[INQUIRY]

Mira A3 Test mode

[SOLUTION]

Test Mode is designed for situations where you are taking a test or writing in a secure location that restricts you from leaving the environment with any copy of the proceedings. In Test Mode, the Mira A3 writes only the steno file to the Data SD card. Regardless of your settings, in Test Mode, no files are written to Memory or the Backup SD card and all audio recording features are disabled.

To turn Test Mode On or Off:

1. From the Opening Menu, press More, Setup, Test Mode. The current status of Test Mode displays on the screen.
   
   
2. Do one of the following:
   
   • Press On to use Test Mode. The Status and Menu bars display in red. The Mira A3 remains in Test Mode until you turn the feature Off or turn the Mira A3 Off.
   
   • Press Off to disable Test Mode. The Status and Menu bars return to the normal blue display color.
   
   
3. To display the Opening menu, press OK, More, Quit.
   

NOTE: While the Mira A3 can send to a CAT software while in TEST Mode it would not be appropriate for the proctor to have a student send to a CAT software unless the proctor insures it is removed from the CAT software before leaving the test room.  The whole purpose of TEST Mode is to limit the number of copies created during the test so the proctor can insure no copies of the test leave the testing room.

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