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Work habits
The key to avoiding discomfort or injury from strain is to vary
your activities. If possible, schedule a variety of tasks into your
working day. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce
stress and improve your efficiency.
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Take frequent, short breaks to change position, stretch your
muscles, and relieve your eyes. A break of two or three
minutes every half hour is more effective than a long break
after several hours.
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Avoid performing repetitive activities for long periods.
Intersperse such activities with other tasks.
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Focusing your eyes on your computer screen for long periods
can cause eyestrain. Look away from the computer frequently
and focus your eyes on a distant object for at least 30 seconds.
Other precautions
Your computer is designed to optimize safety, minimize strain, and
withstand the rigors of portability. However, you should observe
certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the computer.
Do not apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it
to sharp impacts. Excessive pressure or impact can
damage computer components or cause your computer
to malfunction.
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