Typing Style; Taking Breaks And Varying Tasks - Toshiba Portege Z20-B Series User Manual

Typing style

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Learn to touch type so that you do not have to look
down at the keyboard.
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Type with straight wrists.
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Type lightly.
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Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. You
will be more productive.
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Use the pointing device (e.g., touchpad, AccuPoint
or tablet pen whichever is available with your notebook
device, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or
trackball) with a comfortable hand posture. Avoid
awkward hand postures or high gripping force.
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It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that
you use on a regular basis to avoid working in just one
hand posture.

Taking breaks and varying tasks

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Change the way you work so that you are not stuck in
the same posture for long periods of time. Some people
find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the
notebook. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be
on an elevated surface. Make sure you follow the Good
Working Posture points mentioned above while working.
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Take short, strategically spaced rest breaks to avoid eye
strain and body fatigue. For example, stand up and walk
around or stretch for a few minutes every hour.
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Taking regular breaks is especially important if you are
working long hours on your device or working on a
deadline.
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If stress at work is affecting your health, try to identify
the sources of the stress and evaluate ways to reduce
the stress.
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