSpeed. Turn on the writer as you would normally. Do NOT click OK yet! At this point, another Found New Hardware Wizard will appear. Leave it set to “Install the software automatically”...
Page 45 The utility will restore the parameters it saved earlier back to the writer and present a congratulations message stating the firmware update was successful. It is important not to close the firmware updater during this restoration process. Only close the updater after the congratulations message has appeared.