Acer Iconia W3 user manual Sustainability/sustainability01.htm, Finding your comfort zone

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DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/

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TIPS AND INFORMATION FOR COMFORTABLE USE

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

-Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.

-Aching, soreness or tenderness.

-Pain, swelling or throbbing.

-Stiffness or tightness.

-Coldness or weakness.

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

-Refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture.

-Avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward.

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