Chair
An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best. Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor. The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body properly.
You may have to raise your chair so your forearms and hands are at the proper angle to the keyboard. If this makes it impossible to rest your feet flat on the floor, you can use a footrest with adjustable height and tilt to make up for any gap between the floor and your feet. Or you can lower the desktop to eliminate the need for a footrest. Another option is to use a desk with a keyboard tray that’s lower than the regular work surface.
External mouse
If you use an external mouse, position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard and within a comfortable reach.
Built-in display
Adjust the angle of the display to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights and windows.
You can adjust the brightness of the screen when you take the computer from one work location to another, if the lighting in your work area changes.
For more information
For additional ergonomic information, see the Apple ergonomic Web site at www.apple.com/about/ergonomics
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