Chapter
2.
Adjusting
and
using
your
monitor
This
section
will
give
you
information
on
adjusting
and
using
your
monitor.
Comfort
and
accessibility
Good
ergonomic
practice
is
important
to
get
the
most
from
your
personal
computer
and
to
avoid
discomfort.
Arrange
your
workplace
and
the
equipment
you
use
to
suit
your
individual
needs
and
the
kind
of
work
that
you
perform.
In
addition,
use
healthy
work
habits
to
maximize
your
performance
and
comfort
while
using
your
computer.
For
more
detailed
information
on
any
of
these
topics,
visit
the
Healthy
Computing
Web
site
at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/ww/healthycomputing
Arranging
your
work
area
Use
a
work
surface
of
appropriate
height
and
available
working
area
to
allow
you
to
work
in
comfort.
Organize
your
work
area
to
match
the
way
you
use
materials
and
equipment.
Keep
your
work
area
clean
and
clear
for
the
materials
that
you
typically
use
and
place
the
items
that
you
use
most
frequently,
such
as
the
computer
mouse
or
telephone,
within
the
easiest
reach.
Equipment
layout
and
setup
play
a
large
role
in
your
working
posture.
The
following
topics
describe
how
to
optimize
equipment
setup
to
achieve
and
maintain
good
working
posture.
Positioning
and
viewing
your
monitor
Position
and
adjust
your
computer
monitor
for
comfortable
viewing
by
considering
the
following
items:
v
Viewing
distance
:
Optimal
viewing
distances
for
monitors
range
from
approximately
510mm
to
760mm
(20
in
to
30
in)
and
can
vary
depending
on
ambient
light
and
time
of
day.
You
can
achieve
different
viewing
distances
by
repositioning
your
monitor
or
by
modifying
your
posture
or
chair
position.
Use
a
viewing
distance
that
is
most
comfortable
for
you.
v
Monitor
height
:
Position
the
monitor
so
your
head
and
neck
are
in
a
comfortable
and
neutral
(vertical,
or
upright)
position.
If
your
monitor
does
not
have
height
adjustments,
you
might
have
to
place
books
or
other
sturdy
objects
under
the
base
of
the
monitor
to
achieve
the
desired
height.
A
general
guideline
is
to
position
the
monitor
such
that
the
top
of
the
screen
is
at
or
slightly
below
your
eye-height
when
you
are
comfortably
seated.
However,
be
sure
to
optimize
your
monitor
height
so
the
line
of
site
between
your
eyes
and
the
center
the
monitor
suits
your
preferences
for
visual
distance
and
comfortable
viewing
when
your
eye
muscles
are
in
a
relaxed
state.
v
Tilt
:
Adjust
the
tilt
of
your
monitor
to
optimize
the
appearance
of
the
screen
content
and
to
accommodate
your
preferred
head
and
neck
posture.
v
General
location
:
Position
your
monitor
to
avoid
glare
or
reflections
on
the
screen
from
overhead
lighting
or
nearby
windows.
The
following
are
some
other
tips
for
comfortable
viewing
of
your
monitor:
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