Stenovations LightSpeed User manual

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The LightSpeed writer is manufactured by Stenovations, Incorporated.
Copyright © 2007 by Stenovations, Incorporated.
All rights reserved.
LightSpeed Writer User Guide
Third Edition.
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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
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Printed in the USA.

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.
Damage caused by placing objects on the keyboard
surface or from pulling on the keys is not covered by the
warranty.
Please do not connect the LightSpeed to your computer
through a USB hub. This can dramatically lower the
performance of the writer.
Technical support is available for the LightSpeed Monday
through Friday from 8 am through 7 pm Eastern time. For
support, please call [phone] during these times.

Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction..................................................................................................1
Congratulations ......................................................................................................1
About the LightSpeed Writer ..................................................................................1
Modes of Operation................................................................................................2
Recommendations..................................................................................................2
Section 2: Getting Started.............................................................................................3
Charging the LightSpeed........................................................................................3
Powering Up the LightSpeed..................................................................................3
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..........................................................................................12
Backing Up Realtime Data .....................................................................................13
Writer Emulation.....................................................................................................14
Sleep Timeout ........................................................................................................14
Enable Transparency .............................................................................................15
Show Strokes Monitor Window...............................................................................16
Minimize On Start...................................................................................................16
Combination Rule...................................................................................................16
Number Bar Options...............................................................................................18
Section 4: Anti-Stacking Options..................................................................................21
Stroke Termination Timer.......................................................................................22
Stroke Ends When X Number of Keys Retreat X Percent......................................22
Plurals and Participles............................................................................................22
Punctuation.............................................................................................................23
Key Retreat Rule....................................................................................................24
Section 5: Using the SD Card Memory.........................................................................25
Translating From Card Memory..............................................................................25
Section 6: Bluetooth Connectivity................................................................................29
Before Using Bluetooth...........................................................................................29
Discovery and Pairing.............................................................................................29
Using Bluetooth......................................................................................................29
Disabling BlueTooth ...............................................................................................32
Section 7: Updating Writer Firmware ........................................................................... 33
Locating the Firmware Updater ..............................................................................33
Updating the Firmware...........................................................................................34
Continuing with the Firmware Update.....................................................................36
Finishing the Update...............................................................................................36

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 [phone], Monday
through Friday, 8 am to 7 pm Eastern time.
LightSpeed works with Windows XP and Vista only.
About the LightSpeed writer
Weighs a mere 1.5 pounds.
Super light touch for fast and accurate fingering.
Communication via USB or Bluetooth.
Powered by battery or USB.
Steno and time stamps saved on removable SD card.
Copyright © 2007 Stenovations Inc. All rights reserved.
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Power and Bluetooth Indicator SD Memory Card Slot
Power button
USB plug

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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.
3) It records strokes and time stamps onto a SD card while communicating via a USB
cable with a computer.
Recommendations
Removing scratches:
http://www.dlo.com/Products/carekit_Prod.tpl
Removing keypads:
Use rubbing alcohol and Q-tips to gently dissolve the glue. Do not pull on the keys.
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Section 2: Getting Started
Charging the LightSpeed
Insert the large (A) end of the USB cable into computer and
the 5-pin mini end into the LightSpeed.
The writer is charged when it is connected to a computer
with the USB cable whether writing realtime or not.
However, if the computer is in sleep mode it may not deliver a
charge to the LightSpeed.
The writer may also be charged with the USB cable plugged into a small transformer that
plugs into a wall outlet, or one that plugs into the lighter outlet in an automobile.
Powering Up the LightSpeed
To turn on the LightSpeed, press and hold the power switch in the upper right-hand
corner of the unit until the blue indicator light comes on. 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.
The power switch will glow when the unit is on. When at 100% charge, it will glow green.
Anything below 100%, even 99%, will cause the light will glow orange. This is an
indicator that you are on battery power. The green glow simply indicates that the battery
is finished charging.
When battery charge is low, the power switch will glow red.
The internal batteries can hold up to eight (8) hours of charge.
NOTE: If the power button cycles through all three colors as you write: Green,
Orange, and Red, this indicates that there is a problem saving to your SD card.
Make sure the card is NOT write protected, and if not, you will need to format the
card.
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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. Once the CD-ROM is open, left-click AUTORUN.
From the blue screen that appears, click the INSTALL button to
begin the installation process.
Connecting the LightSpeed to Your Computer
The LightSpeed writer can be connected to your computer either by
USB cable or by Bluetooth wireless connection. For initial setup, you
will need to connect your LightSpeed with the USB cable included in
your package.
Plug the large end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your
computer. An image of an open USB port is shown to the right.
Plugging the LightSpeed into a USB Hub can significantly reduce its performance
or prevent it from working all together. We recommend connecting the LightSpeed
directly through the computer’s on-board USB ports with as few other USB devices
connected as possible.
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The small end of the cable plugs into the writer’s USB port at the rear right of the
machine.
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.
Once the LightSpeed is connected and powered on, bring up the
LightSpeed software by left-clicking its icon. Note that you should bring
this application up EVERY time you use the LightSpeed with the USB
cable.
Once the software is open, left-click the Adjust Sensitivity button or press
ALT + E on your computer keyboard to begin adjusting the keys.
The screen will now show the Adjust Sensitivity dialog with each key divided into its
individual sensors.
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Each vowel key has a single sensor, but every consonant key has at least two
sensors. The four larger keys, that is, the two asterisk keys and the D and Z keys, each
have three sensors.
Having multiple sensors per key permits a higher degree of fine-tuning the writer to
match each reporter's distinctive touch.
The benefit of having two sensors on the consonant keys is to give you greater control
over "shadows" that occur inadvertently.
For example, if you have a tendency to shadow the R when you write a stroke that
includes the F, you may want to have a higher threshold assigned to the top sensor of
the R key but have a normal threshold assigned to the sensor in the middle of the R key.
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
key’s corresponding image highlights blue on the screen.
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A letter confirming the key or sensor that you selected will be displayed above the
keyboard.
The pressure boxes tell how much force was applied to each individual sensor on the
key. The numbers above the pressure boxes show the maximum pressure applied to the
key thus far.
There are two types of thresholds, Basic and Single-Key. Basic thresholds control the
keys when hit in combination with other keys in the same stroke. For example, -FPLT
would use Basic thresholds to determine which keys are held down. Single-Key
thresholds, however, are used to determine single key stroke thresholds. For example,
using the –U key to mean the word “you.” If a key is pressed alone, it can have a
different threshold than when it is pressed along with other keys. This can help if you
find yourself frequently pressing a single key by accident.
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.
Type new sensitivity values in the boxes or left-click the spin arrows to the right of the
boxes to adjust the thresholds of each individual sensor.
Keys you press lightly can be made more sensitive by lowering their threshold values.
Keys that you shadow can be made less sensitive by making their threshold a higher
value.
When finished, press the APPLY button to apply this new threshold value to this sensor
or key only or press the APPLY ALL button to apply the new value to ALL sensors and
keys.
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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.
To apply a saved configuration, click the Load button or press ALT + L. Left-click the
configuration to apply and click Open.
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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.
Once connected, start the LightSpeed software by left-clicking its icon.
With the software is open, make note of the COM Port number shown.
Set your CAT system to accept steno from a
BARON TRANSCRIPTOR TX writer through the COM number shown
in the LightSpeed software.
The LightSpeed can also emulate a SmartWriter instead of the Transcriptor TX. See the
following chapter for details on this change.
Although we have provided brief instructions for most of the major CAT systems
available today, you may need to consult your software manual or software technical
support line for more detailed instructions.
digitalCAT
• Under the Translator menu, select Steno Source.
• Select Baron Realtime for the Primary Steno device.
• Choose the appropriate COM Port number from the list to the right of the device.
• Click OK to save your settings, then begin a transcript as you would normally.
Eclipse
• Under the Production menu, select User Settings.
• Choose the Input tab.
• Select Transcriptor X or Baron TX in the Writer field.
• Make sure the Read from cable checkbox is unchecked.
• Click the Comm Setup button.
• Choose the appropriate COM Port number.
• Click OK to save your settings on this window.
• You may click Test to test the port.
• Click OK to save your settings, then begin a transcript as you would normally.
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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.
• Click OK to save your settings, then begin a transcript as you would normally.
ProCAT
• From the Translate menu, select Preferences.
• Choose the Writer tab.
• Select Baron TX from the writer list.
• Choose the appropriate COM Port number.
• Click OK to save your settings, then begin a transcript as you would normally.
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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.
Stay on Top Mode
This feature keeps the key layout on the screen no matter what other program may be
open. This allows you to see what keys are being pressed, which is useful in
determining which are being shadowed or dropped.
To enable the “Stay on Top” mode, click the paperclip icon in the top right of the
software.
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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 +
D.
Any number of configurations can be saved and applied at a later time. This gives you
the freedom to experiment with different preferences.
Press the Save (ALT + S) option to save current settings.
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