HP 17XL579 manual Finding Your Comfort Zone, Remember, Vary Your Posture, Range of Positions

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Remember

Remember to exercise regularly and maintain general fitness. Doing this will help your body withstand the rigors of sedentary work. Respect any medical conditions you may have or other health factors you may know of. Adjust your work habits accordingly.

Finding Your Comfort Zone

A Range of Positions

Rather than working in a single posture, find your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is a range of positions that is generally appropriate and comfortable for your given work situation.

Vary Your Posture

Depending on your tasks, you may find a range of seated and standing postures that are comfortable. Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day.

Move

Sitting still for long periods can cause discomfort and muscle fatigue. Changing postures is good for many parts of your body, including your spine, joints, muscles, and circulatory system.

Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day. Take frequent short breaks: stand up, carefully stretch, or walk around. Frequently switch to brief tasks that require getting up, such as retrieving output from a printer, filing paperwork, or consulting a colleague down the hall.

If your furniture offers a wide range of adjustments, you might find it comfortable to switch back and forth between sitting and standing positions.

1-4	Safety and Comfort

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Contents Presario 2000 191432-001 Page Contents Page Iii Government ApprovalsPage Page Page Safety and Comfort Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Take Action for Safety and ComfortImportant Choices Key Principles AdjustMove RelaxRemember Finding Your Comfort ZoneVary Your Posture Range of PositionsDifferent Postures Organizing Your AdjustmentsProviding enough leg room Feet, Knees, and LegsGetting comfortable BackDon’t anchor your wrists Forearms Wrists, HandsEyes Shoulders and ElbowsChecking elbow height Resting your eyesArranging Your Work Area Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesMonitor Having your eyes examinedPositioning the monitor Adjusting the monitor heightTilting the monitor Hint Eye HeightHint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersEliminating glare and reflections on your monitor Hint Notebook ViewingUsing a keyboard tray comfortably Adjusting the keyboard height and slopePositioning the keyboard Aligning the mouse and keyboardUsing a palm rest Using arm supportsArm Supports and a Palm Rest Papers and Books Using a document holderMinimizing your reach Hint For Pauses OnlyPhone Working in Comfort Using a ComputerReaching for keys and key combinations Typing StyleHint Long Hours of Use Hint Keep it LightClean frequently Adjusting software controlsHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Switch Hands Using a Keyboard on a SofaAligning forearms, wrists, and hands Hint Pointing ComfortTake breaks Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksVary your tasks Reduce sources of stressMonitoring Your Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Cultivating health and fitnessFrom the Ground Up From the Top Down Organizing Your AdjustmentsHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-CheckKeys? General Prevention ComputingProduct Safety Policy Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationSafety Standards General PracticeDamage requiring service General Precautions for Compaq ProductsInstallation Requirements Servicing Mounting accessoriesVentilation Water and moistureAccessibility Power sourcesVoltage select switch Internal batteryReplacement parts CleaningSafety check Options and upgradesPrecautions for Server and Network Products Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsSafety interlocks and enclosures Hot surfacesHot-pluggable power supplies Accessories and optionsProducts with casters Floor standing productsCompatibility Power linesExternal television antenna grounding Lightning protectionSafety and Comfort Antenna Grounding No. ComponentLaser Safety Warnings Compliance with International Regulations Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsLaser Product Label Laser informationHuman Factors and Ergonomics Society For More InformationNational Safety Council Library European Union Notice Government ApprovalsCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeJapanese Notice Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Telecom Network ApprovalsRinger Equivalence Number REN Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Telephone Babt Users NoticeNetwork ConnectionGovernment Approvals Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in ÖsterreichWahlsperre Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske kravNew Zealand Modem Statements Batteries SafetyCdrh Regulations Laser AssembliesLaser Label Information Ergonomics Using Computer GermanLocating Regulatory Compliance Mobile ProductsTypical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance

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