IBM Netfinity 3500 M10, User Handbook Manual

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usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so you can view it
without having to twist your body.
Glare and lighting
Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from
overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Place the
monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when
possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off
lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near
a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might
have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor
as the room lighting changes throughout the day.
Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting,
an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful.
However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the
screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of
reducing glare.
Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare.
Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft
cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.
Air circulation
Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer has a fan
that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot
air escape through vents. Blocking the air vents can cause
overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place
the computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents;
usually, 51 mm (2 in.) of air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the
vented air is not blowing on someone else.
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and
cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might
determine the final placement of your computer.
Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 3500 M10 server
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