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- Page 1 Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard User Guide...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution: Improper keyboard and mouse use may contribute to musculoskeletal injuries. Read the instructions contained in this guide before using this keyboard. If you experience discomfort, pain or other symptoms like weakness, numbness, tingling or swelling, either while using your keyboard or mouse, or at other times, do not ignore these signs. -
Page 3: Product Description
The range of adjustability provided is 30° horizontally and 30° vertically, however, some keyboard users may find that using the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard in the flat and linear position of a standard keyboard is most comfortable for their personal needs. Please see our YouTube Videos which further depict proper use of your Goldtouch products. -
Page 4: Installation
SETTING UP YOUR GOLDTOUCH ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD Connecting Your Keyboard via PS/2 (GTN-0099 Only) Locate round 6-pin PS/2 Port or Flat USB Port. Important: Always turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting your keyboard at the PS/2 or USB Port. - Page 5 • If you are connecting a USB numeric keypad in conjunction with a Goldtouch keyboard, be sure to connect it via USB as described above. For correct operation, the numeric keypad must be plugged directly into the computer for installation, but can be connected through a hub once the drivers have been installed.
- Page 6 You compensate by angling your wrists outward (Figure 1.2 - ulnar deviation). Rather than have this happen, the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard splits the horizontal plane relieving this awkward posture. The aim is to allow your wrists to be straight which in turn will increase your comfort level.
- Page 7 Forcing your hands down to the keyboard is a hand movement known as pronation. This is the rotation of the right hand in a counter-clockwise direction and clockwise for the left. Pronation problems of the feet for example can be countered using arch-supports (orthotics) and heel stabilizers, with keyboards the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard is the answer.
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Page 8: General Guidelines - Observe Good Work Habits
GENERAL GUIDELINES - OBSERVE GOOD WORK HABITS Using a keyboard that may be adjusted to your individual needs, such as the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard, is one of the factors that may assist in promoting comfort and enjoyment. The keyboard’s adjustable features can reduce awkward postures associated with keyboard use and reduce the stresses and strains that holding these postures for prolonged periods produces. -
Page 9: Arranging Your Workspace
Place it at the same height and distance as your monitor so that it is the same visual field. Figure 1.5 The Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard also helps in this respect. It has a small footprint, which means that you don’t need to reach as far to access your mouse (Figure 1.5) -
Page 10: Adjusting Your Seat Height And Work Surface
Avoid resting any part of your hands, wrists or arms on sharp or hard surfaces. Important. We recommend that you maintain your elbows at 90° and the forearm horizontal. So if you adjust the height of your Goldtouch Keyboard, you should also re-adjust your seat height. Consult your chair... - Page 11 GENERAL GUIDELINES - OBSERVE GOOD WORK HABITS Maintaining Your Good Posture Once your workspace is properly set up, it is important to maintain good posture and to take frequent rest breaks. This is true not only when you’re at your workstation but also in general life. Maintain your body in an upright relaxed posture as your work.
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Page 12: Vision Care
GENERAL GUIDELINES - OBSERVE GOOD WORK HABITS Effective rest breaks will give you an opportunity to stand and walk around and gently stretch your muscles. Make sure your activities away from your computer give your body a chance to relax and recover from your computer work. Extra- curricular activities that involve intensive use of the same muscle groups you use to operate your keyboard and mouse will not give you a chance to recover and may increase your risk of injury. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Keyboard
In reading this section of the User Guide, it is evident that there are many different factors which affect comfort in the workplace. Through addressing keyboard and mouse design, Goldtouch aims to provide the highest level of comfort available for one of these factors. We have tried to assist you in optimizing the other factors by providing these guidelines. Only you can truly judge what is best for you and it is ultimately up to you to modify and adjust the other factors discussed in order to promote your own comfort.