HP Compaq Presario,Presario 6330 Supplementary Manual page 21

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Monitor
You will reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue
in your neck, shoulders, and upper back by
properly positioning your monitor and
adjusting its angle.
Positioning the Monitor
Place the monitor directly in front of you. To
determine a comfortable viewing distance,
stretch your arm toward the monitor and
notice the location of your knuckles. Place
your monitor near that location. You should
be able to clearly see the text on your
monitor.
Adjusting the Monitor Height
Your monitor position should allow your
head to be balanced comfortably over your
shoulders. It should not cause your neck to
bend forward uncomfortably or backward to
any degree. You may find it more comfort-
able to position the monitor so that the top
line of text is just below your eye height. Your
eyes should look slightly downward when
viewing the middle of the screen.
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Many computer designs allow you to place
the monitor on top of the system unit. If this
places the monitor too high, you may want to
move the the monitor to the desktop. On the
other hand, if the monitor sits on your work
surface and you feel any discomfort in your
neck or upper back, the monitor may be too
low. In that case, try using a thick book or a
monitor stand to raise the monitor.
Tilting the Monitor
Tilt the monitor so that it faces your eyes. In
general, the monitor screen and your face
should be parallel to each other. To check for
correct monitor tilt, have someone hold a
small mirror in the center of the viewing
area. When sitting in your normal work
posture, you should be able to see your eyes
in the mirror.
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Eye height
Your eye height will change considerably
whether you use a reclining or upright posture,
or some posture in between. Remember to
adjust your monitor's height and tilt each time
your eye height changes as you move through
your comfort zone.
AVOID!
If you look at the monitor more than you look at
paper documents, avoid placing your monitor
to the side.
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