Computing, General Prevention | HP 17XL579 manual

Notebook	◆ Do you change postures frequently?
Computing	◆ Do you avoid resting your wrists on your thighs while typing?

	◆ To avoid neck fatigue when using the computer on a sofa or bed, do you avoid
	reclining too far?
	◆ Where possible, have you tried using a full-size keyboard and detached pointing
	device, such as a mouse or trackball, with your notebook computer?
	◆ Similarly, have you tried using a full-size monitor?

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◆Do you take breaks and walk around briefly, at least once per hour?

◆Do you exercise regularly?

◆Periodically, do you take inventory of the stress in your life and change what is within your control to change?

◆If you experience any symptoms that you think may relate to your using a computer, whether you experience them during work or at other times, have you consulted a doctor and, if available, your company’s health and safety department?

HINT: DOUBLE-CHECK

◆Review your postures and habits using this checklist.

◆Periodically reread this section.

◆Listen to your body.

Anytime you make changes to your tasks, work area, or posture, “listen” to your body. Its signals of comfort or discomfort will help you know whether your adjustments are right.

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HP 17XL579 manual Computing, General Prevention

Contents

Presario 2000 191432-001 Page Contents Page Iii Government ApprovalsPage Page Page Safety and Comfort Important Choices Take Action for Safety and ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment 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 Arm Supports and a Palm Rest Using arm supportsUsing 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 Hint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Adjusting software controlsClean frequently 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 Hint Be Inventive Organizing Your AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up From the Top Down Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Self-Check Keys? General Prevention Computing General Practice Electrical and Mechanical Safety InformationProduct Safety Policy Safety Standards Installation Requirements General Precautions for Compaq ProductsDamage requiring service 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 Ringer Equivalence Number REN Telecom Network ApprovalsRegulations Governing the Use of Modems Telephone Consumer Protection Act Canadian Regulations Governing the Use of Modems Connection Babt Users NoticeTelephone Network Government Approvals Wahlsperre Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in ÖsterreichBenutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland 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