Finding Your Comfort Zone, Remember, Vary Your Posture | HP 17XL579

Remember

Remember to exercise regularly and maintain general fitness. Doing this will help your body withstand the rigors of sedentary work. Respect any medical conditions you may have or other health factors you may know of. Adjust your work habits accordingly.

Finding Your Comfort Zone

A Range of Positions

Rather than working in a single posture, find your comfort zone. Your comfort zone is a range of positions that is generally appropriate and comfortable for your given work situation.

Vary Your Posture

Depending on your tasks, you may find a range of seated and standing postures that are comfortable. Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day.

Move

Sitting still for long periods can cause discomfort and muscle fatigue. Changing postures is good for many parts of your body, including your spine, joints, muscles, and circulatory system.

Within your comfort zone, change postures often throughout the day. Take frequent short breaks: stand up, carefully stretch, or walk around. Frequently switch to brief tasks that require getting up, such as retrieving output from a printer, filing paperwork, or consulting a colleague down the hall.

If your furniture offers a wide range of adjustments, you might find it comfortable to switch back and forth between sitting and standing positions.

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HP 17XL579 manual Finding Your Comfort Zone, Remember, Vary Your Posture, Range of Positions

Contents

Presario 2000 191432-001 Page Contents Page Iii Government ApprovalsPage Page Page Safety and Comfort Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Take Action for Safety and ComfortImportant Choices Key Principles AdjustMove Relax Remember Finding Your Comfort ZoneVary Your Posture Range of Positions Different Postures Organizing Your Adjustments Providing enough leg room Feet, Knees, and Legs Getting comfortable Back Don’t anchor your wrists Forearms Wrists, Hands Eyes Shoulders and ElbowsChecking elbow height Resting your eyes Arranging Your Work Area Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesMonitor Having your eyes examined Positioning the monitor Adjusting the monitor heightTilting the monitor Hint Eye Height Hint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersEliminating glare and reflections on your monitor Hint Notebook Viewing Using a keyboard tray comfortably Adjusting the keyboard height and slopePositioning the keyboard Aligning the mouse and keyboard Using a palm rest Using arm supportsArm Supports and a Palm Rest Papers and Books Using a document holderMinimizing your reach Hint For Pauses Only Phone Working in Comfort Using a Computer Reaching for keys and key combinations Typing StyleHint Long Hours of Use Hint Keep it Light Clean frequently Adjusting software controlsHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Switch Hands Using a Keyboard on a SofaAligning forearms, wrists, and hands Hint Pointing Comfort Take breaks Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksVary your tasks Reduce sources of stress Monitoring Your Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Cultivating health and fitness From the Ground Up From the Top Down Organizing Your AdjustmentsHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-Check Keys? General Prevention Computing Product Safety Policy Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationSafety Standards General Practice Damage requiring service General Precautions for Compaq ProductsInstallation Requirements Servicing Mounting accessoriesVentilation Water and moisture Accessibility Power sourcesVoltage select switch Internal battery Replacement parts CleaningSafety check Options and upgrades Precautions for Server and Network Products Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsSafety interlocks and enclosures Hot surfaces Hot-pluggable power supplies Accessories and optionsProducts with casters Floor standing products Compatibility Power linesExternal television antenna grounding Lightning protection Safety and Comfort Antenna Grounding No. Component Laser Safety Warnings Compliance with International Regulations Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsLaser Product Label Laser information Human Factors and Ergonomics Society For More Information National Safety Council Library European Union Notice Government Approvals Cables Federal Communications Commission Notice Japanese Notice Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Telecom Network ApprovalsRinger Equivalence Number REN Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Telephone Babt Users NoticeNetwork Connection Government Approvals Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in ÖsterreichWahlsperre Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav New Zealand Modem Statements Batteries Safety Cdrh Regulations Laser Assemblies Laser Label Information Ergonomics Using Computer GermanLocating Regulatory Compliance Mobile Products Typical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance