LaCie 500 Series LCD Monitor
User Manual
Health and Ergonomic Precautions
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Health and Ergonomic Precautions
Correct placement and adjustment of the monitor can reduce eye, shoulder, and neck fatigue. Check the following when you position the monitor:
❖❖ For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes for
❖❖ Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen.
❖❖ Position your monitor no closer than 40 cm and no further away than 70 cm from your eyes. The optimal distance is 50 cm.
❖❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focus- ing on an object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.
❖❖ Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources to min- imize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen.
❖❖ If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an
❖❖ Clean the LCD monitor surface with a
❖❖ Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.
❖❖ Use a document holder placed close to the screen.
❖❖ Position whatever you are looking at
most of the time (the screen or refer- ence material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your head while you are typing.
❖❖ Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoid image persistence
To maximize ergonomic benefits, LaCie recommends the following:
❖❖ Adjust the brightness until the background raster disappears.
❖❖ Do not position the contrast control to its maximum setting.
❖❖ Use the preset size and position controls with standard signals.
❖❖ Use the preset color setting.
❖❖ Use
❖❖ Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is dif- ficult to see and may produce strain the eyes toward insufficient contrast.