Feet, Knees, and Legs, Providing enough leg room | HP 17XL579

Feet, Knees, and Legs

Make sure your feet can rest solidly and comfortably on the floor while sitting. Use an adjustable work surface and chair that allow your feet to rest firmly on the floor, or use a footrest. If you use a footrest, be sure it is wide enough to accommodate different leg positions within your comfort zone.

Providing enough leg room

Be sure you have sufficient space under your work surface for your knees and legs. Avoid concentrated pressure points along the underside of your thigh near the knee and the back side of your lower leg. Stretch your legs and vary your leg posture throughout the day.

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Rest your feet firmly on the floor or a footrest.

WRONG!

Don’t dangle your feet and compress your thighs.

HINT: WALK: Get up from your desk frequently and take brief walks.

HINT: LEG COMFORT: Vary your leg positions throughout the day.

Avoid placing boxes or other items under your desk that limit your leg room. You should be able to pull yourself all the way up to your desk without interference.

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HP 17XL579 manual Feet, Knees, and Legs, Providing enough leg room

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 Relax AdjustKey Principles Move Range of Positions Finding Your Comfort ZoneRemember Vary Your Posture Different Postures Organizing Your Adjustments Providing enough leg room Feet, Knees, and Legs Getting comfortable Back Don’t anchor your wrists Forearms Wrists, Hands Resting your eyes Shoulders and ElbowsEyes Checking elbow height Having your eyes examined Cleaning your monitor and eyeglassesArranging Your Work Area Monitor Hint Eye Height Adjusting the monitor heightPositioning the monitor Tilting the monitor Hint Notebook Viewing Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal usersHint Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Eliminating glare and reflections on your monitor Aligning the mouse and keyboard Adjusting the keyboard height and slopeUsing a keyboard tray comfortably Positioning the keyboard Using arm supports Using a palm restArm Supports and a Palm Rest Hint For Pauses Only Using a document holderPapers and Books Minimizing your reach Phone Working in Comfort Using a Computer Hint Keep it Light Typing StyleReaching for keys and key combinations Hint Long Hours of Use Adjusting software controls Clean frequentlyHint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Hint Pointing Comfort Using a Keyboard on a SofaSwitch Hands Aligning forearms, wrists, and hands Reduce sources of stress Taking Breaks Varying Your TasksTake breaks Vary your tasks Cultivating health and fitness Health Habits ExerciseMonitoring Your Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Organizing Your Adjustments From the Ground Up From the Top DownHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-Check Keys? General Prevention Computing General Practice Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy Safety Standards General Precautions for Compaq Products Damage requiring serviceInstallation Requirements Water and moisture Mounting accessoriesServicing Ventilation Internal battery Power sourcesAccessibility Voltage select switch Options and upgrades CleaningReplacement parts Safety check Hot surfaces Precautions for Portable Computer ProductsPrecautions for Server and Network Products Safety interlocks and enclosures Floor standing products Accessories and optionsHot-pluggable power supplies Products with casters Lightning protection Power linesCompatibility External television antenna grounding Safety and Comfort Antenna Grounding No. Component Laser Safety Warnings Laser information Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Product Label Human Factors and Ergonomics Society For More Information National Safety Council Library European Union Notice Government Approvals Cables Federal Communications Commission Notice Japanese Notice Telecom Network Approvals Regulations Governing the Use of ModemsRinger Equivalence Number REN Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Connection Babt Users NoticeTelephone Network Government Approvals Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Österreich Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in DeutschlandWahlsperre Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav New Zealand Modem Statements Batteries Safety Cdrh Regulations Laser Assemblies Laser Label Information Mobile Products Using Computer GermanErgonomics Locating Regulatory Compliance Typical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance