Getting Started
Keyboard comfort
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Sit with your back straight so that your knees, hips and elbows approximately form
90-degrees angles when you work. Do not slump forward or lean back too far.
Using your arms and wrists
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Keep your wrists straight while typing. If necessary, adjust the keyboard and chair
height to keep wrists straight.
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Avoid resting on your wrists while typing.
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Use a light touch on the keys and mouse.
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Avoid bending, arching, or twisting your wrists. Keep them in a relaxed, neutral
position while typing.
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Exercise your hands, wrists and arms several times during the day to improve
circulation.
Regular attention to your work habits can make your time at the computer more
productive.
