Stenograph New Computer Setup Guide Owner’s Manual

New Computer Setup Guide

New Computer Setup Guide
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Welcome to New Computer Setup Guide. This guide will help you get CATalyst installed along with all your files, get real time working, and be able to record audio. Simply follow the directions and you’ll be up and running in no time ready for your next job. If you have a question or need assistance, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-323-4247.

Жүйе талаптары

Операциялық жүйе

Windows 11

Компьютерлік процессор

An Intel Core 5 or 7, Intel Ultra 5, 7, or 9, or AMD Ryzen 5, 7, or 9 processor.

NOTE: There is a processor type called an ARM Processor. This processor is commonly called Snapdragon for Windows computers. This processor is not compatible with CATalyst due to driver incompatibility. Please be aware of what processor is on the computer before purchasing.

Жедел Жадтау Құрылғысы

8 GB of RAM or more.
If using CATalyst VP with Dragon Naturally Speaking, 16 GB of RAM or more is recommended.

Қатты диск

256 GB hard drive or larger.
Аудио files, including Direct Audio files, take up the most space in CATalyst. Having enough storage on your computer is essential in keeping CATalyst and other programs running efficiently.

Порттар

A USB port for the writer to write Realtime, update the writer dictionary, and update the writer software.
USB-C ports are compatible but require a USB-C to USB adapter. A Luminex II and NexGen writer can use a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Интернетке қосылу

A stable, high speed internet connection is essential for many of CATalyst’s advanced features like Cloud Backup & RealTeam. It is recommended that your internet connection has a minimum download speed of 10/Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 5/Mbps.

Using Direct Audio and the Stenograph Virtual Audio Cables for web conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.) can also affect your internet connection due to video and audio streaming from the platform. If using Stenograph Virtual Audio Cables for Direct Audio, it is recommended your internet connection exceeds the above minimum internet connection requirements.

Басқа ақпарат

Many CATalyst editing commands rely on the Function Keys (F1 – F12), especially the F4 key when inserting format symbols. Computer manufacturers have changed the default Function Keys to Activity Keys (increase/decrease volume, increase/decrease screen brightness, etc.) and this can cause these editing commands to not function. If your computer’s Function Keys are Activity keys, consult your computer’s documentation or contact the manufacturer for assistance on changing the Activity Keys to Function Keys.

Laptop and Desktop computers are beginning to use higher definition displays which can cause applications like CATalyst to appear blurry. If CATalyst appears blurry, the following article can help resolve this issue.

While these are the minimum requirements for CATalyst, Stenograph cannot guarantee compatibility with all makes and models of computers. We recommend asking the store or manufacturer about their return policy just in case an issue arises.

Downloading CATalyst

Өзіңізге байланысты web browser there are different methods to download CATalyst. We will cover the three most common web browsers, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.

The difference between with IVT and without IVT is with IVT includes the Integrated Video Training videos that show basic features of CATalyst for new users as well as some other commonly used features. Downloading CATalyst with IVT is a larger download than without IVT so the download time will increase.

If you are not sure which version to download, open CATalyst on another computer and go to Help, About Case CATalyst (Alt-h, a). On the top, left side, you will see Version: xx.xx Build: xxxxx. This is the version of CATalyst currently installed on your computer. Choose that version to download.

NOTE: Sometimes we are asked where to download the Student version or Edit version of CATalyst. The download of CATalyst is the same for all customers. What determines your access, Full, Edit, or Student, is your Product Key Code (PKC). Once the PKC is activated, then you will have access to CATalyst as well as the features associated with your PKC.

Google Chrome

1) Click the following link to access the Stenograph Downloads page.

2) Right click on the version of CATalyst you need to download, and choose Save link as… A Save As dialog box will appear. By default, the CATalyst Setup will be saved in your Downloads folder. To change to a different folder, click the save location on the left side. Click Save to begin downloading CATalyst.

3) In the upper right corner of Chrome there will be a download icon . Click the download icon and you should see Chrome has “blocked” the download. Click Keep, to download CATalyst.

4) Once the download is finished, click on the Setup to begin the installation.

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Microsoft Edge

1) Click the following link to access the Stenograph Downloads page. Click the version of CATalyst you need to download.

2) You will receive a security warning from Microsoft Edge saying the setup can’t be downloaded securely. Click the three dots next to the error and click Keep.

Another security warning will appear saying this file can’t be downloaded securely. Click Keep Anyway.

3) Once the download is completed, click Open file орнатуды бастау үшін.

Microsoft Edge

1) Click the following link to access the Stenograph Downloads бет. Click the version of  CATalyst you need to download.

2) You will receive a security warning from Microsoft Edge saying the setup can’t be  downloaded securely. Click the three dots next to the error and click Сақтау.

Another security warning will appear saying бұл file can’t be downloaded securely. басыңыз  Бәрібір сақтаңыз.

3) Once the download is completed, click Ашық file орнатуды бастау үшін.

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Mozilla Firefox

1) A message may appear in the upper right corner saying File not downloaded: Potential  security risk.

2) Click the arrow on the right side and select Allow Download жүктеп алу үшін file. 

3) While CATalyst is downloading click on Tools, Downloads (Ctrl-j) дейін view the Жүктеулер window. Once the download is completed, екі рет басыңыз on the setup file to install CATalyst.

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Installing CATalyst

1) If you’ve clicked on the Setup file in the previous steps, you should already be on the first  screen that says, “Welcome to the Case CATalyst Version ‘X’ Setup Wizard”. басыңыз Келесі

ЕСКЕРТУ: When you run the Setup, you may receive a message from Windows saying, “Do you  wish to allow the following program from an unknown publisher to make changes to this  computer?” басыңыз Иә жалғастыру.

2) At the Лицензиялық келісім screen choose Мен Лицензиялық келісімнің шарттарын қабылдаймын және басыңыз Келесі.

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3) At the Деректер құпиялылығы экранды басыңыз Келесі.

4) ішінде Case CATalyst Security screen, type in your Product Key Code (PKC) and click Келесі.  

ЕСКЕРТУ: If you do not have your PKC, click Келесі and you will be prompted to enter it the first  time you run CATalyst.

5) At the Choose Components screen click Типтік және басыңыз Келесі.

6) At the Пайдаланушы туралы ақпарат screen, type in your name in the Пайдаланушы аты: өрісін таңдап, нұқыңыз Келесі. 

7) At the Remote Platform Recording – Virtual Cables экранда таңдаңыз I want to install  Stenograph Virtual Cables және басыңыз Келесі. Егер сіз істемеймін want to install the Stenograph  Virtual Cables, leave I do not want to install Stenograph Virtual Cables selected and click  Келесі.

ЕСКЕРТУ: If you are installing CATalyst 21 or lower, you can skip this step.

8) Confirm your settings and click Орнату. Now CATalyst will begin installing. 9) When the installation is complete click Аяқтау шеберді жабу үшін.

ЕСКЕРТУ: After installing the Stenograph Virtual Cables, Windows will set those cables as the  default sound device, and you’ll need to change your Windows Sound Settings back to their  default devices. See our article Changing Sound Settings to Default Devices көмек үшін.

Installing Writer Drivers

Now it’s time to install the drivers for your writer so you can write Realtime. This section applies to  the Luminex family and NexGen writers. Make sure your writer is connected to your computer  with a USB cable before you install the drivers.

1) Open CATalyst. From Manage Jobs click on Көмек, содан кейін Құрылғы менеджерін ашыңыз. 

2) In Device Manager look for a category that says Басқа құрылғылар. Below that you should see a  yellow exclamation point that says Luminex Machine, Diamante Machine, Stenograph Elan  Mira, or Stenograph Fusion. Оң жақ түймені басыңыз on the yellow exclamation point and left click on  Драйверді жаңарту.

3) The Update Driver Software Wizard will appear. Click on Browse my computer for driver  software.

4) In the next screen type C:Cat4DriversWriter (or copy and paste this text) in the Search  for driver software in this location өріс Содан кейін басыңыз Келесі.

5) The drivers will install. You may be prompted to verify whether you want to install the  driver; click Орнату. When the driver has finished installing, click Жабу.

6) This will bring you back to Device Manager. You should see a new category that says  Stenograph USB Writer бірге Steno Machine listed below it. You can close Device  Manager and the System Properties windows.

Қуат параметрлерін орнату

To keep this guide as short as possible, the following links will show you how to set the power  options for Windows 11 computers.

Setting Up Audio

To keep this guide as short as possible, the following links will show you how to set up audio on  Windows 11 computers.

To setup Single Channel audio, please look at our Single Channel guide.

To setup Direct Audio, look at our Direct Audio guide.

Сақтық көшірме жасау files from CATalyst

Now you need to back up your files from the old computer so they can be restored to the new  computer.

ЕСКЕРТУ: If you have a Cloud Backup account, you can restore your files from the cloud instead.  Click Мұнда for more information. Student CATalyst users do not have access to Cloud Backup.

1) On your old computer, from Manage Jobs click on Құралдар, Backup (Ctrl-b). 

2) The Backup dialog box displays. In this example we will be backing up our System Files to a  USB flash drive.

• On the left-hand side, in the Copy from: box, place a check next to the files and cases  to back up.

• On the right-hand side, in the Save in: box, click the down arrow and select the USB  flash drive.

• At the bottom of the dialog box is the File аты: box. Type a name for the backup  and click Сақтау.

3) If your backup file contains audio, you may receive a dialog box letting you know that the  backup contains audio. Choose Иә to continue backing up the file with audio, Жоқ to back  up the file without audio, or Болдырмау to stop the backup and return to Manage Jobs.

Қалпына келтіру Files into CATalyst

Now it’s time to bring your files onto your new computer. We’ll be using the Restore feature in  CATalyst to bring the files in.

1) Open CATalyst on your new computer. You should be at the Пайдаланушы деңгейі. Double click on  your name to go into the user. Your user will look like this.

КЕҢЕС: If you would like CATalyst to automatically log into your user when open the program,  after you double click your name click Құралдар, Auto Logon. In the Auto Logon dialog box, left  click the radio button next to Always start Case CATalyst with user: сіздің атыңыз, содан кейін басыңыз  OK.

2) Now click the Tools, Restore (Ctrl+r) to restore your files.

3) The Open window will appear. We need to browse to where our files are located. In this  example we will be restoring our System FileUSB флэш -дискісінен.

• First on the left-hand side choose the USB flash drive so that CATalyst displays the  files on the flash drive on the right-hand side of the window.  

• Then select systemfiles.zip and click Ашық.

4) The Restore window appears.

• The left side of the window shows Restore jobs from and Субfile түрлері panes. This pane shows what files you will be restoring.

• The right side shows where your files will be restored to. Make sure that the Restore  Jobs To option in the upper right corner is set to C:Cat4usryourname and that the  Keep Case Structure box is checked. Then click OK.

5) A dialog box may open asking if you want to replace the existing file. This dialog box  appears if CATalyst already has a file сияқты атпен file you’re restoring. Since  this is a new computer, CATalyst only has the default files and not any of your backed-up files. In this case you will want to choose Yes to All.

6) Once the restore is finished, it will bring you back to the Manage Jobs screen. If there are  other files you would like to restore, repeat this same process.

Testing Realtime

1) The last thing you need to do with your new computer is to test realtime and AudioSync to  make sure it’s all working. To do this open CATalyst and from Manage Jobs click the  Аудару белгішесі Функциялар тақтасы немесе басыңыз Ctrl+t.  

2) The Translate window will appear. In the lower left corner, click on Параметрлер. 

3) The Options window will open.

• түймесін басыңыз Нақты уақытта жоғарғы жағындағы қойынды.  

• Under the Realtime tab on the left-hand side is the Realtime Writer field. Make sure  it’s set to your writer. In this example we are using a Luminex II with a USB cable, so  we are selecting Stenograph Writer USB.

• жылы Кодек: section, click the down arrow to select a codec. For more information  using Codecs in CATalyst click Мұнда.

• Also make sure the Аудио кіріс drop down menu is set to Әдепкі. Once you’ve set  your options, click Қолдану содан кейін OK.

4) Now you’re back to the translate window.  

• In the top left-hand side next to Steno Source, you need make sure it says Жазушы.  • You also need to click the down arrow next to Орналасу File and select your layout.  • On the right-hand side, you need to make sure both check boxes next to Record  Audio are checked.  

• Then in the bottom left, type a file аты File Аты field and click OK.

The Translate window will go away and a new file will open. You should see a dialog box  appear that says Connected to Writer…Stroke a Key to Begin Writing. Write a few strokes on your writer and they should appear in the CATalyst transcript window.