Positioning and Viewing the Monitor
Place the monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm’s
length away from it. To minimize glare and reduce eye fatigue,
position the monitor so that sunlight, desk lamps, and
overhead lights do not shine directly on the screen.
When you are sitting in front of the monitor, the top of the
screen should be slightly below eye level so you look down,
rather than up, at the screen. If your monitor is too low, you
can raise it by placing it (or the computer) on a stand. If the
monitor has a tilt and swivel base, you can use it to adjust the
position of the screen for comfortable viewing.
To produce an image that is clear and easy to look at, adjust the
monitor’s brightness and contrast controls. If your screen
flickers, you can minimize it by selecting a dark background
using either the brightness and contrast controls or your
software.
To prevent eyestrain, rest your eyes occasionally by closing
them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance.
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Using Your Computer
