Arranging Your Work Area, Monitor | HP 17XL579 guide

Cleaning your monitor and eyeglasses

Keep your display screen and your eyeglasses or contact lenses clean. If you use a glare-reduction filter, clean it according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Having your eyes examined

To be sure that your vision is adequately corrected, have your eyes examined regularly by a vision care specialist. Consider having glasses made that are specifically suited for working with a computer monitor. If you wear bifocals or trifocals, you may find these special monofocal glasses more comfortable for computer use. For more information, see Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal users on page 12.

JHINT: Eye Comfort

While looking at your monitor and also while resting your eyes, remember to blink. This helps keep your eyes naturally protected and lubricated and helps prevent dryness, a common source of discomfort.

HINT: Eye Break

Give your eyes frequent rests by focusing them on a distant point.

Arranging Your Work Area

	You may find a range of monitor heights that allows your head to be balanced
	comfortably over your shoulders.
Monitor	You will reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue in your neck, shoulders, and upper
	back by properly positioning your monitor and adjusting its angle.

1-10	Safety and Comfort

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HP 17XL579 manual Arranging Your Work Area, Monitor, Cleaning your monitor and eyeglasses, Having your eyes examined

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 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 a palm rest Using arm supportsArm 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 Clean frequently Adjusting software controlsHint 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 From the Ground Up From the Top Down Organizing Your AdjustmentsHint Be Inventive Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-Check Keys? General Prevention Computing General Practice Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy Safety Standards Damage requiring service General Precautions for Compaq ProductsInstallation 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 Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Telecom Network ApprovalsRinger 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 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 Mobile Products Using Computer GermanErgonomics Locating Regulatory Compliance Typical Agency Label Component Energy Compliance Energy Star Compliance