Monitors and Mouse
Posted By: annieb on 2006-03-26
In Reply to: I need advice on a new monitor and mouse.... - Rita
I have two flat panel monitors side by side - connected to each other - one is a 21", the other a 19".. its like having one hugh gigantic TV screen - you can drag from one monitor to the other, you can have your email up and running on one, your work on one, etc......watching the work upload as you continue along your merry way. They are both from Dell, one is a Dell Brand, the other one is a Planar. I think its worth the investment, NO MORE GLARE and so easy on your eyes versus the big ole clunkers. and a 15" flat panel is exactly the same viewing as one of those big old 17-19" cluunkers that take up so much space.
Regarding wireless mouse/keyboard, i type non-stop almost 12 hours a day and I rarely have to replace the batteries - I use the Microsoft ergonomic wireless keyboard/mouse.
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Control Your Mouse with Mouse Gestures/Kim Komando sm
FYI. This was on Kim's Cool Site of the Day for June 15.
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2 monitors
I have the 2 monitor set up (also Dell) and LOVE IT. Just like you said, use one for work and the other for references. That way, don't have to get out of the typing screen I'm in. I have 2 desks though and one is a quite large computer desk. But it doesn't take up that much space.
Two monitors
I was just using two monitors and I didn't have to switch back and forth. I just turned on each monitor at its respective switch. My son is a graphic designer and uses two monitors and he said that some CPU's have a port for more than one monitor, it depends on your mother board. Sounds like a tech question to me. I would ask the guys at the geek squad when you go to Best Buy.
monitors
If your computer has extra ports to put additional "cards" in, then you can get a dual monitor monitor card and plug both monitors in that way. You don't need a switch of any sort.
Who monitors this site?
I am sorry, I was under the impression this was a site meant to be helpful to MTs by providing information and resources. That was what I was searching for anyway when I happened upon this site this morning. Maybe I just happened to pick the wrong day for a first visit or maybe a lot of people are just having a bad day because with the exception of a few posts I have read (I am sure there are a lot of nice people that visit this site, but apparently not very many today) the majority I have seen displayed here are filled with hateful criticism and vicious remarks towards others. How sad that people can be so cruel to one another and how one sidedness can still show its ugliness in this modern day and age so that people look down their nose at a way of life because it is different. We may not all agree on what to eat, wear or live in but a difference of opinion should never turn vicious and hurtful towards someone because their choice may be different from your own. Without variety the world be boring and cruel remarks only come from ignorance which leaves me to say this. I may prefer to live in a house but I would rather live next door to someone in trailer who knows how to respect others than next door to someone in an expensive house that lets ignorance dictate how they treat others.
HP and Dell monitors
I have an HP f1903 LCD that I love so much that I bought DH the new model for Christmas, the HP f1905. It is not nearly as nice. I also have a new Dell 19 inch LCD that is a little better than the HP f1905 for text but not nearly as (no way close!) good as the HP F1903. So, I'd say go to the stores and look at the text quality of any LCD monitor -- they can be drastically different from model to model.
I love my Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer 2.0. It uses double or triple A batteries but I don't change it that often. I also have a Logitech wireless mouse that is very nice, doesn't need batteries (which can be a drawback if you forget to recharge the unit) but tends to freeze on my system.
computer monitors
Any opinions on what the best type of monitor is for this work? I have a 17 inch flat panel--thinking about "upgrading"--is bigger necessarily better? What is the "easiest" on the eyes--or what can you add to the monitor to make it easier on the eyes?? thanks for any tips!
Vert/horiz monitors
I'm shopping around for a new flat panel monitor screen, 17" to 20". Anyone experienced with horizontal/vertical screens? Appreciate some feed back if this is worthwhile in our field.
What monitors do you guys prefer?
Hi all!! I am new here and am getting the feel of things. I was wanting an opinion. I am looking into buying me a new monitor and looking at LCDs. Which is better on the eyes or which do you prefer and why? I have been told 17" is better because 19" stretches things to make them fit. Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Cindy
Can you hook up two monitors to your computer? sm
That way, you can have the labs screen up all the time on the right screen while you are transcribing on the left screen. Then when you need to copy lab values, they are right there for you to read and type or copy and paste.
Is it possible to use 2 separate monitors with just one computer?
I'd have two monitors but only one computer. I guess there would have to be somewhere to plug it in...and I only see one place to plug in a monitor but was hoping someone knew of some kind of adapter or a way to get around this? Thanks!!
Google refurbished computer monitors. nm
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? switching monitors to flat panel sm
I have ordered a flat screen monitor from Dell and will be switching from a 14 inch dinosaur to a 17 inch flat screen on an Acer tower. I just wonder if I am going to have problems or does it "adjust itself" without problems. Need more desk space. TIA
Sony Studio Monitors, 20 bucks. Walmart/Best Buy
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Oops. What software do I install. Sorry to seem so stupid. I have the old style monitors and I just
plug them in.
Some people like to keep a Time Clock thing showing on their monitors, too. But
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Keyboard and mouse. Is there such a thing as a keyboard that has a mouse on the actual keyboard?
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DQS and using the mouse
You know, maybe the loss of lines is because with DQS you have to use the mouse so much. I took have noticed since I switched to DQS that my lines are down. With the last program I used, I hardly ever had to use my mouse.
Not using mouse with DQS?
Really? How do you do that? Like when you have to fill in demographics and go from screen to screen? Or in the body of the report to go from paragraph to paragraph? Tell, me, please..cause I sure would like to find a faster way as the mouse has slowed me down. Thanks for any info you can give me!
Mouse
I'm really technologically deprived, so forgive me. I was wondering if anyone knew the typical "life" of a mouse? I just replaced mine about 6-10 months ago, and it's starting to go out already. It's like the little ball thing (see my tech terms?) isn't working, and it's a pain to try to get the cursor to move. The one before I had for about 5 years, and before that, it was eons. Did I get a bad deal, or is this average? Thanks for any help! (I use it daily, working, if that helps determine the life expectancy!)
Same with me, I still use the mouse. SM
BTW, tell me how you do so many lines! I used to be a good producer back in the day when I did a lot of OP notes, but now I'm lucky to do 1500 lines in a day.
mouse
I don't have CT and I'm on straight transcription, but thanks to a recommendation here on the board I bought an Evoluent mouse and I can really feel a difference in my wrist when I use it. Maybe that would help you somewhat?????
Mouse gone.
Check your settings on your mouse. Go through the Control Panel, click on "mouse", click on the tab "Pointer Options", make sure the box that says "Hide pointer while typing" isn't checked.
Mouse
Glad it worked!
Use your mouse
Just use your mouse and keep clicking on the icon. If not, just reboot your machine. That sounds like a strange problem.
Best not to let other people mess with your work PC.
Mouse
I use the mouse that has the rollerball on it. I never have to move the whole mouse. I love it and will not use anything else. Cost about $30 I think. I have had it for 3 years now. You don't even need a mouse pad. I got it at Office Max. Also, when I type. I rest my hands on my pull out keyboard drawer and only move my finges. I have been typing over 20 years, and I have never had any wrist pain. Guess I am just lucky.
I never use my mouse with DQS unless I split a job
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I tried a wireless mouse
It was too loosy goosy. The cursor was all over the place. I returned mine.
I need a "shelf" for my mouse.
to hook it up over my calculator pad on my keyboard. This would be probably metal or hard plastic. Had one at the hospital and so I know someone carries them; I just do not know what they are called.
I am the person with the tennis elbow-type symptoms. Thanks for the tip on track ball mouse. Picked up a Logitech model for 20.00 yesterday at Staples. They were on sale.
Thanks!
why use a mouse at all? It does nothing but slow you down.
I have one, a mouse shelf. I got it from one of those
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(sigh) mouse
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mouse pedal
   Would that not be great.
This one seems to only do the mouse click
part, and doesn't let you move the mouse. It says you can use one pedal for the mouse click, one instead of the ALT key, and one for the CTRL key. So you would still have to take your hand off the keyboard to move the darned mouse. At least that's the way I read it.
My poor mouse...
I'm surprised it's still going, as much as I use it out of frustration. I find myself grabbing it and patting it VERY HARD on the pad over and over and over again, all while saying something to the tune of, "WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM?"
Look at using a different keyboard and/or mouse. nm
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Never use the mouse, only hot keys. nm
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Did you try with a right mouse click instead
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Ergonomic mouse?
I have a Microsoft split keyboard, that helps my wrists, but I'm noticing that when I use my mouse a lot (which sometimes is half of my day), my elbow and forearm are getting sore.
Has anyone had this problem with a mouse (looked it up, and it's called "mouse elbow" similar to tennis elbow). If so, what was/is your solution? Looking at new keyboard with a built in keypad, and/or a different mouse or something, and wondered what anyone else has done.
Thanks!
Yes, but I have to use the mouse. But....am learning (sm)
more shortcut keys as I type!! Thanks!
Ergo mouse. sm
Does anyone know of a mouse that will reduce the squeeze-type action required and also the scrolling action? If so, I need to get it ASAP. Thanks.
Never used mouse before escription
and now useit constantly. I do not use the keys much except straight typing so clue me in as to why you would not use the mouse? I was started off on escription that way
yep - it's the finger using the mouse the most
I have had this problem for so long, been through multiple mice, now on logitech for a couple of years (better but not great). I just live with it - been MTg for 3 decades........hands always hurt too cuz I won't have carpal tunnel surgery or any hand surgery (been there, done that, and never again). Hope you feel better. Advil helps but Advil is not all that good for you for any length of time....
http://www.ajronline.org/cgi/content/full/181/5/1224
Sorry having trouble with mouse
What I meant is this. When a hospital is first taken over by Dictaphone for example in the beginning all work is transcribed direct. Then after analysis phrases by doctors are saved. Then when the doctor has to actually use the VR equipment and his speech is totally not recognized an Editor goes in, teaches the machine what the phrase is, and over time, even when the doctor speaks unclear, the phrases has been entered by the editor. After a while, say in radiology especially, the VR totally kicks in and there is no editing needed by a live MT. Thus you have eliminated jobs. That is the kind of training I mean. Training the system to not need us. Our hospital has been promised zero transcription costs and zero means NO ONE will be paid. If zero is the cost to the hospital, then there is no editor needed anymore. Sorry if I am bitter. I have just lost a business that I gave excellent service to and 7 people are out of work due to the spiel from these companies. My transcriptionists were paid 14 to 16 cents per line. What national will pay you that?
Never Use the Mouse with eScription
You should never need to use your mouse with eScription. You should learn all of the shortcut keys. With the shortcut keys, my editing rate is over 500 lines per hour.
As somebody else already said, you can get information on your rate and on the shortcut keys by logging into EditScript. When in EditScript, hit the internet button on the tool bar. From there go to MT tools and from there you can get your actual rate for using hot keys, etc.
It's easiest to start with just one of the short-cut keys. The most important is Alt-K.
crazy mouse - sm
My past experience with this has been a sure sign of spyware/adware or a virus. If you have any programs to detect such, try running them and see what comes up. Sorry to say, I wasn't very lucky with this problem and ended up getting a new PC because of a virus I couldn't eliminate. I HOPE this is not your problem, but it sounds similar to what I had once. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but lets hope I'm wrong.
mouse bridge
Romey: A mouse bridge is a plastic or metal covering that fits over the number pad of a keyboard. When you are working it allows you to bring the mouse in closer so you don't have as much of a reach which can strain your wrists, shoulder and neck area. It also elevates the mouse and keeps it line with your wrist and arm and that also helps with wrist pain. You can Google mouse bridge and see what they look like. They sell for about 20 dollars or so and can be found on Ebay, Amazon, etc. For the microsoft 4000 the best one is the largest one they sell because that keyboard is so big.
Because I was in so much pain I did tons of research and looked at what would make a difference in the desk set up. Besides a good chair and keyboard the mouse set up is also important. The split keyboards force you to have a MUCH longer reach and that is not good. One of the drawbacks of a split keyboard even if you are not mousing that much. I know some people put their mouse up on the desk because with their big keyboards the mouse will no longer fit in the tray. From an ergonomics perspective that is a big no-no!
The mouse I chose was the Evoluent mouse and it is a mouse that is turned on its side and puts your wrist in a "handshake" position so much less stress on the wrist. Granted it is expensive but it saved my wrist. When I tell you I had pain so bad I could not touch the keyboard in the morning and my whole hand was numb. I thought I would have to give up transcribing and look at another career. The keyboard and mouse change made all the difference!
mouse vs function
Am glad to see your post. My new second job took the mouse completely away from us (I am training inhouse for 2 months) and after a whole month I STILL constantly reach for the mouse LOL. Hoping it just gets to be habit to use function keys, but sure is frustrating and jerky!! Good luck to you!
re mouse free
Hi. I just want to encourage you and say yes it definitely can be done. Our hospital has upgraded to EditScript (ES) where we MTs have now become editors. About 80% of our day is editing ES drafts while 20% need to be straight transcribed. We now are now longer paid by hour but by production and this is the basis of their program to become mouse-free and productive. It is very slow going at first. The ES program gave us little cards with the function and we were given a little stand to place this on so each day we could focus on one shortcut a day. ES has its own shortcuts that they added for their program. It takes pure concentration as you transcribe and once you startdoing in on a regular basis, like everything else it will start to come natural for you. It definitely will save you time and make you more productive. Any time your hands are strayed away from the keyboards is nonproductive time. Good luck.
you mean keys instead of mouse?
Using the keys is always faster than using the mouse. I learned this the hard way going from an old key system to a mouse system -- my productivity was cut in half.
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