Lenovo LT3053P Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor

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Chapter 2. Adjusting and using your monitor

This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor.

Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to

avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual

needs and the kind of work that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize

your performance and comfort while using your computer. For more detailed information on

any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Web site at:

http://www.lenovo.com/healthycomputing/.

Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in

comfort.

Organize your work area to match the way you use materials and equipment. Keep your work

area clean and clear for the materials that you typically use and place the items that you use

most frequently, such as the computer mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach.

Equipment layout and setup play a large role in your working posture. The following topics

describe how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good working posture.

Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the

following items:

•Viewing distance: Optimal viewing distances for monitors range from approximately

510 mm to 760 mm (20 in to 30 in) and can vary depending on ambient light and time of

day. You can achieve different viewing distances by repositioning your monitor or by

modifying your posture or chair position. Use a viewing distance that is most comfortable

for you.

•Monitor height: Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a comfortable and

neutral (vertical, or upright) position. If your monitor does not have height adjustments,

you might have to place books or other sturdy objects under the base of the monitor to

achieve the desired height. A general guideline is to position the monitor such that the top

of the screen is at or slightly below your eye-height when you are comfortably seated.

However, be sure to optimize your monitor height so the line of site between your eyes

and the center the monitor suits your preferences for visual distance and comfortable

viewing when your eye muscles are in a relaxed state.

•Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen content and

to accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.

•General location: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen from

overhead lighting or nearby windows.