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HEALTHY MOUSING

Based entirely on the latest human factors research, the Switch Mouse is specifically designed to minimize 
the health risks associated with long-term mousing, including tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Rich 
in ergonomic features, the innovative Switch Mouse ensures you’ll mouse in comfort.

Problem: 
Wrist Anchoring

Computer users often anchor the crease of their 
wrists to the work surface while mousing, a 
position linked to two injury risk factors—contact 
stress and wrist extension (the bending of the wrist 
toward the body)—which increase intracarpal tunnel 
pressure and the risk of injury.

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 hand muscles.

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Summary of Contents for Switch

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Mousing Comfort in the Palm of Your Hand ...

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Page 3: ... Features Compatibility Switch Mouse Installation Switch Mouse Adjustments Healthy Mousing Cleaning the Switch Mouse Customer Service Warranty Regulatory Information Disposal of the Switch Mouse 1 2 3 6 9 13 14 14 15 16 ...

Page 4: ...re hand to keep wrist straight and eliminate contact stress V Shaped Base Accommodates a naturally angled forearm position to minimize injury risks Stabilizer Enables left or right handed use Extender Patented length adjustability feature fits any hand The Switch Mouse is a groundbreaking mousing solution that boosts comfort and reduces the risk of injury with design and technology innovations pro...

Page 5: ...ife 1 000 000 cycles Cable Length 200 cm 80 USB Connector Certified for Windows Vista Also compatible with Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows XP Windows 2000 Mac OS 9 plug and play only 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 2 ...

Page 6: ... 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 Not Assigned Right Side Button Not Assigned Navigation Dish Vertical Page Scrolling 3 ...

Page 7: ...Windows XP and Windows 2000 To install the driver 1 Visit the Downloads page at www humanscale com 2 Select the Mouse Drivers category then download the Executable Switch Mouse driver to your hard drive 3 When prompted select Save and proceed to step 4 or select Run and proceed to step 5 4 Navigate to the downloaded file and double click to launch the installation 5 Follow on screen prompts 6 Once...

Page 8: ...ed Previous Page Next Page Button Configuration Right Hand Mousing OK Scroll Speed Setting Horizontal Scroll To customize Switch Mouse functions 1 Double click the Switch Mouse icon on your Taskbar 2 Under Button Configuration select either Right Hand Mousing or Left Hand Mousing to indicate which hand will control the Switch Mouse then use the remaining drop down menus to assign specific tasks to...

Page 9: ... 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 sliding extender 4 Set the extender to the numeral that corresponds with the tip of your middle finger on the chart Hand Sizing...

Page 10: ...witch 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 Left Hand Right Hand Stabilizer 7 ...

Page 11: ...ngs select 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 Settings Control Panel Mouse Under the Buttons tab select the check box next to Switch primary and secondary buttons Windows 2000 Select Start Settings Control Panel Mouse Under the Buttons tab select the Left...

Page 12: ...uter users often anchor the crease of their wrists to the work surface while mousing a position linked to two injury risk factors contact stress and wrist extension the bending of the wrist toward the body which increase intracarpal tunnel pressure and the risk of injury Solution Switch Mouse Palm Support The Switch Mouse integrated palm support pre vents wrist anchoring Mousing with a supported p...

Page 13: ... poor fit can lead to excessive clenching of the hand muscle fatigue and discomfort Solution Switch Mouse Adjustability Feature The Switch Mouse with its patented length adjustment can be sized to fit every user while its symmetric shape equally accommodates right or left handed use of the device 10 ...

Page 14: ...ases wrist and forearm pronation and elevates intracarpal tunnel pressure 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 positions the wrist and forearm at a natural angle known to minimize pressure in the carpal tunnel bad good 11 ...

Page 15: ...petitive 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 ...

Page 16: ...abilizer 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 stabilizer and return extender to your preferred position 6 Plug the Switch Mouse back into the USB p...

Page 17: ...rants 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 th...

Page 18: ...nable 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 releva...

Page 19: ...ly responsible fashion Familiarize yourself with your state and local recycling and waste disposal policies and regulations and comply accordingly Disposal of Waste Electrical 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 negati...

Page 20: ...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 HSISM0410 ...

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