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Keyovation Goldtouch User Manual

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The Key To Comfort.
The Key To Comfort.
Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard
User's Guide
2111 W. Braker Lane, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758
Phone (512) 795-9994 • Toll Free 1-866-277.9444
www.keyovation.com
CAUTION: IMPROPER KEYBOARD AND MOUSE USE MAY CONTRIBUTE TO MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN
THIS GUIDE BEFORE USING YOUR KEYBOARD

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  • Page 1 The Key To Comfort. The Key To Comfort. Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard User’s Guide 2111 W. Braker Lane, Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758 Phone (512) 795-9994 • Toll Free 1-866-277.9444 www.keyovation.com CAUTION: IMPROPER KEYBOARD AND MOUSE USE MAY CONTRIBUTE TO MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Safety Instructions Product Description Setting Up Your Goldtouch Keyboard Connecting your keyboard Adjusting your Goldtouch adjustable keyboard 3 - 6 Numeric Key Pad and Fn Lock General Guidelines - Observe Good Work Habits Arranging your workspace Adjusting your seat height and work surface...

  • 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.

  • Page 4: Setting Up Your Goldtouch Keyboard

    SETTING UP YOUR GOLDTOUCH ADJUSTABLE KEYBOARD Connecting Your Keyboard via PS/2 Round 6-pin PS/2 Port. Important: Always turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting your keyboard. Turn off your computer and all attached devices Locate the Round 6-pin PS/2 keyboard port Disconnect and remove any keyboard now attached to the computer.

  • Page 5: Adjusting Your Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard

    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 can be countered using arch-supports (orthotics) and heel stabilizers, with keyboards the Goldtouch Adjustable Keyboard is the answer.

  • 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 on 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 and an embedded numeric keypad that 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: Maintaining Good Posture

    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.

  • 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 on 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.

  • Page 14: Product Warranties And Notices

    LIMITED WARRANTY - KEYBOARD REGISTRATION CARD 1. Warranty. Key Ovation LLC (“Goldtouch”) warrants to you, the original purchaser, that they keyboard accompanying this Warranty (the “Keyboard”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve months from the date of purchase and, during such period, will operate as described in the User’s Guide provided by Key Ovation (the “User’s Guide”).

  • Page 15: Product Warranties And Notices

    Important: Be sure to retain your proof of purchase and for non European purchasers we recommend registering your Goldtouch Keyboard as it may be required for warranty service. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanical, for the purpose, without the express written permission of Key Ovation, LLC.

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