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Elan Cybra FAQ's

How can I see my notes or turn in my homework on a paperless writer?

You would need to be connected in realtime or you would need to dump your notes into your CAT system.  Once the notes are in the CAT system, all modern systems have the capacity toprint the raw steno notes.

Do I have to clear the memory and if so how do I clear the memory?

You can clear the memory at any time. However when the memory reaches it max capacity no further steno will be recorded. To clear the memory follow these steps:

  1. Press the third and fourth gray function buttons at the same time. This will access the clear memory mode. The writer will then beep.
  2. Release the buttons the beeping will stop and the RAM icon will flash. (To exit without clearing memory press any other gray function button to exit the mode.)
  3. To clear the memory press the third and fourth gray function buttons again. The writer clears the memory and confirms it by three rapid beeps, displaying the memory blocks, and changing the flashing RAM icon to a solid display.

How do I adjust my contacts on my elan Cybra?

Your élan Cybra key contacts are preset at the factory to a setting appropriate for most users. Your touch may be lighter or heavier than the factory settings and may require an adjustment to key contacts.   An adjustment is necessary if:

  • The character is showing up in your steno notes intermittently or when it seems that you did not strike the key
  • The character does not display in your steno notes


NOTE: When adjusting contacts on your writer it is important to simulate the conditions in which it will be typically used. We recommend that you put the writer on the tripod with the machine turned off, at first.

  • Opening the hood
    • With the élan Cybra off, open the cover on your élan Cybra, locate the small oval levers above the initial "S" and final "D" keys. Using your thumbs, pull the 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. See Figure #1

 

 Figure #1

 

  • Adjusting Depth of Stroke.
    • The Depth of Strokedetermines the height of the number bar and all the steno keys.  This affects how far the keys go down when you press them.  A short depth of stroke allows the keys to make contact sooner. A longer depth of stroke means the keys take longer to make contact. The depth of stroke 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:

 

  • Locate the red Depth of Stroke wheel inside the writer, directly behind the left Cover Release lever. Refer to the arrow in the following graphic. See Figure #2 

 

Figure #2

 

  • Using your hand, press the right bank of keys on the keyboard slightly about halfway so that they are not all the way up or all the way down. This makes it easier to turn the depth of stroke wheel. Then do one of the following:


  1. 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.
  2. 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.

 

  • Adjusting Keyboard Tension
    • The keyboard tension adjustment wheel controls how soft or firm the keys feel. The wheel has an extensive range of adjustment, allowing you to customize the tension to your particular writing touch. The extensive range of the keyboard tension adjustment wheel may allow you to continually 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:
    • Locate the white keyboard tension adjustment wheel on the left inside rear of the writer. Refer to the arrow in the following graphic. See Figure #3 

 Figure #3

  • Do one of the following: 
  • To decrease the tension-make the stroke softer by turning the knob clockwise.
  • To increase the tension-make the stroke firmer by turning the knob counterclockwise 

Adjusting the keys on your élan Cybra. The élan Cybra has a Key Test mode, allowing you to test the position of the contact point for each key. It is recommended that you test each key as it is likely each key will require a different contact point to meet your writing style. 
The élan Cybra has a Key Test mode, allowing you to test the position of the contact point for each key. It is recommended that you test each key as it is likely each key will require a different contact point to meet your writing style. To adjust individual key contacts: 

 

Turn the élan Cybra On.
Press the 2nd and 6th gray buttons to enter the adjustment mode. The Speaker icon displays on the LCD. 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. Do one of the following:

  • If you hear the beep and feel the stopping point at the same time, the key is properly adjusted. Test the next key.
  • If you hear the beep before or after the stopping point, the key requires adjustment. Continue with the next step
  • 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 between two whole numbers. See Figure #4 
  • Beep Sounds Before Stopping Point-When you hear the beep before you feel the stopping point, the key is making contact too early set the key to make contact later in the down stroke. Increasing the number on the Accudial allows the key to make a later contact. For example, turn the dial from 4 to 5, or if necessary, set the dial between 4 and 5 which is 41/2.
  • 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 71/2 to 7.
  • Once you have made all the adjustments, press the 2nd and 6th gray buttons at the same time to exit the adjustment mode. The élan Cybra beeps when you release the buttons.

Close the lid and give a thorough test of approximately 20 minutes or more.

Do I have to clear the memory on my Elan Cybra and if so how do I clear the memory?

 

You can clear the memory at any time. However when the memory reaches it max capacity no further steno will be recorded. To clear the memory follow these steps:

  1. Press the third and fourth gray function buttons at the same time. This will access the clear memory mode. The writer will then beep.
  2. Release the buttons the beeping will stop and the RAM icon will flash. (To exit without clearing memory press any other gray function button to exit the mode.)
  3. To clear the memory press the third and fourth gray function buttons again. The writer clears the memory and confirms it by three rapid beeps, displaying the memory blocks, and changing the flashing RAM icon to a solid display.

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