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1. To enter Mouse Function mode from any other mode lift the direct access key above the right thumb User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 37 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION You are in Mouse Function mode when the yellow indicator light on the right hand unit is on Layout of Keys in Mouse Function Mode Figures 16 and 17 show all the keys each finger can use in Mouse Function mode The names of keys available in Mouse Function mode are indicated in yellow on the template above your fingers The PRINT key requires a double strike to send the key to the PC This helps protect from accidental print commands _f Mode ze adn Figure 17 Right Hand in Mouse Function Mode Mouse Click Lock 38 MOUSE Click Lock Sticky Mouse Buttons Hold the Function Mode direct access key up and press either the right or left mouse buttons To release hit either right or left mouse button or any other key that is not a mouse movement key like ALT SHIFT or CTL Examples To block text Enables the click lock for Left Button Move mouse to hi light the text To delete text Press the delete key The delete will release the mouse button and delete the text Try this with CTL X for CUT or CTL C for COPY To move text The user may also move the highlighted text by using click lock again Now as you move the mouse the box of text is moved and can be dropped at a new location with by releasing as described above Li
2. To make the setting changes engage these two keys e first the direct access key for Normal mode eft thumb up then at the same time e press and release the Reset button at the back of the left hand unit Note To prevent errors release the Reset button first and then the Normal Direct Access key After you release these keys the red 10 Key indicator light on the right hand unit flashes It continues to flash until you enter one of the Program Selection keys indicated in the following table If the system change takes effect after you press the Program Selection key the three mode lights on the right hand unit flash three times in acknowledgement If the three mode lights continue to flash you must take further action as specified in the following table User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 47 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS 48 H ENTER Rt Ring East Normal direct access and key held together Changing Default Settings amp Program Macros Effect and any further actions necessar Toggles all special keys from left function to right or vice versa and save these new settings as the defaults See Switching Left and Right Function for Duplicate Keys The L R Modf Key pg 46 for information about temporarily switching individual key functions Begins sequential macro recording See Shortcut Keys Creating Macros pg 49 for instructions about recording macros Begins individual key protection a
3. User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 200 V Mouse Click Lock 44 MOUSE Click Lock 44 WINDOWS EXAMPLES 44 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS 45 Switching Left and Right Function for Duplicate Keys The L R Modf Key 46 Changing DataHand System Settings Program Selection Keys 47 Shortcut Keys Creating Macros 49 Defining and Replaying a Sequential Macro 49 Defining and Replaying a Chorded Macro 50 Reprogramming or Nulling a Macro 50 Programming a Direct Substitution Key 51 SPECIAL KEYS FEATURES AND OPTIONS 52 Windows Keys 104 Keyboard 52 Cursor Keys 52 Mouse Nudge 52 Swap Alt and CTL Keys 52 L R ALT and CTL KEYS 52 SwapThumb UP Keys 53 Foot Pedal Support 53 PS 2 Mouse Enable 53 DH 200 MODEL COMPATIBILITY 53 Macintosh Users 53 SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS 55 Questions and Answers 56 SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS 60 Shortcut Keys using EXCEL with DataHand 61 Shortcut Keys using Windows with DataHand 62 Shortcut Keys using WORD with DataHand 63 GETTING MORE HELP 64 vi User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 1 WHAT IS THE DATAHAND SYSTEM The DataHand System features a special pair of input devices called hand units What makes the hand units so unique is that they combine and replace the functions of a flat keyboard and mouse while maximizing your comfort and efficiency SECTION 1 WHATIS THEDATAHAND SYSTEM Figure 1 The Hand Units The hand units were designed arou
4. The DataHand System has two HOME keys that are available in Mouse Function mode The HOME keys are only in the ARROW condition mouse light off the down keys of the left and right index fingers and have left and right function respectively The L R key does not affect these keys Some applications require the left only or the right only key If you are using an application that requires you to use one or the other of these keys only one of them will work The RETURN key eft thumb northwest has left function The ENTER key right ring finger east has 10 Key pad Enter In the 101 keyboard mode the L R Modf affects neither key Both keys are available in all modes In the 104 keyboard mode WINDOWS the ENTER key RT Ring East WINDOWS key can be switched by the L R in the Normal and Function Modes As stated in the 10 Key Configuration section if NUM LOCK is on the numbers and operators available in 10 Key configuration send the same scan codes as the keys of the 10 Key pad on the right side of a flat keyboard If NUM LOCK is off the keys send the same scan codes as the keys in the main part of a flat keyboard The L R Modf key does not affect the keys available in 10 Key configuration Changing DataHand System Settings Program Selection Keys Special program keys allow you to change settings of the DataHand System The new settings will remain in place until you change them again or perform a full reset
5. 233 6000 Please be prepared to give the customer service support representative the serial number and the version number of your DataHand System the type of computer and operating system you have You can also mail fax or email your questions to DataHand Systems Inc 3032 N 33rd Ave Phoenix AZ 85017 5201 Attn Customer Service Support Fax 602 233 3434 E Mail techsupport datahand com Website http www datahand com 64 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002
6. If the KEY is available in FUNCTION mode then the FUNCTION ACCESS key unlocks that key If the key is found in the NAS mode the NAS LOCK direct access key unlocks the key and completes the necessary task TURNING OFF PROTECTION The user may toggle between protected and unprotected miscellaneous keys Go to Program Mode see User Guide page 48 and press letter K as your Program Selection key This disables the protection until the user toggles the command again The Rev message does not show the state of this protection mode INDIVIDUAL KEYS PROTECTED Individual keys may be protected from accidental hits The user must select the keys to protect through the Program Mode C see User Guide page 48 1 to 5 keys may be chosen for protection All keys are available for protection including Mode Access keys If the KEY is available in FUNCTION Mode then the FUNCTION ACCESS key unlocks that key If the key is found in the NAS Mode the NAS LOCK direct access key unlocks the key and completes the necessary task Program mode lt gt will toggle on or off the Individual Key Protection PROGRAMMING THE INDIVIDUAL KEYS Go to Program Mode see User Guide page 48 and press the C and program the individual key by TWICE pressing the key to be protected NOTE The CAPS LOCK and NAS LOCK keys may be protected when releasing the CAPS LOCK or NAS LOCK for second press be sure to stop midway up and not let the key up into the FIR
7. on and the mouse should be activated If not in Mouse Function mode press the mouse keys left middle finger well key The mouse light should go on See the Using the Finger Mouse and Arrow Keys page 41 for more details The mouse driver is installed the mouse cable is connected and I ve turned on the mouse Why doesn t the mouse work If you are using Microsoft Windows on a PC sometimes the default settings in Microsoft Windows must be changed to reflect the correct mouse driver To check that the default setting is correct select Windows Setup Options Change System Settings Mouse and make sure the setting is Microsoft IBM PS 2 or compatible If the mouse still does not work you might have to modify the AUTOEXEC BAT file to reflect the correct driver designation If you have a PS 2 mouse driver make sure you power down your system before connecting the parts of the DataHand System to get a functioning mouse You should also determine if you have a bus mouse If you do you must disable the mouse either through the software or by removing the card Contact DataHand Systems Inc using the reference in Getting More Help page 64 at the end of this section How do activate the arrow keys In 10 Key configuration the arrow keys on the left hand index finger are automatically activated User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS The only other mode in which you can
8. 2 and serial mouse at the same time Moving the Mouse Pointer 42 Make sure your computer supports the use of a mouse and that you attached the appropriate mouse cable to the back of your computer See Connecting the Equipment if you have any questions You can then use the mouse Moving Slowly Move the mouse pointer slowly around the screen by pressing the north south east and west keys with your right index finger Moving Quickly Move the mouse pointer quickly around the screen by pressing the north south east and west keys with your eft index finger Moving at High Speed Move the mouse pointer at high speed around the screen by pressing the north south east and west keys with both index fingers at the same time Moving Diagonally You can move the mouse pointer diagonally by pressing two adjacent directional keys simultaneously For example move northwest by pressing the north and west keys together with one of your index fingers User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 7 FINGER MOUSE AND ARROW KEYS Changing Mouse Speed Settings See Program lt J gt in the table in the section Changing DataHand amp System Settings The Program Selection Keys pg 47 for instructions on fine tuning mouse speeds using the DataHand System Your existing software might have a facility to adjust the range of mouse speeds For example in Microsoft Windows the mouse control panel has a slide button for this pu
9. Default Settings amp Program Macros page 48 How can display the version number of my DataHand System display the version number of your DataHand System 58 by using the program key lt R gt The number of active mouse buttons is also displayed See Changing Default Settings amp Program Macros page 48 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 12 13 14 15 16 PO o gt SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS Where do find the serial number of my DataHand System The serial number is on the underside of both hand units How do get the Function Keys to work The Function Keys are Protected Keys and require holding the function Access Key Rt Thumb Up at the same time activating the desired Function Key For more on Protected Keys see Using Protected Mode Keys page 25 How can use the APPLICATION and WINDOWS keys found on a 104 key keyboard The 104 key keyboard mode is awith Program Mode ENTER See Changing Default Settings amp Program Macros page 48 can only find one connector to connect the DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard and Mouse Some notebook computers such as the IBM Thinkpad require a Y Connector to connect an external keyboard such as the DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard to the common single dual port What does the Print Screen key do When activating the Print Screen key Windows loads a copy of the screen graphics to the clip
10. Figure 2 4 in Figure 3 because the threaded stud is too long and will damage your unit Make sure that the cable that attaches the two hand units to each other is securely in place X i 3 Qu S ET D 4 2 ic c NP or S i i 1 z iT Jet ae oo Go k a 2 Murs EM 4 455 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED Figure Bolting the Hand Units to the LapLander LapLander 1 Slot Schematic left and right hand units Bolts that attach the hand units to the LapLander M Foam Pads annan User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 9 SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 10 Removing your old keyboard and mouse With your computer turned off unplug your old keyboard and mouse if you had one from the back of the computer making note of which ports you used Identifying the keyboard to computer and mouse cables Identify the following two cables that emerge from the right hand unit The keyboard to computer cable 9 in Figure 2 has a 6 prong round terminator The mouse cable 10 in Figure 2 has either a 9 prong female terminator or a 6 prong round terminator depending on whether you have a serial or PS 2 mouse Connecting the keyboard to computer cable Plug the cable with the 6 prong terminator into the computer port from which you removed your keyboard i
11. Software Compatibility Any software that runs on your computer will be compatible with the DataHand System By pressing the appropriate keys or key combinations on the hand units you can perform the same functions you performed using a flat keyboard If you have a question about how your software is behaving with the hand units first read the manual for your software and the Using the Hand Units and the Common Questions sections in this manual If you still have a question contact DataHand Systems Inc using the reference in the Getting More Help section Care and Maintenance The DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard requires cleanliness as does all electric electronic devices Foriegn material and dust can cause the keys to not function or stick open causing multiple characters Periodically cleaning with canned air found in most computer supply stores will clear the key gaps of foriegn material and maintain normal operations The Palm pads may be removed and washed in a dishwasher 4 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED This section identifies and describes the parts of the Professional II It instructs the user how to connect the hand units to your computer and presents outlined diagrams of the hand units This section also explains the warranty that correlates with the DataHand System purchase With the information in this section the user has enough information to acquaint themselves wi
12. Switches the Mouse Function and NAS access keys NAS SHIFT right thumb light pressure down becomes Mouse Function Shift NAS LOCK right thumb hard pressure down becomes Mouse Function Lock The Mouse Function mode direct access key right thumb up becomes the NAS Lock direct access key Note When NAS Shift is lost Mouse Function Shift is gained The Mouse Function Shift might be more useful when you require a lot of cursor and mouse movement in another mode To switch the keys back to their original functions repeat these steps Resets all permanent memory to default values In other words the system reverts to all original settings such as the original mouse speeds and the original settings for the NAS and Mouse Function access keys All desired non default program modes must be re set User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS Shortcut Keys Creating Macros Macros assist to automatically chord keys or provide easy access to difficult key combinations You can store a short sequence of keys you use frequently or even a key combination chord under a single key called a macro The DataHand can store a maximum of twenty unique macros each with up to 5 individual keystrokes The macro key under which you store your sequence is any key of your choice After you define the macro key you can replay the stored sequence or chord by simply pressing Normal Access Key Left Thumb Up followed by the
13. file Undo last Selects all items Include all items to the cursor as selected Select item at cursor Move cursor without changing selection Add item at cursor to selection Rename selected object Refreshes current window Equivalent to clicking the Select button Equivalent to clicking the Cancel button User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS Miscellaneous CTRL DRAG Copy object to new location problem with using CTRL SHIFT F10 Application key sometimes right mouse click PRNTSCRN Copies screen image to clipboard ALT PRNTSCRN Copies image of active window to clipboard Shortcut Keys using WORD with DataHand CTRL Toggle BOLD on off CTRL U Toggle UNDERLINE on off SHIFT ARROW Mark characters during cursor movement SHIFT CTRL ARROW Mark words during cursor movement SHIFT END Mark from cursor to end of line DELETE Deletes marked text HOME Moves cursor to beginning of line END Moves cursor to end of line CTRL ARROW Moves cursor a word at a time CTRL HOME Moves cursor to top of document CTRL END Moves cursor to end of document CTRL 7 Undo last CTRL C Copy to clipboard CTRL X Cuts to clipboard CTRL V Pase from clipboard User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 63 SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS GETTING MORE HELP DataHand System s customer service can be reached at 800 875 7171 or 602
14. for the user to position the hand units on the lap as opposed to placing them on the desk The LapLander is made of a flat surfaced board with foam attached on the bottom in order to provide cushion while resting the Professional II on your lap If you choose to use the Professional II without the optional LapLander the hand units should be removed from the LapLander and placed on the desk WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE FOAM PADS AND REATTACH TO THE LAPLANDER THE SCREWS WILL BREAK THROUGH THE PLASTIC TOP Step 1 Positioning your chair arms and legs Your hands and wrists should be in line with each other Your wrists should not be twisted or bent Arm rests on the sides of your chair can help to support your arms and increase your comfort Ifyou use the optional LapLander V You can lean back in your chair as you type but remember to position yourself so that your wrists are straight Ifyou do not use the optional LapLander V Place the hand units on the table in front of you Adjust your chair so that when you sit you will have angles of 90 degrees or more at your knees hips to thighs and elbows If your chair has arm rests you may find you are now able to use them to help support your arms and upper body while you are using the DataHand System Warning Although this DataHand System was designed with the goal of reducing injury exposure the prolonged use of any manually operated data entry device incl
15. in acchordance with this instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occure in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the deal or an experienced radio TV technician for help User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 11 SECTION 3 POSITIONING YOURSELF This section present the proper positioning of the units to maximize correct ergonomic style as well as attain the most efficient results Four steps are provided in order to increase your working comfort Together with your chair and armrests or LapLander M you can obtain proper hand arm and upper body support SECTION 3 POSITIONINGYOURSELF Ergonomic Suggestions The following suggestions are meant to increase your working comfort Remember that frequent rest breaks and exercises are advised after a period of typing on any keyboard Using The LapLander Your Professional 17 comes attached to an optional LapLander The LapLander is designed
16. macro key Macros help you to reduce repetitive typing and save time Use macros to Store up to twenty unique 5 keys in sequence that you use frequently such as a business abbreviation Save sequence or chord of up to 5 keys that occur in different modes such as a sequence of numbers and letters e Save a chord of up to 5 keys that occur in the same mode but that might be difficult to press such as SHIFT TAB Reassign a key in one mode to another mode Suppose you do most of your work in Normal and NAS modes You can reassign a key you use in Mouse Function mode such as one of the keys f1 12 to one of these modes Defining and Replaying a Sequential Macro You can define a sequence of up to 5 keys in a sequential macro Step 1 Press Reset and the Normal direct access keys together Step 2 Press The red 10 Key indicator light on the right hand unit flashes Step 3 Enter the macro key The macro key is the key that stores the sequence Note The macro key may be in any mode and the mode s direct access key in combination with the macro key runs the macro Step 4 Enter the sequence you want to record using up to 5 keys User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 49 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS Step 5 Step 6 To end the recording together press the Normal Direct Access key and ESC key The three mode lights on the right hand unit will stop flashing Replay the macro at any time by
17. of the left hand unit but are shown in NAS mode blue The rule for the left hand is When in 10 Key mode where a character or symbol is not shown in pink the character or symbol shown in blue will be accessed 10 KEY Mode 34 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Figure 14 Left Hand in 10 Key Configuration Accessing the 10 Key Pad To access the 10 Key pad press the 10 Key ON key right pinky east in NAS mode You stay in 10 Key configuration in this and future work sessions until you press the 10 Key OFF key right pinky west to return to NAS mode This means that if you do not press the 10 Key OFF key and you go to another mode such as Mouse Function mode or Normal mode when you return to NAS mode you will automatically be in 10 Key configuration You are in 10 Key configuration when the red 10 K amp P light and the orange NAS indicator light on the right hand unit are on at the same time Technical Note If NUM LOCK is on the number keys in 10 Key mode send scan codes of the numeric keypad normally found on the right side of a flat keyboard If NUM LOCK is off the keys send scan codes of the numeric keys at the top row of a flat keyboard However you get numbers whether NUM LOCK is on or off You can engage NUM LOCK in either Mouse Function or NAS mode and the Num Lock light under the left ring finger will go on and the DataHand System sends a NUM LOCK code
18. position You activate one key by applying light pressure and the other key by applying a harder pressure ai err LEFT THUMB RING LEFT FINGER LITTLE FINGER Figure 8 Keys Available in all Modes Some keys are available in two modes The punctuation keys such as the colon and the semi colon occur in Normal and NAS modes Their locations are the same in both modes Other keys that occur in two modes have different locations in each mode such as the operator keys in the NAS and 10 Key modes User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION The illustrations on the following pages show the template for all three modes Each mode is illustrated and described in detail in the sections that follow Normal Mode When you turn on your computer the system comes up in Normal mode Keys Available in Normal Mode This is the mode to type the letters of the alphabet This is also the mode to access the punctuation symbols that usually occur on the middle three rows of a standard flat keyboard such as the apostrophe lt gt quotation marks lt gt comma period and colon Accessing Normal Mode To enter Normal mode from any other mode lift the direct access key above the left thumb The green indicator light on the right hand unit should go on Figures 9 and 11 show all the letters and symbols each finger can type in Normal mode The letters and symbols that are accessed in Nor
19. 1 2002 15 SECTION 4 TRAINING AIDS Several training aids were shipped with the DataHand System and if you wish you can make copies of these aids SECTION 3 POSITIONINGYOURSELF Using the Training Aids The training aids have four parts Instructions on how to install the DataHand System to your computer A fold out explaining the parts of the DataHand System Set of templates to use while learning the DataHand System Series of lessons to help you to learn how to use the mouse function mode numeric mode NAS alpha mode NORMAL and 10 key mode User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 17 SECTION 5 LEARNING TO USE THE HAND UNITS Learning to use the hand units can be exciting and rewarding This section teaches you how to be efficient while learning to adapt a new skill and how to set reasonable performance expectations It also teaches you how to move your fingers when operating the different keys Keep in mind that practice is essential to master any new skill SECTION 5 LEARNINGTOUSETHEHANDUNITS Learning a New Skill You can learn to use the hand units most easily by Setting reasonable performance expectations Using the DataHand System Training Aids shipped with the DataHand System if you have Microsoft Windows Positioning yourself comfortably and taking frequent breaks see the section Ergonomic Suggestions for recommendations on positioning yourself Avoiding swit
20. AND REATTACH TO THE LAPLANDER THE SCREWS WILL BREAK THROUGH THE PLASTIC TOP Foam Wedges The foam wedges can be used to tilt the F70000002 Two hand units when they are bolted to the LapLander See Ergonomic Suggestions page 13 for details DataHand The manual you are reading is the user System User manual It explains how to install the Guide DataHand System DataHand The Training Guide provides step by step System instructions with practice drills Training Guide 6 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED Identifying the Components of the Hand Units The following diagram labels the parts of the right hand unit The left hand unit mirrors the right hand unit except it does not have parts 9 10 and 13 le no MN 4112 i E Co ibi Figure 2 Diagram of the Right Hand Unit 1 Finger well surrounded by keys 2 The direct access key above the thumb 3 Template of key names color coded by mode 4a b Nuts for raising or lowering the internal finger board one on each side of the hand unit 5 Dials for moving the left and right sides of the finger board forward or backward 6 Ribbed rubber palm support removable and available in two sizes Large and small Bolt that attaches the hand unit to the optional LapbLander a b Tilt feet on the underside of the hand unit Keyboard to computer cable This is the 6 p
21. DataHand Professional 11 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 DataHand DataHand Systems Copyright 1997 DataHand Systems Inc 3032 North 33 Avenue Phoenix AZ 85017 All rights are reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of DataHand Systems Inc DataHand Systems is a registered trademark of DataHand Systems Inc Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Neither DataHand Systems Inc nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product DataHand Systems Inc and its affiliates shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as original DataHand Systems Inc products or DataHand Systems Inc approved products T User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 200 Congratulations For choosing the world s finest User to computer interface You are now on the lead
22. Efficiency You can easily touch type all the keys on the hand units Minuscule finger movements access all the standard keys the function keys and the mouse so blind reaches are eliminated This reduces finger workload and can also boost your productivity User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 3 SECTION 1 WHATIS THEDATAHAND SYSTEM Hardware Compatibility The DataHand System plugs into all personal computers ATs and newer and compatibles without the need for additional hardware or software The following computers are also supported Apple Macintosh with an adapter for the Apple Desktop Bus ADB Universal Serial Bus USB Hewlett Packard X Terminal IBM PS 2 IBM RS6000 IBM 3270 mainframes NCD 101 X Terminal Silicon Graphics Indy and Indigo II currently being tested SUN usable type 5 keyboard using SUN s interface converter If you have a computer that is not on this list and it has a keyboard that you can unplug DataHand Systems Inc can set up a custom adaptation of the DataHand System to your machine To discuss customization services contact DataHand Systems Inc by using the reference in the Getting More Help section of this manual Note The right hand unit contains firmware that allows the hand units to be connected to your particular computer Utilyzing optional adapters the hand units can be connected to different types of computers such as Macintosh or Sun Systems
23. OPERATION 40 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 7 USING THE FINGER MOUSE AND ARROW KEYS While using the Professional II you have the option of navigating around your screen by using either the finger mouse or the arrow keys This section will describe the operating capacities of these two functions SECTION 7 FINGERMOUSE AND ARROW KEYS Activating the Mouse or the Arrow Keys When the computer is first turned on the mouse is automatically activated when in Mouse Function mode and is indicated by the yellow mouse light in the middle of the template for the left middle finger To switch to arrow key function enter Mouse Function mode and press the arrow toggle right middle finger well The yellow mouse light on the template for the left middle finger goes off Note The HOME key is available with the LT or RT Index Finger Down keys To switch back to mouse function enter Mouse Function mode and press the mouse key AX left middle finger well key The yellow mouse light on the template for the left middle finger goes back on Note The DataHand System is not shipped with a mouse driver it is intended to work with your existing mouse driver Make sure that one of the following mouse drivers is installed on your computer an IBM PS 2 or Microsoft compatible driver for Microsoft Windows and or a DOS driver The newer LOGITEC mouse drivers allow more than one mouse to be used at one time ie PS
24. ST position To quit mode C hold the NORMAL access key and TWICE press the ESC key To delete individual protected keys only enter Program Mode C and hold up the Normal Mode key and TWICE press the DEL key TURNING OFF PROTECTION The user may toggle between protected and unprotected Individual keys Go to Program Mode User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 25 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION see User Guide page 48 and press the letter comma This disables the protection until the user toggles the command again Keys Available in Several Modes 26 All the keys operated by the thumbs as well as ENTER DELETE and ESCAPE are available in all modes The functions and the positions of these keys stay the same in all modes The keys available in all modes are indicated in white on the template The ESCAPE key ESC is one of the keys available in all three modes When this key is activated simultaneously with the CONTROL key left thumb lower right the combination emulates the Microsoft Windows direct access key now available on some keyboards A WINDOWS compatible key layout 104 keyboard may be selected see User Guide page 48 In the NORM and FUNC modes the WINDOWS key will be in place of the extra ENTER key Right Ring East and the APPLICATIONS Key will be found in the NAS mode Note As described in the section Moving Your Thumbs to Press the Keys the thumbs can access two keys each in the down
25. Some applications may even require that you use the keys in one or the other of these locations although most applications allow you to use the keys on either side for the same purpose The default mode for the duplicated keys is to send the left key scan code When these keys are pressed they send codes to the computer that then identifies them as the left key To change the L R Modf hold up the FUNC Mode key and at same time press the L R Modf left little finger well key light on the right hand will flash to verify entry into right side To change a key back to left function repeat the procedure Alternatively the ALT and CNTR keys can toggle to RT by double clicking either key When the computer is turned off and on again the keys revert to the default left key mode To permanently change the default use program key A as described in the table in Changing DataHand System Settings The Program Selection Keys pg 48 Keys Affected by the L R Modf Ke Keys Mode ALT CNTRL SHIFT DELETE All modes Note The extra SHIFT key right hand middle finger east in Mouse Function mode acts opposite to the SHIFT key under the right thumb which is available in all modes Some keys differentiate between left and right function but are not affected by the L R Modf They are e The Home keys e ENTER keys in the 10 Key pad configuration User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS
26. UP Move cursor up a full screen PGDN Move cursor down full screen Mark Cells SHIFT ARROW Mark the next cell SHIFT CTRL END Mark from cursor to END SHIFT CTRL HOME Mark from cursor to cell A1 SHIFT CTRL ARROW Marks row or column has various affects depending on cursor location CTRL Z Undo CTRL C Copy CTRL X Cut CTRL V Paste User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 61 SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS Miscellaneous Shift F3 Shift F4 DBL Left Click CTRL F9 CTRL F10 Open Function Wizard Go to next empty cell in row Edit on cell Minimize current open file Toggle between small and large screen Note The main limitation using cursors is being unable to edit at the cell location without deleting the cell data unless you double click mouse on cell or click on edit window or use f2 Shortcut Keys using Windows with DataHand 62 CTL ESC ALT TAB ALT SPACE SNGL RT CLICK DBL LT CLICK TOP BAR Program Tools ALT F4 CTL F4 CTL 0 CTRL Z Selecting Files CTRL A SHIFT ARROW SPACE CTRL ARROW CTRL SPACE F2 F5 Button Selection ENTER ESC Start Menu Switch between tasks Minimize application screen do not need to chord Minimize application screen Toggle between full screen and small screen Close current program window Close current file Open selection in
27. boaard The clipboard contents then can be pasted to a graphics program such as Paint found in Start Programs Accessories If multiple Windows are open Ctl Print Screen will copy the open window contents only In DOS the Print Screen key will print the screen text to the printer User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 59 SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS This section covers the shortcut keys useful with DataHand to speed up your Excel Windows and Word usage by reducing mouse movement SECTION 10 WINDOWS NOTES amp SHORTCUT KEYS Windows Notes amp Shortcut Keys Shortcut Keys using EXCEL with DataHand CTL ESC Start menu ALT TAB Switch between tasks 4 Close current file ALT F5 Close Excel CTL S Save file Numeric Entry Basic Entry Modes Lock into FUNCTION mode up Shift to NAS to enter numbers Cursor to next Cell for entry OR Swap Function and NAS mode usage via program mode Lock into NAS mode up Enter numbers Shift to Function down amp use cursor to move from cell to cell Movement to Cell ARROW To move one at a time or let repeat occur CTRL HOME Move to 1 cell CTRL END Move to last call CTRL ARROW Move to last active cell on Row or Column F5 or CTRL G Move to Cell xx may type cell or TAB and cursor to prev cell location ALT PGDN Move cursor right a full screen ALT PGUP Move cursor left a full screen PG
28. ching back and forth between a flat keyboard and the hand units if you find switching to be confusing If this is your first experience typing or if you want to practice typing using the hand units you can install a program such as Typing Tutor V Simon and Schuster or Dvorak on Typing Interplay These commercially available typing programs work well with the DataHand System They provide practice exercises and feedback on accuracy and speed They can be purchased from any office supply store at a moderate price and run on a variety of computers If you are converting from a flat keyboard to the hand units it might be best to not switch between the two types of keyboards more than necessary Frequent switching might be confusing while you are first learning In addition if you are recovering from a hand injury using a flat keyboard might prolong healing or cause more injury Whether you are converting from a flat keyboard or learning to type for the first time your comfort level with the DataHand System will continually improve with use You can gain considerable proficiency over time Over a period of time almost every DataHand System user finds it to be faster and more comfortable than any other keyboard Setting Reasonable Performance Expectations 20 Many new users wonder why they are not able to attain their previous typing speeds on the hand units in just a few hours Becoming proficient in any new skill takes commi
29. cros page 48 Cursor Keys Cursor keys are found in the FUNCTION Mode on either the Right or Left Index Finger when Mouse LED is OFF Rt Middle Finger Down turns the Mouse LED off The Ten Key Pad arrows are on the left hand index finger Mouse Nudge The mouse has a nudge feature that allows fine movement by delaying full speed A few computers may find the delay excessive In this case the nudge feature may be cancelled using Program Mode See Changing Default Settings amp Program Macros page 48 Swap Alt and CTL Keys The position of these two keys can be changed From Program Mode see User Guide page 48 set the SWAP CTL amp ALT keys with option N L R ALT and CTL KEYS L R Modf will switch the scan code output of the ALT and CTL keys Alternatively a double strike of the either key will temporarily change to the alternate scan code output 52 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS SwapThumb UP Keys From Program Mode see User Guide page 48 set the SWAP THUMB up keys option O Foot Pedal Support The Foot pedals become shifted accesses switches for FUNCTION and NORMAL Mode direct access key Call DataHand Systems to add the foot pedal option Foot pedals can also be used in macro programs PS 2 Mouse Enable Any hand mouse if hot plugged not recommended will power up as enabled The DEK PS 2 mouse also powers up as enabl
30. e Professional greatest potential SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Accessing Different Modes The hand units operate in three modes as indicated on the right hand unit 1 NAS Numbers and Symbols mode 2 Normal mode AXLE Mouse Function mode In addition there is a fourth label on the right hand unit 10 Key This stands for 10 Key pad which is really a subset of NAS mode You know you are ina particular mode when the appropriate indicator light is on All the modes and the 10 Key pad are explained in detail in the following sections Each mode enables you to access a group of keys If you want to access a key that is not available in the mode you are in you must switch to the mode in which the key is available Together the modes of operation allow you to access all the keys and functions of a standard flat keyboard without lifting your hands from the hand units The templates on the hand units indicate in which modes the keys are available by using a color code The chart below lists the modes their associated color codes and the available keys DataHand System Modes Mode ColorCode Keys Blue Keys Numbers 0 9 Orange mode following punctuation marks and symbols light amp 21 lt NUM LOCK 10 K ON 10 K OFF Normal Green Keys Letters a z and A Z Green mode The following punctuation marks light 21 152 CULIV Yellow Keys Function keys
31. ed if reconnected not recommended DH 200 MODEL COMPATIBILITY This section for former DH200 users only From Program Mode set the DH 200 command option P This new mode still allows the use of the direct access switches but creates the chorded NAS and FUNCTION Mode shifting that was used with the DH 200 The DH 200 keyboards came originally changed mode using a chorded key scheme There was no up thumb key To select this option press semi colon while in Program Mode An additional addendum is available for former DH 200 users to explain the DH 200 compatibility Macintosh Users The MAC s COMMAND CONTROL and POWER ON Keys can be programmed as follows MAC USB ADAPTER SETUP The DataHand must first be set up as a 104 key keyboard so the WINDOWS and APPLICATION Keys are available to the MAC Adapter See Changing Default Settings amp Program Macros page 48 Hold Left Thumb up and at the same time press the Square RESET Button behind the left unit Release the RESET Button first and the Left Thumb Up the Red LED on the right unit will be blinking Press the Rt ENTER key Right Ring East the Green NAS light will User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 53 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS 54 light With the MAC USB Adapter connected hold down lt ESC gt and at the same time press the lt W gt key Now the MAC Adapter will send the following commands Press and hold the lt ESC gt
32. f the Hand Units Connecting the Equipment SECTION 3 POSITIONING YOURSELF Ergonomic Suggestions Using The LapLander SECTION 4 TRAINING AIDS Using the Training Aids A Aa A OOOO rmn o 0 U 12 13 13 16 17 iv User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 5 LEARNING TO USE THE HAND UNITS 19 Learning a New Skill 20 Setting Reasonable Performance Expectations 20 Moving Your Fingers to Press the Keys 21 Moving Your Thumbs to Press the Keys 22 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION 23 Accessing Different Modes 24 Using Protected Mode Keys 25 Keys Available in Several Modes 26 Normal Mode 27 Keys Available in Normal Mode 27 Accessing Normal Mode 27 Layout of Keys in Normal Mode 29 NAS Mode 31 Keys Available in NAS Mode 31 Accessing NAS Mode 31 Layout of Keys in NAS Mode 31 10 Key Pad 34 Keys Available in 10 Key Pad Configuration 34 Accessing the 10 Key Pad 35 Layout of 10 Key Pad 35 Mouse Function Mode 37 Keys Available in Mouse Function Mode 37 Accessing Mouse Function Mode 37 Layout of Keys in Mouse Function Mode 38 Mouse Click Lock 38 SECTION 7 USING THE FINGER MOUSE AND ARROW KEYS41 Activating the Mouse or the Arrow Keys 42 Moving the Mouse Pointer 42 Moving Slowly 42 Moving Quickly 42 Moving at High Speed 42 Moving Diagonally 42 Changing Mouse Speed Settings 43 Clicking the Mouse Buttons 43 Using the Arrow Keys to Move the Cursor 43 Moving the Cursor 43 Switching Back to the Finger Mouse 44
33. f1 f12 Yellow mode Arrow and mouse key toggles and 2 light The arrow keys gt The finger mouse arrows gt Y The following function keys HOME END PAGE UP PAGE DN PAUSE INS HELP PRINT m b 1 m b 2 m b 3 L R OPT CT NUM LOCK and SCROLL LOCK 10 Key Pink keys Numbers of the 10 Key pad 00 and 0 9 a subset Orange The following operators amp of NAS mode lights 24 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Using Protected Mode Keys FUNCTION KEY PROTECTION The FUNCTION keys may only be accessed by holding the Function direct access key right thumb key up and pressing F1 through F12 F13 through F24 keys are accessed by holding down SHIFT and at the same time operating F1 through 12 respectively Any function key accompanied by a modifier i e ALT CTL or SHIFT is automatically sent along with the modifier TURNING OFF FUNCTION KEY PROTECTION The user may toggle between protected and unprotected function keys Go to Program Mode see User Guide page 48 and press letter I as your Program Selection key This disables the protection until the user toggles the command again The REV message will now show a f in the last position if the protection is enabled MISCELLANEOUS KEYS PROTECTED The PRINT SCREEN NUMLOCK TEN OFF TEN ON and LEFT RIGHT MODIFIER keys are protected by default on power up
34. ight down to its well key and up to its direct access key Your left thumb should be able to move freely east southeast west straight down to its well key and up to its direct access key Hard pressure Left Thumb Right Thumb Figure 7 Thumb Motions The well keys directly beneath the thumbs actually have two positions Pressing the left thumb lightly activates SHIFT Hard down pressure activates the second position CAP LOCK and the lock light over the left thumb goes on the next cycle of hard down pressure will deactivate CAP LOCK and the lock light will go out Pressing the right thumb lightly activates NAS SHIFT Hard down pressure activates the second position NAS LOCK and the lock light over the right thumb goes on the next cycle of hard down pressure will deactivate NAS LOCK and the lock light will go out The keys above the thumbs are called the direct access keys You activate these keys by lifting up the thumbs The use of these keys is explained in the next section Three Modes of Operation User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION In section 5 you were introduced to the various finger movements in relation to the keys In this section you will learn how to use the Professional 117 to access all of the keys and functions of the traditional flat keyboard The Professional II has 4 different operating modes You will explore these modes in order to discover th
35. in mini din connector 0 Mouse cable This is the serial cable with a 9 prong female terminator If PS 2 mouse version cable has a 6 pin round terminator like part 9 11 Cable that connects the right and left hand units to each other 12 Bolt that attaches the palm support to the hand unit 13 Four mode indicator lights The serial number for your system is on the bottom of both hand units User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 7 SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED Positioning the DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard The DataHand System operates with infrared devices For stable operation 1 Keep the units out of direct sunlight such as near office windows 2 Place work or desk lamps at least 3 feet away from the units and 3 If work or desk lamps are within three feet do not aim the light directly at the units Connecting the Equipment To connect the DataHand System to your computer remove the old input devices and replace them with the hand units but you must follow the instructions below to connect the equipment properly Step 1 Preparing the computer Power down your computer This is an important step because the mouse might not work if you connect the equipment before you shut off the computer Step 2 Preparing the hand units and using the LapLander The DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard is shipped mounted to the LapLander NOTE If the unit is removed from the LapLander do not reinstall the bolts 12 in
36. in the forearms at a comfortable angle to the shoulders and will prevent unnatural curving of the hands and arms around the body that occurs when using a flat keyboard User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 3 POSITIONINGYOURSELF Step 3 Adjusting the internal fingerboard Everyone s fingers are different You can raise lower or tilt the finger board to adjust the arch of your fingers relative to your hand a Loosen the nuts 4a and 4b in Figure 2 on the sides of each hand unit b Rest one hand on its hand unit c With your other hand slide the finger board around until it barely touches the finger tips of your stationary hand d Use the dials on the hand unit 5 in Figure 2 to move the right and left sides of the finger board forward or backward e Tighten the nuts f Repeat steps a through e for the other hand Figure 5 View of the Tilt Feet Step 4 Using the foam wedges or tilt feet to tilt the hand units You might be more comfortable elevating the thumb side of each hand unit Ifyou use the optional LapbLander Insert the foam wedges between the hand units and the LapLander on the thumb sides of the hand units Ifyou do not use the optional LapLander V Raise the tilt feet 28a and 8b in Figure 2 under the thumb sides of the hand units The feet have 2 positions You cannot do this if the hand units are attached to the LapLander M User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 2
37. ing edge of interface technology Your DataHand System is a new and advantageous way to work with your computer Learning to use the system requires commitment patience and persistence which will be well rewarded by increased comfort reduced exposure to injury and long term productivity increases Although this DataHand System was designed with the goal of reducing injury exposure the prolonged use of any manually operated data entry device including this DataHand System may result in repetitive stress injury or related injury If pain discomfort numbness or tingling in the hands or arms is experienced during or as a result of use consult an appropriate medical professional and reduce usage until discomfort is eliminated Avoid other activities that may aggravate your condition such as using other less ergonomic keyboards To reduce your risk of repetitive stress injury please see the ergonomic guidelines in the Ergonomic Suggestions section of this user manual Take frequent breaks from typing and maintain good health habits User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 iil CONTENTS SECTION 1 WHAT 15 THE DATAHAND SYSTEM Advantages Of The DataHand System Be Comfortable While Working Type With Only Slight Finger Movements Increase Your Efficiency Hardware Compatibility Software Compatibility Care and Maintenance SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED Checking the Parts in Your Shipment Identifying the Components o
38. key and at the same time press the letter lt W gt key Now the MAC Adapter sends lt gt Key when the RT lt ENTER gt Key is pressed in either NORMAL or FUNCTION Modes OPTION is sent when the RT lt ALT gt key is pressed Modf key toggled or Double Strike the lt ALT gt Key POWER ON is sent with the lt SCROLL key ADB ADAPTER If KINESIS P N ACO16PM W keys operate as the USB set up above f other adapter is used usually lt CTRL gt is the MAC s COMMAND and lt ALT gt is the MAC s lt OPTION gt Key User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS This section covers the most common questions that DataHand System users ask as well as the answers to these questions If you have questions that cannot be answered by reading this manual contact DataHand Systems Inc customer service using the reference in Getting More Help at the end of this section SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS Questions and Answers 56 1 Q A How do activate the mouse First make sure that your computer supports the use of a mouse You must also have attached the necessary mouse cable See the Getting Started section if you have questions about connecting the mouse cable After you make the necessary cable connections turn on your computer When you enter Mouse Function mode the orange mouse light on the template for the left middle finger should be
39. key can be individually protected by the mode key used for the key selected Toggles the Individual Key Protection If the Dvorak keyboard is purchased toggles between QWERTY default amp Dvorak Toggles to Windows 104 Key Mode APPLICATION Key on this key in NAS and RT WINDOWS key in NORM and FUNC Modes ENTER in the TEN KEY Mode no change L R Modf Toggles between LT RT WINDOWS key Toggles Mouse nudge feature off on For more information see Mouse Nudge pg 52 Allows mouse speed adjustment Choose one of the following options R to increase left mouse speed V to decrease left mouse speed U to increase right mouse speed M to decrease right mouse speed H to decrease mouse acceleration to increase mouse acceleration J to exit mouse speed adjustment Activates the middle button of a Logitech 3 button mouse If the middle button is already active this action returns the mouse to 2 button format Toggles to emulate the model DH200 with 5 Thumb Keys After toggle P toggles to model DH200 using thumb down chording up keys not needed A speed typist option to force the SHIFT break when typing shifted keys e g amp Displays Rev x xx MM 2 or 3 for Microsoft or Rev x xx P for PS 2 mouse on the computer screen where x xx is the revision number of the DataHand System you are using and 2 or 3 is the number of mouse buttons that are enabled L or R indicates left or right key modifier
40. mal mode are indicated in green on the template above the finger wells NORMAL Mode User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 27 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Figure 9 Left Hand in Normal Mode 28 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Figure 10 Layout of Right Index Finger Keys on a Flat Keyboard and ona DataHand Keyboard Layout of Keys in Normal Mode The layout of keys on a standard flat keyboard is called QWERTY for the sequence of letters in the third row of the left hand If you are converting from a standard flat keyboard to the hand units you will find the mapping of keys to be similar For example ona standard flat keyboard the right index finger types the letters U J M and H Using the hand units the right index finger types the letters J M and the apostrophe On the hand units each finger accesses the same letters of the alphabet as it does on a standard flat keyboard except for the letters B T N and Y Figure 10 compares the letters on the standard keyboard and the DataHand Systems keyboard typed by the right index finger User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 29 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION NORMAL Mode 1 a Figure 11 Right Hand in Normal Mode 30 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION NAS Mode NAS Numbers and Symbols mode contain
41. mitations The CTL key can not be used with the drag to duplicate an object selected because the button is released upon action from the CTL key To copy use the right mouse click lock to move and duplicate the text User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION choose copy when the menu pops up Using Key Combinations If you are using an application that requires you to use key combinations such as the function keys in combination with CNTRL ALT or SHIFT apply the keys in the same combination using the DataHand System Since these keys are available in all modes applying these keys in combination should not present a problem For example suppose an application requires you to press CNTRL F8 at the same time To press these keys using the DataHand System first enter Mouse Function mode then press CNTRL eft thumb southeast and F8 right middle finger north at the same time HAH y mu Hg m Left ien Right Middle Finger Southeast North Figure 18 Key Combinations If you must use a combination of keys that are not in the same mode or that are difficult to reach at the same time define a macro to do this for you See the section Shortcut Keys Creating Macros PG 49 for instructions For more about the Mouse and Cursor functions see Section 7 Activating the Mouse or the Arrow Keys pg 42 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 39 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF
42. mode are indicated in blue on the template above your fingers User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 31 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION NAS Mode Figure 12 Left Hand in NAS Mode NAS Mode Figure 13 Right Hand in NAS Mode 32 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 33 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION 10 Key Pad Because you must access the 10 Key pad from NAS mode the 10 Key pad is considered a subset of NAS mode Keys Available in 10 Key Pad Configuration Although the numbers may appear to be the same some special applications distinguish between the numbers on the 10 Key pad and the numbers on the top row of the main part of a flat keyboard When you use the numbers in NAS mode it s like using the numbers on the top row of a flat keyboard The same is true when you use the 10 Key pad numbers However if you turn on NUM LOCK these number keys will send the 10 Key pad keys The keys available on the 10 Key pad are the numbers 00 and 0 9 and the operators of addition 4 subtraction multiplication division equals z parentheses dollar sign period and ampersand amp In addition the arrow keys on the left index finger are available for navigation Note Some keys such as gt and 96 are not shown in pink here and in the other guides as on the actual display
43. n Step 3 NOTE Some notebook computers such as the IBM Thinkpad require a to connect an external keyboard such as the DataHand Ergonomic Keyboard to a common single dual port for the mouse and keyboard connection Connecting the mouse cable If you had a serial mouse your cable has 9 prong terminator Plug it into the computer port from which you removed your mouse in Step 3 This will be one of the serial ports COM 1 through COM 4 If you had a PS 2 mouse your cable has a 6 prong round terminator Connect the cable to the PS 2 mouse port Starting your computer Turn on your computer The green light on the right hand unit should go on indicating you are in Normal mode Note The right hand unit contains firmware that allows the hand units to be connected to a IBM PC computer To connect the keyboard to other computers such as Macintosh or Sun you will need an appropriate converter contact us for available adapters User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED a Attention Your DataHand System has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency and if not installed and used
44. nd the hands most natural position They do not force the hand to adapt to the device Instead of making your fingers move to the keys they bring the keys to your fingers 2 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 1 WHATIS THEDATAHAND SYSTEM Advantages Of The DataHand System Using the hand units instead of a flat keyboard for computer input has many advantages Here are some of them Be Comfortable While Working To increase your working comfort you can Reduce unnatural arm and elbow bends by tilting the hand units and spreading them comfortably apart Lean back in your chair while working by using the LapLander M to place the hand units on your lap e Adjust the arch of your fingers relative to your hand by moving the finger board up down forward or backward Rest your hands on the palm supports The supports come in two sizes large and small They support your hands ina relaxed position and eliminate wrist motions See the Ergonomic Suggestions section for more details and an illustration Type With Only Slight Finger Movements To type on the hand units you move the fingers only slightly in one of 5 directions north south east west and straight down You move the thumbs in 4 directions east west straight down and up This reduces the repetitive downward pecking motions of fingers required to operate a flat keyboard and therefore reduces repetitive stress exposure Increase Your
45. ned in a macro regardless of the L R Modf setting of the keyboard Do this by toggling the L R Modf key when building the MACRO You can make a Right SHIFT etc available when the default keypad is set with L R Modf to the left Step 1 Press the Reset key and the Normal Direct Access key together Step 2 Press the letter W Step 3 Press the KEY that will change Step 4 Press the keys in sequence up to 5 max that will be substituted for the Key to be changed Step 5 To end the recording together press the Normal Direct Access key and ESC key Step 6 Replay the macro at any time by pressing the appropriate the selected Substitute key To Delete the Direct Substitution Macro Skip Step 4 above Note Keys like SHIFT ALT and CTL that appear as left and right keys may be combined as a Macro on the DEK setting the L R Modfto the proper setting when creating the Macro will run as a Macro as recorded regardless of the L R Modf setting User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 51 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS SPECIAL KEYS FEATURES AND OPTIONS Windows Keys 104 Keyboard The 104 keyboard is toggled with Program Mode ENTER Rt Middle Finger East If the 104 keyboard is selected then the Right Ring Finger east becomes APPLICATION Key in NAS Right WINDOWS key in NORM and FUNC modes and ENTER in Ten Key Mode The L R Modf toggles between LT RT WINDOWS key See Changing Default Settings amp Program Ma
46. or any other key that is not a mouse movement key like ALT SHIFT or CTL Examples WINDOWS EXAMPLES To block text Enables the click lock for Left Button Move mouse to hi light the text To delete text Press the delete key The delete will release the mouse button and delete the text Try this with CTL X for CUT or CTL C for COPY To move text The user may also move the highlighted text by using click lock again Now as you move the mouse the box of text is moved and can be dropped at a new location with by releasing as described above Limitations The CTL key can not be used with the drag to duplicate an object selected because the button is released upon action from the CTL key To copy use the right mouse click lock to move and duplicate the text choose copy when the menu pops up 44 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS This section describes keys that you might use under special circumstances or with special applications It directs you through all the necessary steps when changing functions SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS Switching Left and Right Function for Duplicate Keys The L R Modf Key 46 A few software applications differentiate between keys that are apparently duplicated on the left and right sides of a standard flat keyboard and use the different scan codes sent by the keyboard for the right and left positions each key position is unique and has its own scan codes assigned
47. pressing the appropriate direct access key and the macro key selected Defining and Replaying a Chorded Macro Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 You can define a combination of up to 5 keys in a chorded macro Press Reset and the Normal direct access keys together The red 10 Key indicator light on the right hand unit flashes Press X The three mode lights on the right hand unit flash Enter the macro key The macro key is the key under which you store the combination Enter the keys you want to chord using up to 5 keys You do not have to press them together as you enter them Press the same Normal Access Key and ESC at the same time to end recording The three mode lights on the right hand unit stop flashing Replay the macro whenever you need it by pressing the Normal Access Key AND the macro key at the same time Reprogramming or Nulling a Macro 50 You can reprogram a macro by redefining it You can null or delete a macro definition by going through the definition sequence but omitting Step 4 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 8 SPECIAL KEYS Programming a Direct Substitution Key MACRO Keys for Direct Substitution In the interest of speed a key may be sacrificed for use as a macro key only When programmed the macro key requires only a direct hit to actuate the macro sequence Keys like SHIFT ALT and CTL that appear twice on a 101 keyboard may be combi
48. rpose However if you find that the slide button does not give you the range of control you need you may increase the sensitivity of that slide button by editing the MOUSE INI file You do so using a DOS editor For help with this contact DataHand Systems Inc using the reference in the Getting More Help section Clicking the Mouse Buttons To click the left mouse button press the mb1 key eft index finger well key To click the right mouse button press the mb2 key right index finger well key If your computer supports a 3 button mouse you can click the equivalent of the middle mouse button by pressing the mb3 key eft ring finger well key You must have first activated the middle mouse button See Program M in the table in the section Changing DataHand System Settings The Program Selection Keys pg 48 for instructions on activating the middle mouse button Using the Arrow Keys to Move the Cursor To use the arrow keys in Mouse Function mode you must first turn on the arrow keys and turn off the mouse To do this enter Mouse Function mode and press the arrow key toggle right middle finger well key The yellow mouse light on the template for the left middle finger should go off These keys are the Grey Arrow Keys on the standard keyboard Note The HOME key is only available in this condition and activated with the LT or RT Index Finger Down keys If you are in 10 Key pad configuration you do not have to t
49. s If the computer is still frozen press the Reset button on the rear of the left hand unit or press CNTRL ALT DELETE together to reboot the system warm boot The DataHand User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 57 SECTION 9 COMMON QUESTIONS 8 Q 9 Q 10 Q 11 Q System should return you to Normal mode If this does not work try cold boot Turn off the computer disconnect and reconnect the cables again and turn the computer back on If you have persistent problems contact DataHand Systems Inc using the reference in Getting More Help at the end of this section Why having trouble switching modes Check to see if any key caps are open or stuck If so there may dust or other foriegn material holding the key open To clean the switches open the keys and blow out with canned air found in any computer supply store Using my software sometimes have to press several keys together Can 1 still do that with the DataHand System You can press combinations of keys that are available in the same mode using your DataHand System to perform the same functions you performed using a flat keyboard In the very rare case where the key combination you require uses keys not available within one mode you can define a macro key See the section Shortcut Keys Creating Macros for details How can reset to the as shipped Default Settins Enter Program Mode lt gt See Changing
50. s commonly used numbers and symbols including those of the 10 Key pad Keys Available in NAS Mode NAS mode is the mode in which you type the numbers zero through nine and the symbols that are found at the top row of a standard flat keyboard such as the exclamation point dollar sign and ampersand amp NAS mode is also the mode from which you access the 10 Key pad You use the 10 K amp P ON and 10 K amp P OFF keys on the east and west of the right pinky finger to switch between NAS mode and the 10 Key pad See the next section for more details on the 10 Key pad Accessing NAS Mode To lock into NAS mode press NAS LOCK right thumb hard pressure well key The NAS Lock light under the right thumb goes on To exit NAS mode activate either DA key RT or LT thumb up To type just a few characters instead of locking into NAS mode you can shift into NAS mode To shift press NAS right thumb light pressure well key Continue to hold this key with light pressure until you finish typing the NAS mode characters If you have activated the 10 Key pad and then switch to Normal or Mouse Function mode when you return to NAS mode the 10 Key pad is automatically switched on To access the keys available in NAS mode you must turn off the 10 Key pad The orange right hand NAS light is on when in NAS mode Layout of Keys in NAS Mode Figures 12 and 13 show all the keys available in NAS mode The names of keys available in NAS
51. th the hand units to successfully begin using the DataHand System SECTION 2 GETTINGSTARTED Checking the Parts in Your Shipment The checklist below describes the parts in your shipment If any parts are missing or damaged or to order replacement parts contact DataHand Systems Inc customer service using the reference in the Getting More Help section of this manual The parts will be sent as soon as possible Note The DataHand System does not contain a separate mouse The mouse function is included in the keys operated by the index fingers on the hand units PARTS CHECKLIST Description Order Hand units The hand units are contoured for each Left hand unit A240L Left and right hand and contain finger wells with keys Right hand unit A240R for each finger The serial number of your system is on the underside of each hand unit See Figure 2 for a diagram of the right hand unit Palm The palm supports are removable parts Left support L 247LL Supports of the hand units They come in one of 2 Right support L 247RL Left and right sizes large L or small S See Figure 2 Left support S 247LS for a diagram of the right hand unit Right support S 247RS LapLander The LapLander is foam lined board B70000001 Use is optional to which you can bolt the hand units See Ergonomic Suggestions page 73 for details WARNING DO NOT REMOVE THE FOAM PADS
52. tment and practice Eventually your typing speeds on the hand units can exceed those attained on a flat keyboard Finding time to learn and practice is essential Uninterrupted training time will yield the best results Studies show that 20 or 30 minute learning segments are most beneficial but you can gradually increase these times as your User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 5 LEARNINGTOUSETHEHANDUNITS comfort level increases A total of 2 hours per day for 2 weeks is recommended Most users report that it takes a total of 15 to 50 hours of practice to become well versed with the system You can also use some of your practice time to play games on the computer that allow you to become accustomed to the sensitivity of the hand units keys and finger mouse Moving Your Fingers to Press the Keys When you place your hands on the hand units each finger should be able to move freely in 5 directions north south east west and straight down The keys that you activate by pressing straight down are called the well keys Straight L Down Figure 6 Finger Motions Note In the following sections names of keys are bolded For example On the left thumb light pressure activates SHIFT User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 21 SECTION 5 LEARNINGTOUSETHEHANDUNITS Moving Your Thumbs to Press the Keys 22 Your right thumb should be able to move freely east west southwest and stra
53. to the computer required by some program for special features Layout of 10 Key Pad Figures 14 and 15 show all the keys available in the 10 Key pad The names of keys available in 10 Key pad configuration are indicated in pink on the template above your fingers If a 10 Key pink symbol is not shown the NAS blue symbol applies User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 35 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION 10 KEY Mode Figure 15 Right Hand in 10 Key Configuration 36 User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 SECTION 6 THREE MODES OF OPERATION Mouse Function Mode Use this mode to access the navigation and special function keys For more about the Mouse and Cursor functions see Section 7 Activating the Mouse or the Arrow Keys pg 42 Keys Available in Mouse Function Mode In Mouse Function mode you can access the DataHand System finger mouse and the directional arrow keys These keys allow you to navigate the mouse pointer or cursor on the screen The three mouse buttons mb1 mb2 mb3 are also available In addition you can access function keys f1 through f12 You can also access HOME END PAGE UP PAGE DN PAUSE INS HELP PRINT L R MODF OPT CT SCROLL LOCK and NUM LOCK Note HOME is only available with the Arrow Keys activated see Section 7 Mode MR mb 3 fa opt ct LOCK Figure 16 Left Hand in Mouse Function Mode Accessing Mouse Function Mode
54. uding this DataHand System may result in repetitive stress injury or related injury If pain discomfort numbness or tingling in the hands or arms is experienced during or as a result of use consult an appropriate medical professional and reduce usage until discomfort is eliminated Avoid other activities that may aggravate your condition such as using other less ergonomic keyboards To reduce your risk of repetitive stress injury please see the ergonomic guidelines in the Ergonomic Suggestions section of this user manual Take frequent breaks from typing and maintain good health habits User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 13 SECTION 3 POSITIONINGYOURSELF 14 Suggested ergonomic workstation design far use of the Figure 4 Ergonomic Suggestions Step 2 Finding a comfortable position for the hand units If you use the optional LapLander The hand units are in a lower position than they would be if they were on the table in front of you Consequently they will be closer together than shoulder width You can slide the hand units through the slits in the LapLander as close as or as far apart as you want You can also swivel the hand units If you do not use the optional Although you might be accustomed to keeping your hands close together when typing at a keyboard in the long run placing the hand units shoulder width apart will increase your comfort It will mainta
55. urn on the arrow keys they are automatically activated on the left index finger Moving the Cursor Move the cursor around the screen by pressing the north south east and west keys with either index finger User s Guide Version 1 7 5 November 21 2002 43 SECTION 7 FINGERMOUSE AND ARROW KEYS Switching Back to the Finger Mouse To change from arrow key function back to mouse function first enter Mouse Function mode Then press the mouse key X middle finger well key The orange mouse light on the template for the left middle finger should go on Note for IBM computers and compatibles only Most applications do not distinguish between the directional arrow keys on the right and left hands So either hand can move the cursor However if your application does make a distinction then the left hand arrow keys will behave like the arrow keys on the extended keyboard of a flat keyboard between the 10 Key pad and the main part of the keyboard The right hand arrow keys will behave like the arrow keys on the 10 Key pad If you are working with such an application the arrow keys on only one index finger will work To switch the set that is operating see the section Switching Left and Right Function for Duplicate Keys The L H Modf Key Page 46 Mouse Click Lock MOUSE Click Lock Hold the Function Mode direct access key up and press either the right or left mouse buttons To release hit either right or left mouse button
56. use the arrow keys is Mouse Function mode In this mode make sure the orange mouse light on the template for the left middle finger is off If it is on press the arrow toggle key right middle finger well key The mouse light should go off See Using the Finger Mouse and Arrow Keys page 41 for more information 4 Q Sometimes get keys that shouldn t e g 1 when push the END key or when push the DEL key or don t get shiftd keys when should e g lt gt The L R Modf key is in the Right mode and should be toggled again to reset to the Left position See Switching Left and Right Function for Duplicate Keys page 46 5 Q Where is the 10 Key pad The numbers on the 10 Key pad as well as the arithmetic operators are available through NAS mode See the 10 Key Pad section page 34 for details and an illustration 6 Q the 10 Key pad but now need NAS mode How do get out of the 10 Key pad and back to NAS mode you enter NAS mode and the 10 is activated you must while holding NAS key to 2 position all the down press 10 Key OFF right pinky west to return to NAS mode Otherwise every time you enter NAS mode you will access the 10 Key pad instead of the NAS mode characters T Q My computer is frozen What can do A Check the connections on each of the cables to make sure that they are secure Disconnect and then reconnect the hand unit cable

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