StenoCast Edge JR- Frequently Asked Questions Do I need a new steno machine in order to use the StenoCast EDGE JR? Is the wireless connection secure from my steno machine to my computer? What happens if I am using the StenoCast EDGE JR and I take my steno machine outside the EDGE JR's range between my writer and my computer? Will the steno transmission itself be lost? Is there audio recording ability on the EDGE JR or the EDGE JR+? Can I upgrade my EDGE JR. or EDGE JR+ to the full-featured EDGE at any time? Does the EDGE JR work on more than one writer type? In other words, if my primary writer is a Mira, but I have a Stentura as my backup. Can I use the EDGE JR on both machines? Do the StenoCast EDGE and EDGE JR work with all steno machines? Do the StenoCast EDGE, EDGE JR, X7 & RED work with all CAT software and computer operating systems? How long will the battery charge last on the StenoCast EDGE & EDGE JR before recharging is necessary? If I don't have any experience with wireless technology, is there a learning curve involved here to get up to speed? Q1. Do I need a new steno machine in order to use the StenoCast EDGE JR? No. You simply plug the EDGE JR into the serial port on your existing steno machine and follow the simple one-time installation instructions. The StenoCast EDGE JR attaches directly onto the serial port of almost all steno machines. If your machine's serial port has a telephone-type serial port, such as on StenoRAM IIs & IIIs, Ultras & FlashWriters, we will provide a short adapter cable. Return to Top Q2. Is the wireless connection secure from my steno machine to my computer? A2. Yes. The wireless communication between your writer and your computer is encrypted. In addition, the connection is password protected. Return to Top Q3. What happens if I am using the StenoCast EDGE JR and I take my steno machine outside the EDGE JR's range between my writer and my computer? Will the steno transmission itself be lost? A3. Absolutely not. If you walk out of range of your computer while you are connected wirelessly, the transmission stops when you get out of range, but then immediately picks up again where it left off once you come back into range. No data is lost in the interim. Return to Top Q4. Is there audio recording ability on the EDGE JR or the EDGE JR+? A4. No. The EDGE JR and EDGE JR+ have no audio recording ability. Those features are on the full-featured EDGE Return to Top Q5. Can I upgrade my EDGE JR. or EDGE JR+ to the full-featured EDGE at any time? A5. Yes. EDGE JR and JR+ owners may upgrade at any time to the full-featured EDGE. You simply pay the difference between the price paid for the EDGE JR or JR+ and the current price of the EDGE. Return to Top Q6. Does the EDGE JR work on more than one writer type? In other words, if my primary writer is a Mira, but I have a Stentura as my backup. Can I use the EDGE JR on both machines? A6. Yes. You can configure the EDGE JR to work on different writers at the push of a button. Return to Top Q7. . Do the StenoCast EDGE and EDGE JR work with all steno machines? A7. The StenoCast EDGE works with most steno machines. It works with all Stenograph products, the Stenturas, Miras, Cybras and Fusions, StenoRAM IIs, IIIs & Ultras, FlashWriters, SmartWriters, Passports & Barons. Return to Top Q8. Do the StenoCast EDGE, EDGE JR, RED & X7 work with all CAT software and computer operating systems? A8. All StenoCast products work with all CAT software on the market. The StenoCast EDGE, EDGE Lite, RED & X7 require Windows 98 Second Edition or newer. Return to Top Q9. How long will the battery charge last on the StenoCast EDGE & EDGE JR before recharging is necessary? A9. The battery in the EDGE is rated to last from 25 up to 30 hours of continual use before recharging is necessary. The EDGE JR draws less power than the full-featured EDGE, thus you can expect 40+ hours of continual use on a single charge with the EDGE JR. You may, of course, write on your steno machine indefinitely and remain connected wirelessly while the EDGE is plugged into an outlet. It only requires two and one-half hours to fully recharge the EDGE. Return to Top Q10. If I don't have any experience with wireless technology, is there a learning curve involved here to get up to speed? A10. StenoCast's wireless devices are simpler to use than the serial cables that we were forced to use previously. Instead of disconnecting and connecting for each side-bar conference or in-camera hearing, the reporter just writes. If you get out of range, the EDGE disconnects, but then reconnects again on its own, picking up where it left off. The initial one-time set-up is a snap. Return to Top StenoCast Edge Jr. Plug & Play wireless from your steno machine to your computer, plus the ability to use the EDGE JR on any writer by the simple push of a button, the StenoCast EDGE JR is the perfect replacement for the original StenoCast X1-Lithium. Enhanced reliability inside and a newly-designed exterior make the new EDGE JR superior in every way, yet affordable for every budget. Need a little backup? The EDGE JR+ adds one important feature: A backup of your steno note files. The EDGE JR and EDGE JR+ are always fully upgradeable to the full-featured EDGE, with 100 % of the purchase price being applied towards the upgrade to the EDGE. FAQs StenoCare Warranties Testimonials StenoCast EDGE JR StenoCast EDGE JR+
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