HP Workstation x2000 Getting Started Manual page 20

Figure 1-4
CAUTION
Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation
Working In Comfort and Safety
Your Work Environment
Document holder
Keyboard
Slope
Thigh
Clearance
Keyboard Height
>6cm
64-76 cm
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Work Surface Height. Your work surface should be height adjustable. To
ensure that your work surface is at the correct height, first adjust the height
of your chair so that your feet are firmly on the floor or on an angled foot rest,
then adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the
floor when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input devices.
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Chair. Your chair should provide a comfortable sitting position including
features such as a height and tilt adjustment feature, curved seat edge, a
stable base (for example, five legs and castors, adjustable back support, a
freely rotating swivel, fully adjustable padded arm rests).
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Monitor. Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly
below, eye level (up to 15 degrees).
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Work Surface Arrangement. Make sure that all elements of your HP
Workstation system for example, monitor, document holder, keyboard, mice
and other input devices, and headphones and speakers- are optimally
arranged and adjusted to meet your personal requirements. For example, if
you are primarily using the keyboard, place it directly in front of you, not to
the side. If your work involves extensive use of a mouse or other pointing
device, place that device directly in front of your left or right arm. If you are
using both a mouse and keyboard, place them both at the same work surface
height and close together. If a palm rest is used, the height should be flush
with the front edge of the keyboard. Other items, such as your telephone or
notepad, should also be considered.
Various aspects of using mice, keyboards and other input devices may increase
your risk of discomfort or injury. Optimize your comfort and safety by positioning
these devices properly.
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