HP 17XL579 manual Self-Check, Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes

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Self-Check

To increase your comfort and reduce potential safety risks, use this checklist to help you evaluate your work posture and habits.

Seated Position

Shoulders,

Arms, Wrists,

and Hands

Eyes

◆Have you found a range of seated postures that are most comfortable for you?

◆Are you changing postures within your “comfort zone” throughout the day, especially in the afternoon?

◆Are your feet firmly planted?

◆Are the undersides of your thighs near your knees free of pressure?

◆Are the backs of your lower legs free of pressure?

◆Is there sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs?

◆Is your lower back supported?

◆Are your shoulders relaxed?

◆Are your hands, wrists, and forearms aligned in a straight, neutral position?

◆If you use arm supports, are they adjusted so that your shoulders are relaxed and your wrists are straight?

◆Are your elbows in a relaxed position near your body?

◆Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists while typing or pointing?

◆Do you avoid resting your hands and wrists on sharp edges?

◆Do you avoid cradling the phone between your ear and shoulder?

◆Are items you use frequently, such as your phone and reference materials, easy to reach?

◆Do you rest your eyes frequently by focusing on a distant point?

◆Do you get your eyes examined regularly by a vision care specialist?

◆Do you blink enough?

◆If you wear bifocals or trifocals, do you avoid tilting your head back to see the monitor?

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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 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 arm supports Using a palm restArm 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 LightAdjusting software controls Clean frequentlyHint 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 fitnessOrganizing Your Adjustments From the Ground Up From the Top DownHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-CheckKeys? General Prevention ComputingProduct Safety Policy Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationSafety Standards General PracticeGeneral Precautions for Compaq Products Damage requiring serviceInstallation 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 Telecom Network Approvals Regulations Governing the Use of ModemsRinger 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 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 Ergonomics Using Computer GermanLocating Regulatory Compliance Mobile ProductsTypical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance

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