HP 17XL579 manual Typing Style, Reaching for keys and key combinations, Hint Long Hours of Use

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JHINT: Long Hours of Use

You may find it more comfortable to use a full-size keyboard, monitor, and detached mouse or trackball with your notebook computer. This is especially important when working on your notebook computer for long hours.

Typing Style

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Observe your typing style and notice how you use your fingers and hands. Avoid keeping any unnecessary tension in your thumbs and fingers. Observe whether you have a heavy touch or a light touch while typing. Use the minimum amount of force needed to depress the keys.

Reaching for keys and key combinations

To reach keys that are not near your keyboard’s home row, move your whole arm; avoid stretching your fingers and angling your wrists. When pressing two keys simultaneously, such as Ctrl+C or Alt+F, use two hands instead of contorting one hand to reach both keys

RIGHT!

Relax your thumbs and fingers while typing and pointing; notice and release excess tension.

WRONG!

Don’t type or point with unnecessary tension in your thumbs and fingers.

HINT: Keep it Light

If your typing is on the heavy side, teach yourself to lighten up. Press the keys more gently.

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Safety and Comfort

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Contents Presario 2000 191432-001 Page Contents Page Iii Government ApprovalsPage Page Page Safety and Comfort Take Action for Safety and Comfort Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work EnvironmentImportant Choices Relax AdjustKey Principles MoveRange of Positions Finding Your Comfort ZoneRemember Vary Your PostureDifferent Postures Organizing Your AdjustmentsProviding enough leg room Feet, Knees, and LegsGetting comfortable BackDon’t anchor your wrists Forearms Wrists, HandsResting your eyes Shoulders and ElbowsEyes Checking elbow heightHaving your eyes examined Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesArranging Your Work Area MonitorHint Eye Height Adjusting the monitor heightPositioning the monitor Tilting the monitorHint Notebook Viewing Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersHint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Eliminating glare and reflections on your monitorAligning the mouse and keyboard Adjusting the keyboard height and slopeUsing a keyboard tray comfortably Positioning the keyboardUsing arm supports Using a palm restArm Supports and a Palm Rest Hint For Pauses Only Using a document holderPapers and Books Minimizing your reachPhone Working in Comfort Using a ComputerHint Keep it Light Typing StyleReaching for keys and key combinations Hint Long Hours of UseAdjusting software controls Clean frequentlyHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Hint Pointing Comfort Using a Keyboard on a SofaSwitch Hands Aligning forearms, wrists, and handsReduce sources of stress Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksTake breaks Vary your tasksCultivating health and fitness Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring Your Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limitsOrganizing Your Adjustments From the Ground Up From the Top DownHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-CheckKeys? General Prevention ComputingGeneral Practice Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy Safety StandardsGeneral Precautions for Compaq Products Damage requiring serviceInstallation Requirements Water and moisture Mounting accessoriesServicing VentilationInternal battery Power sourcesAccessibility Voltage select switchOptions and upgrades CleaningReplacement parts Safety checkHot surfaces Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsPrecautions for Server and Network Products Safety interlocks and enclosuresFloor standing products Accessories and optionsHot-pluggable power supplies Products with castersLightning protection Power linesCompatibility External television antenna groundingSafety and Comfort Antenna Grounding No. ComponentLaser Safety Warnings Laser information Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Product LabelHuman Factors and Ergonomics Society For More InformationNational Safety Council Library European Union Notice Government ApprovalsCables Federal Communications Commission NoticeJapanese Notice Telecom Network Approvals Regulations Governing the Use of ModemsRinger Equivalence Number REN Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Connection Babt Users NoticeTelephone NetworkGovernment Approvals Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in DeutschlandWahlsperre Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske kravNew Zealand Modem Statements Batteries SafetyCdrh Regulations Laser AssembliesLaser Label Information Mobile Products Using Computer GermanErgonomics Locating Regulatory ComplianceTypical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance
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