HP Vectra VT 6/xxx, User Manual

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2 Using Your PC
Working in Comfort
32 English
Summary Recommendations
The recommendations in the following illustrations are drawn from the
latest available international ergonomic standards and
recommendations, including ISO 9241 and ANSI/HFS 100-1988.
Place your display so that the
top of the screen is at or
slightly below eye level (but no
more than 15 degrees).
If a wrist rest is used, the height
should be flush with the front
edge of the keyboard.
Make sure there is
sufficient room under
the work surface for
your legs.
If after adjusting your chair, you cannot rest your
feet comfortably on the ground, use a footrest,
preferably adjustable in height and angle. Adjust your seat height, work surface or
both to position the surface at
approximately elbow height.
Make sure frequently used
equipment is within easy reaching
distance from your body. For
example, if you are primarily using
the keyboard, place it directly in
front of you, not to the side. If you
are primarily using the mouse,
place it in front of your hand or
arm.
If you are using both a mouse and
a keyboard, place them both at
the same work surface height.
Do not tilt your head forward by more
than 15 degrees, and try not to turn your
head toward the side.
Remember to occasionally shift position and move
your body. Keeping your body “locked” in one
position for a long period of time is unnatural and
stressful.
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