HP Pavilion 6300, Getting Started Manual, Page: 22 / 80

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Getting Started
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An adjustable keyboard tray may be useful if you
cannot adjust your chair or work surface to the
proper height for typing. It should adjust in
height from 64 to 76 cm (25 to 30 inches) above
the floor and tilt forward and backward to help
you find the most comfortable position. Note
that research has shown that there may be less
muscle tension in shoulders and forearms with
the keyboard tilted away from you.
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When using your HP keyboard, remember it takes
very little pressure or force from your fingers to
activate the keys. Improper typing style — the
use of too much force — can place unnecessary
stress on the tendons and muscles in your hands,
wrists, and forearms.
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Make sure that your hands are in a neutral
position when you use your keyboard. This
means that your forearms, wrists, and hands
should be in a straight line.
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The keyboard has a low profile to help prevent
excessive bending of your wrists while typing.
Literature suggests that you should not bend
your wrists sideways or more than 10 degrees up
or down. Keep your wrists straight by moving
your entire hand and forearm over to use the
function keys or numeric keypad.
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You may use a palm rest to help keep your hands
and wrists in a comfortable and neutral position
when you are not typing. Some HP keyboards
come with an integrated palm rest. If you use a
palm rest, see that it is rounded and padded, and
flush in height with the front edge of the
keyboard. Note that your palms — not your
wrists — should rest on the palm rest. If you
don’t have a palm rest, try not to rest your wrists
on a sharp edge, such as a work surface edge.