COMFORT KEYBOARD ERGOMAGIC™ KEYBOARD ERGOFLEX™ KEYBOARD USER’S MANUAL Designed by Comfort keyboard Co, Inc WWW.COMFORTKEYBOARD.
Comfort™ Keyboard Company, Inc. 5608 WEST HEMLOCK STREET MILWAUKEE, WI 53223 www.comfortkeyboard.com Telephone: Fax: Technical Assistance (414)-431-4622 (414)-431-4801 (414)-431-4836 Email: Info@comfortkeyboard.com Information for your record: ___________________________________ Serial No. ____________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________ Comfort keyboard System received a U.S patent in 1991.
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Setting up the Comfort™ keyboard System-------------------- 12 Position the Comfort Keyboard™ System for you------------------- 13 Changing the order of sections and locating the Keyboard on your work Surface-------------------------------------------- 14 How to explore your Natural Posture and Comfort Zone---------------- 17 Acclimation: Getting Used to Your New Comfortable Typing Posture ------- 21 Special Keyboard Functions --------------------------------------------------------- 22 REMAP MACRO CLEA
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of ergonomically designed computer equipment, and is a valuable component of today's ergonomically designed computer workstation. It can help you work at your computer in greater comfort. It is important for you to understand that the Comfort Keyboard System has been designed specifically to address the issues of awkward posture, discomfort and fatigue experienced by computer operators. The Comfort Keyboard System addresses these issues by offering TOTAL adjustability.
giving you an adjustable keyboard that can help you work at the computer more comfortably. The Comfort Keyboard System uses the conventions QWERTY key arrangement it has been manufactured in three sections. Each section is mounted on its own Disc Lock Universal Mount, which allows the sections to be separated along the track to conform to user's different shoulder widths. Each section can also be rotated and tilted to the precise position that’s most comfortable to the user.
to an infinite number of positions. THAT IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE NO TWO PEOPLE ARE PHYSICALLY IDENTICAL. Why comfort is important A skilled baseball player has his/her own particular batting stance and swing, depending on individual posture, body size and type, musculature, and preference. Each batter chooses the bats, shoes, gloves, etc. that fit him or her best. Exactly the same level of concern should be shown in coping with the complex sequence of muscle acts, which make up computer keying.
the natural wrist/arm posture recommended for keyboard operation. The flat keyboard, in contrast, requires you to rotate your palms from facing each other to facing down (Pronation); then, to position the fingers on the home row keys, most people have to angle their wrists inward (Ulnar deviation). This stressful rotating and angling of the wrists when keying is an awkward posture, which lessens your comfort. It is quite different from the recommended natural posture.
Natural Wrist/Arm Posture for typing Pronation required by Flat keyboard Ulnar deviation usually required by Flat keyboard Natural Posture with Comfort Keyboard Awkward & uncomfortable posture required by Flat keyboard
Comfort Keyboard System allows you to find your own comfort zone, if you tire of the position you have chosen for the keyboard sections, or if someone else has readjusted the keyboard, it takes only seconds to adjust the keyboard sections so they are comfortable for you. The Comfort keyboard System is so versatile that it also can be of great benefit if you find the flat keyboard difficult to use because you have special positioning needs due to physical disability.
SETTING UP THE COMFORT KEYBOARD 1. With your host (computer) turned off, or your terminal disconnected, disconnect your old keyboard cable from the computer’s keyboard port and remove your old keyboard. 2. Place the Comfort Keyboard System on your work surface. 3. Connect the three keyboard sections using the two section-to-section coiled cables. 4. (PC) Plug one side of the 6 pin mini DIN cable to the top side of the Numeric Section. Making sure that the pins are aligned. 5.
POSITIONING THE COMFORT KEYBOARD SYSTEM FOR YOU WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT LOOSEN THE DISC LOC COMPLETELY (UNTIL IT STOPS) BEFORE ADJUSTING. YOU MAY DAMAGE IT PERMANENTLY. Insufficient tightening or insufficient loosening may damage the Disc Loc Universal Mount 1. Make sure the keyboard is Unplugged. 2. The Disc Loc tm Universal Mounts operate exactly as do standard screws: counterclockwise loosens, and clockwise tightens. To loosen a Disc Loc, turn disc counterclockwise 1/3 to ½ turn, until it stops.
CHANGING THE ORDER OF THE SECTIONS & LOCATING THE COMFORT KEYBOARD ON YOUR WORK SURFACE The arrangement of the three keyboard sections (LH section, RH section, NK section) can be changed. Sometimes left-handed people prefer to have the Numeric Section on the left; others may even want to position NK in the center. Positioning the NK in the center can help you to maximize the width of the keyboard if you are broad shouldered. 1. Make sure that the keyboard is unplugged. 2.
Recommended procedure for re-attaching a section to the keyboard base 1. In one hand, hang the individual section upside down, with the straight arm of the Disc Loc facing you. 2. Turn the round metal plate with the two flat edges counterclockwise until it stops. 3. Hold the Disc Lock in your hand as follows: Your thumb should be on the topside of the plastic disc (which is now facing down); your fingers should be on the bottom side of the round metal plate with the two flat edges (now facing up). 4.
Using the Comfort Keyboard System gives you the power to setup your Keyboard to fit you-- to accommodate your natural hand/wrist posture and shoulder width. Only by exploring the different possibilities that this keyboard offers, you can determine the posture that is most comfortable for you. To start, we suggest that you think about the keyboard task on which you spend the most time.
It is important to have your primary task directly in front of you. This man is working in an awkward posture with his arms extending to his left. Since he is using the LH & RH sections primarily, those sections should be centered in front of him. Above: The LH & RH sections take up valuable space in front of this right handed worker, who is using only the NK section while turning documents with his left hand.
HOW TO EXPLORE YOUR NATURAL POSTURE AND COMFORT ZONE 1- Sit comfortably in your chair, as you should when keying. 2- Unlock each Disc Lock by turning the disc counterclockwise until it stops. 3- Slide the other keyboard sections away from the right 4- keyboard section. Pick up the RH section with both hands, and slip the left hand under it to support it.
7- 8- In order to appreciate fully the level of comfort this natural hand posture provides, you may want compare it with awkward posture dictated by a flat keyboard; keeping your right hand fingers on the home row, use the left hand to lower the RH section to its original flat position. Now, again move your little finger from the ; key to the ? To the P. You will probably feel the strain as your wrist bends and your hand is forced to confirm to this awkward posture.
If you use wrist rests and arm supports (including the arm rest of the chair), choose and/or adjust them carefully to facilitate natural (straight) wrist/arm posture, and to allow the upper arm to fall relaxed from the shoulder when you are seated properly. Ø Always let your upper arms fall relaxed from your shoulders, and keep your forearms parallel to the floor (or with your fingertips about 1 & 1/2 inches above the parallel, at most). Ø Key as gently (with as little force) as possible.
GETTING USED TO YOUR NEW, MORE COMFORTABLE TYPING POSTURE Most Comfort Keyboard System users find it very easy to get used to the new keyboard and to keying in their natural posture. But it does take some people longer than others to begin using the keyboard to its full potential. Typically, it may take a few days to get used to your new keyboard. Don’t let that concern you---- There is a “learning curve” when using any new equipment.
SPECIAL KEYBOARD FUNCTION Besides its total adjustability and practically, Comfort keyboard System offers numerous special keyboard functions to help you use your computer more effectively . Many of the Special Keyboard Functions are designed to increase your productivity. They can substantially reduce the number of keystrokes you have to make during computer operation.
Remapping The "Remapping" mode allows you to remap your keyboard (reassign keys to different key locations). This can be useful for software applications that require the repeated use of one or more specific keys; it is also useful for users who simply find it more convenient to have various keys rearranged. 1. Press Shift - Ctrl - Insert to enter "keyboard programming" mode. Num_Lock LED will turn ON. 2. Press Ctrl - Print Screen to enter "Remapping" mode. Caps_Lock LED will turn ON. 3.
“MACRO Programming” A macro is multiple keystrokes stored in a single key. Pressing that key plays back those multiple keystrokes. If you find yourself typing a particular series of characters repeatedly, you can program that series into a macro key. You simply select a key to represent the series of characters. You may also program macros to reassign (remap) keys on your keyboard. In addition, you can use a macro to exit a program and enter another program quickly. 1.
"Macro Playback” Macro play back mod can be toggled on and off at any time during normal keyboard operation, except when operating in the keyboard programming mode. Pressing the “C” Comfort key located on top right corner of the Numeric section turns ON “MACRO PLAY BACK MODE”. HOW TO ERASE A MACRO 1.Press Shift - Ctrl - Insert to enter "keyboard programming" mode. Num Lock LED will turn ON. 2.Press CTRL – SCROLL LOCK Key, LED 2( Caps Lock ) will turn ON.. 3.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL KEYBOARD FUNCTION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Comfort™ Keyboard System has features that make it useful for many people with physical disabilities, this chapter describes how to adjust the Comfort™ Keyboard to fit any specialized needs you may have, and how to take advantage of its capabilities. What ever your needs are, it is important first to familiarize yourself with the general instructions preceding this chapter.
“CLEAR & RESET KEYBOARD TO DEFAULT” Ø If you have any problem with the keyboard. Ø If the keyboard is typing the wrong keys. Ø To clear keyboard memory If you are in the middle of programming special keyboard functions and you realize that you have made a mistake and would like to start over, you can use this feature to "Zero out" clear the keyboard memory. 1. Press SHIFT, CTRL, INSERT enter in to programming mode, Num Lock LED will turn ON. 2.
USB (CKS) This section is ONLY for the USB Keyboard. Both Disc keys work as a Windows Key and can be programmed to be another key. MACRO PROGRAMING USB KEYBOARD ONLY 1. Press Shift - Ctrl - Insert “NUM LOCK LED WILL TURN ON” 2. Press Ctrl – F3 “CAPS LOCK LED WILL TURN ON” 3. Press the key to which you are assigning the macro “SCROLL LOCK LED will turn ON” 4. Type in the sequence of keystrokes you desire to make up the macro. 5. Press Ctrl – F4 to exit "macro programming" mode.
APPLE USB KEYBOARD Ø To set up your keyboard so that: DISC key = Option Key Alt Key = Apple Key q q q Press CTRL, SHIFT, INSERT Press CTRL, Tab Press CTRL, F12 Ø To set up your keyboard so that: DISC key = APPLE Key Alt Key = Option Key q q q Press CTRL, SHIFT, INSERT Press CTRL, ~ Press CTRL, F12 Ø Left SHIFT & Comfort C, will bring down the shut down menu.
SUN USB KEYBOARD To access the SUN option keys: -Go into Programming Mode. o Press CTRL, SHIFT, INSERT o Press CTRL-F8 to turn on the SUN option keys, Caps Lock LED will flash green. o Press CTRL, F12 (To turn off SUN Option keys) o Press CTRL, SHIFT, INSERT. o Press CTRL-F9 to turn off the SUN option keys. o Press CTRL, F12.
Technical Information Y-AXIS ADJUSTABILITY: Each of three independent separate sections adjusts 090 degrees into an infinite number of positions. WEIGHT: Three keyboard sections with base plate; 5lb 12oz (2.61kg). OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0-70 degrees Celsius. KEY LAYOUT: 105 keys, with standard 101 QWERTY layout and special function keys to emulate the Macintosh and other configurations, and activated Special Keyboard Functions. KEY SWITCHES: Conductive Elastomer rubber designed for 60 million cycles.
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