Contour Mouse Optical

Models # CMO-BLK-S-R, CMO-BLK-M-R, CMO-BLK-L-R, CMO-BLK-XL-R, CMO-BLK-S-L, CMO-BLK-M-L, CMO-BLK-L-L, CMO5-BLK-S-R, CMO5-BLK-M-R, CMO5-BLK-L-R, CMO5-BLK-XL-R, CMO5-BLK-S-L, CMO5-BLK-M-L, CMO5-BLK-L-L

Contour Design

CONTENTS:

Ergonomics
Gallery
Features
PMO vs. CMO
Video/Animations
Research
Specs
Models
System Requirements
What's in the Box?

Product Description

The Contour Mouse Optical from Contour Design is an ergonomic mouse designed for workstations that require above average clicking or cursor movement. The contoured shape of the CMO ‘perfectly fits’ your hand, no matter what size it is or whether you are right- or left-handed. This ‘perfectly fitted’ mouse allows the hand to easily control the basic functions of the mouse while reducing any fatigue that would otherwise result from constantly using a uniformly shaped or ambidextrous mouse. With the CMO, the mouse is meant to perfectly fit your hand, not your hand the mouse. This design principle is just good ergonomics put to effective use.

Highlights include:

Multiple sizes for both left and right hands (to see a hand-size chart, click here).

Sculpted elevated buttons

Thumb support with integrated scroll wheel & two position rocker switch

Black rubberized coating to prevent hand slippage

Elevated wrist support

Multiple platforms

Programmable software

Ergonomic Benefits

Reduces Pronation
There is a notch on one side in which to place your thumb, and the mouse slopes downward on the opposite side. This puts your hand at a 20° angle, which is a more natural position for your hand.
No Need to Grip
This design means that the force of gravity on the hand alone provides all the control required to move the mouse; there is no need to grip the mouse. The black rubberized coating increases the coefficient of static friction, further reducing any grip force requirements.
Reduces Pain and Force of Clicking
The tips of the fingers should hang over the end of the mouse slightly, which allows the user to click with the base of the first segment of the finger - meaning the user is not bending, hovering or lifting up the finger, resulting in approximately 1/10th of the muscles required to perform the clicking action. Because the fingers are not poised in preparation to click, the 'clicking' fingers remain relaxed, outstretched and supported at all times.

Gallery

Contour Mouse Optical (view from front)

Contour Mouse Optical (view from back and front)

Contour Mouse Optical (view from front)

Contour Mouse Optical (view from back for models with and without scroll wheel)

Contour Mouse Optical (both left and right models)

Contour Mouse Optical (view from side for right model)

Features

Multiple Sizes for both Left and Right Hands
The Contour Optical Mouse is available in Small, Medium, Large, and Extra-Large for the right hand and Small, Medium and Large for the left hand. To determine which size is best for you, click here.
Sculpted Elevated Buttons
This enables the hand to remain open with the fingers extended in a ready position for quick button activation. Buttons are elevated and shaped to reduce excessive load on the fingertips.
Thumb Support with Integrated Scroll Wheel & Two Position Rocker Switch (Contour Mouse Classic Plus (CMO5) models do not have Scroll Wheel)
The 2 position side rocker switch uses very light touch internal switches and are designed not to require pinch force to activate. The switches "click" with a very slight forward or backward motion of the thumb. The switch 'rocker' is rubber coated and textured to provide maximum grip, with little effort. (The CMO5 is available for those users who want to eliminate vertical scroll wheel movements, and is identical to the CMO in all other aspects.)
Black rubberized coating to prevent hand slippage
Unlike the previous PMO, the CMO has a black rubberized coating to reduce your hand slipping on the surface of the mouse while moving it, thus enhancing your grip on the 'gripless' mouse. The black rubberized coating increases the coefficient of static friction, further reducing any grip force requirements.
Elevated Wrist Support
Reduces pressure on the wrist by keeping it off the desk top. Maintains a straighter wrist alignment and minimizes Lateral Deviation. Balances the hand in a neutral, tilted posture. Prevents static grip by allowing the hand to rock freely.
Multiple Platforms
The Contour Optical Mouse supports both PS/2 and USB connections, providing support for the majority of currently assembled and older computer systems.
Programmable Software
Using the software bundled with the unit allows customization of the Contour Mouse Optical to accomplish tasks faster and easier. Assign distinct functions to each button individually.

PMO vs. CMO

Reasons to Choose the PMO over the CMO	Easier to slide your hand between Mode 1 and Mode 2 usage, easier to clean / sanitize.
Reasons to Choose the CMO over the PMO	Less likely to slip your hand back off the mouse by accident and be forced to 'grip' the mouse, less potential for grip force

Video/Animations

Flash animation of features and benefits of the Perfit Mouse Optical

View animation here

Ergonomic Research on the Contour Perfit Mouse

April 1, 2000	US West study of the Contour Perfit Mouse reveals a 48% reduction in pain after 3 weeks of use. - Click here to read the Presentation of Preliminary Data from IIE Applied Ergo Conf.
March 14, 2000	3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference US West study compares the ergonomic benefits of the Contour Perfit Mouse to a Cirque Touch pad and Logitech Mouse in Call Centers presented at IIE conference. - Click here for more...
1998	10 Different Devices are evaluated including touchpads, trackballs and mice. - Click here to download a Major Semi-conductor Manufacturer Study.
1997	Contour Success Story in Silicon Valley Chevron, Silicon Graphics & EORM get Pro-Active with the Contour Perfit Mouse in their ergonomics programs - Click here for the entire story
1996	ISO 9241-9 Ergonomic Testing The following is an exerpt from the Study done by Global Ergonomic Testing, comparing the Contour Mouse with the popular Microsoft Ergonomic Mouse. "...significantly less muscle effort and postural deviation from neutral occurred with the Contour mouse. In addition, the Contour mouse was significantly more positively rated for ease of use, comfort, and design."Click here to download a condensed version of the report.

Specifications

Dimensions	Small: 5.25" (W) x 2.75" (D) x 1.25" (H) Medium: 5.75" (W) x 3.0" (D) x 1.5" (H) Large: 6.0" (W) x 3.25" (D) x 1.5" (H) Extra-Large: 6.5" (W) x 3.5" (D) x 1.5" (H)
Colour	Mouse housing in black; scroll wheel and rocker switch: purple for small, red for medium, blue for large, and green for extra-large (right hand only).
Hand Sizes	Small: under 6.75" (17 cm) Medium: 6.75" - 7.5" (17 - 19 cm) Large: 7.5" - 8.25" (19 - 21 cm) Extra-Large: 8.25" and above See size key chart to determine which size will fit you best.
Drivers	Yes, for Max OS X and Windows XP.
Warranty	1 year

Models

CMO(5*)-BLK-S-R	Contour Mouse Optical small right-handed with (or without*) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-M-R	Contour Mouse Optical mediuml right-handed with (or without) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-L-R	Contour Mouse Optical large right-handed with (or without) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-XL-R	Contour Mouse Optical extra-large right-handed with (or without) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-S-L	Contour Mouse Optical small left-handed with (or without) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-M-L	Contour Mouse Optical medium left-handed with (or without) scroll wheel
CMO(5)-BLK-L-L	Contour Mouse Optical large left-handed with (or without) scroll wheel

* The CMO5 is available for those users who want to eliminate vertical scroll wheel movements, and is identical to the CMO in all other aspects

System Requirements

Find your computer connection:

Find out what port you will use to connect your CMO or CMO5 to your computer. Refer to these tables if you're not sure what connections are available on your system.
If your computer has a USB port, we strongly recommend you use the native USB connection on your CMO or CMO5 rather than using the optional PS/2 adapter which is only available by special request.
Contour mice work with the operating system's (OS) built-in drivers on all of the ports shown.
Contour Design provides drivers with additional features for each of the OS/port combinations highlighted.

What's In The Box?

Included in the box are:

CMO mouse
CD
Quick Start Guide
plastic cord manager (adhesive)

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