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At Kensington, our goal is your satisfaction — every step of the way, and in every interaction you have with our products and us. We’re here for you, and because of you.

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If we had to guess, you’re here because you have a question about your ProFit® Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball. If that’s the case, then we have multiple ways for you to find answers and contact us — from a helpful walkthrough video, to a product diagram and installation guide, to live chat.

And if you’re here because you absolutely love your new ProFit® Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball and you want to let everyone know, you can do that too further down the page.

 

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The Pro Fit® Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball, inside and out.

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Install KensingtonWorks™ software and enhance productivity by customizing workflow options per application for virtually endless function combinations.

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FAQs

  • Do I need to install anything to use this trackball?
  • How many devices can I connect with the trackball?
  • How do I clean the ball?
  • How long is the battery life?
  • How well does it work with Linux?  
  • How well does it work with ChromeOS?
  • Is there a left-handed version?
  • Is it a quiet clicker?
  • How tall is this trackball? I've got a slide out keyboard tray and want to make sure it will fit.
  • Can you program the forward/back buttons to be DPI adjustments?
  • Is this compatible with Android tablets?
  • Is this compatible with iOS?
  • Does the scroll wheel have a free/fast-scroll capability?
  • Is this trackball PS4 compatible?
  • Is this compatible with USB-C?
  • Do you have to use the trackball or can you also drag it like a traditional mouse?
  • Is the dongle USB 3.0 or USB 2.0?
  • Can it be programmed to perform shortcuts when you tilt the scroll wheel, instead of scrolling side to side?
  • Can this trackball scroll sideways as well? For example, can the trackball scroll from left to right on an Excel spreadsheet?
  • Does this trackball work with Adobe programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator?
  • Does this require software or is it plug and play?
  • How many programmable buttons are there?
  • Can it be used on any surface, such as your thigh?
Do I need to install anything to use this trackball?

No. The ProFit® Ergo Vertical Wireless Trackball is plug-and-play. Install KensingtonWorks™ software and enhance productivity by customizing workflow options per application for virtually endless function combinations.

How many devices can I connect with the trackball?

You can connect up to three devices — one via the 2.4GHz nano dongle that stows inside the trackball body, and two additional connections via Bluetooth.

How do I clean the ball?

A built-in trackball ejection button allows you to effortlessly remove the trackball to clean dirt, grime, and germs, and keep your trackball functioning smoothly.

How long is the battery life?

You can expect to get 13 months of performance from two AA batteries (included). The battery indicator light will alert you when it’s time for a change.

How well does it work with Linux?  

The trackball functions of our default settings should work with Linux, but customization settings made with KensingtonWorks only work with Windows and macOS.

How well does it work with ChromeOS?

The trackball functions of our default settings should work with Chrome OS, but customization settings made with KensingtonWorks only work with Windows and macOS.

Is there a left-handed version?

Not at this time, but you can program the buttons with KensingWorks to accommodate left-handed use.

Is it a quiet clicker?

It's not unusually loud, but it does still make a clicking sound.

How tall is this trackball? I've got a slide out keyboard tray and want to make sure it will fit.

The height of Vertical Trackball is 2.68 inches.

Can you program the forward/back buttons to be DPI adjustments?

No. DPI adjustments can be made using the DPI switch located on the bottom of the device. You can also adjust pointer speed with KensingtonWorks.

Is this compatible with Android tablets?

The functions of our default settings should work with Andriod, but customization settings made with KensingtonWorks only work with Windows and macOS.

Is this compatible with iOS?

The functions of our default settings should work with iOS 13 and above,  but customization settings made with KensingtonWorks only work with Windows and macOS.

Does the scroll wheel have a free/fast-scroll capability?

No. It is only detented such that you feel it click as you scroll the wheel.

Is this trackball PS4 compatible?

The functions of our default settings should work with PS4, but customization settings made with KensingtonWorks only work with Windows and macOS.

Is this compatible with USB-C?

Yes, but you’ll need an adapter (USB-A to USB-C for the trackball, or USB-C to USB-A for the host device). 

Do you have to use the trackball or can you also drag it like a traditional mouse?

It only works as a trackball.

Is the dongle USB 3.0 or USB 2.0?

Since mice and keyboards don't use huge amounts of data, it’s USB 2.0. But it works in either port.

Can it be programmed to perform shortcuts when you tilt the scroll wheel, instead of scrolling side to side?

Yes, with KensingtonWorks software.

Can this trackball scroll sideways as well? For example, can the trackball scroll from left to right on an Excel spreadsheet?

Yes. It can scroll both vertically and horizontally. But whether the horizontal scroll can work or not will depend on whether the application itself can support horizontal scrolling. Excel currently doesn’t support horizontal scrolling by default.

Does this trackball work with Adobe programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator?

The trackball functions of our default settings should work with Photoshop and Illustrator, but to perform specific functions, you’ll need to customize with KensingtonWorks and adjust your settings by application.

Does this require software or is it plug and play?

It’s plug-and-play by default, however free downloadable KensingtonWorks software lets you customize the buttons and functions. Some buttons, such as the Bluetooth pairing button, are not programmable.

How many programmable buttons are there?

There are nine programmable buttons.

Can it be used on any surface, such as your thigh?

Yes. A trackball can work on surface since the ball will always rotate within its socket.

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