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Evoluent™ VerticalMouse™ 4
Evoluent Vertical Version 4
  

Available Models

Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 - Right

Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 - Left

Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 - Small

Evoluent VerticalMouse 3- Wireless

Ergonomics behind the Evoluent VerticalMouse

Evoluent VerticalMouse

The design of the Evoluent improves comfort and control when mousing. The patented shape supports your hand in a relaxed handshake position while allowing the thumb to rest in a naturally contoured notch. This positioning eliminates forearm twisting and minimizes the effort required to use the mouse.

The mouse remains stable when pressing buttons because the thumb naturally opposes the finger movements.

Evoluent Vertical Mouse 4
   

Ordinary Horizontal Mice

The classic horizontal design twists the arm. A regular mouse requires your forearm to twist away from its natural position, which can reduce blood flow, put muscles in awkward positions and increase the rate of fatigue and for many, discomfort and pain while mousing.

arm twists while using ordinary mouse

Learning Curve?

The grip is the same as an ordinary mouse, just turned sideways, and the buttons are operated by the same fingers. There is virtually no retraining necessary.

The mouse does not move sideways when clicking with normal force. Pointer control is as accurate as any other high-quality mouse.

Two Sizes

Just as not all hands are the same size, nor should mice be. The Evoluent VerticalMouse 4 is available in two sizes for Right hand users. Sizing information is available here.

Currently the Left hand VerticalMouse 4 and VerticalMouse 3 Wireless models are available only in the Regular size.

Product Details
Features
Adjustable Laser Sensor: Pointer speed buttons on the side allow convenient adjustment without even changing your grip on the mouse.
Pointer Speed Indicators: Top mounted LEDs show through the chrome thumb rest to indicate selected pointer speed from extra low to high.
Backlit Evoluent Logo: Stylish and modern, this illumination turns off when the system is in sleep mode to conserve notebook battery power.
Useful and Intuitive Driver: Mouse Manager for Windows provides extensive but easy to use functionality through a simple and intuitive interface.
Application Dependent Buttons: Create customized button programming for different applications.
Shape: This 4th generation model features Improved softer contouring for a more comfortable fit. The slightly greater height better accommodates larger hands while improved contours maintain a comfortable grip for a wide range of hand sizes. The deeper and slightly angled indentation for the thumb reduces the pressure in the web of the hand.
Finger Flange: Much larger finger flange prevents little finger from dragging on desk.
TWO Thumb Buttons: A new bottom thumb button provides greatly extended functionality when used with the available driver.
Design with Form and Function: This 4th generation features an improved sensor coupled with the light button activation force for which the Evoluent is known. Button clicks are smooth and vertical scrolling is controlled and accurate with detents. The new improved contouring provides greater comfort and a more relaxed grip.
Relaxed Handshake Position: The ergonomically contoured shape supports your hand in a natural handshake position that eliminates forearm twisting. You use the same familiar grip as with an ordinary mouse, but in a vertical orientation, so almost no retraining is needed. Clicking the mouse buttons does not result in unwanted movement because your thumb naturally opposes your finger movements.
Contoured and Textured: The contoured black portion of the body where you hold the mouse has a polyurethane coating, allowing you to have complete control of the mouse just by resting your hand on it — practically eliminating the need to grip the mouse.
Light Tactile Buttons: The buttons on the VerticalMouse take about half the force of traditional mice to click, so your fingers won't get tired with all the clicking required in today's computer applications. The button force is light for easy clicking, but still firm enough to avoid accidental actuation.
6 Buttons: The VerticalMouse provides a total of 6 buttons. Two thumb operated buttons and 3 finger operated buttons are provided, with the scroll wheel providing a sixth button at your fingertips.
Auto Click: Automatically perform a single or double click by pausing the pointer. The time delay before activation is adjustable.
Click Lock (or Drag Lock): Press and hold a button momentarily to simulate continued pressing without holding down the button. The time delay before activation is adjustable.
Break Reminder: Set up visual and/or audio alerts to remind you to take a break.


Detailed Specifications
  • Width:
    • Large: 3.5" (8.9 cm)
    • Small: 3.2" (8.1 cm)
  • Depth (front to back):
    • Large: 4.375" (11.1 cm)
    • Small: 4.1" (10.5 cm)
  • Height:
    • Large: 3.15" (8.0 cm)
    • Small: 3.0" (7.5 cm)
  • Weight:
    • Large: 5.29 oz (150 grams)
    • Small: 4.93 oz (140 grams)
  • Laser resolution: Extra low, low, medium, high
  • Compatibility: See also the compatibility table.
    • PC: Includes drivers for Windows XP, Vista, 7 in 32 bit and 64 bit versions for programming all 6 buttons.
    • Mac: Fixed button functions without a driver. Shareware drivers listed on the Evoluent website may be used to program the buttons.
    • Linux: Fixed button functions without a driver. Third party drivers are available for some versions of Linux.
  • Interface: USB (not compatible with PS/2 adapters or KVM switches)
  • Warranty: 2 years
  • Programmable functions for each button:
    1. Disabled
    2. Left Click
    3. Right Click
    4. Wheel/Middle Click
    5. Alt
    6. Auto Pan
    7. Back
    8. Backspace
    9. Close
    10. Copy
    11. Ctrl
    12. Cut
    1. Delete
    2. Double Click
    3. Enter
    4. Esc
    5. Explorer
    6. F1
    7. F2
    8. F3
    9. F4
    10. F5
    11. F6
    12. F7
    1. F8
    2. F9
    3. F10
    4. F11
    5. F12
    6. Forward
    7. Keystroke Recording
    8. Launch Application
    9. Maximize
    10. Minimize
    11. Page Down
    12. Page Up
    1. Paste
    2. Pointer Speed Toggle
    3. Print Screen
    4. Run
    5. Shift
    6. Show/Hide Desktop
    7. Spacebar
    8. Start
    9. Switch Applications
    10. Tab
    11. Undo
    12. Zoom
  • Note on programmable functions: If button 6 (bottom thumb button) is programmed as a "Toggle" button, then a second layer of functions can be added to buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4. This allows for up to nine (9) functions to be programmed into the Evoluent VerticalMouse 4. (6 buttons - 1 as toggle + second layer for 4 buttons = 9 functions)
  • Default buttons: For PC:
    • Top finger button: Left click
    • Middle finger button: Middle click
    • Bottom finger button: Right click
    • Scroll wheel button: Forward
    • Top thumb button: Backward
    • Bottom thumb button: (no function)
  • Available drivers: Evoluent VerticalMouse drivers
  • Available colours:
    • Large: Silver buttons, grey housing, blue light for Evoluent logo, green DPI setting indicator.
    • Small: Purple buttons, black housing, green light for Evoluent logo, red DPI setting indicator.

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