HP 6330US manual Keyboard and Pointing Device, Monitor

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6SELF-CHECK

Keyboard and Pointing Device

rIs your keyboard positioned directly in front of you?

rAre your keyboard height and slope adjusted so that your wrists are straight and your shoulders relaxed?

rIf you are typing with the keyboard on your lap, are your shoulders relaxed and your wrists straight?

rIf you are using a mouse or detached trackball, is it placed to the immediate right or left of your keyboard?

rIf you are using a mouse or trackball, are you holding it loosely, with a relaxed hand?

rDo you let go of your pointing device when you are not using it?

rAre you using a light touch when you click the buttons on your pointing device (mouse, trackball, touchpad, or pointing stick)?

rAre you cleaning your mouse or trackball frequently?

Monitor

rIs your monitor positioned in front of you and at a comfortable viewing distance, about arm’s length? Or if you look at a paper document more than your monitor, is your document holder in front of you with your monitor to one side?

rAre the text and images on your monitor easily visible in a comfortably seated position?

rHave you eliminated glare and bright reflections on your monitor, without compromising your posture?

rIs your monitor’s entire viewing area located just below your eye height?

rIs your monitor tilted so your face and the monitor are parallel?

rHave you adjusted the brightness and contrast controls to improve the quality of text and graphics?

rIs your document holder positioned near the monitor, at the same distance, height, and angle as the monitor?

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Contents Safety Comfort Guide Page Page Safety & Comfort Guide Contents Symbols and Conventions in Documentation PrefaceSymbols on Equipment Adjust into Your Comfort Zone Important Choices Take Action for Safety ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Self-checkAdjust Key PrinciplesRelax Vary Your Posture That afternoon slump Findingyour Comfort ZoneRange of Positions Everything is connectedLeg comfort Feet, Knees, and LegsWalk Adjust often BackForearms, Wrists, and Hands Right Wrong Split KeyboardsShoulders and Elbows RelaxEye break EyesEye comfort Positioning Your Monitor Eye height Arrangingyour Work AreaMonitor Adjusting brightness and contrast Arrangingyour Work AreaIf glare is a problem, consider these actions Eliminating glareKeyboard and Pointing Device Arm Supports and a Palm Rest For pauses onlyPapers and Books Phone On the Road Long hours of use Using a Notebook ComputerWorking in Comfort Hunt-and-peck typing Typing StyleKeep it light Pointing Style Clean FrequentlySwitch hands Pointing comfortUsing a Keyboard on a Sofa Even on a sofaBreathe deeply Taking Breaks and Varying Your TasksTry it and see Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise From the Top Down Orderingyour AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up Be inventivePage Shoulders, Arms,Wrists, and Hands SELF-CHECKSeated Position EyesKeyboard and Pointing Device MonitorListen to your body General PreventionDouble-check Page Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Introduction Product Safety Policy General PracticeImportant Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Servicing Mounting AccessoriesPower Sources VentilationInternal Battery AccessibilityVoltage Select Switch Power CordsPrecautions for Portable Computer Products Products with Casters Precautions for Server and Network ProductsAccessories and Options Floor Standing ProductsCompatibility ExternalTelevisionAntenna GroundingAntenna Grounding Power LinesLightning Protection Precautions for Products with Laser Devices Laser SafetyWarningsLaser Product Label Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser InformationFor More Information Safety and Health NioshAppendix National Institute for OccupationalTCO Information Center National Safety Council LibraryOccupational Safety and Health Administration Osha Page 297660-001

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