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Chapter 2 Adjusting and using your monitor
This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor.
Comfort and accessibility
Arranging your work area
Positioning and viewing your monitor
Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid
discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the
kind of work that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and
comfort while using your computer.
Use a work surface of appropriate height and available working area to allow you to work in comfort.
Organize you work area to match the way you use materials and equipment. Keep your work area clean
and clear for the materials that you typically use and place the items that you use most frequently, such
as the computer mouse or telephone, within the easiest reach.
Equipment layout and setup play a large role in your working posture. The following topics describe
how to optimize equipment setup to achieve and maintain good working posture.
Position and adjust your computer monitor for comfortable viewing by considering the following items:
● Viewing distance: Recommended viewing distance between the eye and the monitor screen is 1.5 x
the diagonal of the screen. Solutions in meeting this required distance in cramped office situations
include pulling desk away from wall or divider to make room for monitor, using flat panel or
compact displays placing the monitor in the desk comer, or placing the keyboard in an adjustable
drawer to create a deeper working surface.
1.5 times of screen diagonal
● Monitor height: Position the monitor so your head and neck are in a comfortable and neutral (vertical,
or upright) position. If your monitor does not have height adjustments, you might have to place
books or other sturdy objects under the base of the monitor to achieve the desired height. A general
guideline is to position the monitor such that the top of the screen is at or slightly below your
eye-height when you are comfortably seated. However, be sure to optimize your monitor height so
the line of site between your eyes and the centre of the monitor suits your preferences for visual
distance and comfortable viewing when your eye muscles are in a relaxed stated.
● Tilt: Adjust the tilt of your monitor to optimize the appearance of the screen content and to
accommodate your preferred head and neck posture.
● General location: Position your monitor to avoid glare or reflections on the screen from overhead
lighting or nearby windows.
The following are some other tips for comfortable viewing of your monitor:
● Use adequate lighting for the type of work you are performing.
● Use the monitor brightness, contrast, and image adjustment controls, if equipped, to optimize the
image on your screen to meet your visual preferences.
● Keep your monitor screen clean so you can focus on the screen's contents.
Any concentrated and sustained visual activity can be tiring for your eyes. Be sure to periodically look
away from your monitor screen and focus on a far object to allow your eye muscles to relax. If you have
questions on eye fatigue or visual discomfort, consult a vision care specialist for advice.
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