Your Handshoemouse Shift wireless can be connected to your computer via Bluetooth, or used wired with the USB cable. Many customers get stuck on the pairing steps, especially because the mouse must be set to the correct hand orientation before pairing. In this article you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to set up the connection properly.

Before you start

The Handshoemouse Shift is a shift-mouse: it works both right-handed and left-handed. For pairing, the orientation you choose matters, because the mouse registers differently with your computer. If you choose a right-handed setting, the Bluetooth list will also recognise the mouse that way.

Before you pair, check:

• The USB-A-C charging cable is included in the box
• The mouse has enough battery (plug in the USB cable if the red LED light is flashing)
• Your computer has Bluetooth enabled

Connecting via Bluetooth in 6 steps

1. Select the orientation by pressing the left-right button (A) on the bottom of the mouse.
2. Turn on the mouse with the same button (A).
3. Hold the Bluetooth button (B) for 5 seconds. The LED light will turn blue and flash.
4. Set button priority with the L/R switch (C) for left- or right-handed clicking.
5. On your computer, go to Bluetooth settings. On Windows: Settings → Bluetooth and other devices → Add Bluetooth device.
6. Select HSMshift from the list to complete the pairing.

Once the Bluetooth light stops flashing, the connection is ready.

Connecting via USB cable

Prefer to work wired, or is the battery empty? Plug the USB charging cable into the mouse and into a free USB port on your computer. The mouse is ready to use immediately and charges at the same time.

What if the cursor doesn't move after pairing?

The manufacturer recommends this procedure:

1. Connect the mouse with the USB cable to charge it.
2. Let it charge for a few hours.
3. Disconnect the USB cable and turn on the mouse.
4. Wait until the LED light turns blue.
5. Follow the pairing procedure above again.

Doesn't help? Contact Ergowerken support, or visit handshoemouse.com/faq for extra troubleshooting.

Tips

• Switching between left- and right-handed? First press the A button for the correct orientation, turn on the mouse, and pair again if the mouse was already connected.
• Set your cursor speed to medium. According to the manufacturer, this causes the least muscle strain. You adjust this in your computer's mouse settings, not on the mouse itself.
• Keep your hand relaxed on the mouse and your forearm on the desk. The Handshoemouse Shift works from your forearm, not your shoulder.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my mouse is on? A working mouse has an LED light that is on or flashing. A blue flashing light means pairing mode. A red flashing light means the battery is almost empty.

What name do I see in my Bluetooth list? The mouse appears as "HSMshift" in your computer's Bluetooth settings.

Does the Handshoemouse Shift wireless work on a Mac? Yes. The pairing steps work on Windows, Mac and most Linux distributions. On a Mac, follow the Bluetooth route via System Settings → Bluetooth.

The mouse won't connect anymore after not being used for a while. What now? Follow the procedure under "What if the cursor doesn't move after pairing?" above. Charge first, then pair again.

My mouse keeps flashing red, even after charging. What then? Try a different USB cable or USB port. If it still doesn't work, contact Ergowerken support.

These instructions apply to the Handshoemouse Shift wireless. For the wired Handshoemouse models, no pairing is needed: simply plug in via USB.