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Pack Contents
Carefully check the contents of
the box, which are:
Rock Adaped Joystick unit
USB to PS/2 adaptor plug
T-Bar handle
Soft Ball handle
Instruction booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
Adapted Joystick
Product Description
Assistive Technology Desktop Joystick
‘Rock’ is the most adaptable mouse alternative
on the market specifically designed to address
the needs of computer users with limited hand
control, motor skill difficulties, poor hand-eye
co-ordination, lack of manual dexterity and
involuntary muscle spasms.
It is especially suitable for improving access
for children and young people with some
special educational needs, learning difficulties,
for those whose work entails long periods of
computer use and for older people and others
with movement impairment.
The joystick requires only a light touch which,
together with the function buttons, makes for
easy navigation, selection and manipulation of
objects on the computer screen.
The ‘Rock’ emulates a computer mouse but,
with fingertip control and the need for only
minimal hand movement, reduces wrist and
elbow fatigue, requires far less effort and is
less tiring.
The symmetrical design enables users to work
with either hand without having to angle the
wrist, and the unit can also be configured for
‘left-handed’ operation. Its large, integrated
hand support/palm rest makes work posture
more relaxed and less strained.
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Features
• Rugged construction and ergonomic design
• Large footprint for maximum stability
• Symmetrical design allowing use with either hand
• Integral wrist support to minimise fatigue
• High mass, 2.5-in / 63-mm, free-running ball for easy cursor
control
• Colour coded buttons mounted sub-flush to
prevent accidental activation
• Switchable left and right click buttons
• Double click and latching drag lock buttons
• X-Y axis and Scroll button for up/down or left/right
only cursor movements and scrolling facility
• Audible (switchable to mute) and visual warnings
indicating selection or change of function
• Cursor speed control
• Auto detecting PS2 and USB protocols
• Easy ‘plug and play’ installation
(no additional drivers required)
• PC and Mac compatible
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Compatibility
The Rock works with PS/2 and USB compatible computers. This includes the majority of Personal
Computers (PCs) and Apple Macintosh computers. PS/2 sockets are circular with 6 pins, whereas
USB connectors are rectangular with 4 pins.
Installation
Ensure your computer is fully turned-off and not just in sleep mode. Locate the relevant socket
(PS/2 or USB) on your computer and plug in your Rock. Make sure the connector is correctly
orientated. Do not force the connector into its socket as you may bend the pins.
If you are using the PS/2 socket on your computer you will need the adaptor plug supplied with
your Rock.
When you switch on the computer your Rock automatically configures itself to either PS/2 or
USB operation. Once you bootup the computer the Rock is ready to use. There are no driver files
to be loaded- the computer’s resident drivers are used to help simplify installation.
Move the joystick briefly to ensure the cursor responds to movement.
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Getting Started
Refer to Figure 1 for an introduction to the various buttons and features of your Rock.
Figure 1
LED
The LED is used to show
which features are active:
Green Drag Lock off
Red Drag Lock on
Blinks off briefly
(either colour)
Single Axis mode selected
Flashes Green
Learn mode (see overleaf)
Single Axis Button
This button is used to freeze movement in one axis allowing you to ‘home in’ to a
position one axis at a time.
Press the button once to give left-right cursor only movement. Press it a second time
to give up-down cursor only movement. Press it a third time to give scroll movement
(similar to that on a ‘wheel mouse’). Press it a fourth time to return to normal operation.
If the buzzer is on it emits a single beep to indicate each change of axis and the LED
blinks while in single axis mode.
The cursor speed setting
(see figure 2 below)
affects the relationship
between joystick speed
and cursor speed.
If the buzzer is on it emits an ascending two-tone beep as the Drag Lock is turned
on and a descending two-tone beep as it is turned off. Whilst the Drag Lock is on
the LED turns red to give you a visual indication that Drag Lock is in operation.
If you have decided to
have the buzzer on (see
Additional Features and
Learn Mode) it emits a
‘beep, beep’ to indicate
the double click has
taken place.
Left Mouse Button
(Red)
Performs exactly the same
function as a mouse ‘left click’
Right Mouse Button
(Yellow)
Performs exactly the same
function as a mouse ‘right
click’
Drag Lock Button (Blue)
When dragging an object on
the screen it can sometimes
be difficult moving the
cursor whilst keeping the
Left Button depressed. To
overcome this difficulty
your Rock has a Drag Lock
Button. Simply press this
button to perform the
‘dragging’ operation.
When you have finished
press any button to cancel.
Cursor Control
Rotating the joystick in
the direction you wish the
cursor to move moves the
cursor.
Double Click Button
(Green)
Double clicking on the Left
Button can sometimes be
awkward, so we’ve
included a button to do it
for you! Just press the
green button once and
your Rock does the
double click sequence
automatically.
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Learn Mode
Figure 2
Figure 3
Speed Control (see Figure 2)
This button allows the cursor speed to be changed to suit
your personal preference. Press the button briefly to reduce
the speed. There are four speed settings to choose from.
Once you reach the slowest speed pressing the button again
will return you to the fastest speed.
Note the speed setting you have chosen is automatically
retained in your Rock’s memory and recalled after loss of
power (e.g. if the computer is turned off).
If the buzzer is on it emits a ‘beep, beep, beep’ to indicate
each change of speed.
Step 1
Orientate your Rock
Begin with your Rock unit in the
intended operating position (1,2,3 or 4
as shown in Figure 3).
Step 3
Tell your Rock which way is up
Move the joystick in the
direction you want the cursor
to move ‘up’. There will be no
immediate cursor movement
but when your Rock has
understood your instruction
it emits a single beep and the
cursor moves in the direction
you want.
Step 4
Enable or Disable the Buzzer
If you want the buzzer on press
the Red Button once. If you
want the buzzer off press the
Yellow Button once.
Your Rock emits a single beep
to acknowledge your selection
(irrespective of whether the
buzzer will be ‘on’ or ‘off’).
If you make a mistake simply return to Learn Mode by beginning at Step 1 and repeat the procedure.
Step 5
Select which Button is to be Left
Click
If you would like the Red Button to
be Left Click, press it. Otherwise
press the Yellow Button.
Your Rock emits a ‘warbling beep’
to indicate you are now leaving
Learn Mode.
Your personal settings are stored
in your Rock’s memory and will be
retrieved each time the computer
is powered-up.
Step 2
Put your Rock into Learn Mode
Press the Speed Control button at the
rear of the unit and keep it pressed for
at least one second. When you release
it you will hear a ‘warbling beep’ to
indicate your Rock is in Learn Mode.
The LED flashes.
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Learn Mode B
Additional Features
Programming the Sockets on your Rock
Your Rock is supplied with the sockets pre-programmed as Left Click and Right Click. The sockets
can be re-programmed at any time to access any of the buttons INCLUDING THE SPEED CONTROL
BUTTON using the following procedure:
Your Rock has a variety of additional features to make it easier for you to use:
Step 1
Put your Rock into Learn Mode B
Press the Speed Control button at the rear
of the unit together with the Red Button and
keep them pressed for at least one second. As
the unit enters Learn Mode B you will hear a
‘warbling beep’ and the LED flashes red.
Step 3
Press the button you would like the Right Socket to function as
For example, if you want the Right Socket to function as Speed Control, press the red Speed Control
button (at the rear of the unit) once.
Your Rock emits a ‘warbling beep’ to acknowledge your selection and to indicate that you are leaving
Learn Mode B.
Your personal settings are stored in your Rock’s memory and will be retrieved each time the computer
is powered up.
You can quit Learn Mode B at any stage by pressing the Speed Control Button until a ‘warbling beep’
is heard and the LED returns to a steady green colour. Any new settings you made will not be saved.
If you make a mistake simply return to Learn Mode B by beginning at Step 1 and repeat the procedure.
• A Orientation Facility Your Rock
can be used in any of the positions
shown in Figure 3. This, together with
the option to mount your Rock on a
bracket, allows it to be mounted in many
different ways to make using it easier.
The default setting is with the computer
lead furthest from you. If you prefer this
you do not need to do anything. If you prefer
to use it in a different position follow the
steps in the Learn Mode section.
• B Buzzer The buzzer gives an audible
indication as you switch on/off some of the
features. The default setting for the buzzer
is ‘on’ and you don’t need to do anything if
this is your preference. If, however, you like
to work in a quiet environment and wish to
have the buzzer ‘off’ follow the steps in the
Learn Mode section.
• C Left/Right Button Swap If you are left-
handed, or wish to use your Rock ‘upside
down’ you may wish to swap the Left and Right
buttons around. If so follow the steps in the
Learn Mode section.
• D External Buttons Two sockets are provided
at the rear of the unit to allow external Buttons
to be connected. The socket adjacent to the
Red Button performs the same function as
the Red Button, and the socket adjacent to
the Yellow Button performs the same function
as the Yellow Button. The sockets are reprogrammable to access any of the buttons
including SPEED CONTROL (see learn Mode B).
Note that the external Buttons work in addition
to the internal ones.
Warning: These jack sockets are not for
external power supplies. Never connect an
external power supply to the unit, otherwise
permanent damage may occur.
Step 2
Press the button you would like the Left
Socket to function as
For example, if you want the Left Socket to
function as Double Click, press the green
(double-click) button once.
Your Rock emits a single beep to acknowledge
your selection.
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Maintenance
Warranty
The ‘Rock’ has no user serviceable parts. If repair is necessary the unit should be returned to Pretorian
Technologies Ltd or an authorized distributor.
The ‘Rock’ is warranted for 24 months from the date of purchase against defects in manufacture,
or component failure. The unit is designed for use in domestic, educational, commercial and light
industrial applications. Use outside these areas will invalidate the warranty.
Unauthorised repair or modification, mechanical abuse, immersion in any liquid and connection to
any equipment other than a host computer will invalidate the warranty.
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