The
Smart Cat Pro combines all the power of a top-of-the-line mouse with
the unrivaled comfort and durability of a touchpad by combining
intelligent software, one-touch scroll and zoom, and distinctive sounds
for each operation. Four unique programmable tap surface areas can be
hotlinked to independently execute programs/commands, open files,
control browser functions, assign (toggle) mouse actions and control
cursor modes. Highlights include:
- Four (4) programmable 'hotlinked' tap surface areas
- Extra-large cursor control surface area
- Easy-to-find textured "right" click area
- One-touch scroll, zoom and surf
- Three (3) mechanical buttons supported
- Withstands spills and abuse
- Easy PS/2 or USB connectivity
For a comparison of Cirque touchpads (Easy Cat, Smart Cat, Smart Cat Pro), click here.
- Reduces arm and wrist movement
- Because
the Smart Cat PRO touchpad is a stationary device, it doesn't require
you to move it in order to move the cursor - thus reducing arm
movement. And since the touchpad can be angled in any direction while
moving the cursor, your hand can be aligned straight with your forearm,
reducing any wrist bending (ulnar or radial deviation).
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Reduces finger fatigue
- Touchpads
allow clicking by lightly tapping the touchpad surface. The Smart Cat
Pro also allows the user to program special 'tap surface' areas of the
touchpad to perform different clicking actions (4 programmable surface
'buttons'). With these features, the touchpad can eliminate button
clicking altogether, resulting is less finger fatigue due to the
increased force necessary to activate normal buttons.
- Limits overreaching
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Touchpads are both compact and stationary, allowing them to be used in
spaces closer to the user and his/her hands than traditional mice. This
means that the user has less distance to travel to access the mousing
device and does not have to carry the weight of the mousing device to
use it. Overall, less travel and less movement will result in less
stress on the arms and wrists.
- Can be used on left or right side
- The
ambidextrous nature of touchpads permits them to be used on either the
left- or right-hand sides of your keyboard - sometimes they can be used
even in the middle!
- Can be used at any inclination
- Touchpads
are solid state devices (i.e. no moving parts) which allows them to be
used in a vertical orientation, eliminating pronation of the hand (i.e.
instead of using it 'palm down' you can use it in a 'handshake'
position), by attaching it to the edge of your keyboard or other items
using velcro or double-sided tape.
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One Touch Scroll
- Both Vertical AND Horizontal Scrolling are available by simply gliding your finger along the right and bottom edges of the touchpad.
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One Touch Zoom
- Magnify or shrink your documents with just a touch in most applications.
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One Touch Internet Browser Back/Forward
- No
need to move your cursor to the back and forward buttons on your
browser - instantly go back one page or forward, regardless of the
location of the cursor!
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Click Functionality
- Both
left and right 'clicks' can be activated by tapping your finger
directly on the pad. The right tap area is marked on the pad surface
with a change of color and texture, left click by tapping anywhere
else. You can customize the feature by installing Cirque's driver.
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GlidePoint Technology
- Cirque’s
capacitive touch technology provides complete navigation control of any
graphical interface, packed in a space-saving, low-friction, durable
mouse alternative. GlidePoint’s sophisticated sensor system quickly
responds to precise finger movements.
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GlideExtend
- Edge
extenders are activated when your finger reaches the pad's edge. This
Plug-and-Play feature can be customized with installation of the Cirque
driver. This feature virtually eliminates the edge of the pad when
dragging.
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Three programmable mechanical buttons
- Launch your browser, open e-mail, and change multimedia settings at the touch of a finger. These virtual programmable buttons
can also be customized to instantly pull up any file or perform your
favorite commands. No more inconvenient on-screen file searches! Bottom
left and right buttons default to left and right click, both upper
buttons default to middle click.
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Four programmable tap surface areas
- Launch your browser, open e-mail, and change multimedia settings at the touch of a finger. These virtual tap surface areas
can also be customized to instantly pull up any file or perform your
favorite commands. No more inconvenient on-screen file searches!
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Versatile
- Device
will work on your lap, in a vertical orientation - even upside down
(Cirque touchpads are even used on the International Space Station!).
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Customizable
- Sounds and custom speed, sensitivity, and orientation settings are customizable with installation of Cirque driver.
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Withstands spills and abuse
- Sealed solid-state design is more resistant than trackballs and other mousing devices.
Touchpad housing dimensions |
101.6 x 111.8 x 10.2 mm
(4.0 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches) |
Touchpad surface dimensions |
63.5 x 53.3 mm
(2.5 x 2.1 inches) |
Mechanical buttons |
4 Mechanical Buttons, 3 Unique Button Actions (The two small side buttons perform the same action) |
Tap zones |
6 (4 Programmable Tap Surface Areas, Left Click Zone, Right Click Zone) |
Physical requirements |
No contact pressure required - sensitivity adjustable with driver |
Connection |
USB cable: 182.9 cm (6-feet); PS/2 cable: 182.9 cm (6-feet) |
Warranty |
3 years |
GP415U-5321 |
USB, Black Housing |
GP415U-5311 |
USB, White Housing |
GP415P-5321 |
PS/2, Black Housing |
GP415P-5311 |
PS/2, White Housing |
Hardware requirements |
IBM PC-compatible USB or PS/2 port* |
Operating Systems |
Windows 95 (PS/2 only), 98, NT (PS/2 only), 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (plug and play; driver now available on Cirque website http://cirque.com/desktoptouchpad/drivers.aspx); Windows ME not supported**
Mac 0S 8.5 - X (Basic touchpad functions)*** |
Drivers |
The latest up-to-date drivers should be downloaded from the Cirque website. The driver on the CD that comes with the touchpad should NOT be installed |
*Apple MacIntosh-compatible with USB model only.
**NOTE for ME users:
GlidePoint drivers should NOT be downloaded and installed on Windows ME systems.
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This product will function as a standard HID compliant (USB) pointing
device with native Windows support on this operating system.
- If GlidePoint drivers are installed on Windows ME systems it will cause system issues.
***NOTE for Mac Users
- Mac OS 8.5 - OS 9.x:
This product functions as a standard USB compliant two button mouse.
- The
two side buttons and vertical scrolling will not function without third
party driver installation. (Requires USBOverdrive - see below).
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GlideExtend - Continued movement when the edge of the touchpad is
reached by lifting and repositioning the finger to continue motion.
- "Control-click" functionality with the lower right button and the corner tap zone.
- The two side buttons (third button) will not function without the installation of third party software. (See below).
- Mac OS X:
OS X provides the following features without third party driver installation.
- Wheel mouse scrolling (vertical scroll)
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GlideExtend - Continued movement when the edge of the touchpad is
reached by lifting and repositioning the finger to continue motion.
- "Control-click" functionality with the lower right button and the corner tap zone.
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The two side buttons (third button) may not function on all versions of
OS X without the installation of third party software. (See below).
Cirque Corporation does not provide drivers for the Macintosh platform.
USBOverdrive for Macintosh Shareware Application information
Users that wish to customize their input devices on the Macintosh platform may find the USBOverdrive utility,
created by Alessandro Levi Montalcini of interest. This shareware
utility has been reported to augment the capabilities of the touchpad
and allow for more customization of the touchpad features.
Cirque
Corporation has tested our USB GlidePoint products with the
USBOverdrive utility on a limited basis. The USBOverdrive utility
should enable vertical scrolling capability, and the two side button
functionality in addition to augmenting overall control of pointer
motion.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Cirque
Corporation and Micwil Group of Companies Ltd. takes no responsibility
for installation, support, or compatibility of third party
applications. Please do not submit technical support requests to Cirque
Corporation or Micwil Group of Companies Ltd. regarding third party
applications or utilities.
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