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MouseWorks5.6-Printers
7/17/01 11:50 AM
In recent years, medical attention on occupational injuries has identified normal, seemingly harmless activities as
a potential cause of a wide range of problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) or Cumulative
Trauma Disorders (CTD).
It is now recognized that any repetitive motion may contribute to these health problems. As a computer user, you
might also be at risk.
The most commonly accepted causes of this type of disorder are repeated, forceful actions, usually in an
awkward position or posture, without sufficient rest to allow the body to recover, especially in the presence of
cold or vibration. These repetitive actions may cause tendons, ligaments, and other soft body parts to become
irritated and inflamed. In addition, experts have noted that stress, both on the job and at home, can be an
important contributing factor in the onset of symptoms.
By paying attention to the way you perform your work, use your computer and phone, play sports, and work
around the house, you can identify the behaviors that may be putting you at risk.
A thorough work site analysis by a qualified expert is important in order to reduce the risk of repetitive motion
injuries. If you experience pain, swelling, numbness, or weakness in your wrists or hands (especially during
sleep), see your physician immediately. These symptoms could mean that you are developing a repetitive
stress injury that requires prompt medical attention. For more detailed information, consult your doctor or a
reputable book.
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Your Kensington input device excels at basic mouse and trackball tasks. But it does more than that. Take a
few minutes to experiment with the great features MouseWorks offers. Here are just a few of the ways that
MouseWorks can save you time and energy.
MouseWorks lets you do other things with the buttons on your input device in addition to basic mouse clicks.
When you start MouseWorks, you will see a picture of your input device. Next to each button on the picture is a
response menu that lets you choose a function for the button:
• Set a button to double-click. Never worry again about clicking too slowly or moving the
cursor between clicks.
• Launch any application or jump to your favorite Web sites with just one click.
• To fill out forms easily, set a button to type a block of text, such as your name, address, and
phone/fax numbers.
• Set another button as your application menu, and move effortlessly between applications.
These and many other options are available in the MouseWorks software. For instructions on
how to use these options, see the next section, Getting Started with MouseWorks Software, or
refer to the MouseWorks Help.
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