Setting Up Your Work Space; Chapter 3 Getting Started Setting Up Your Work Space; General Conditions - Toshiba Satellite L20 Series User Manual

Getting Started

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:
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General conditions

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Placement of the computer
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Seating and posture
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Lighting
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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.
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Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper
ventilation.
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Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the
computer and easily accessible.
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The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to
95 degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to
80 percent.
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Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity
may occur.
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Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct
sunlight.
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Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters.
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Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.
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Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic
fields (e.g., stereo speakers).
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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.
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Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.
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Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.
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