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Chapter 2. Adjusting and Using the Monitor
Comfort and accessibility
Arranging your work area
Positioning your monitor
2-1 ThinkVision 27 3D Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
This section will give you information on adjusting and using your monitor�
Good ergonomic design 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� For more
detailed information on any of these topics, visit the Healthy Computing Website at:
http://www�lenovo�com/healthycomputing/�
Use a work surface of appropriate height and sufficient working area to allow you to work
in comfort�
Organize your 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:
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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 the desk away from the wall or divider to
make room for the monitor, using flat panel or compact displays to place the monitor
in the desk corner, or placing the keyboard in an adjustable drawer to create a deeper
working surface�
•
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 center the monitor suits your preferences for visual distance and
comfortable viewing when your eye muscles are in a relaxed state�
1�5 times of screen diagonal
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