Kinesis KB510USB USB Contoured Ergonomic Keyboards - Manual (Page 9)

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Welcome to the HumanKind™ environment of the Kinesis® Contoured™ ergonomic
keyboard. In a liberating departure from the constraints of a traditional, flat keyboard, the
sculpted lines of the Kinesis Contoured keyboard fit the shape and movements of your body
— reducing the physical demands of keyboarding. While it may look very different from the
keyboard you have been using, you’ll find that making the transition is actually quite easy.
The first Kinesis Contoured ergonomic keyboard was developed after extensive research in
collaboration with experts from the fields of medicine, ergonomics, and engineering. Years of
commercial use (since 1992) have proven its benefits for both comfort and productivity. In
1996 Kinesis introduced the first Mac-PC switchable (MPC™) keyboard for ADB-style
Macintosh systems. This Advantage USB MPC Contoured keyboard represents a refined,
second generation design which provides the ultimate in high-performance computing to both
PC and Mac users.
USB Compatibility
The Kinesis Advantage MPC Contoured keyboard is designed for computers having an
available USB port. For Macintosh systems, the operating system must be OS 8.6 or more
recent. For Windows PCs , the operating system must be Windows 98 or newer. No special
driver is required; just use the standard driver provided by the operating system.
Palm rests and palm pads
The palm rests are designed to provide comfortable support for your hands while not actively
typing, though many users rest their palms some of the time while typing to relieve strain on
the neck and shoulders. For maximum speed, try holding your palms slightly above the palm
rest area while typing. Do not expect to reach all of the keys on the keyboard without moving
your hands from a stationary position on the palm rests. For maximum comfort, be sure to
install the self-adhesive palm pads provided with your new keyboard.
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