How to hold the Twiddler2
How you hold the Twiddler2 is a matter of per-
sonal taste. It is designed to accommodate a wide
range of hand sizes and shapes. The following guide-
lines may help you find a comfortable position:
In general, the strap goes around the back part
of your hand, between your knuckles and wrist, and
attaches to the Velcro fastener on the bottom of the
case. (Check the photo on the back cover for strap
placement.) Do not make the strap too tight. You should
adjust the strap so your fingers fall naturally and easily
over the
center
column of keys (the keys with the small
guide-bumps on them).
You will notice that your thumb is resting on the
top
inside
corner of the Twiddler2. When the strap is
adjusted correctly, it is loose enough so that your hand
can be removed and re-inserted without detaching the
strap from the Velcro. Rotating the Twiddler2 toward or
away from your palm adjusts the angle of operation to
accommodate longer or shorter fingers; and the angle
of the strap on the bottom of the Twiddler2 can also be
adjusted for your comfort. In fact, one way to find a
comfortable position is to remove the strap from the
bottom, set the Twiddler2's angle, and then re-attach
the strap to the Velcro pad. The fastener on the bottom
helps to hold the desired angle of the
Twiddler2.
When you have adjusted the strap and angle
so that your fingers fall naturally over the center col-
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Next, grasp the strap close to the slot and slide the
end of the strap out of the slot. It is designed to be a
snug fit. Then slide the same fitted end of the strap into
the matching slot on the opposite side of the
Twiddler2. Be sure to insert it all the way into the slot.
Getting Started: Left or Right?
Which hand should you use for the Twiddler2?
The first inclination is to use it in your dominant
hand. But you may wish to put off this decision and try
the Twiddler2 with each hand and think about how you
will be using it before you decide.
Here are a few things to consider:
What do you want to be able to do with the
hand not holding the Twiddler2?
If you want to take pencil-and-paper notes, you
may wish to try the Twiddler2 in your non-writing hand.
Does your normal computer work involve fine
control of the pointing device (such as CAD or drawing
programs)?
If so, you may want to use the Twiddler2 in the
hand that has the best drawing control. In any case,
you may wish to experiment with each hand to see
which suits you best. It is always easy to change the
strap to the other side. The Twiddler2 key layout is
designed to work equally well in either hand.
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