HP Internet Appliances manual Organizing Your Adjustments, From the Ground Up From the Top Down

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Organizing Your Adjustments

From the Ground Up

From the Top Down

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The order in which you follow the advice in this chapters depends on the adjustability of your work surface.

If your work surface height adjusts, then systematically adjust yourself and your computer “from the ground up.”

If you have a fixed desk or table, systematically adjust yourself and your computer “from the top down.”

1.Seat height: you should be able to plant your feet firmly on the floor.

2.Chair back angles and lower back support: your back should be well supported.

3.Keyboard height: home row should be near your elbow height.

4.Keyboard slope: wrists should be straight.

5.Pointing device: should be placed to the immediate left or right of your keyboard.

6.Optional forearm supports: shoulder should not be elevated or dropped.

7.Monitor distance, height, and angle: should allow your head to be balanced comfortably over your shoulders.

8.Document holder, phone, and reference materials: frequently used items should be within easy reach.

1.Seat height: elbow height should be near your keyboard’s home row.

2.Footrest, if you need one.

3.Follow steps 2 through 8 above.

HINT: Be Inventive

Adjustable furniture designed for computer use may not always be available. However, you can use towels, pillows, blankets, and books in many ways, such as to:

◆Raise the height of your chair.

◆Create a footrest.

◆Support your back.

◆Elevate the keyboard or display.

◆Provide arm supports if you are working on a sofa or bed.

◆Provide padding wherever needed.

Safety and Comfort

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Contents Safety & Comfort Guide Contents For More Information Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationSelf-Check Safety and Comfort Important Choices Take Action for Safety and ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment 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 keyboardArm Supports and a Palm Rest Using arm supportsUsing 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 LightHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Adjusting software controlsClean frequently 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 fitnessHint Be Inventive Organizing Your AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up From the Top Down Self-Check Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands EyesKeys? Computing General PreventionSafety Standards Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy General PracticeInstallation Requirements General Precautions for Compaq ProductsDamage requiring service 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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