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Lomak Keyboard User Guide
June 2005
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Read me first!
The Lomak keyboard
Welcome to Lomak—your light operated mouse and keyboard.
Lomak operates with any computer that has an external USB port,
and does not require any additional software. To the computer,
Lomak is a standard mouse and keyboard.
Your Lomak lets you do anything that can be done with a normal
mouse and keyboard. Lomak is easy to use but like any new device, it
has its own rules and special ways of operating. Once you understand
how it works you will find it fast, simple and easy to use.
The pointers
The Lomak keyboard is operated by light signals coming from the
headpointer or handpointer.
The headpointer uses a laser to produce a small red dot, even from a
distance. The handpointer uses a LED (light-emitting diode) which
also appears as a red dot when moved along the keyboard surface.
Although they appear to be continuously lit, both pointers generate a
light signal which is pulsed, for detection by the Lomak keyboard.
The pointers are turned on by motion, and switch off if not moved for
10 seconds. They operate from internal batteries which may need to
be recharged when you first take delivery.
Recharging the pointer batteries
Plug the charger into a power point and plug the end of the cable into
the handpointer or headpointer charging port. A small LED will
glow red, indicating that the battery is being charged. This LED will
later change to orange (red and green together) when the battery is
fully charged.
The pointers may be used with the Lomak while they are being
charged. You will see a red glow coming from the headpointer laser,
and from the end of the handpointer wand. If they do not turn on
immediately, disconnect and immediately reconnect the charger.
Caution: do not look directly into the headpointer laser, nor deliberately
point it into the eyes of other people near you. While the laser is
classified as eyesafe, it is still very bright and dazzling.
Connect the Lomak
You may connect the Lomak into any USB port on your computer.
After a few moments it will be recognised as an additional mouse and
keyboard. The central Confirm cluster of the Lomak will glow green,
indicating that the keyboard is ready for use.
You may disconnect the Lomak at any time, but the best method is to
send the keyboard to sleep via the bottom right hand rest button and
then disconnect.
If your Lomak does not respond
If the Lomak does not respond try restarting your computer with
your Lomak already connected.
If it still does not respond it could be receiving interference from
certain high-frequency lighting, e.g. you may be too close to an
energy-saver light bulb or energy efficient fluorescent tube which is
operating within the Lomak's frequency limits. If this is the case, try
operating the keyboard with the light switched off, or try shielding
the keyboard from it.
Please contact us if you have any operational problems with your
new Lomak. Visit www.lomak.co.nz for telephone numbers/email
address.
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Contents of this Guide
Read me first! .........................................................................2
The Lomak keyboard ....................................................................................................2
The pointers..................................................................................................................2
Recharging the pointer batteries...................................................................................2
Connect the Lomak.......................................................................................................2
If your Lomak does not respond....................................................................................2
Contents of this Guide...........................................................3
About this Document.............................................................4
Which parts to read.......................................................................................................4
What this Guide does not tell you..................................................................................4
Special words we have used.........................................................................................5
Quick Reference.....................................................................7
Select and confirm........................................................................................................7
Button functions............................................................................................................7
Answers to Common Problems..........................................10
Setup and Maintenance .......................................................11
Assembling the Lomak keyboard stand.......................................................................11
Connecting the Lomak................................................................................................11
Choosing the right pointer for you ...............................................................................11
Activating the Rest mode............................................................................................12
Adjusting the headpointer ...........................................................................................12
Adjusting the handpointer ...........................................................................................12
Charging batteries ......................................................................................................12
Cleaning .....................................................................................................................13
Important Information..................................................................................................13
Understanding Lomak .........................................................14
What Lomak does ...................................................................................................... 14
What Lomak does not do............................................................................................ 14
Safety features........................................................................................................... 14
Keyboard layout ......................................................................................................... 15
Using Lomak ........................................................................16
Turning on and off...................................................................................................... 16
Using the Set-Up mode .............................................................................................. 16
Using the mouse ........................................................................................................ 17
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About this Document
Which parts to read
If you are using Lomak yourself
• This section, so you understand what this Guide is for, and the
special words we have used.
• The Quick Reference section if you have used Lomak previously
and you need a quick reminder about common commands.
• The Answers to Common Problems section if you’re having
trouble using Lomak.
• The Setup and Maintenance section if you are taking care of
Lomak or getting it ready to use for the first time.
• The Understanding Lomak section so you get the bigger picture
of what Lomak does and so you understand how it fits together.
• The Using Lomak section so you know how to adjust the Lomak
internal settings to suit your situation.
• The Lomak Typing Tutorial if you want to practise using the
mouse or entering text into a word processor program.
If you are helping someone use Lomak
• The Understanding Lomak section so you get the bigger picture
of what Lomak does and so you understand how it fits together.
• The Answers to Common Problems section if the person you’re
helping is having trouble using Lomak.
• The Using Lomak section so you know how to help someone
adjust the Lomak internal settings to suit their situation.
• The Lomak Typing Tutorial if you want to help someone practise
using the mouse or enter text into a word processor program. This
section contains a lot of carefully structured sample sentences that
you can read to them.
• The Setup and Maintenance section if the person you are helping
is taking care of Lomak or getting it ready to use for the first time.
• The Quick Reference section if you need to advise a person about
a particular button or action.
If you just want an overview
• The Understanding Lomak section so you get the bigger picture
of what Lomak does and so you understand how it fits together.
What this Guide does not tell you
Because Lomak can help you use any computer and program, many
of the problems or questions you come across may be nothing to do
with Lomak itself. Therefore, this Guide will not tell you:
• How to use your computer.
• How to use the Windows or Mac OS operating system software.
• How to set the computer’s keyboard controls for repeat delay and
repeat rate.
• How to use any particular program on your computer.
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Special words we have used
This Word/Phrase/Acronym… Means This…
Command An action you tell your computer to do. You’ll
do this by using Lomak to type a letter or
number or special characters, or to move, click
or drag like a mouse.
Keyboard The part of the Lomak system that shows the
commands you can choose, arranged in circles.
Pointer The part of the Lomak system that you use with
your hand or your head to choose commands
from the keyboard.
Wand The translucent end of the handpointer that has
a red LED at its end, underneath.
Click, Touch, or Select The act of choosing a command on the Lomak
keyboard.
Button, or Key An area on the Lomak keyboard that you can
click with a pointer.
Control Bar The bar along the bottom of the Lomak
keyboard containing control keys such as Mouse
On/Off, Control, Alt, etc.
Alphabet Circle The centre circle of the Lomak keyboard.
Rest Button The green button at the bottom right of the
Lomak keyboard.
Confirm To click any of the green areas in the centres of
the button circles, and thereby pass a character
or action to the computer.
This Word/Phrase/Acronym… Means This…
Confirm Cluster The multiple sensors and LED lights in a green
Confirm area. They act as a single button.
Keyboard Mode This is when the Lomak is acting as a keyboard
and sending button commands to the computer.
Mouse Mode This is when the Lomak is acting as a mouse and
sending mouse commands to the computer. The
Mouse button is illuminated whenever you are
in Mouse mode.
Setup Mode This is when adjustments are being made to the
Lomak internally. The Set-Up button is
illuminated whenever you are in Setup mode.
Rest Mode When the Lomak is temporarily “put to sleep”
so that buttons will not respond to the pointers.
The Rest button is illuminated whenever you
are in Rest mode, and is the only button that
will respond at that time, to resume keyboard or
mouse operation.
Pause To hold the pointer dot on a button for a longer
time than a click, to generate a repeat action or
some other response. This only works with a
few special buttons.
Cursor The insertion point cursor in the computer’s
current application program. This is normally a
vertical bat which blinks at a slow rate, and
indicates where the next character will appear.
Mouse Cursor, or
Pointer
The computer’s mouse cursor is distinct from its
insertion point cursor, and does not blink. It can
change shape depending on where it is on the
screen, indicatin
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what action will take
p
lace
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This Word/Phrase/Acronym… Means This…
when the mouse is clicked. The Lomak can
move the mouse cursor up, down, right, left,
and along the diagonal lines if a second
direction arrow is clicked in succession.
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Quick Reference
Select and confirm
The general operating principle of the Lomak keyboard is ‘Select and
Confirm’. A user selects a character or button by touching it with the
headpointer laser dot or the handpointer wand, and then confirms
that selection by activating one of the central Confirm clusters. This
process allows the user to correct any incorrect selections before a
character or command action is sent to the computer.
Button functions
Arrow Keys: To move the cursor with the arrow keys
or move to the next cell in a spreadsheet,
click any of the direction arrows (found
in the right hand circle, bottom left) and
Confirm.
Arrow Key Repeat: To repeat an arrow key, pause on the
desired button. After a delay the
direction arrow will start repeating. To
stop the repeat, move off the button.
Backspace: The Backspace button is found in the
alphabet circle and is labelled B/Sp. To
backspace, click the button and Confirm.
To do multiple backspaces, pause on the
B/Sp button. After a delay the
backspace will start repeating. To stop
the repeat, move off the button.
Caps Lock: The Caps Lock button is found in the
alphabet circle and is labelled C/Lk. This
is switched on and off by successive
clicks of C/Lk and Confirm.
Click and Drag: With the Lomak in Mouse mode, move
the mouse pointer using the mouse
direction keys until the mouse cursor is
over the object that you want to click
and drag. Click the Drag button and
Confirm. The click action is now held in
the ‘on’ position. Drag or move the
object by the mouse direction keys until
it is in the target position and then click
the Drag button again, and Confirm.
The hold action is now released.
Click Left: With the Lomak in Mouse mode, click
the Click button and Confirm. This is
the same as the left click action on a
normal mouse.
Click Right: With the Lomak in Mouse mode, click
the Right Click button and Confirm.
This is the same as the right click action
on a normal mouse.
Confirm: This key is essential for completing all
commands. There is a Confirm cluster
situated in the centre of each circle.
Ctrl-Alt-Del: The Control-Alt-Delete action is
achieved by clicking a Ctrl button in the
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Control Bar, followed by Alt, then up to
Del in the alphabet circle. Then Confirm.
Delete: The Delete button is found in the centre
alphabet circle and is labelled Del. To
delete a character, click Del and
Confirm. To keep repeating the delete
command, pause on the Del button.
After a delay the delete will start
repeating. To stop the repeat, move off
the button.
Double Click: With the Lomak in Mouse mode, click
the Double Click button and Confirm.
This is the same as double clicking with
a normal mouse.
End: To initiate an End command, select the
End button (found in the left hand
circle) and Confirm.
Enter: To initiate an Enter command, select the
Enter button (found in the alphabet
circle) and Confirm. To repeat the Enter,
pause on the Enter button. To stop the
repeat, move off the button.
Highlight: To highlight text when using word
processing programs, position the cursor
next to the word or words you wish to
highlight. Click a Shift button and then
pause on an arrow button. The high-
lighting will progress across the page.
To stop the highlighting, move off the
arrow button.
Home: To activate the Home command, select
the Home button (found in the left
circle) and then Confirm.
Mouse Mode: Change the Lomak to Mouse mode by
clicking the Mouse button. Whenever
this button is illuminated, the Lomak is
in Mouse mode. By touching the left
arrow, the mouse pointer will start
moving left; to stop it, touch Confirm.
Up, down and right movements are
controlled in the same way. You can
also move diagonally by clicking two
direction buttons in succession. To Left
or Right Click your mouse, touch the
Click or Right Click button and
Confirm.
Mouse Click Buttons: Refer to the Click Left and Click Right
commands.
Mouse Speed: When the Lomak is in Mouse mode, the
current mouse pointer speed setting is
shown on one of the Pointer speed
buttons on the Control Bar. To adjust
the mouse pointer speed, select one of
these buttons (‘0’ is the slowest speed
and ‘5’ the highest). Speed changes can
be made at any time while in Mouse
mode, even while the mouse cursor is in
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motion. This means that you can go fast
at first, then slow down as you approach
your target.
Repeat Function: The following characters have a repeat
function:
{left space} {right space}
{up arrow} {down arrow}
{left arrow} {right arrow}
{backspace} {delete}
{enter}
To activate the repeat function, pause the
headpointer dot or handpointer wand on
any of the above buttons and the character
will start repeating. To stop the action,
move off the button.
Note that the repeat delay and repeat rate
are set up through your computer’s
operating system. For Windows, open the
Control Panel/Keyboard pane and adjust
the settings to suit your own preference.
Shift: The Shift buttons are found within the
top half of each circle. In Keyboard
mode, you click Shift prior to the
character whose case is to be changed.
The Shift action is reset automatically
after the selected character has been
Confirmed. Use Caps Lock if you want
all characters to be in upper case.
Note that the two Shift buttons on the
left act as Left Shift to your application
program, and the two on the right act as
Right Shift. In many programs there is
no distinction between Left Shift and
Right Shift, allowing you to use the one
closest to the character to follow.
Any of the Shift buttons can be switched
on and off by re-touching them with the
headpointer dot or handpointer wand.
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Answers to Common Problems
Nothing happens when I click or type
There could be several causes:
• The headpointer/handpointer battery may be flat. Check if it
is still producing a red dot. Recharge the batteries if not. You
can continue to use the pointers while they are being charged.
• Is the Lomak in Mouse mode? If the Mouse button is
illuminated, briefly pause on it until it goes out. You will then
be in Keyboard mode and be able to send characters to the
computer.
• Has the Lomak become disconnected? Check that the USB
cable is still plugged in to the computer. You may connect and
disconnect it at any time; however, the computer’s status of
the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys may get out of sync with the
Lomak.
• The computer does not recognise the Lomak. For Windows,
the PC should play some audible notes when the Lomak is
plugged in, provided the PC sound has not been muted. Try
rebooting your computer.
• The room lighting may be affecting the keyboards sensitivity.
Try moving the Lomak to a less affected area.
The mouse cursor moves too fast to control
Adjust the mouse cursor speed by selecting a lower number for the
Pointer speed on the Control Bar. You can change the speed setting
while the mouse pointer is moving or stationary.
The headpointer laser turns itself off when it is not being used
Both the handpointer and headpointer have a timer which detects
movement. If no movement is detected for 10 seconds, the timer will
put the pointer in sleep mode to save battery power. Any movement
will wake it up again.
Accessibility options overriding hardware commands
If either of the right hand Shift buttons is left on for more than 8
seconds Windows will respond with a message about FilterKeys if the
shortcut for this option is left turned on. Use Escape to cancel the
message and change the FilterKeys settings in the Control Panel /
Accessibility Options pane.
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Setup and Maintenance
Assembling the Lomak keyboard stand
The keyboard stand consists of the following parts:
1. The Base is a 332mm x 25mm rod with adjustable end caps which
contain holes for the foot rods. The base has holes to accept the
angle rods for mounting the Lomak keyboard and the straight
rods which will help support a laptop computer.
2. Two Foot Rods which are 200mm x 5mm and contain three
circular grooves
3. Two Angle Rods which are 250mm x 5mm and are ‘L’ shaped
with a small screw in the short end
4. Two Straight Rods which are 200mm x 5mm
5. Six Round Rubber Balls with 5mm holes in them
6. Four Cylindrical Rubbers with 5mm holes through them
7. Two small Allen Keys.
To assemble, take the Base and insert a Foot Rod in each end of it.
Mount a round rubber ball on each end of the foot rods and centre the
rods.
Remove the screws from the Angle Rods and push a cylindrical
rubber on to each of their short ends (5mm from the bend). Insert the
short ends into the horizontal holes of the Base and re-insert the Allen
screws. Tighten with the key provided.
Install a second cylindrical rubber on each of the Angle Rods and
push them down to within 40mm of the right angle bend.
The Angle rods support the Lomak keyboard, and the angle at which
they do so can be adjusted by pulling on the foot rods and rotating
the end sections in small increments. Adjust these to give the best
keyboard angle.
Install a round rubber ball on each of the Straight Rods and install
the rods in the vertical holes provided, next to the Allen screws.
To use the stand, install the Lomak keyboard first. This is done by
gripping the keyboard from the sides and opening the stand grippers
with your fingers. Line up the keyboard locating slots with the Angle
Rods and release the grippers. If you are using a laptop computer,
open it up and slide it in behind the Lomak. Connect the two
together via a USB port.
Connecting the Lomak
Plug the USB plug into a port on the computer while it is running or
before start up. The Lomak will work in parallel with a standard
keyboard and mouse on most computers. When the computer has
been started, the centre Confirm cluster will light up, showing the
Lomak is in Keyboard mode and ready to be used.
Choosing the right pointer for you
Try both the headpointer and the handpointer to see which suits you
best. Note that when the handpointer is used, a specialised frame has
been provided in your Lomak kit which attaches to the keyboard and
supports your arm while typing. The frame feet can be adjusted to
tilt it to the most comfortable position for you.
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Activating the Rest mode
You can put your Lomak into Rest mode at any time in Keyboard and
Mouse mode by clicking the green Rest button at the bottom right of
the keyboard. This means you do not have to worry about the pointer
activating keys when you are thinking about your next action. In this
mode the only active key is the Rest button itself, which on a second
click will return you to where you left off.
We suggest that you put the Lomak into Rest mode before adjusting
the headpointer. After adjusting the pointer to suit your needs, click
the Rest button again and return the Lomak to the active mode.
Adjusting the headpointer
To work properly, the Lomak head pointer must point right at the
centre of the Lomak keyboard when your head is in its relaxed
position. That’s different for each person, so when you first use
Lomak there is a small exercise you can do to adjust the angle of the
head pointer. You may need to do this with someone else helping
you.
1. Sit facing the Lomak keyboard, about 600mm (2ft) away from it.
2. Make sure the headpointer is sitting comfortably on your head.
3. Close your eyes and let your head settle into what feels like the
most comfortable position.
4. Wait a few seconds and then open your eyes.
5. Notice where the laser dot is on the keyboard.
• If the dot is in the centre of the Lomak keyboard, then stop.
• Otherwise, adjust the headpointer’s mounting bracket and
repeat Steps 3 to 5.
Adjusting the handpointer
The hand pointer has been designed so the angle of the wand can be
altered for either left or right hand use, or just a comfortable position.
To adjust the angle, gently move the wand to suit.
Charging batteries
Charge the battery packs in the pointers the first time you use the
Lomak, when you have used them for more than eight hours, or when
you are not going to use them for a while.
The batteries will last about eight hours with continuous use. Note
that the pointers will switch themselves off if any motion is not
detected within ten seconds—this is to save battery power. The
pointers will switch themselves back on as soon they are moved.
Since these batteries are the lithium-ion type, you need not
completely use or discharge them before recharging.
It takes approximately two hours to fully charge a battery from a fully
discharged state. Please charge them at an ambient temperature
between 5 and 40 degrees C. Charge times may vary according to the
ambient temperature and the charge state of the battery itself.
To charge a battery, plug the lead from the charger into the socket in
the pointer. Plug the charger into a mains power outlet. Do not place
anything such as table-cloths, carpets, bedding or cushions on top of
the battery charger while it is charging.
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If the performance of a battery diminishes substantially even when
fully charged, the battery should be replaced by a technician or
serviced by your supplier.
Cleaning
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers, abrasive cleaning
materials, or solvents to clean the Lomak keyboard or pointers.
Do not wash any of the parts or immerse them in water.
Gently wipe off any dirt with a soft damp cloth impregnated with a
mild soap or detergent. Care should be taken when wiping around
any cable or battery connecting ports so as not to wet them. Dry any
damp areas with a soft cloth before reconnecting any of the units.
Important Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorised modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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Understanding Lomak
What Lomak does
Lomak does what a standard keyboard and standard mouse do.
Any person who has trouble using a standard mouse and keyboard
can benefit from using the Lomak system. That includes people with
physical impairments like cerebral palsy, tetraplegia and even
arthritis. People recovering from injury also appreciate how simple
Lomak is to learn and use, so they can continue their work and other
pursuits. Lomak’s design is suitable for people recovering from
carpal tunnel syndrome and occupational overuse syndrome.
Lomak plugs right into any modern laptop or desktop computer, so
you can take it with you wherever you go.
What Lomak does not do
Although people tell us that their Lomak system often seems like the
best thing since sliced bread, it can’t do everything.
• Lomak can’t be used with computers that do not have an external
USB port.
• Lomak can’t be used with computers manufactured before 1998.
• Lomak can’t be a mouse and a keyboard at exactly the same time,
so you have to switch between Mouse mode and Keyboard mode.
• Make coffee.
Safety features
Your Lomak system contains several features to make sure you are
always safe and comfortable.
• The Lomak keyboard has no gaps or moving parts so spillages
won’t cause problems.
• There are no sharp edges to catch on clothing.
• The pointers operate from rechargeable batteries.
• The keyboard operates using low voltage power from the
computer.
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Keyboard layout
Sensitivity setup
Mouse/Keyboard Rest button
Control Bar
Brightness setup
Sound setup
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Using Lomak
Turning on and off
Waking up
Before you can use your Lomak, you may need to wake it up. When
Lomak is asleep, the Rest button is the only one illuminated.
• Go to the Control Bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard
and click the Rest button. The button goes out and other
buttons are turned on, according to the previous state.
• If the Mouse button is illuminated, the Lomak will be in
Mouse mode; otherwise it will be in Keyboard mode.
Putting to rest
When you are not using Lomak for a while but you want to leave
your computer on, you can put Lomak in Rest mode.
• Go to the Control Bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard
and click the Rest button. The button lights up and all other
buttons turn off.
• You can do this in both Keyboard mode and Mouse mode.
Changing to Keyboard mode
Each time you start using Lomak from power-up, it is in Keyboard
mode by default.
If you have been using Mouse mode, the Mouse button will be
illuminated and you need to change back to Keyboard mode.
• Go to the Control Bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard
and click the Mouse button. The button light goes out,
indicating that you are now in Keyboard mode.
When you change to Keyboard mode, your mouse pointer remains
in its most recent position on the screen.
Using the Set-Up mode
When you first turn on the Lomak you may want to set up the sound
volume, light brightness, or the keyboard sensitivity. See below for
the set-up choices (all adjustments can be set at the same time).
You must be in Keyboard mode before you can enter Set-Up.
Adjusting sound volume
When you click a button, Lomak can make a noise as well as light up
the button. You can adjust the sound from a faint click to a tone.
• Go to the Control bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard
and click the Set-Up button. The button lights up to indicate
that you are in Setup mode.
• Click the unlabelled button immediately to the right of Set-
Up (the sound volume button). The current setting will be
shown by one of the Volume keys in the centre of the Control
bar.
• To set the volume level, click one of the buttons labelled from
‘0’ to ‘5’. ‘1’ is the quietest and ‘5’ is the loudest. To turn off
the sound completely, choose ‘0’. You can hear the choices
available as you move from ‘0’ through ‘5’.
• Click the Rest button to confirm your setting and exit Setup.
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The sound goes back to ‘3’ when you next power up the Lomak.
Adjusting the brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the buttons of the Lomak keyboard
to suit the environment you are working in.
• To change the brightness, click the Set-Up button. The
button lights up to indicate that you are in Setup mode.
• Click the second unlabelled button to the right of Set-Up
(the brightness button). The current setting will be shown by
one of the Volume keys in the centre of the Control bar.
• To set the brightness level, click one of the buttons labelled
from ‘0’ to ‘5’. You can see the effect on the lights by
observing the brightness of the Set-Up keys while changing
the selection from ‘0’ (dim) through ‘5’ (very bright).
• Handpointer users will find that a setting of ‘5’ allows the
keys to shine through the wand more clearly.
• Click the Rest button to confirm your setting and exit Setup
mode.
The brightness goes back to ‘3’ when you next power up the Lomak.
Adjusting the keyboard sensitivity
You can adjust the sensitivity of the Lomak keyboard to respond
faster or slower to you. When using the headpointer, a good setting
to start with is ‘0’, and when using the handpointer, a good setting to
start with is ‘5’. The most sensitive setting is ‘0’ and may cause
unwanted characters to light up when using the handpointer.
• To change the sensitivity, click the Set-Up button. The
button lights up to indicate that you are in Setup mode.
• Click the second unlabelled button to the left of the Rest
key. The current setting will be shown by one of the Volume
keys in the centre of the Control bar.
• To set the sensitivity level, click one of the buttons labelled
from ‘0’ to ‘5’. ‘0’ is the most sensitive and ‘5’ is the least.
• Click the Rest button to confirm your setting and exit Setup
mode.
The sensitivity goes back to ‘3’ when you next power up the Lomak.
Using the mouse
Changing To Mouse mode
Each time you start using Lomak, it is in Keyboard mode so you
need to change it to Mouse mode.
• Go to the Control Bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard
and click the Mouse button. The button lights up indicating
that Mouse mode is now active and you can use the buttons
inside the blue area of the Alphabet circle.
• The Lomak will stay in Mouse mode until you click the
Mouse button a second time, in which case it reverts to
Keyboard mode.
• Note that the Ctrl, Alt, and Shift keys are active in both
Mouse and Keyboard modes.
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Adjusting pointer speed
You can change how fast the mouse pointer moves.
• Go to the Control Bar at the bottom of the Lomak keyboard.
One of the ‘0’ to ‘5’ buttons will be illuminated, showing the
current pointer speed.
• Click a number between ‘0’ and ‘5’, with ‘0’ being the slowest
pointer speed and ‘5’ being the fastest. You can change the
speed at any time, even when the cursor is in motion.
The speed goes back to ‘3’ when you next power up the Lomak.
Using Mouse mode
In Mouse mode you can move the cursor, click with a left or right
button, double click, or click-hold-and-drag, just as you would using
a standard hand-held mouse. All these buttons are in the blue area
within the Alphabet circle.
The mouse cursor may be moved by clicking one of the four arrow
buttons surrounding the Confirm in the Alphabet circle. You can
move diagonally if you next click a second direction button. The
Lomak buzzer will sound continuously while the mouse cursor is
moving, unless sound volume has been turned off. Movement
continues until you click Confirm. If you overshoot, it is easy to
reverse direction.
To perform a left click, touch the Click button and Confirm. To do a
or right click, touch the Right Click button and Confirm. To double
click, touch the Double Click button and Confirm.
To click and drag, position the mouse pointer over the object that
you want to move, click the Drag button and Confirm. The click and
drag action is now latched. Drag or move the object by the normal
mouse direction controls until it is in position and then click the
Drag button again, and Confirm. The click and drag action is now
released.
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