Summary of Contents for Tek Gear Twiddler2.1
- Page 1 Twiddler2.1 USER MANUAL Rev. 1.7 Copyright @ Tek Gear, Inc. 1992, 2000, 2010 All Rights Reserved Twiddler and Twiddler2.1 are trademarks of Tek Gear, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents GETTING STARTED ..................3 Overview ......................3 The Strap ......................3 Changing to Left-Hand Use ..............3 Getting Started: Left or Right? ..............3 How to hold the Twiddler ..............3 THE KEYBOARD ....................5 Typing On The Twiddler ................4 Single Keys ....................4 Chords ....................5 Repeating Keys ..................5 Key Notation ..................5 Labels ....................6... -
Page 3: Getting Started
Page 3 GETTING STARTED Overview The Twiddler2.1 provides the same input to your computer as both a conventional keyboard and a mouse. To do this the Twiddler uses twelve keys on the front and four keys on top plus a NavStick. The top keys are for your thumb and your other four fingers operate the front keys. -
Page 4: The Keyboard
Page 4 too tight. You should adjust the strap so your fingers fall naturally and easily over the center column of keys (the keys with the small guide-bumps on them). You will notice that your thumb is resting on the top inside corner of the Twiddler. When the strap is adjusted correctly, it is loose enough so that your hand can be removed and re-inserted without detaching the strap from the Velcro. -
Page 5: Chords
Page 5 Each of your fingers are assigned to a specific row of three keys across. Your index finger presses the keys marked A, E, and SP (space) in the first or top row. Use your middle finger to press B, F, and DEL (delete) in the second row. -
Page 6: Labels
Page 6 FINGER KEYS are indicated by a group of four symbols: 0, L, M, and R. These symbols repre sent key presses in ROWS 1, 2,3, and 4 (top to bottom). 0 means no button pressed in that row; L means the Left button is pressed;... -
Page 7: Speed Tip
Page 7 For example, press the left key in the top row under the red dot and the right key in the next row beside the red label “I”. When you release the two keys you have typed the lowercase letter “I”. Note that the label “I”... -
Page 8: Another Speed Tip
Page 8 Try this example. Type the word “pin”. First press the chord for lowercase “p” (LOLO)--a red-labeled chord. Then lift your ring finger from the third row while continuing to hold down the red-dotted key in the top row with your index finger. - Page 9 Page 9 To see how it works, try holding down NUM with your thumb while your other fingers consecutively press and release the following keys: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, SP , DEL. You have just typed the numerals 1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0.
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Page 10: The Mouse Pointer
Page 10 In similar fashion the CTRL key acts like the Ctrl key on a standard keyboard. To type Ctrl-Alt- Del, for example, simply press and release the CTRL key together with the ALT key and the front key labeled DEL. Likewise, the Shift key, as you would expect on a conventional keyboard, allows you to type capital let ters. -
Page 11: Installing And Programming The Twiddler
Page 11 The “C” key issues a left-Ctrl-click and the “G” key pro vides a left-Shift-click. By default, the Twiddler stays in mouse mode for a period of time after you release the mouse but ton. (This may be adjusted by the user. See Programming the Twiddler, below) This enables you to position the pointer on the screen, release the NavStick, and then click on an object. -
Page 12: Key Chord Mapping
Page 12 Key Chord Mapping Once you have loaded twiddler.cfg you can print out the entire chord mapping and settings for the Twidder. In Configurator, click on File>Print. This should give you a single page printout for reference. Click on the Key Chord Mapping Tab to configure the key part of the Twiddler. On the left hand side of the screen you will see a list of the currently programmed chords and their associated key codes. - Page 13 Gear will repair or replace the unit at no charge for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. The decision to repair or replace will be the sole discre tion of Tek Gear. Units should be sent prepaid to Tek Gear with a valid RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number clearly marked on the outside of the package.
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