HP Internet Appliances manual Papers and Books, Minimizing your reach, Using a document holder

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AVOID!

Papers and Books

HINT: For Pauses Only

Palm rests should only be used during pauses, when you are not typing or using your pointing device.

Armrests should not cause you to:

Shrug or drop your shoulders.

Put excessive pressure on your elbows.

“Wing” your arms (extend elbows out to the sides).

Select a work surface or surfaces that are large enough to hold the computer equipment and any additional items required for your work. To help minimize eye fatigue, position any materials to which you frequently refer at about the same viewing distance.

Minimizing your reach

Arrange your frequently used papers, books, or other items to minimize the distance you reach for them. If you frequently refer to books, papers, and writing materials, and if you use a keyboard tray, make sure the tray, when extended, doesn’t cause you to lean forward or reach excessively. This can stress your shoulders and back. If you find that such stress occurs, you may want to consider a different type of work setup.

Using a document holder

If you use a document holder, position it near the monitor at the same distance, height, and angle as the monitor. Positioning the holder in this way can increase your neck comfort as you refer back and forth between your papers and the display screen, by helping you keep your head balanced over your shoulders.

If your primary task is typing from paper documents, you may find it more comfortable to place your document holder directly in front of you and your monitor slightly to one side, or on a slant board between your monitor and keyboard. Consider this option only if you spend more time looking at the paper than at your monitor.

WRONG!

Don’t arrange your work area in a way that causes you to repeatedly strain forward to see and reach frequently used items such as books, papers, or a phone.

Safety and Comfort

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Contents Safety & Comfort Guide Contents Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Self-CheckFor More Information Safety and Comfort Take Action for Safety and Comfort Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work EnvironmentImportant Choices Move AdjustKey Principles RelaxVary Your Posture Finding Your Comfort ZoneRemember Range of PositionsDifferent Postures Feet, Knees, and Legs Providing enough leg roomBack Getting comfortableForearms Wrists, Hands Don’t anchor your wristsChecking elbow height Shoulders and ElbowsEyes Resting your eyesMonitor Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesArranging Your Work Area Having your eyes examinedTilting the monitor Adjusting the monitor heightPositioning the monitor Hint Eye HeightEliminating glare and reflections on your monitor Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersHint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Hint Notebook ViewingPositioning the keyboard Adjusting the keyboard height and slopeUsing a keyboard tray comfortably Aligning the mouse and keyboardUsing arm supports Using a palm restArm Supports and a Palm Rest Minimizing your reach Using a document holderPapers and Books Hint For Pauses OnlyPhone Using a Computer Working in ComfortHint Long Hours of Use Typing StyleReaching for keys and key combinations Hint Keep it LightAdjusting software controls Clean frequentlyHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Aligning forearms, wrists, and hands Using a Keyboard on a SofaSwitch Hands Hint Pointing ComfortVary your tasks Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksTake breaks Reduce sources of stressMonitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring Your Cultivating health and fitnessOrganizing Your Adjustments From the Ground Up From the Top DownHint Be Inventive Self-Check Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands EyesKeys? Computing General PreventionSafety Standards Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy General PracticeGeneral Precautions for Compaq Products Damage requiring serviceInstallation Requirements Ventilation Mounting accessoriesServicing Water and moistureVoltage select switch Power sourcesAccessibility Internal batterySafety check CleaningReplacement parts Options and upgradesSafety interlocks and enclosures Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsPrecautions for Server and Network Products Hot surfacesProducts with casters Accessories and optionsHot-pluggable power supplies Floor standing productsExternal television antenna grounding Power linesCompatibility Lightning protectionSafety and Comfort Component Antenna GroundingLaser Safety Warnings Laser Product Label Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser informationFor More Information Human Factors and Ergonomics SocietyNational Safety Council Library
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Internet Appliances specifications

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