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Alphagrip AG-5 User Manual

Handheld keyboard and trackball

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AlphaGrip technology enables comfortable, high speed, desk-
free typing and gaming on your personal computer. The key
to the AlphaGrip is the placement of rocker buttons and button
clusters on the back of the device. When you grasp the AG-5
your fingers naturally fall on all the buttons you need (including
button clusters on the front of the device where your thumbs
naturally fall) to generate all the letters of the alphabet with a
single keystroke per character. Green and red shift keys let
you generate numbers, punctuations and other functions as well.
Just as the first mechanical typewriter is the ancestor of today's wireless
keyboards, word processors, and printers, the AG-5 may well turn out to be the
first in a long line of high speed, handheld computing and communication
devices. Our long term goal is to enable people to type as fast as they can think
anywhere they do their best thinking.
Suggestion: Figuring out how the AG-5 works without looking at the manual can be a fun
challenge.
Using the AG-5 on a regular basis involves repetitive finger motion. Studies indicate that
activities involving repetitive arm, hand, and finger motion may lead to certain types of
physical discomfort or injury (Repetitive Strain Injuries, "RSI"), including, but not limited to,
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and tendonitis.
AlphaGrip, Inc., has not conducted extensive studies to analyze the AG-5's ergonomic
characteristics and, therefore, does not claim that using the AG-5 is more ergonomic than
typing on a standard keyboard or using a game controller or joystick or that use of the AG-5
is ergonomic at all.
When using your AG-5 for extended periods of time you should take frequent breaks, change
the position of your arms and body at regular intervals, and/or put your AG-5 down to
massage your hands and fingers and to move or stretch other parts of your body especially
your shoulders, neck and arms. If you feel pain, numbness, or discomfort in any part of your
ALPHAGRIP
AG-5
User's Manual
Model AG-5
Handheld Keyboard and Trackball
www.AlphaGrip.com
Introduction

Important Safety Information

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Summary of Contents for Alphagrip AG-5

  • Page 1: Important Safety Information

    AlphaGrip, Inc., has not conducted extensive studies to analyze the AG-5’s ergonomic characteristics and, therefore, does not claim that using the AG-5 is more ergonomic than typing on a standard keyboard or using a game controller or joystick or that use of the AG-5 is ergonomic at all.
  • Page 2 AG-5, including, but not limited to, your back, neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, or fingers, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. Use of the AG-5 is at your own risk. AlphaGrip, Inc., its employees, shareholders,...
  • Page 3 AG-5. AG-5 – Back View – F-Keys When the Fn Lock key (located on the bottom front portion of the AG-5) is activated, the back keys generate the F1-F12 key functions as indicated. Note the F1-F9 keys correspond to...
  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 1. The contents of the package in which you received your AG-5 should contain the following: a. One AG-5 b. One 9’ USB cable c. One desk stand d. One pair of decals e. One Quick-Start Guide 2. The decals show you which characters, functions or commands are associated with which back buttons.
  • Page 5 Turn the band counter-clockwise about 1/5th of a turn. (It takes a little oomph to get it to turn). Turn the AlphaGrip upside down with one hand and drop the trackball and the band into your other hand. (You may have to slightly turn the band clockwise so it and the trackball can drop out).
  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES AlphaGrip, Inc. warrants that for a period of 90 days immediately following the purchase of your AG-5, under normal use, it will be free from defects in material and workmanship. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND LASTS ONLY FOR AS LONG AS SUCH PURCHASER CONTINUES TO OWN THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 7 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. The product has been tested and verified to be within the energy emission limits for Class B digital devices as defined in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential situation.