Stenograph elan Cybra, User Manual

Page 1: ...élan Cybra User Guide Stenograph L L C 1500 Bishop Court Mount Prospect Illinois 60056 www stenograph com ...

Page 2: ... transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Stenograph L L C Case CATalyst EasyLock élan Cybra and Stenograph are trademarks and registered trademarks of Stenograph L L C Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...ioning with a positive locking mechanism provides quick and easy setup Simply open and set the tripod on the floor and place your machine on it according to the instructions in this guide The design of the tripod assures a smooth even writing platform for you to enjoy You ll probably notice how light the élan Cybra is just over 5 pounds which makes it a lot easier to carry than earlier models Depe...

Page 4: ...ecognize 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 Remember personalizing your environment so that it is comfortable for you promotes a healthy physical and mental work lifestyle The following Work Area Checklist is not intended to ...

Page 5: ...n around the monitor 9 Keep noise to a minimum 9 See accompanying materials provided by the computer keyboard manufacturer Your Body 9 Take frequent breaks to stretch or exercise 9 Maintain a straight wrist position 9 Avoid resting your wrists while writing 9 Keep your hands level with your forearms 9 Let your fingers curve naturally 9 Let your forearm go up and down a little when you write pivoti...

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Page 7: ...commendations 18 Battery Charging Procedure 19 Nameplate 20 Attaching a Nameplate 20 Removing the Nameplate 21 Chapter 3 Understanding the Shorthand Machine 23 Chapter 4 Using Your élan Cybra 27 Turning the élan Cybra On and Off 27 LCD Icon Descriptions 28 Connect the Writer to the Computer 30 USB Cable 30 Powering with the USB Cable 32 Updating with the USB Cable 32 Serial Cable 32 Reestablishing...

Page 8: ...ion 43 Adjusting Depth of Stroke 44 Adjusting Individual Key Contacts 46 Understanding Key Contact 46 How Depth of Stroke Affects Key Contact 47 Overlapping Strokes and Missing Characters 47 Testing and Adjusting the Key Contacts 48 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 53 Appendix A Installing the USB Driver 55 Appendix B Updating élan Cybra Software 59 Download the Update to Your Computer 60 Update the élan...

Page 9: ...lan Cybra Describes typographical conventions used in this guide Outlines the organization of this guide élan Cybra Features The élan Cybra provides you with the following features Realtime ready through USB cable with USB compatible CAT software such as Case CATalyst V4 0 and higher Realtime ready through serial port Transmit Only Serial mode on the Professional model allows data transfer without...

Page 10: ...nd typographical conventions in this manual to make it easier for you to use A bullet indicates an item in a list 1 Numbered lists take you step by step through procedures A note indicates supplementary information Bold text indicates a key you press or emphasizes a selection choice ...

Page 11: ...r élan Cybra Setting Up Your élan Cybra explains how to prepare the élan Cybra for writing Chapter 3 Understanding the Shorthand Machine Understanding the Shorthand Machine provides an overview of the machine shorthand keyboard Chapter 4 Using the élan Cybra Using the élan Cybra explains the features used during writing Chapter 5 Inside the élan Cybra Inside the élan Cybra discusses the key contac...

Page 12: ... the USB driver required for USB cable connection between the élan Cybra and a USB compatible software such as Case CATalyst V4 0 and higher Appendix B Updating élan Cybra Software Updating élan Cybra Software instructs you on how to download available updates for your élan Cybra from the Stenograph web site ...

Page 13: ... or 1 847 803 1400 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday Excluding Stenograph Holidays To assist the Specialist have the élan Cybra with you know your customer number and be prepared to describe your question or the problem in detail Additional Help topics are available at www stenograph com Click Support Go to Help Desk now To order supplies and accessories visit www stenograph com ...

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Page 15: ...ttom of the élan Cybra is a positive locking mechanism that looks like a large round keyhole The top of the EasyLock tripod fits like a key into the hole EZ Lock Tripod Top Attaching the Tripod To attach the tripod 1 Fully extend each leg of the tripod making sure the braces lock 2 Place the tripod firmly on the floor 3 Loosen the thumb lock knob on the tripod base 4 Extend the inner tripod tube f...

Page 16: ...tripod height With one hand grasp the tripod pole firmly directly beneath the élan Cybra Using your other hand loosen the thumb lock knob on the tripod As you loosen the thumb lock support the weight of the writer with your other hand Adjust the élan Cybra to the desired height Tighten the thumb lock knob If you hear a grinding noise when you begin using the élan Cybra the writer is not level on t...

Page 17: ...hese steps 1 Position the tripod firmly on the floor 2 Locate the quick release lever on the left underside of the élan Cybra 3 Push the quick release lever towards the back of the writer then rotate the élan Cybra counterclockwise one quarter of a turn 4 Lift the élan Cybra from the tripod ...

Page 18: ... fully charged battery operates the élan Cybra for approximately 3 4 days As the battery becomes progressively low the LCD battery icon flashes Charging Recommendations To utilize the full capacity of the battery Stenograph recommends that you charge the battery when you are not using your élan Cybra Continuous charging does not damage the batteries If you do not use your élan Cybra for an extende...

Page 19: ...rmly until it locks into place 2 Plug the AC adapter charger into a wall outlet 3 Insert the small plug on the AC adapter charger cord into the AC port on the back center of the writer The élan Cybra powers On When the AC adapter charger is connected to the élan Cybra charging the battery the battery icon on the LCD displays in steady view ...

Page 20: ...omes with a nameplate factory installed Attaching a Nameplate To attach a nameplate 1 Select a nameplate 2 With the front of nameplate facing you place the bottom edge into the front lip of the nameplate frame on the élan Cybra 3 Push the top gently to slightly bow the nameplate and insert the top into the top of the nameplate frame ...

Page 21: ...To remove a nameplate from the élan Cybra 1 Face the élan Cybra 2 Using a small narrow flat edged screwdriver gently insert the end between the top of the nameplate and the nameplate frame 3 Push gently against the nameplate until released from the nameplate frame ...

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Page 23: ...faster than a typewriter or computer keyboard where you can only press one key at a time This means that the machine shorthand writer using sounds can write whole words or even a phrase in just one downward motion of their fingers As you look at the front of your writer notice that the keyboard is divided into four sets or banks of keys Number Bar the long solid bar at the top of the keyboard Uppe...

Page 24: ... the keyboard as shown in the previous diagram Notice that the Vowel keys are slightly lower than the other three banks of keys This allows for the natural position of your thumbs Unlike the typewriter where each key is pressed one at a time any number or all of the keys on a shorthand machine can be stroked or pressed down at the same time This means that a machine shorthand writer can write an e...

Page 25: ...diately into text by comparing the strokes to an electronic table of words and phrases called a dictionary This dictionary automatically provides for correct spelling of words punctuation and spacing between words Once the steno strokes are translated into words text editing software is used to make corrections and to produce a final printed transcript The first shorthand machines were developed i...

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Page 27: ... realtime writing and details about storing steno strokes in the élan Cybra memory Turning the élan Cybra On and Off The first gray button on the left side of the élan Cybra turns the writer On and Off This button is recessed to prevent the Cybra from accidentally turning on during transport or off during use Chapter 4 Using Your élan Cybra ...

Page 28: ...responding block for each letter on the keyboard Which block displays depends on the key stroked A block displays from left to right for each key in the following order S T K P W H R A O E U F R P B L G T S D Z Stroking the number bar displays a sign on the left most side of the LCD The speaker icon displays when in key contact adjustment mode When adjusting key contacts the élan Cybra beeps when ...

Page 29: ...o beeps when the battery is low Displays constantly when the AC adapter charger is plugged in regardless of whether or not there is a battery in the élan Cybra The icon does NOT indicate the battery is charging A black dot displays in the lower right corner of the screen indicating the writer is On ...

Page 30: ...me Cable kit including adapters from Stenograph P N 35856 USB Cable To use a USB cable for realtime connection you must be using USB compatible software such as Case CATalyst V4 0 or higher and have installed the élan Cybra USB driver on your computer See the Installing the USB Driver appendix for instructions on loading the driver To connect your writer to a computer with a USB cable 1 Turn your ...

Page 31: ... realtime screen on the CAT or special text entry program may not display the new steno strokes when you resume writing This is a function of the USB port on your computer when it remains idle for a period of time If this occurs disconnect the USB cable from the back of the élan Cybra and reconnect it This does not affect your realtime file Once you reconnect the cable the new steno strokes displa...

Page 32: ... Once downloaded onto your computer you can load the software update onto your élan Cybra over the USB cable For more information about updating the élan Cybra see the Updating élan Cybra Software appendix Serial Cable Connect your writer to a computer with a serial realtime cable You can use a serial cable with Case CATalyst and other CAT software To use the serial port with other CAT software th...

Page 33: ...al for instructions on starting realtime In Case CATalyst select the realtime translate option élan as your Realtime Writer source 7 When communications are successfully established the realtime connection icon displays 8 Begin writing The translated steno displays on the computer screen Reestablishing Realtime Connection If the realtime connection icon goes off while you are writing communication...

Page 34: ... higher have CAT software that supports the reading of steno notes from a Stentura and have installed the élan Cybra USB driver on your computer See the Installing the USB Driver appendix for instructions on loading the driver To read steno notes via USB cable 1 Turn your élan Cybra Off to close the open file and save the last steno written 2 Turn your computer and élan Cybra On Allow your compute...

Page 35: ...ble 1 Be sure your the élan Cybra and computer are turned Off 2 Connect the purple 9 pin male end of the serial realtime cable to the COM port on the back of the writer and the black 9 pin female end to COM port of the computer Be sure the gray cable is plugged into the adapters 3 Turn your élan Cybra On 4 Turn your computer On and start your Read program Refer to your CAT software manual for inst...

Page 36: ...ke written is immediately transmitted to the computer and there is no verification that the computer received the steno This allows for the steno strokes to be transmitted faster but does not allow for check and balances The Transmit Only Serial mode when using a serial cable can be used for realtime on some DOS based non Stenograph CAT systems You must activate the Transmit Only Serial Mode each ...

Page 37: ...g the Memory You can clear the memory at any time When the memory reaches capacity no further steno strokes are recorded to memory It is important to clear the memory if you are using software that translates steno notes from memory To clear the memory do the following 1 Press the 3rd and 4th gray buttons at the same time to access the clear memory mode 2 Release the buttons There is a short beep ...

Page 38: ...en it receives a series of commands it does not recognize If the élan Cybra appears unresponsive press the reset button on the back of the élan Cybra If you had a file open before pressing the reset button the élan Cybra ends the job and the file closes When you begin writing a new realtime file opens ...

Page 39: ...o use Test Mode 1 Connect the élan Cybra to your computer for realtime writing For more information see Connect the Writer to the Computer in this chapter 2 Press the 3rd and 5th gray buttons to enter the Test mode The file folder and RAM icons on the LCD flash to indicate that the élan Cybra is in Test mode The memory blocks on the LCD do not display 3 To exit Test mode turn the élan Cybra Off ...

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Page 41: ...f transporting and using the writing machine over time Adjustments are necessary when you notice a change in your steno outlines such as an increase in overlapping stacking or missing characters To accurately perform key contact adjustments on your élan Cybra it is important to make the following adjustments in the order listed 1 Set the keyboard tension which controls the feel of the keys to be s...

Page 42: ...small oval levers above the initial S and final D keys Using your thumbs pull these Cover Release Levers toward the front of the unit to open the cover Refer to the arrows in the following graphic To protect the inside of the writer keep the cover of your élan Cybra closed at all other times ...

Page 43: ...lly turn the wheel without immediately reach a stopping point Adjusting the keyboard tension to the lightest setting with the depth of stroke to the shortest setting may result in stacking To adjust the keystroke tension follow these steps 1 Locate the white keyboard tension adjustment wheel on the left inside rear of the writer Refer to the arrow in the following graphic 2 Do one of the following...

Page 44: ...roke setting affects all the keys on the steno keyboard and plays an important part in making accurate key contact adjustments Ensure your depth of stroke is set to your writing style prior to adjusting individual key contacts Having the shortest depth of stroke setting when the keyboard tension is adjusted to the lightest setting may result in stacking To set your élan Cybra depth of stroke 1 Loc...

Page 45: ...the following To shorten the depth of the keystroke turn the red wheel downward towards the bottom of the Cybra If you reach the shortest stroke the wheel no longer advances To lengthen the depth of the keystroke move the red wheel upward towards the top of the Cybra If you reach the longest stroke the wheel no longer advances 4 Write with your élan Cybra and then check your key contacts for possi...

Page 46: ...ey The character does not display in your steno notes The depth of stroke setting affects the accuracy of key contact adjustments Prior to adjusting individual key contacts be sure you have set the depth of stroke appropriate for your writing style See Adjusting Depth of Stroke in this chapter Understanding Key Contact Before you press a steno key on your Cybra the key is considered at rest Once y...

Page 47: ...t Individual key contact adjustments determine the range of the contact zone The depth of stroke and individual key contact adjustment together are the optimizing factor in overall key contact performance It is important to set the depth of stroke before making individual key contact adjustments See Adjusting Depth of Stroke in this chapter Overlapping Strokes and Missing Characters Strokes that o...

Page 48: ...eaker icon displays on the LCD 3 Beginning with the initial S key Press the key very slowly as you listen for the beep which indicates the contact point The LCD also displays the corresponding block when contact is made At the same time feel for the initial resistance or stopping point of the key on the downward stroke The key may still be able to move beyond this stopping point 4 Do one of the fo...

Page 49: ...plus one for the number bar each identified by the corresponding character below the dial Each Accudial is marked with a series of numbers from 1 8 The number that is in the topmost position perpendicular to the writer represents the point at which the key makes contact with the switch as shown in the graphic below The dial can be moved in either whole or half increments The half mark is the line ...

Page 50: ...from 4 to 5 or if necessary set the dial between 4 and 5 which is 4 Beep Sounds After Stopping Point When you hear the beep after you feel the stopping point the key is making contact too late Set the key to make contact earlier in the downstroke Decreasing the number on the Accudial allows the key to make an earlier contact For example turn the dial from 7 to 7 7 Once you have made all the adjust...

Page 51: ...51 Chapter 5 Maximizing Key Contact Performance 8 Test the changes Repeat the key contact adjustment steps if necessary 9 Write on the élan Cybra at full speed Make additional adjustments as necessary ...

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Page 53: ...SB driver on your computer The élan Cybra USB driver comes on the Stenograph Writing Machine Utilities CD with your élan Cybra To load the élan Cybra USB driver see the Installing the USB Driver appendix for instructions élan Cybra Appears Unresponsive If the élan Cybra appears to be unresponsive press the Reset button on the back of the élan Cybra The élan Cybra is ready to turn On after resettin...

Page 54: ...the CAT system may not display the new steno strokes when you resume writing This is a function of the USB port when it remains idle for a period of time If this occurs disconnect the USB cable from the back of the élan Cybra and reconnect it This does not affect your realtime file Once you reconnect the cable the new steno strokes display on the realtime screen ...

Page 55: ... driver please contact Stenograph Technical Support at 800 323 4247 or 847 803 1400 and press 2 then 2 To install the élan Mira USB driver on your computer 1 Turn your computer and the élan Cybra On Allow your computer to boot completely 2 Insert the Stenograph Writing Machine Utilities CD into the CD ROM DVD drive on your computer 3 Locate the USB cable and connect the appropriate plug on the cab...

Page 56: ...bra User Guide 56 In a few seconds the first Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays 5 Verify the option No not this time is selected and press Enter Next The second Found New Hardware Wizard screen displays ...

Page 57: ...on Install the software automatically Recommended is selected and press Enter Next The wizard installs driver 7 The Completing the Found New Hardware screen displays 8 Click Finish The Found New Hardware message bubble may display confirming the installation ...

Page 58: ...erties dialog box displays 11 Click the Hardware tab 12 On the Hardware tab click Device Manager The Device Manager dialog box displays 13 Locate Stenograph USB Writer If you cannot locate Stenograph USB Writer it probably indicates your élan Cybra is not plugged into the computer via USB cable and turned On 14 Click the plus sign next to Stenograph USB Writer The Stenograph élan Mira heading disp...

Page 59: ...computer you can load the software update onto your élan Cybra over a USB cable You can update your élan Cybra via USB cable regardless of the CAT system you are using To load the software update via USB cable you must have the élan Cybra USB driver installed on your computer See the Installing the USB Driver appendix Appendix B Updating élan Cybra Software ...

Page 60: ...he File name field displays the name of the selected file to download Do not alter this name 3 Select a location on your computer where you want to place the download file and select Save Stenograph recommends saving the file to your Desktop The File Download dialog box displays until the download completes copying files to your computer 4 When the download is complete the file displays on your De...

Page 61: ...he Update to Your Computer in this appendix 1 Turn your computer On Be sure it boots completely 2 Turn your writer On 3 Connect the appropriate plug on the USB cable to the USB port on the back of the élan Cybra and the other end to a USB port on the computer 4 Using My Computer navigate to the location on your computer where you downloaded the élan Cybra update file 5 Double click the élan Cybra ...

Page 62: ...he prompts 7 When the update is complete the élan Cybra reboots and your computer displays a successful update message 8 Click OK on the message 9 In the élan Cybra Update dialog box on your computer select Quit The élan Cybra Update dialog box closes ...

Page 63: ...operation 18 using the adapter charger 18 D Depth of stroke 44 Diagnostics key contact test 46 K Key contact adjust 46 LCD display 28 test 46 L LCD battery icon 29 key contact 28 low battery 29 memory capacity 28 memory icon 28 number bar 28 on off indicator 29 serial realtime indicator 28 speaker icon 28 Index ...

Page 64: ...steno notes 34 Realtime connect serial cable 32 connect USB cable 30 no display with USB 54 reestablishing serial connection 33 troubleshoot USB connection 54 Reset 38 53 S Serial cable connect for realtime 32 read steno notes 35 Steno notes not recording 37 read to CAT program 34 read via serial cable 35 read via USB 34 storage 37 T Technical support 13 Test mode 39 Transmit only serial mode 36 ...

Page 65: ...e Cybra software 61 download to computer 60 unable to update via USB 53 via USB 32 USB connect for realtime 30 end realtime connection 31 install driver 55 no realtime display 54 powering with 32 reading notes 34 unable to update 53 update software 32 61 ...

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