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élan Cybra User Guide
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Adjusting Individual Key Contacts
Each steno key contact on your élan Cybra writer connects to an
electronic switch. The key contacts are preset at the factory. Your
touch may be lighter or heavier than the factory settings. It is
recommended that you initially customize the key contact settings
to your writing style and make occasional adjustments to maintain
optimal performance. An adjustment is necessary when:
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The character is showing up in your steno notes intermittently
or when it seems that you did not strike the key.
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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 you press the key to begin the downstroke, the key
travels through a range or “zone” of no contact until it reaches the
contact point.
Key Contact Factory Setting
When the key reaches the contact point, it causes the character to
display in your steno notes. Key contact is maintained on the
downward stroke in a range beyond the contact point called the