Safety and Comfort

In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this section, be sure to observe the following precautions when operating telecommunications and network equipment. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment.

◆Do not connect or use a modem or telephone (other than a cordless type) during a lightning storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

◆Never connect or use a modem or telephone in a wet location.

◆Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the Network Interface Card (NIC) receptacle.

◆Disconnect the modem cable before opening a product enclosure, touching or installing internal components, or touching an uninsulated modem cable or jack. Do not use a telephone line to report a gas leak while you are in the vicinity of the leak.

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Presario 2000 191432-001 Page Contents Page Government Approvals IiiPage Page Page Safety and Comfort Important Choices Take Action for Safety and ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Adjust Key PrinciplesMove Relax Finding Your Comfort Zone RememberVary Your Posture Range of Positions Organizing Your Adjustments Different Postures Feet, Knees, and Legs Providing enough leg room Back Getting comfortable Forearms Wrists, Hands Don’t anchor your wrists Shoulders and Elbows EyesChecking elbow height Resting your eyes Cleaning your monitor and eyeglasses Arranging Your Work AreaMonitor Having your eyes examined Adjusting the monitor height Positioning the monitorTilting the monitor Hint Eye Height Adjusting monitor height for bifocal and trifocal users Hint Adjusting Brightness and ContrastEliminating glare and reflections on your monitor Hint Notebook Viewing Adjusting the keyboard height and slope Using a keyboard tray comfortablyPositioning the keyboard Aligning the mouse and keyboard Arm Supports and a Palm Rest Using arm supportsUsing a palm rest Using a document holder Papers and BooksMinimizing your reach Hint For Pauses Only Phone Using a Computer Working in Comfort Typing Style Reaching for keys and key combinationsHint Long Hours of Use Hint Keep it Light Hint Hunt-and-Peck Typing Adjusting software controlsClean frequently Using a Keyboard on a Sofa Switch HandsAligning forearms, wrists, and hands Hint Pointing Comfort Taking Breaks Varying Your Tasks Take breaksVary your tasks Reduce sources of stress Health Habits Exercise Monitoring YourMonitoring personal tolerance levels and limits Cultivating health and fitness Hint Be Inventive Organizing Your AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up From the Top Down Self-Check Shoulders Arms, Wrists Hands Eyes Keys? Computing General Prevention Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Product Safety PolicySafety Standards General Practice Installation Requirements General Precautions for Compaq ProductsDamage requiring service Mounting accessories ServicingVentilation Water and moisture Power sources AccessibilityVoltage select switch Internal battery Cleaning Replacement partsSafety check Options and upgrades Precautions for Portable Computer Products Precautions for Server and Network ProductsSafety interlocks and enclosures Hot surfaces Accessories and options Hot-pluggable power suppliesProducts with casters Floor standing products Power lines CompatibilityExternal television antenna grounding Lightning protection Safety and Comfort No. Component Antenna Grounding Laser Safety Warnings Compliance with Cdrh Regulations Compliance with International RegulationsLaser Product Label Laser information For More Information Human Factors and Ergonomics Society National Safety Council Library Government Approvals European Union Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice Cables 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 Babt Users Notice TelephoneNetwork Connection Government Approvals Wahlsperre Benutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in ÖsterreichBenutzerhinweise für besondere Bestimmungen in Deutschland Brugerinstruktioner i overensstemmelse med danske krav Speciale gebruiksinstructies voor Nederland New Zealand Modem Statements Safety Batteries Laser Assemblies Cdrh Regulations Laser Label Information Using Computer German ErgonomicsLocating Regulatory Compliance Mobile Products Typical Agency Label Component Energy Star Compliance Energy Compliance

HP 17XL579 manual Safety and Comfort

Models: 17XL579

Safety and Comfort