Mice and Trackballs
The following pointing devices are available for use in the Help Centre and the OUCS Thames Suite.
Anir Ergonomic Mouse (PC)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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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