Stenograph elan Cybra Manuale utente
élan Cybra®User Guide
Stenograph, L.L.C.
1500 Bishop Court
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
www.stenograph.com
Release: July 2007; March 2007; July, 2006
Copyright 2006, Stenograph, L.L.C.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system, or 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.
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We strongly encourage you to read the User Guide and practice
using your machine according to the instructions contained herein.
This will allow you to become comfortable and familiar with your
new writer before taking it on a job or to class.
Your élan Cybra comes with one rechargeable battery pack.
Advanced battery technology prevents the battery from
overcharging so you don’t have to worry about leaving the battery
on the charger overnight or over a weekend. Be aware that batteries
are consumable items and are usually ready to be replaced every
twelve to eighteen months.
EasyLock®tripod positioning 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.
Depending on your model, the wheeled backpack or soft-sided
carrying case also lightens your load when moving from place to
place for CART, transcription or captioning jobs.
Be sure to check the Stenograph web site, www.stenograph.com,
for updates to the élan Cybra. The élan Cybra was designed with
you in mind. We know you’ll enjoy using it!
STENOGRAPH, L.L.C.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new élan Cybra!
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Stenograph believes that the élan Cybra shorthand machine, when
used in compliance with the enclosed instructions and information,
is safe. Certain sources, though controverted, suggest a relationship
between injuries of the hands and forearms with prolonged use of
any type of keyboard or other equipment involving repetitive
movements of the hands. At the same time, other sources indicate
that there is no such cause and effect.
Because the safety and well-being of persons using Stenograph
equipment is of paramount concern and because we recognize 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 be all
inclusive but a guideline for you to use. Only you can determine
what is best for you. Use the checklist to assess and adjust your
work area to suit your own needs. Personalizing your environment
so that it is comfortable for you promotes a healthy physical and
mental work lifestyle.
The Importance of Working Comfortably and Effectively
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At Your élan Cybra
9Use a comfortable chair
conducive to correct posture.
9Adjust the height of the
shorthandmachineappropriately
for your body.
9Position the shorthand machine
comfortably close to you.
9Place the tripod between your
knees. Do not sit “sidesaddle.”
9Minimize the use of the
shorthand machine on surfaces
other than the tripod stand.
At Your Computer
9Place the monitor screen
perpendicular to the window to
help avoid glare.
9Adjust or close window
coverings.
9Arrange materials such as
reference books or a telephone
close to you to help avoid
excessive reaching or twisting.
9Clear the area under and around
the desk to leave room for your
feet and legs.
9Remove sources of distraction
around the monitor.
9Keep noise to a minimum.
9See accompanying materials
provided by the computer
keyboard manufacturer.
Your Body
9Take frequent breaks to stretch
or exercise.
9Maintain a straight wrist
position.
9Avoid resting your wrists
while writing.
9Keep your hands level with
your forearms.
9Let your fingers curve
naturally.
9Let your forearm go up and
down a little when you write,
pivoting at the elbow, not at
the wrists.
9Pull your steno machine
comfortably close to you.
9Keep your feet on the floor or
supported by a footrest.
9Support your lower back.
9Assure that your knees are
bent at an angle of 90° or more
and your thighs at an angle of
90° or greater in relation to
your torso.
9Adjust the chair position and
your posture throughout the
day.
9If you experience any aching,
numbing, or tingling in your
arms, wrists, or hand, consult a
qualified health care
professional.
Work Area Checklist
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Chapter 1: Introduction........................................... 9
élan Cybra Features ............................................................ 9
Typographical Conventions in this Guide .......................... 10
How This Guide is Organized ............................................ 11
élan Cybra Technical Support............................................. 13
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your élan Cybra................. 15
Tripod.................................................................................. 15
Attaching the Tripod..................................................... 15
Removing the Tripod.................................................... 17
Battery................................................................................. 18
Charging Recommendations......................................... 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 Realtime Connection............................ 33
Reading Steno Notes........................................................... 34
USB............................................................................... 34
Serial Cable................................................................... 35
Contents
élan Cybra User Guide
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Transmit Only Serial Mode ................................................ 36
Steno Note Storage ............................................................. 37
Clearing the Memory.................................................... 37
Reset.................................................................................... 38
Test Mode ........................................................................... 39
Chapter 5: Maximizing Key Contact Performance.. 41
Opening the Cover.............................................................. 42
Setting the Keyboard Tension............................................. 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 Cybra......................................................... 61
Index .......................................................................... 63
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Congratulations on the purchase of your élan Cybra writer. Read
this manual to familiarize yourself with your writer’s components.
It provides detailed information about setting up your tripod,
charging your battery and making adjustments to the élan Cybra to
suit your personal writing needs.
Chapter 1, Introduction:
•Highlights the features of your élan 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 verification for faster transmission.
•Update élan Cybra software from Internet download via USB.
•Wireless capabilities. (optional)
Chapter 1
Introduction
élan Cybra User Guide
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Typographical Conventions in this Guide
We use symbols and 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.
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