Lenovo ThinkPad 560Z Notebook PC Model 560Z manual Ergonomics Information, Head Thighs

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Handling Tips

Ergonomics Information

This is important information you should read before using your computer in your “virtual office.”

Working in the virtual office might mean

adapting

to

frequent

changes

in your environment. Following some simpl

road” will make things easier and bring

you

the

maximum

benefits

of

your computer. Keeping in mind

such

lighting and proper seating, for example,

can

go

a

long

way

in helping

you enhance

your

performance

and

comfort wherever you

are.

Note:

The example shown here is

of someone

in a

traditional setting. Even

when not in such a

setting,

you can follow many

of

these

tips.

Develop

good

habits, and

they

will serve

you we

1 Head	4	Thighs
Keep your head in a comfortable	and vertical	positionKeep.your thighs	parallel to the floor and your fee
		on the floor or	on a footrest.

2View

Maintain

a comfortable

viewing

distance

of

5

Arms

510–760

mm

your

forearms,

wrists, and hands in

a relaxed

(20–30

in.).

Keep

neutral position. Don't pound the keys; type with

a s

3

Display

touch.

Position

the

display

to avoid

glare

or

reflections from

overhead

lighting

or

outside

sources

of

6

Chair

light.

Use a chair that gives

you

good

back

support.

Keep the display screen clean and set the contrast and

brightness to levels that allow you to see the screen

clearly.

What

if

you are

traveling?

It may not be possible to observe the best ergonomics

practices when

you

are using your computer whi

“casual” setting. Regardless of the setting,

try to observe as

many

of

the

tips

for

properd

usage as

using adequate lighting, for example, will help

you

maintain

desirable

comfort

and

performance

levels.

Questions

about

vision?

IBM's visual display screens are designed to meet

the

highest

standards

and

to

provide

you

with

clear,

bright displays that are easy to see, yet easy

on the eyes. Of course,

any

concentrated

and

sustai

tiring. If

you

have

questions on

eye

fatigue

or

visual

discomfort,

consult a

vision

care

specialist

for

Appendix B. Handling Tips159