Proper Posture During Computer Use
Eye Position
Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least
50cm.
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Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its
top height is equal to or lower than your eyes.
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Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright.
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Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean.
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If you wear glasses, clean them before using the computer.
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When entering contents printed on a paper into the computer,
use a static paper holder so that the height of the paper is
almost equal to that of the monitor.
Hand Position
Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure.
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Keep the line from your elbow to your hand straight.
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Do not place your palm over the keyboard while typing.
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Do not hold the mouse with excessive force.
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Do not press the keyboard, touchpad or mouse with excessive
force.
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It is recommended connecting an external keyboard and
mouse when using the computer for long periods of time.
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