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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE Mastering the DATAHAND System The Mouse Function Are You Ready Activating the Mouse Function Mode Using the Mouse Pointer Activity 1 Activity 2 Other Activities 1 2 2 2 2 2 4 5 6 SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Why Learn Numbers Before Letters Number Trivia Keys You Will Be Using Getting Ready Activity 1 Activity 2 Activity 3 Activity 4 7 8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Introduction Keys You Will Be Using Getting Sta
INTRODUCTION Introduction Welcome to the DataHandSystem. The Training Guide was designed to help you become acquainted and successful with the DataHand System. The lessons are organized in four sections for ease of learning: mastering the mouse, the number keys, the alphabetic keys and then the punctuation, symbol and function keys. Learning A New Skill Learning to use the hand units can be exciting and rewarding. Keep in mind that practice is essential to master any new skill.
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE Mastering the DATAHAND System The Mouse Function A drawback of the flat keyboard is the time-wasted motions required to activate the mouse. The user must take her/his hands off the keyboard to use this tool and then make sure the hand gets back to the appropriate home row keys to continue keying. With DataHand System all mouse functions are activated without removing either hand from the DataHand units.
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE ∗High Speed -Press both index finger keys at the same time north, south, east or west ∗Diagonally - Press two adjacent directional keys simultaneously i.e., move NW by pressing the N&W keys together with one index finger Left click: to left click on a function, press your left index finger down (mb 1). Right click: to right click on a function, press your right index finger down (mb 2).
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE Activity 1 1. Turn on your PC. 2. By default your PC activates the Normal Mode (for keying the alphabet and selected punctuation marks). Change to the Mouse Mode by lifting your right thumb upward to activate the lever above the thumb. Then press the mouse on key with the left middle finger. 3. Stop for a moment to look at your DataHand units. Make sure the Mouse Mode Function is lighted - see the top-left side of your right-hand unit.
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE Activity 2 1. So far, the primary concern has been devoted to moving the pointer. Now let's concentrate on activating a function. Move the pointer to the Windows 95 Start button (lower left corner of the screen), use the right, left, or both index fingers - whichever speed is most comfortable to you. To click on Start, press down on the well key with your left index finger. This brings up the pop up menu for Windows 95. 2.
SECTION 1 MASTERING THE MOUSE Other Activities Here are examples of other activities that you can do to reinforce your skill using the Data Hand Mouse Function: 1. Check your e-mail. 2. Go into Accessories in your list of programs at the Windows main menu and click on Solitaire. Play a game or two. This not only helps mouse pointer movement but helps in mastering the selecting and dragging function. 3. You can practice mouse pointer movement by moving the pointer to each of the four corners on your screen.
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Why Learn Numbers Before Letters Numbers are easier to learn. First, there are only ten numbers compared to 26 letters. Note that the numbers are in order on your DataHand units just as they are on a flat keyboard. Also, the letters of the alphabet are mixed on the DataHand just as they are on a flat keyboard. Numbers are arranged in their numeric order and the letters are arranged in a mixed fashion.
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Getting Ready Before turning on your PC, place your fingers in the DataHand units and practice activating the NAS Mode, pressing the space key, hard return and keying the numbers 1234, then the numbers 56 and finally the numbers 7890. Make sure your hands, fingers, and forearms are comfortably positioned. Now turn on your PC and change to the mouse mode (press up with your right thumb).
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Activity 1 (1, 2, 3, 4 keys, Spacing and Hard Return) To build number keyboarding skills, syllabize numbers - that is, key them in groups. For example, when entering the numbers 1234, do not read them as one, two, three, four--read them as twelve, thirty-four. When number groups reach 5 or more digits, read them in patterns of two, three, two, three, etc. Key the drill line that follows at least three times. Each time you key a line, try to increase your speed.
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Activity 2 (5, 6 keys) Key the drill line that follows at least three times. As you repeat the line, try to key faster. 555666152535451626364656123456123456 Key the next three lines; when finished, key them again. Try to key faster. Remember to read the numbers in groups as you key them.
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Activity 3 (7, 8, 9, 0 keys) Key the line that follows three times. Increase your speed as you repeat a line. Space once after each number. 789078907788990012345678901234567890 Key the next five lines; when finished, key them again. Try to key faster and remember to read the numbers in groups.
SECTION 2 MASTERING THE NUMBER KEYS Activity 4 (comma, decimal, double zero key) The comma and decimal (period) are introduced here because they are used so frequently with numbers. Press the right middle finger south to enter a comma. Press the right ring finger south to enter a decimal. Key each of the five lines. When finished, key them again; try to increase your speed. Use the comma and decimal point for grouping numbers. For example, 134,489.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Introduction Please look at the alphabetic keys (green-Normal Mode) on the template. Note that 22 of the 26 letters of the alphabet are entered with the same finger as the keys on the flat keyboard. Only “t” “b”on the left hand and “y” “n” on the right hand are moved. So if you are already proficient on the flat keyboard, learning to key the letters of the alphabet using the DataHand units is simplified as you can draw from your past experiences in keystroking.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 1 (The Home Row Keys, Space, Hard Return) Key the following line at least three times - concentrate on stroking technique - use quick strokes, don't hesitate. Be sure to put a space after each group of letters (press your right thumb east) and enter a hard return at the end of each line (press your left thumb west). The first time through the drill, look at the template as you press the keys. For the second and third attempts, keep your eyes on the text.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 2 (Letter E, Shift, Colon, Comma, Period) The letter “e” is entered by pressing the left middle finger north. Key the following line three times; concentrate on increasing your speed for each time. Enter a hard return at the end of a line. see lee seed deed feed feel seek keel sleek fed deal dead seeks For the “shift key” (there's only one - we don't need two with DataHand since all fingers remain in their wells) press down lightly with the left thumb.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 3 (Letters T, I, H and the Question Mark) The letter “t” is one of the four keys that is not used with the same finger as on the flat keyboard. The “t” is introduced early in keyboarding programs because so many words contain this letter. The letter “t” is entered by pressing the left middle finger east. Key the line that follows at least three times. Concentrate on making a quick sideward motion when keying the letter “t.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 4 (The Letters N, G, R and Tab) The letter “n” is the second of the four letters not keyed with the same finger as on a flat keyboard. Press the right ring finger west to enter the letter “n.” Key the line that follows at least three times. Concentrate on moving to the left with your right ring finger as you key the “n.” net neat Len Jen think sink ink dank sank link finish slant The letter “g” is next.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 5 (Letters O, P, and M) Key the letter “o” by pressing the right ring finger north. Key the drill line at least three times. Concentrate on increasing your speed as you repeat the lines. of, to, too, tool, those, drool, fool, Flo, also, dose, hose, horse, goal, roll, The letter “p” is next. Press the right little finger north, to enter a “p.” Key the drill line at least three times. Push for speed as you repeat each of the lines.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 6 (Letters U, V, and B) The letter “u” is entered by pressing the right index finger north. Key the drill line that follows at least three times. Push for more speed each time you repeat the line. run, fun, fund, under, runner, sun, gum, Doug, put, though, true, through Next, key the letter “v” pressing your left index finger south. Key the drill line that follows for control. Key the line at least three times without error.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 7 (Letters C, Y, and W) The letter “c” is keyed by pressing the left middle finger south. Key the drill line at least three times. Each time you repeat the line, try to increase your speed. can. cool. could. come. cocoa. cockpit. comfort. confound. common. The next letter , “y” is the fourth and last of the keys on the DataHand system that is not keyed with the same finger as on the flat keyboard. To key the letter “y,” press the right middle finger west.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Activity 8 (Letters X, Q, and Z) The letter “x” is keyed by pressing your left ring finger south. Continue pushing for more speed as you key the drill line at least three times. fix, mix, Trixie, six, next, fax, taxi, expense, fox, lax, Max, tax, wax, tuxedo Next key the letter “q” press the left little finger north. Concentrate on control as you key the drill line at least three times.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS Continuing DataHand Skill Development Here are alternatives for continuing your DataHand skill development until you pass your flat keyboard skills. Once you have reached this level of expertise, you will be able to alternate with a flat keyboard and the DataHand system. It's similar to learning to speak two languages. • One way to reinforce/increase your DataHand keyboarding skill is to repeat the drill materials in this manual.
SECTION 3 MASTERING THE ALPHABETIC KEYS • Locational security and keyboard warmup are enhanced by using the following drill: aa bb cc dd ee ff gg hh ii jj kk ll mm nn oo pp qq rr ss tt uu vv ww xx yy zz. The second entry of the letter helps reinforce key location. • It is critical to develop compositional skills whether using the DataHand or flat keyboard.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL, AND FUNCTION KEYS
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Introduction The Mastery Learning Guides for the DataHand System covering the Mouse, Number, and Alphabetic Modes already introduced have several frequently used punctuation and function keys. This Guide presents the remainder of the punctuation and function keys as well as the symbol keys. The first group of keys introduced are those that are in the same location no matter which mode has been selected.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Activity 1 (Keys Available in All Modes) • Delete: To activate the delete function, press your left pinky finger west. Depending on the software being used, the delete function can be used to delete single characters, words, sentences, paragraphs, and complete documents. • Escape: Activate the escape (esc) function, press the left ring finger west. The escape key is used to back out of a previously entered function.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Activity 2 (The 12 Function Keys - Mouse Mode) As with Activity 1, do not turn on your PC. Read the material and practice the finger movements required to activate the 12 Function Keys. The function key feature provides a means of providing applications that are peculiar to the software being used. One thing to remember is that the function keys are activated only in the Mouse Mode.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Activity 3 (Symbols, Functions Keyed in the NAS Mode) The next eight symbols are keyed with the same fingers as those on a flat keyboard. All eight keys are activated by pressing the appropriate finger north. For this activity we'll enter the symbols on the screen. So, turn on your PC, click on Start, Programs, and your Word Processor. Activate the NAS (Numbers And Symbols).
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS • Exclamation Mark: The exclamation mark (!) is keyed with the left pinky finger moving north. It is used in text in place of a period to call the reader's attention to the word, statement, or sentence that preceded it. Key the line that follows at least twice; concentrate on making a smooth finger motion to activate the key. Then key the second line two times, concentrate on the motions to shift back and forth between the NAS and Normal Modes.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS The next four symbols are activated by pressing the appropriate finger south. Look at the NAS template and note that four of the keys requiring this type of motion have already been presented to include the double zero (00), the comma, the period/decimal point, and the question mark. • Equal Sign: The equal sign (=) is keyed with the left pinky finger south. Key the first drill line twice; try to increase your speed on the second attempt.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS The final group of symbols in the NAS Mode are made with either left or right motions, which will be identified as they are introduced. Two keys that require side motions (colon “:” and semi colon “;”) are also found in the Normal Mode in the same position. The colon is keyed with the right middle finger east, and the semi colon is keyed with the right ring finger west.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS • 10 Key On/Off Keys: To switch to the 10-key feature so that you can key the numbers with your right hand, flick the right pinky finger against the left pedal; to turn the 10-key feature off, flick the right pinky finger against the right pedal. Practice turning the 10-key feature on and off at least five times. Be sure to end the practice by leaving the 10-key feature turned off. U800002, Rev. 1.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Activity 4 (Symbols and Punctuation Keyed in the Normal Mode) This is the last activity involving new key reaches. The shift key will be used in several instances where alternative symbols are available on the same finger with the same motion. • Left Bracket and Right Brackets: The left bracket is keyed with the left pinky finger pressing east. The right bracket is keyed with the right pinky finger pressing west.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS • Back Slash: The back slash (\) is keyed by pressing the right pinky finger east. The back slash key is used frequently in expressions identifying a directory path in computing. Key the line that follows twice. Concentrate on control. \\\ \\ \ ; cd\ md\ a:\ b:\ c:\ d:\ c:\wp80\wp.exe c:\kwp.ini\kwpprog\check The diagonal introduced in the NAS Mode is also found in the Normal Mode and is keyed by pressing south with the right pinky finger.
SECTION 4 MASTERING THE PUNCTUATION, SYMBOL AND FUNCTION KEYS Activity 5 (Review) You have now covered all four DataHand Mastery Learning Guides. Look at your ternplates for the NAS, Normal, and Mouse Modes; it’s amazing to see how much can be done without raising your hand off the DataHand keyboarding units. There's a few keys in the mouse mode that were not covered such as L/R Mod (stands for Left/Right Modification), Arw Ks ON (Arrow Keys On), PRINT, PAUSE, FND, PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN.
