Evoluent VerticalMouse 4

The VerticalMouse 4 is the latest generation of the well-known Evoluent mouse. The uniquely patented contoured design transforms the traditional palm down mousing position to a vertical handshake position which offers increased comfort for many users. A number of improvements were included in this 4th iteration including a larger flange along the bottom of the mouse to prevent the user's fifth finger from dragging on the desk. The thumb rest has been improved to provide even more comfort and reduced grip force requirements over earlier versions.

Performance based improvements include an easier-to-access pointer speed control button on the side of the mouse allowing the user to select between Extra Low, Low, Medium and High, giving users the ability to select the degree of precision they require for each task. An additional thumb button can also be assigned once a driver is installed.

The standard VerticalMouse 4 is available in both right and left-handed models, and comes in a dark grey housing with silver buttons. A small version of this mouse is also available only in a right handed model, and is easily distinguished as it has a black housing with purple buttons. If you are unsure which size of Evoluent VerticalMouse to get, these general guidelines should be useful:

Users over five feet and seven inches in height (> 5'7" [170 cm]) should order the regular-sized mouse (VM4R). Users under five feet and four inches in height (< 5'4" [162 cm]) should order the small-sized mouse (VM4S). For users between these two heights, either size of mouse may be suitable depending on other physical attributes - please call our toll-free number at 1 (866) 335-3746 for further assistance.Compare all Evoluent vertical mice.

See also the compatibility table.

• 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.
• Lighted Evoluent logo: Pure eye candy. The 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.
• Shape: Improved softer contouring for a more comfortable fit. Slightly greater height better accommodates larger hands while improved contours maintain comfortable grip for a wide range of hand sizes, with a deeper and slightly angled indentation for the thumb, reducing the pressure in the web of the hand.
• Scroll wheel: Grooved soft rubber with tactile detents.
• Finger flange: Much larger finger flange prevents little finger from dragging on desk.
• Speed toggle: Move up or down through the 4 pointer speed settings with easy access side button and clearly visible indicator.
• Application dependent buttons: Create customized button programming for different applications.
• Design: Improved sensor coupled with the light activation force for which the Evoluent is known. Smooth button action and scrolling. Improved contour provides greater comfort and 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.

• 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: 4.9 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. Please note that these mice come with "warranty tag" on the cord. If the "warranty tag" is removed, the warranty on that mouse is voided.
• Programmable functions for each button:

  Disabled Left Click Right Click Wheel/Middle Click Alt Auto Pan Back Backspace Close Copy Ctrl Cut

  Delete Double Click Enter Esc Explorer F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7

  F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Forward Keystroke Recording Launch Application Maximize Minimize Page Down Page Up

  Paste Pointer Speed Toggle Print Screen Run Shift Show/Hide Desktop Spacebar Start Switch Applications Tab Undo 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.