Typing Style, Keep it light, Hunt-and-peck typing | HP 6330US

4WORKING IN COMFORT

Typing Style

Observe your typing style and notice how you use your fingers and hands. Avoid keeping any unnecessary tension in your thumbs and fingers. Observe whether you have a heavy touch or a light touch while typing. Use the minimum amount of force needed to depress the keys.

Reaching for Keys and Key Combinations

To reach keys that are not near your keyboard’s home row, move your whole arm; avoid stretching your fingers and angling your wrists.When pressing two keys simultaneously, such as Ctrl+C or Alt+F, use two hands instead of contorting one hand to reach both keys.

RIGHT

Relax your thumbs and fingers while typing and pointing; notice and release excess tension.

WRONG!

Don’t type or point with unnecessary tension in your thumbs and fingers.

TIPS

Keep it light

If your typing is on the heavy side, teach yourself to lighten up. Press the keys more gently.

“Hunt-and-peck” typing

Non-touch-typing causes the neck to bend forward repeatedly. To minimize this repetitive movement, learn how to touch-type so you don’t need to look down at the keyboard as often.

AVOID!

Avoid banging on the keys.

Don't use more force than needed to press the keys.

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Safety Comfort Guide Page Page Safety & Comfort Guide Contents Symbols and Conventions in Documentation Preface Symbols on Equipment Adjust into Your Comfort Zone Important Choices Take Action for Safety ComfortPromoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment Self-check Adjust Key Principles Relax Vary Your Posture That afternoon slump Findingyour Comfort ZoneRange of Positions Everything is connected Feet, Knees, and Legs WalkLeg comfort Adjust often Back Forearms, Wrists, and Hands Right Wrong Split Keyboards Shoulders and Elbows Relax Eyes Eye comfortEye break Positioning Your Monitor Arrangingyour Work Area MonitorEye height Adjusting brightness and contrast Arrangingyour Work Area If glare is a problem, consider these actions Eliminating glare Keyboard and Pointing Device Arm Supports and a Palm Rest For pauses only Papers and Books Phone On the Road Using a Notebook Computer Working in ComfortLong hours of use Typing Style Keep it lightHunt-and-peck typing Pointing Style Clean FrequentlySwitch hands Pointing comfort Using a Keyboard on a Sofa Even on a sofa Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks Try it and seeBreathe deeply Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise From the Top Down Orderingyour AdjustmentsFrom the Ground Up Be inventivePage Shoulders, Arms,Wrists, and Hands SELF-CHECKSeated Position Eyes Keyboard and Pointing Device Monitor General Prevention Double-checkListen to your body Page Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Introduction Product Safety Policy General Practice Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information Servicing Mounting AccessoriesPower Sources Ventilation Internal Battery AccessibilityVoltage Select Switch Power Cords Precautions for Portable Computer Products Products with Casters Precautions for Server and Network ProductsAccessories and Options Floor Standing Products Compatibility ExternalTelevisionAntenna Grounding Power Lines Lightning ProtectionAntenna Grounding Precautions for Products with Laser Devices Laser SafetyWarnings Laser Product Label Compliance with Cdrh RegulationsCompliance with International Regulations Laser Information For More Information Safety and Health NioshAppendix National Institute for Occupational National Safety Council Library Occupational Safety and Health Administration OshaTCO Information Center Page 297660-001