Ergonomic Guidelines - Gateway FPD2185W User Manual

Using Your Gateway Flat Panel Monitor

Ergonomic guidelines

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Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you
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let go. If the monitor lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw
clockwise several complete turns. If the monitor rises when you let go, turn
the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns. You may need to turn
the screw several times before the tension is correct for your monitor.
Adjust the height tension screw so raising and lowering forces are equal.
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After the forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise 2 to 4 turns
to slightly decrease the lifting tension.
For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of monitor is about
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1 inch below eye level.
The recommended mounting heights, the range of adjustability required to
provide comfortable use by a range of users, and the forces required for making
adjustments to the display are based upon the following guildelines. These
guidelines are based on available scientific literature and published standards.
Screen height
The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances,
such as for bifocal use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly
below (about 1 inch or 25 mm) the user's eye level while the user is sitting in a
comfortable working posture. This guideline places the center of the screen at
an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for most desktop displays. If the display has
multiple users, the screen height should be easily adjustable to accommodate
each user's height and preference.
Increase lifting tension
(clockwise)
Decrease lifting tension
(counter-clockwise)
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