Safety and comfort - 15
- Keep your display clean.
- Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point
downward when looking at the middle of the display.
- Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text
readability and graphics clarity.
- Eliminate glare and reflections by:
placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or any light source,
minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds,
using a task light,
changing the display's viewing angle,
using a glare-reduction filter,
using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top
front edge.
- Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
- Avoid looking at bright light sources for extended periods of time.
Developing good work habits
The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive:
- Take short breaks regularly and often.
- Perform some stretching exercises.
- Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
- Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is
unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some
stretching exercises.
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Note:
For more information, please refer to
"Regulations and safety notices" on
page 94
.
using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top
using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top
- Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
- Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.
ources for extended periods of time.
ources for extended periods of time.
The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive:
The following work habits make computer use more relaxing and productive:
- Take short breaks regularly and often.
- Take short breaks regularly and often.
- Perform some stretching exercises.
- Perform some stretching exercises.
- Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
- Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
- Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
- Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is
- Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is