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Don’t overdo it at first
Using typing exercises and other drills is physically taxing. Take frequent rest
breaks. Limit your typing speed for the first few hours as you adapt to the Kinesis
keyboard.
Initial awkwardness, fatigue, discomfort
At first, you probably will experience some awkwardness when using the Kinesis
contoured keyboard. You also may experience muscle fatigue and/or mild
discomfort for a few days until your body has adjusted to the positions and
motions required of it.
Note: If new symptoms persist for more than a few days, stop using the Kinesis
keyboard and see Chapter Four, “If You Are Injured.”
Reaching all the keys while resting palms
You should not expect to reach all of the keys on the keyboard without moving
your hands from a stationary position on the palm rests. Many users prefer to
move their arms slightly to press the most distant thumb keys, or to use their index
fingers.
If your thumbs are sensitive
If your thumbs are sensitive, see chapter four for ways to reduce or even eliminate
usage of one or both thumbs.
Reduce workload during adaptation
You can avoid unnecessary frustration, perhaps even physical tension and
discomfort, if you try to reduce your normal workload during the first few days of
use.
Switching back to the traditional keyboard
Switching back and forth between a Kinesis contoured and a traditional keyboard
while your are learning to use the former can lengthen the adaptation period. After
you have adapted to the Kinesis keyboard, you should not have difficulty
switching back and forth, although you will probably find that the traditional
keyboard is uncomfortable to use.