Lightspeed LSCv3 User manual

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LightSpeed models LSCv3, LSCv2, LSF, LightSpeed Classic and LSS. LightSpeed Graphic User Interface 1.50 Build 12.01

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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
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

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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.
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
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
Section 1: LightSpeed Introduction 6
Section 2: Initial Installation and Quick Start 7
Brief descriptions of Individual CAT Programs
Translation 10
Normal LightSpeed startup and translation
Sequence 10
Section 3: LightSpeed Configuration 12
Toolbar Selections 12
Real-Time Backup 12
SD Card Backup 13
Writer Settings 13
Number Bar Settings 14
Stroke Monitor Configuration 15
Sleep Mode Theory 16
Sleep Mode configuration 16
Bluetooth Settings 17
Section 4: LightSpeed Key Sensitivity Adjustments 18
Basic Threshold Settings 19
Single-Key Threshold Settings 20
Advanced Settings 21
Combination Rule Editing 22
Anti-Stacking Options 24
Section 5: Bluetooth Connectivity 25
Section 6: Steno Editor 28
Section 7: Raw Data Viewer 30
Section 8: Translation from Secure Data Card 31
Section 9: General Information 35
Section 10: LightSpeed Maintenance Plan 38

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Section 1: LightSpeed Introduction
The LightSpeed is compatible with Microsoft Windows 8, 7, XP and Vista.
Bluetooth Reset
Power and Bluetooth Indicator SD Card Slot Power 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.

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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.
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)
a. Agree to the license agreement / select “I agree.”
b. Select component / select “Application Files”/ select “Next.”
c. Select install location / select “Next.”
d. Select Start Menu folder / select “Next.”
e. Select to “Load Eltima drivers.”
f. Software will complete loading.

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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-
3).
(figure 2-3)
9. Select on the Tool icon. (figure 2-4).
(figure 2-4)
10. Select the Writer Settings tab. (figure 2-5).
(The LightSpeed emulates Baron Transcript TX and Smartwriter)

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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. Select the Start/Stop button until “Stop”is displayed.
16. Open CAT program. Continue to next page.
(figure 2-6)

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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. Under Production menu, select User Settings.
2. Select the “Input”tab.
3. Select Transcriptor X or Baron TX in the Writer menu.
4. Ensure Read from Cable checkbox is unchecked.
5. Select COM setup button.
6. Select appropriate COM port from Step 12.
7. Select “OK”to save settings on window.
8. Select “Test”to test the port.
9. Select OK to save settings. Begin translation.
Case Catalyst: 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.
1. Under tools menu, select “Options”, then “Translate options.”
2. Select the Options button at the bottom left of dialog.
3. Under Real-time tab, select “Baron TX.”
4. Select appropriate COM port from Step 12.
5. Select “OK”to save settings. Begin translation.

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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.
1. Under Translate Menu, select “Preferences.”
2. Select Writer tab.
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.
1. Ensure SD card is inserted into SD card port.
2. Connect LightSpeed to PC using supplied USB cable.
3. Power up LightSpeed.
4. Start LightSpeed software Graphic User Interface (GUI).
5. Verify GUI settings and select start.
6. Start translation software and verify steno source settings.
7. Start translation.
Ending translation and powering down LightSpeed Sequence.
1. Stop CAT program translation.
2. Select Start/Stop button (figure 2-6) 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.

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Section 3: LightSpeed Configuration
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.
Real-time Backup: (Figure 3-1) configuration is used to assign save locations for RTF,
Smartwriter and Raw Steno files to the PC.
Backup real-time checkbox: (Default checked to save files).
Add / Remove: used to add and remove additional save locations.
“Browse” icon: a shortcut to view saved files.
Browse Raw files icon: used as shortcut to view raw steno files.
“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
selection of the Raw file to convert. Once selected a prompt for save to location will
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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.
Reveal SD Card: select to make SD card
viewable to Windows “My Computer.”
Auto save: Time backup files are updated.
See Section 8 for SD card backup use
Writer settings: (figure 3-3)
Writer Mode: used to select steno source
format.
Enable noise suppression: select to eliminate sensor noise.
Wait for initialization packet: checked in conjunction with Smartwriter mode.
Detect stuck keys: Not active, in place for future use.
Reinitialize writer when stuck key detected: Not active, in place for future use.

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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. 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.”
Ignore numeric keys pressed with letter keys: Instructs software to ignore numeric
keys when pressed with letters keys. (Can be used in conjunction with enhanced
selections)
Emulate zero keys as #D (can be used in conjunction with enhanced selections).
Emulate zero keys as #O (can be used in conjunction with enhanced selections).
(Figure 3-4)

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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).
Collect typing statistics: add stroke speed and count to stroke monitor window.
Define a steno stroke to show/hide Stroke Monitor Window.
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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. 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:(figure 3-8)
Seconds: set to assign amount of time pressed keys number will end stroke if
continuous pressure is being applied to keys.
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.
5. Select “OK.”
(figure 3-8)

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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)
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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 the main screen.
(figure 4-1)
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(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.