Working Safely And Comfortably; Avoiding Discomfort And Injury From Repetitive Strain; Preparing Power Connections; Protecting From Power Source Problems - eMachines EL1360 User Manual

Working safely and
comfortably
Avoiding discomfort and injury from
repetitive strain
Preparing power
connections

Protecting from power source problems

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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
Before using your computer, follow these general
guidelines for setting up a safe and comfortable
work area and avoiding discomfort and strain:
Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor.
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Adjust the screen so it is perpendicular to
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your line of sight, and the top of the screen
is no higher than eye leve.
Place your feet flat on the floor or on a
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footrest.
Keep ventilation openings clear of
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obstructions.
Vary your activities to avoid excessive
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repetition.
Take breaks to change your position, stretch
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your muscles, and relieve your eyes.
Find ways to break up the work day, and
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schedule a variety of tasks.
Warning
High voltages can enter your computer through both the
power cord and the modem connection. Protect your computer by
using a surge protector. If you have a telephone modem, use a surge
protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable modem, use
a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an
electrical storm, unplug both the surge protector and the modem.