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Overview

• What is an Input Device?
• What is the difference between a mouse and a
  trackball?
• Ergonomics
• The best way to use a mouse or trackball
• How to increase productivity with software
• How do I keep my input device working properly?
• New Technology

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Introduction to Input
Mice, Trackballs, and Keyboards are Input Devices
that allow you to interact with your computer
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Input Device Connections

• Attached to computer through various ports
• Port-connectors on the back of the computer where
  devices are attached to the motherboard
• Port Types
• ADB-Apple Desktop Bus
• Commonly used on older
• Apple machines
• Serial
• 9 pin, trapezoidal device connection found on
  older PCs

• PS/2
• Standard for mouse/keyboard ports on IBM
  compatible computers
• USB
• Universal Serial Bus expected to replace parallel
  and serial ports
• Uses plug and play technology (computer
  automatically recognizes)

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Computer Mice

• Most computers are equipped with a computer mouse
  because of its simplicity and low-cost

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Mouse vs. Trackball

• Mice
• Two Types
• Optomechanical
• Combination of optical and mechanical parts
  translates data into mouse movements
• Optical
• No moving parts, LEDs sense mouse movements

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Trackballs

• Trackballs are often used by more experienced
  computer users because of improved accuracy and
  comfort

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Trackballs

• Trackballs are also great for users with busy
  work spaces, because they are stationary and take
  up less space.

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Mouse vs. Trackball

• Trackball
• Upside down mouse
• Ball and sensor system similar to mouse
• Stationary-uses less space
• Ball moves through use of the thumb and finger

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Mouse/Trackball Features

• Maximize Comfort
• Scroll Wheel
• Allows user to move through documents and web
  pages quickly
• Ergonomic Design
• Reduces injuries
• Improve Efficiency
• Programmable Buttons
• Software
• Right Click

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Software

• Customize Mouse/Trackball for optimal performance
• Streamline Tasks
• Features
• Acceleration-Increase speed of scroll wheel
• Drag-Click to drag documents without holding down
  a mouse button

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Software

• Features
• Easy Launch-Open a document, application, or Web
  page with one click
• Double Click-Use one click to open documents,
  applications, and folders
• Shortcuts-Save time-cut, paste, edit, open files
• Paste Text-Insert your name, address, or any
  other text into any document

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Software

• Eliminate Repetitive Movements
• Pace Yourself by using Rest Reminder
• Customize Even more of your favorite applications!

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Ergonomics

• Science dealing with the interaction between
  people and their working environment
• Makes your life
• Safer
• More comfortable
• More productive

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Ergonomics

• Peripheral Placement
• Place keyboard and input device so arms and hands
  are in a comfortable, relaxed position
• Forearms should be parallel or almost parallel to
  the floor
• Do not over flex or overextend wrists
• Mouse
• Grasp lightly between fingers
• Do not apply too much pressure when
• lifting and moving mouse
• Allow fingers to rest lightly on buttons

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Ergonomics

• Trackballs
• Use fingertips to control ball while using thumb
  and pinky to click buttons
• Allow hand to drape over unit
• Keep wrist in a comfortable, neutral position

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Ergonomics

• DO

• DONT

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Maintenance

• Symptoms
• Device no longer operates properly due to build
  up of dirt and lint
• Movement feels slow or rough
• Solution
• Clean periodically to maintain performance
• Frequency depends on work surface and work type

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Maintenance

• Steps to Clean Mouse/Trackball
• Turn off computer
• Unplug device
• Remove Ball
• Mouse-Remove ball housing cover by turning it
  counterclockwise
• Trackball-Invert the trackball

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Maintenance

• Clean ball using pre-moistened cleaning wipe, or
  water
• Clean ball cage using pre-moistened cleaning swab
  or cotton swab with alcohol
• Allow parts to dry completely prior to
• reassembly
• Reassemble
• Reconnect

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New Technology

• Optical Technology
• Blue Tooth Technology
• Infrared
• Radio Frequency

Note Figures used are based on projections from
1998 Intellect ASW reports
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Replacement Mice
ValuMouse

• Low-cost, high-quality replacement mice
• ValuMouse is the ideal replacement mouse
• Scroll wheel allows user to navigate through long
  web pages and documents quickly and easily
• Symmetrical design works with left- and
  right-handed users
• Connects to virtually any Windows PC
• 19400 ValuMouse 2 Button List 19.99
• 19410 ValuMouse 3 Button Combo List 29.99
• 19420 ValuMouse Scroll List 39.99

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Optical Mice
MouseinaBox Optical

• Optical technology means you can use it anywhere
  (no mouse pad necessary)
• Smooth tracking and no more skipping
• Completely enclosed sensor means no cleaning
  required
• Optical Pro offers 4 buttons that can be
  programmed for a variety of tasks
• Mouse in a Box Optical Pro 72112 List 54.95
• Mouse in a Box Optical 72113 List 34.95

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Product Solutions
PocketMouse Series

• The built in pointing device on most laptop
  computers is often awkward and inefficient to
  use, especially in cramped airplane seats and
  during presentations.

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Travel Mouse
PocketMouse

• Mobile Optical Mice
• Ideal for business travelers who work with
  laptops
• Reliable, Accurate Optical Technology that can be
  used anywhere
• With Included Travel Pouch, PocketMouse easily
  fits into laptop bags with no tangled cords
• Also a great size for adults with smaller hands
• 72114 Pocket Mouse List 49.95

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Travel Mouse
PocketMouse ProMobile Optical Mouse

• PocketMouse Pro
• Retractable cord winds into mouses body for
  compact, secure storage!
• Optical technology offers precise tracking with
  no cleaning required
• USB connectivity for easy plug-and-play
• PocketMouse Pro 72166 List 69.95

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Trackballs
Orbit Trackball

• Fantastic for First Time Trackball Users
• Use just your fingers to move the ball
• Award-winning design is comfortable and
  space-saving
• Connects to virtually any Windows PC
• 64226 Orbit (PC) USB/PS2 List 59.95

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Trackballs
Expert / Turbo Mouse Trackballs

• Award-winning Kensington design has been a best
  seller since 1986
• Large ball allows for greater control.
• Sculpted, oversized buttons are easy to click,
  while symmetrical design works for both right-
  and left-handed users.
• MouseWorks software enables convenient,
  single-click solutions to repetitive tasks.
• 64217 Expert Mouse (PC) USB/PS2 List 149.95
• 64210 Turbo Mouse (Mac) USB/ADB List 149.95

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The Step Up
Expert / Turbo Mouse Pro Trackballs

• So much power, so little effort!
• Launch any web site, document, or application
  with one click!
• Integrated scroll wheel makes navigating through
  long documents simple and easy
• Four programmable mouse buttons, stainless steel
  bearings, extra large trackball, and the
  award-winning MouseWorks software
• 64213 Expert Mouse Pro (PC) USB List 174.95
• 64214 Turbo Mouse Pro (Mac) USB List 174.95

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