Kinesis KB210USB Adjustable Ergonomic USB/PS2 Keyboard User Manual
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Adjust the front opening angle of your keyboard
C
USTOMIZING YOUR
K
EYBOARD
You will find it very easy to change from a traditional, flat keyboard to the new
adjustable ergonomic keyboard. The traditional keyboard layout has been
retained except for minor changes in the location of the editing and Windows
keys. You should find you can increase your comfort with little or no reduction
in productivity by gradually changing the settings described below.
Adjustment options
The various adjustment options for the Kinesis Maxim adjustable ergonomic
keyboard allow you to achieve a relaxing and neutral hand position and thus
reduce stress and increase comfort. Features include:
# Adjustable front-to-back slope
# Adjustable hand/arm positioning (splay, or front-opening angle)
# Adjustable lateral slope (tenting)
# Removable palm supports
Adjusting the keyboard front-to-back slope
As with conventional keyboards, the slope can be changed from 6° to 12° by
elevating the two keyboard feet at the back of the keyboard. We strongly
recommend using the 6° setting (rear feet remain hidden) unless you are advised
otherwise by a medical or ergonomic professional.
Adjusting the front opening angle to optimize hand/arm positioning
When hands and arms are optimally positioned, the wrists are not bent. To
achieve this position, you can adjust the front opening angle in five stages from 0
to 30 degrees. You may find adaptation is easier if you increase the front opening
angle gradually over a period of hours or days until your wrists are straight and
comfortable.
To
change