Contents

Warning .....................................................................................................

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Chapter 4

 

Preface ......................................................................................................

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Working in Comfort ................................................................................

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Symbols and Conventions in Documentation

 

Using a Notebook Computer

 

Symbols on Equipment

 

Typing Style

 

Chapter 1

 

Pointing Style

 

Promoting a Safe and Comfortable Work Environment ...................

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Using a Keyboard on a Sofa

 

Important Choices

 

Taking Breaks and Varying Your Tasks

 

Take Action for Safety and Comfort

 

Monitoring Your Health Habits and Exercise

 

Key Principles

 

Chapter 5

 

Chapter 2

 

Ordering Your Adjustments ..................................................................

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Finding Your Comfort Zone .................................................................

5

From the Ground Up

 

A Range of Positions

 

From the Top Down

 

Feet, Knees, and Legs

 

Chapter 6

 

Back

 

Self-Check .............................................................................................

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Forearms, Wrists, and Hands

 

Chapter 7

 

Shoulders and Elbows

 

Important Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information ....................

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Eyes

 

Introduction

 

Chapter 3

 

Product Safety Policy and General Practice

 

Arranging Your Work Area ................................................................

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Installation Requirements

 

Monitor

 

General Precautions for Compaq Products

 

Keyboard and Pointing Device

 

Precautions for Portable Computer Products

 

Arm Supports and a Palm Rest

 

Precautions for Server and Network Products

 

Papers and Books

 

Precautions for Products with External Television Antenna Connectors

 

Phone

 

Precautions for Products with Modems, Telecommunications,

 

 

 

or Local Area Network Options

 

 

 

Precautions for Products with Laser Devices

 

 

 

Appendix

 

 

 

For More Information ............................................................................

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