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The new paradigm in Shape, Design and Use for
computer mice
User's Guide
The ORTHOMOUSE was nominated for the "ERGOCUP" Award
during the 7th Applied Ergonomic Conference, hosted by the
Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) in Orlando, Florida – USA.
The ORTHOMOUSE won the "Excellence in R&D" Award,
by Plano Editorial, São Paulo – Brasil.
Selected to IDEABrasil Award of the Associacao Objeto Brasil
Won the FINEP 2010 Award of TECHNOLOGIC INNOVATION
V 11/2010

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  • Page 1 The new paradigm in Shape, Design and Use for computer mice User’s Guide The ORTHOMOUSE was nominated for the “ERGOCUP” Award during the 7th Applied Ergonomic Conference, hosted by the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) in Orlando, Florida – USA.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX INTRODUCTION HEALTH PRECAUTIONS EXCLUSIVE CHARACTERISTICS CONECTING THE ORTHOMOUSE TO YOUR COMPUTER USER INSTRUCTIONS ACCESSORIES PROLONGERS UPPER ADAPTERS THE FIVE BUTTONS SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS - WINDOWS CARE AND MAINTAINANCE TECHNICAL DATA PATENTS TECHNICAL SERVICE WARRANTY NOTE: It is very important to read this User’s Guide carefully before you start using...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    WORKS, YOU RELAX AND YOUR HAND RESTS! Health Precautions The use of any keyboard or mouse may cause serious injuries and illnesses. If you experience unexplainable fatigue, weakness of your hands and forearms, problems to open and close your hands, cold and sore hands, and coordination problems while using your computer or during other activities, do not ignore these symptoms.
  • Page 4: Exclusive Characteristics

    ORTHOMOUSE: The right shape for your hand Unique Characteristics that make the difference Some unique characteristics do make a difference: • Its form imitates the shape and proportions of the hand that uses it, while the hand and fingers copy the attitude of writing with the same natural configuration.
  • Page 5: Conecting The Orthomouse To Your Computer

    That is necessary for the change of bad habits induced by the use of unsuitably designed conventional mice. Just as with the use of a new writing or designing tool, it takes time to achieve dexterity. On the other hand, those who have never used a mouse will adapt faster.
  • Page 6 90° from the elbows. This way, the hand will rest on top of the mouse in the “position of function” (See Fig. 2). Fig. 2-D shows the best shape for the table border. Fig. 2-A highlights the rounded borders;...
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Fig 2.1. Accessories The accessories accompanying the ORTHOMOUSE (three prolongers and two upper adapters) make it possible to assemble six different combinations of shape and size in a do-it-yourself manner, so that it adapts perfectly to the shape, size and function of your hand.
  • Page 8 (which constitute the “tweezers” of highest sensibility in their hands) on the most comfortable places. The result: more control and accuracy. Fig. 6. – With your thumb, press the adapter as shown. ORTHOMOUSE: Technology up to your finger tips...
  • Page 9: The Five Buttons

    In other words, it will not function properly over a transparent surface. In this case, we recommend the use of a mouse pad. The lens and optical sensor have no direct contact with the surface, and will keep their original features for a long period. Cleaning of those parts should be...
  • Page 10: Special Configurations - Windows

    Click to mark the checkbox “Enhance pointer precision”, and then click “Apply” and “OK”. After a few days of practice with the ORTHOMOUSE, you may go back to this Control Panel and select an even higher speed, which will drastically reduce the sideways displacements of hand and forearm.
  • Page 11: Care And Maintainance

    Care and maintenance To clean the ORTHOMOUSE you need to first to disconnect it from the computer. Then, just swipe a damp cloth over its surface. The area around the sensor must be cleaned with a flexible cotton swab moistened with water and neutral soap.
  • Page 12: Patents

    Japan: 4,414,101. There are patents pending in other countries. (EEC). Currently, the DR.SEGALLE patent is the only one granted the title “orthopedic computer mouse”, indicating the placement of the hand in the “position of function”. ORTHOMOUSE: Simple and Practical Technical Service Please, send email to: contact@orthovia.com...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    FCC Class B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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