Acer Aspire EL, User Manual

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Arranging a comfortable work area
Working safely begins with the appropriate arrangement of your work
space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very
important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange
your work area.
Here are some points to consider:
Adjusting your chair
Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you’ll be
properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body.
Proper body posture will make you more comfortable and productive.
• Avoid tilting your chair. If you have a chair that tilts, lock those tilt
knobs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while
you are using your computer.
• Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with
your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the
floor.
• Rest your body on the chair back. Your torso works harder to
maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back.
Positioning your Aspire EL
• Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause
electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio
transmitters, televisions, copy machines, or heating and air-
conditioning equipment.
• Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.
• You may place your computer beside your desk or under your
table, as long as it does not block the space that you need for
working and moving.
Positioning your monitor
Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60
centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the
screen is at or slightly below eye level.
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