USER MANUAL - Integrated Ergonomics
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1. Select Finder gt Applications gt System Preferences gt Keyboard and Mouse Under the Mouse tab select the Right radio button under Primary mouse button HEALTHY MOUSING Based entirely on the latest human factors research the Switch Mouse is specifically designed to minimize Problem the health risks associated with long term mousing including tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome Rich One Size Does Not Fit All in ergonomic features the innovative Switch Mouse ensures you ll mouse in comfort Most mice do not address the unique requirements of each user and poor fit can lead to excessive Problem clenching of the hand muscle fatigue and discomfort Wrist Anchoring Computer users often anchor the crease of their wrists to the work surface while mousing a Solution Switch Mouse Adjustability Features position linked to two injury risk factors contact The Switch Mouse with its patented length stress and wrist extension the bending of the wrist adjustment can be sized to fit every user while its toward the body which increase intracarpal tunnel symmetric shape equally accommodates right or pressure and the risk of injury left handed use of the device Solution Switch Mouse Palm Support The Switch Mouse integrated palm support pre vents wrist anchoring Mousing with a supported palm also encourages the use of large arm and shoulder muscles which are much less likely to fatigue than delicate wrist and ha2. from one location to another or alterations made by owner 14 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC Declaration of Conformity The Switch Mouse has been tested and found to comply with the requirements for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These requirements are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential or office installation The user is cautioned that changes and or modifications made to the equipment could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CE Declaration of Conformity Humanscale Corporation declares under our sole responsibility that the Switch Mouse is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of applicable EC directives DISPOSAL OF THE SWITCH MOUSE The Switch Mouse circuit board was designed in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive a European Union legislative initiative aimed at reducing the amount of electronic waste in landfills through a series of collection recycling and recovery guidelines The Switch Mouse is constructed primarily of recyclable injection molded ABS When it reaches the end of its useful life Humanscale encourages you to dispose of the Switch Mouse in an environmentally responsible fashion Familiarize yourself with your state and local recycling and waste disposal policies and regulations and comply accordingly Disposal of Waste Electr
3. sliding extender 4 Set the extender to the numeral that corresponds with the tip of your middle finger on the chart switch MOUSE Hand Sizing Chart I T Ss 3 3 SWITCH MOUSE ADJUSTMENTS Left Handed Use Thanks to its symmetric design the Switch Mouse accommodates both left and right handed users The Switch Mouse ships ready for right handed use To physically accommodate left handed use simply remove the stabilizer from the left side of the mouse by sliding it outward in the direction of the arrow and reinsert on the right side The Switch Mouse will now support the left hand at a healthy 45 degree angle stabilizer Left Hand Right Hand To enable left handed clicking adjust your mouse settings Windows Vista Select Start gt Control Panel gt Ease of Access gt Ease of Access Center Under Explore all settings se lect Make the mouse easier to use Under See also select Mouse settings On the Buttons tab under Button configuration select Switch primary and secondary buttons Windows XP Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Mouse Under the Buttons tab select the check box next to Switch primary and secondary buttons Windows 2000 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Mouse Under the Buttons tab select the Left handed radio button under Button Configuration Mac OS X version 10 4 2 or later
4. A switch i mouse USER MANUAL Mousing Comfort in the Palm of Your Hand TABLE OF CONTENTS o fo W N 14 14 15 16 Features Compatibility Switch Mouse Installation Switch Mouse Adjustments Healthy Mousing Cleaning the Switch Mouse Customer Service Warranty Regulatory Information Disposal of the Switch Mouse FEATURES The Switch Mouse is a groundbreaking mousing solution that boosts comfort and reduces the risk of injury with design and technology innovations providing the most ergonomic mouse ever created Stabilizer Enables left or right handed use V Shaped Base Accommodates a naturally angled forearm position to minimize injury risks Navigation Dish Replaces the scrolling wheel and associated repetitive stress with one touch four direction scrolling Extender Patented length adjustability feature fits any hand Programmable Buttons Three programmable buttons enable user specified functions Palm Rest Unique design supports entire hand to keep wrist straight and eliminate contact stress COMPATIBILITY Also compatible with Windows 2000 F Windows XP CERTIFIED FOR Windows Mac OS 9 plug and play only Vista Max OS X plug and play only Minimum System Requirements Available USB port CPU 233MHz or faster processor or equivalent 128MB RAM or higher Hard disk capacity more than 40MB Specifications Resolution 800dpi Technology Optical scan
5. ical and Electronic Equipment in the European Union The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed informa tion about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 16 switch Humanscale e Mouse 2008 Humanscale Corporation All rights reserved Humanscale and the Humanscale logo are registered trademarks of Humanscale Corporation Switch Mouse is a trademark of Humanscale Corporation Windows Windows Vista Windows XP and Windows 2000 are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp in the U S and other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries HSSMI0708
6. nd muscles 10 11 Problem Unnatural Angles Traditional mice force the base of the palm to be horizontal to the work surface which increases wrist and forearm prona tion and elevates intracarpal tunnel pres sure and the risk for injury Solution Switch Mouse V Shaped Base The tilt of the Switch Mouse created by the V shaped bottom of the device posi tions the wrist and forearm at a natural angle known to minimize pressure in the carpal tunnel Problem Repetitive Motion Risks While scroll wheels provide convenience they encourage repetitive motion of the fingers and have been linked to tendon disorders Solution Switch Mouse Navigation Dish The Switch Mouse s circular navigation dish minimizes repetitive motion by accommodating scrolling with a single click As an added benefit it also allows for horizontal scrolling 12 13 CLEANING THE SWITCH MOUSE Your Switch Mouse may require occasional cleaning Follow these steps to keep the mouse in good working order 1 Shut down your computer and unplug the Switch Mouse s USB cable 2 Open the extender fully and remove the stabilizer if necessary 3 Wipe the surface of the Switch Mouse and Its stabilizer with a lint free cloth A toothpick may be used to remove debris from crevices 4 A cloth dampened with water and a mild detergent may be necessary for tough stains Be sure to allow all parts to dry thoroughly 5 Reinsert stabili
7. ning technology Switch Micro Switch Current Consumption Max70mA Switch Mechanical Life 1 000 000 cycles Cable Length 150 cm 59 USB Connector SWITCH MOUSE INSTALLATION Quick Start Installation The Switch Mouse is a plug and play device To begin use immediately Shut down your computer and unplug your existing mouse Plug the Switch Mouse into a USB port Restart your computer and begin using the Switch Mouse The default settings are as follows Left Top Button Single Left Click Right Top Button Single Right Click Middle Button Navigation Dish Not Assigned Left Side Button Back Previous Page Right Side Button Forward Next Page Navigation Dish Vertical Page Scrolling Driver Installation To take advantage of customizable button functions and to control scrolling speed install the convenient Switch Mouse driver following the Quick Start Installation The Switch Mouse Driver is certified for use with Windows Vista and is also compatible with Windows 2000 and Windows XP To install the driver 1 Visit the Downloads page at www humanscale com 2 Select the Mouse Drivers category then download the Switch Mouse driver to your hard drive When prompted select Save File 4 Navigate to the downloaded file and double click to launch the installation 5 Follow on screen prompts 6 When prompted restart your computer Upon restarting your machine a Switch Mouse icon will appea
8. r on your Taskbar SERED OO Switch Mouse Icon To customize Switch Mouse functions Uninstalling the Driver _ Double click the Switch Mouse icon on your Taskbar To uninstall the Switch Mouse Driver select Start gt Programs gt Switch Mouse gt Uninstall Under Button Configuration use the drop down menus to assign specific tasks to each of the three programmable buttons which include the Middle Button Navigation Dish Left Side Button Right Side Button Under Scroll Speed use the sliders to control Button Configuration the horizontal and vertical scroll soeed of your C Previous Page navigation dish Next Page A number of additional mousing functions can be Paipa Vertical controlled by your operating system Configure i your mouse settings such as double click speed and pointer options from your Control Panel SWITCH MOUSE ADJUSTMENTS Sizing the Switch Mouse The Switch Mouse features a patented size adjustability feature to ensure a proper fit for most users To determine the most comfortable Switch Mouse size for you 1 Place your hand on the enclosed Switch Mouse Hand Sizing Chart positioning the location where your wrist meets your palm along the green line 2 Determine which size corresponds to the tip of your middle finger 3 Grasp the front and rear portions of the Switch Mouse and pull apart to reveal the
9. zer and return extender to your preferred position 6 Plug the Switch Mouse back into the USB port and restart your computer to begin use CUSTOMER SERVICE Having trouble with your Switch Mouse Visit humanscale com for troubleshooting information or contact Humanscale Customer Service at 800 400 0625 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE Humanscale offers a one year warranty on the Switch Mouse This Warranty is applicable to the initial purchaser only and is non transferable Humanscale warrants that at the time of customer s receipt the product will be in good working order and will be free from defects in material and workmanship This Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident neglect misuse or improper instal lation or operation Humanscale will not be responsible for damage due to service maintenance modifications or tamper ing by anyone other than a Humanscale authorized representative In the event a product is defective and Humanscale receives written notice of the defect within the Warranty period Humanscale at its option will either repair or replace the defective product This Warranty does not cover damage caused by a carrier or transportation of the product
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