Operating the OmniBook
Working in Comfort
Your HP OmniBook Computer
You can use your HP OmniBook computer virtually anywhere, anytime. The following recommendations should help you work more comfortably.
Note that if you are using your portable computer as your primary computer, or using it for extended periods, you should use it with a
Preparing Your Mobile Work Environment
∙Use a chair that provides good support for your lower back. If an adjustable chair is not available, you can use a pillow or
∙Try to keep your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the floor. In a mobile environment, you can do this by using a phone book or briefcase to support your feet.
∙Adjust the height of either your work surface or chair to keep your arms in a neutral position. Your arms should be relaxed and loose, elbows at your sides, with the forearms and hands parallel with the floor.
∙Position your notebook computer display to minimize glare and reflection. For example, on an airplane, lower the window shade, or in a hotel room, draw the curtains. You also should maintain a comfortable viewing distance, approximately 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24 inches). Adjust the angle of your display to help keep your head angled slightly downward in a comfortable position.
Using Your Mobile Computer
∙Position the computer so your wrists and hands are in a neutral position. Your wrists should be as straight as possible and should not have to bend sideways or more than 10 degrees up or down. If your notebook computer does not have a
∙Try to type as lightly as possible. The notebook keyboard requires little force to activate.