Memory on the NexGen & Luminex II
Written by Justin Sieger
Updated at April 3rd, 2024
The NexGen and Luminex II memory has approximately 6 GB of space. The Luminex II uses this memory to store steno notes and timestamp files as additional backup to the Data SD and Backup SD cards. Steno note files stored in memory remain even when you turn the Luminex II Off. You can transfer individual or multiple steno note files, that are stored in memory, to a Data SD card or thumb drive in case you need to retrieve a file. In addition to steno files and timestamp information, the Luminex II memory also stores dictionaries, j-defines, user settings and log files.
You can view the available space in memory, copy files from memory or clear the memory. If you decide to clear the memory, you are only removing access to the steno notes and timestamps from memory, you are not removing your dictionaries, j-defines, log files or user setting information.
This information also applies to the original Luminex writer.
View and Copy Memory Files
The memory screen displays the list of files in a year, month, date and time format: 20190803-142341 (August 03, 2019 2:23:41 p.m.). By default, the newest file is listed first. The file size and the estimated number of transcript pages shows for each file. Timestamp files are part of the steno note file but are not visible in the list. Files in memory can be copied to the Data SD card or to a thumb drive and are copied to the root directory of the destination drive. When copying to a thumb drive, be sure to insert your USB device before copying files.
From the Opening menu, touch Storage, Memory.
Steno note files display with the newest folder first. Use Date Sort to toggle files between ascending and descending order.
Touch the Down/Up sensors to move to the desired file and touch Select. You can select to copy any or all of the files in memory.
When finished selecting files, touch Copy. The Luminex II prompts you to copy to the Data SD card or a thumb drive. When copying to a thumb drive, ensure you insert the thumb drive into USB A (host) port before copying.
Touch one of the following: Data Card or Thumb Drv. Files are copied to the root of the storage destination.
The Opening menu displays. If you need to remove the Data SD Card or thumb drive, turn the NexGen or Luminex II Off and then remove the card/drive.
Clearing the Memory
Although it is not usually necessary to clear the memory, if the need arises you can clear all files from memory. The NexGen or Luminex II memory never becomes full, the oldest files are always overwritten.
From the Opening menu, touch Storage, Memory.
Touch Clear. At the Ready to Clear All Files in Memory. Are you Sure? confirmation prompt, Touch Yes to remove all the files from memory or touch No to cancel.
To return to the Opening menu, touch Quit.