Mice and Trackballs

The following pointing devices are available for use in the Help Centre and the OUCS Thames Suite.

Anir Ergonomic Mouse (PC)

picture of anir ergonomic mouse

Features

  • Thumb operated mouse
  • Ergonomic design
  • Useful for people suffering from RSI as hand remains vertical and strain on wrist and lower arm is reduced

Setup Instructions

  • Close down and switch off computer
  • Unplug existing mouse and plug in Anir mouse
  • Switch on computer
  • Mouse is ready for use

Cable Free Mouse (PC)

picture of cable free mouse

Features

  • Light weight
  • Portable
  • Useful for wheel chair users

Setup Instructions

  • Close down and switch off computer
  • Unplug existing mouse and plug in mouse receiver
  • Switch on computer
  • Mouse is ready for use

Trackball

picture of Trackball

Setup

  • Shaped like an upside down mouse
  • Easy to use with finger tips or with the back or side of hand
  • Only a small amount of movement is required to operate a tracker ball it may be useful for people with restricted movement who find moving the mouse difficult.

Setup Instructions

  • Close down and switch off computer
  • Unplug existing mouse and plug in Expert trackball
  • Switch on computer
  • Mouse is ready for use

Kennsington Expert Trackball (Serial)

picture of Kennsington Expert Trackball

Features

  • Shaped like an upside down mouse
  • Easy to use with finger tips or with the back or side of hand
  • Only a small amount of movement is required to operate a tracker ball it may be useful for people with restricted movement who find moving the mouse difficult.

Setup Instructions

  • Close down and switch off computer
  • Unplug existing mouse and plug in Expert trackball
  • Switch on computer
  • Mouse is ready for use

These will work without any extra software as normal mice.

Kennsington TurboBall (USB/PS2)

picture of Kennsigton TurboBall

Features

  • Shaped like an upside down mouse
  • Easy to use with finger tips or with the back or side of hand
  • Only a small amount of movement is required to operate a tracker ball it may be useful for people with restricted movement who find moving the mouse difficult.

Setup Instructions

  • Close down and switch off computer
  • Unplug existing mouse and plug in Expert trackball
  • Switch on computer
  • Mouse is ready for use

These will work without any extra software as normal mice.

Mouse Tray

picture of mouse tray

Features

  • Allows the mouse to be put into a comfortable position e.g on leg and there allowing arm to rest in its natural position
  • Flat working area with cushion on back
  • Useful for wheel chair users and people with upper limb discomfort

Setup Instructions

  • Fastens via velcro around leg
  • Best used with cable free mouse

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