Asus CS6110, User Manual

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ASUS.CS6110 4-1
Chapter 4
Using your computer
Proper posture when using your Desktop PC
When.using.your.Desktop.PC,.maintaining.the.proper.posture.is.necessary.to.prevent.strain.
to.your.wrists,.hands,.and.other.joints.or.muscles..This.section.provides.you.with.tips.on.
avoiding.physical.discomfort.and.possible.injury.while.using.and.fully.enjoying.your.Desktop.
PC.
To maintain the proper posture:
•. Position.your.computer.chair.to.ensure.that.your.elbows.are.at.or.slightly.above.the.
keyboard.to.get.a.comfortable.typing.position.
•. Adjust.the.height.of.your.chair.to.make.sure.that.your.knees.are.slightly.higher.than.
your.hips.to.relax.the.backs.of.your.thighs..If.necessary,.use.a.footrest.to.raise.the.level.
of.your.knees.
• Adjust the back of your chair so that the base of your spine is firmly supported and
angled.slightly.backward.
•. Sit.upright.with.your.knees,.elbows,.and.hips.at.an.approximately.90º.angle.when.you.
are.in.front.of.your.PC.
•. Place.the.monitor.directly.in.front.of.you,.and.adjust.the.top.of.the.monitor.screen.within.
your.eye.level.so.that.your.eyes.look.slightly.downward.
•. Keep.the.mouse.close.to.the.keyboard,.and.if.necessary,.use.a.wrist.rest.for.support.to..
reduce.the.pressure.on.your.wrists.while.typing.
•. Use.your.Desktop.PC.in.a.comfortably-lit.area,.and.keep.it.away.from.sources.of.glare.
such.as.windows.and.direct.sunlight.
•. Take.regular.mini-breaks.from.using.your.Desktop.PC.
90 o .angle
Eye.level.to.the.top.of.
the.monitor.screen
Foot.rest