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Chapter 2. Adjusting and Using the Display
This section describes how to adjust and use this display.
Comfort and Assistance Functions
Good ergonomic designs are important for the comfortable use of your personal
computer. Your workplace and the equipment you use should be arranged
appropriately for your personal needs and the type of work you do. In addition,
healthy work habits can help you achieve optimal efficiency and comfort when using
a computer.
Arrange Your Working Area
Use a work surface of the right height and enough work area so that you can work
comfortably.
Arrange your work area according to the way you use materials and equipment. Keep
frequently used materials neatly organized in your work area, and place frequently
used items (such as a computer mouse or telephone) in an easily accessible location.
The placement and setup of equipment are very important to your work posture. The
following topics describe how to optimize equipment settings to achieve and maintain
a good working posture.
Placing and Viewing the Display
For comfortable viewing of the display, the following factors should be considered
when placing and adjusting computer displays:
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Viewing Distance: The recommended viewing distance between your eyes
and the display screen is 1.5X the screen diagonal. Solutions to meet this
required distance in a small office include: keeping the desk a certain distance
from the wall or partition to allow space for the display, using a flat panel or
smaller display and keeping the display in the corner of the desk, or placing
the keyboard in an adjustable drawer board to create a deeper work surface.
Display Height: If your display is not height-adjustable, place your head and
neck in a natural, comfortable (vertical or upright) position. If your display is
not height-adjustable, you can place a book or other sturdy object under the
base of the display to achieve the desired height. The general rule is to sit
comfortably with the top of the display screen at eye level or slightly lower.
However, it is important to optimize the height of the display so that the
relative position between the eyes and the center of the display provides the
right visual distance and a comfortable viewing experience when the eye
muscles are relaxed.
Tilt: Adjusting the tilt of your display optimizes the appearance of your screen
content and keeps your head and neck in the best possible position.
Regular Location: Place the display in such a way that overhead lighting or
nearby windows do not cause glare or reflection on the screen.
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