Setting Up Your Work Space - Toshiba Satellite P10 series User Manual

Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your computer. A
poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in discomfort or
serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or other joints. Proper
ambient conditions should also be maintained for the computer's operation. This
section discusses the following topics:
General conditions
Placement of the computer and peripheral devices
Seating and posture
Lighting
Work habits
General conditions
In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the following to
make sure your work site provides a proper environment.
Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper ventilation.
Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the
computer and easily accessible.
The temperature should be 5 to 30 degrees Centigrade (41 to 86 degrees
Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 10 to 90 percent.
Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity may
occur.
Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct sunlight.
Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters.
Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.
Some components in the computer, including data storage media, can be
damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic objects or
bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of objects, such as
stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields during operation. Also, be
careful with metal objects, such as bracelets, which can be inadvertently
magnetized.
Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.
Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Ensure that there are no
obstructions around any of the system inlets or exhaust vents.
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