Work Habits; Other Precautions - Toshiba Satellite P20-8PW User Manual

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 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 minutes.

Other precautions

Your Satellite computer is designed to optimise 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.
Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer. If
the computer is used for long periods, its case can become very warm.
While the temperature may not feel too hot to the touch, if you maintain
physical contact with the computer for a long time (if you rest the
computer on your lap, for example), your skin might suffer low-heat injury.
Never apply heavy pressure to the computer or subject it to sharp shocks.
Excessive pressure or shock can damage computer components or
otherwise cause your computer to malfunction. Some PC Cards can
become hot with prolonged use. If two cards are installed, both can
become hot even if only one is being used. Overheating of a PC Card can
result in errors or instability in its operation. Be careful when you remove a
PC Card that has been used for a long period.
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