SECTION 5
L E A R N I N G T O U S E T H E H A N D U N I T S
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User's Guide
,
Version 1.7.5
,
November 21, 2002
Le a r ni n g a Ne w Sk i l l
You can learn to use the hand units most easily by:
♦
Setting reasonable performance expectations.
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Using the DataHand® System Training Aids shipped with the DataHand®
System if you have Microsoft Windows®.
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Positioning yourself comfortably and taking frequent breaks (see the
section
Ergonomic Suggestions
for recommendations on positioning
yourself).
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Avoiding switching 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.
S e tt i ng Re a s on a bl e Pe r fo r m a nc e E x p e c t a t i on s
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 commitment 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
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