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THE MALTRON KEYBOARD
"Helping sufferers to relieve the pain and suffering of Upper
Keep your fingers bent in the relaxed hand shape and do not rest your wrists on
the keyboard while keying.
This will allow freedom of movement and enable you to attain a higher speed
and greater accuracy.
PCD Maltron Ltd., Castlefields, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1BU,
Tel: 0845 230 3265 Fax: 0845 230 3266
'Designed to fit hands'
J89-PS/2 model
Reference guide
Limb Disorders".
www.maltron.com
UK
sales@maltron.co.uk
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Summary of Contents for Maltron J89-PS/2
- Page 1 Keep your fingers bent in the relaxed hand shape and do not rest your wrists on the keyboard while keying. This will allow freedom of movement and enable you to attain a higher speed and greater accuracy. PCD Maltron Ltd., Castlefields, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1BU, Tel: 0845 230 3265 Fax: 0845 230 3266 www.maltron.com sales@maltron.co.uk...
- Page 2 As they say, practice makes perfect so persevere with the exercises and don‟t expect to be as efficient with the Maltron keyboard straight away as you have been with your existing one. It is advisable to refrain from using alternative keyboards during the familiarisation phase as this will only slow down the time it will take to become accustomed to using your new keyboard.
- Page 3 By dividing the keys into two well separated groups, the Maltron allows wrists to be quite straight and so removes the prime cause of trouble. This change frees space in the centre of the keyboard so that the cursor keys and other keys can now be allocated to the thumbs, which are strong and versatile.
- Page 4 The Maltron Keyboard Special Design Features The fully ergonomic Maltron keyboard is designed to fit hands, and to work with IBM PS/2 type computers or Macintosh machines via a PS/2 – USB convertor. The Maltron keyboard has the keys where fingers can reach them easily in comfort.
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Page 5: Operation
We do not advise that you try to learn both layouts on the Maltron – it is better to pick one and stick to it. -
Page 6: Reset Button
Start up options This switch selects the alternative letter layouts Set “off” to start in QWERTY mode displaying the yellow LED Set “on” to start in MALTRON mode displaying the green LED Switch 5 The backslash key Selects alternative key codes for the “backslash/pipe” key Set “off”... - Page 7 1. Press and hold the Q/M key then press and release F1. Release the Q/M key. Key repeat is stopped. 2. Press and hold the Q/M key then press and release F2. Release the Q/M key. Slow repeat rate. 3. Press and hold the Q/M key then press and release F3. Release Q/M key. Medium speed repeat rate.
- Page 8 Hand and Key position information The unusual shape of the Maltron keyboard often gives rise to questions concerning how to place the hands to take advantage of the strain free design. The best way to assess this is to do the following actions: 1.
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Page 9: Action Buttons
The Maltron Trackball Keyboard An alternative model to the successful two handed Maltron keyboard incorporates a track ball in the central pad between the thumb groups of the unique Maltron design. Features This model of the trackball keyboard is fitted with a newly developed unit. It features great accuracy and is velocity sensitive. -
Page 10: Static And Your Keyboard
The Maltron Keyboard Like any piece of electronics, the Maltron keyboard does not like being hit with static. Unlike most pieces of electronics, it is touched every day by people who move around picking up static charge from computer VDU‟s, curtains, chairs and carpets. - Page 11 If the problem persists, due to serious internal damage, contact us directly, quoting the keyboard type and chip number. A new microchip, which can be fitted by you or us, may be necessary to solve the problem. PCD Maltron Ltd Castlefields Stafford...
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Page 12: System Requirements
The Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator Overview You can quickly and easily define your own keyboard layout for a language Microsoft doesn't support. Or define your own keyboard layout so you can quickly and easily enter your favourite symbols with a simple keystroke. The Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator extends the international functionality of Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 systems by allowing users to: ... -
Page 13: Related Resources
2. Do one of the following: To start the installation immediately, click Open or Run this program from its current location. To copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save or Save this program to disk. Related Resources Global Development Web Site MSKLC Information... -
Page 14: Fcc Statement
FCC Identification Code: FCC ID: MCAD GICD Maltron keyboards also meet E.C. requirements regarding emission of electromagnetic radiation and susceptibility to interference from such radiatio...