Acer C500 user manual Tips and information for comfortable use, Finding your comfort zone

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Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:

Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

aching, soreness or tenderness

pain, swelling or throbbing

stiffness or tightness

coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach

if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

Rest your eyes frequently.

Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point.

Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

LCD Display

Keep your display clean.

Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

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Contents Acer c500 Series Pocket PC Travel Companion Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortUsing electrical power BatteryVehicles Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devicesUse with Care Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Global Positioning SystemFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useDeveloping good work habits About this User Manual First things first Your guidesPackage contents Maintaining your Acer c500 Series Taking care of your Acer c500 SeriesProper care and usage of your Acer c500 Series Performing a soft reset Resetting your Acer c500 SeriesPerforming a hard reset Correct SD card usage Correct SD card usageContents GPS Appendix a Regulation & safety noticesGetting started System requirements Features summarySystem requirements PerformanceAudio USB connectorBattery DisplayDesign and ergonomics Specifications DimensionsFront view Acer c500 Series tourGetting started Acer c500 Series tour Rear view Label Description Left viewRight view Using the backlightBottom view Top viewGetting started Preparing to use your Acer c500 Series Insert the BatteryPreparing to use your Acer c500 Series Charging your Acer c500 SeriesCharging your Acer c500 Series Charging your Acer c500 Series Charging using the AC adapter To set up your Acer c500 Series Setting up your Acer c500 SeriesGetting started Charging your Acer c500 Series To install the Microsoft ActiveSync software Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync softwareTo connect the computer Connecting the computerPerforming the first synchronization process To perform the first synchronization process Start menu Command interfaceGetting started Command interface Acer c500 Series buttons and the stylusGetting started Command interface Backup function To launch Backup/RestoreBackup and restore data To perform data backup To perform data restoration Restore functionPage Set up the device in your vehicle Car pedestal installation remindersExternal GPS antenna depends on model Car charger GPS Adjust the car pedestal for the best viewing angle GPS GPS GPS Connect cables Connect the car pedestal To remove the sunshade FCC notice Appendix aLCD pixel statement Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries Radio device regulatory noticeGeneral European Union EUPDA Federal Communications Comission Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity Index