Finding Your Comfort Zone; Tips And Information For Comfortable Use - Acer Aspire L3600 User Manual

ENERGY STAR is a government program (public/private partnership) that gives people the
power to protect the environment in a cost effective way and without sacrificing quality or
product features. Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by
meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). In the average home, 75% of all electricity
used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. ENERGY STAR
qualified home electronic products in the off position use up to 50% less energy than
conventional equipment. More information refers to http://www.energystar.gov and http://
www.energystar.gov/powermangement.
Note: Note: The statement above is applicable only to AcerSystem with an
ENERGY STAR sticker.
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Acer Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
This product has been shipped enabled for power management:
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Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity.
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Activate computer's Sleep mode within 30 minutes of user inactivity.
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Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button.
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More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower Management.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also
at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work
periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal
health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or
other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck or back:
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numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
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aching, soreness or tenderness
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pain, swelling or throbbing
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stiffness or tightness
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coldness or weakness
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain
related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health
and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or
raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:
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refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture
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avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward
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stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles
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take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders
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avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders
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install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach
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if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of
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