Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits
Here are suggestions to help you stay fit while using
your computer. If you form good work habits, you
shouldn’t have to spend too much time thinking about
it!
Work in a relaxed, natural, upright position and let the chair
support you. Your back and neck should be straight with
your shoulders down and relaxed. Keep the elbows and hips
bent at about a 90 degree angle and your forearms and
thighs parallel to the floor.
Try to keep your arms in an easy, natural position with your
elbows near your body and level with or slightly lower than
the keyboard. Your wrists should be straight, not bent, and
your hands should rest lightly on the keys or the mouse.
Rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a
fixed spot in the distance.
Change your sitting position frequently throughout the day
to avoid muscle fatigue. Take periodic breaks; stand up,
stretch, and move around.
Using Energy Wisely
By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star
compliant computer, you join a growing number of users
concerned about conserving energy. Here are a few additional
tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:
If your printer and monitor are not Energy Star compliant,
turn them off when you’re not using them.
Use the print preview option on your software before you
print something. You’ll be able to catch formatting errors
before you commit them to paper.
Using Your Computer 2-5
