Your Desk; Your Chair - HP Vectra VE 5/series 2 User Manual

Your HP keyboard may have a kickstand which can be opened or closed to raise or lower the
keyboard angle. If your elbows are at about the same level as the work surface, then you may
choose not to use the kickstand. If your elbows are below the work surface, you may wish to
raise the back of the keyboard by using the kickstand. The point is to make sure that your
hands are in a "neutral" or flat position when you use the keyboard. This means that your
forearms, wrists, and hands should be in straight line.
You may use a wrist rest to help keep your wrists in a more comfortable and neutral position. If
you use a wrist rest, ensure that it is flush in height with the front edge of the keyboard, and
rounded or padded. Try not to rest your wrists on a sharp edge, such as a desk edge, when
typing.
It is recommended that you place your keyboard in front of the screen or document holder
(whichever is viewed the most).
If you use a mouse or trackball, position it close to the keyboard so you do not have to stretch
while using it.
It is not necessary to type with very much force. Use of too much force can place unnecessary
stress on your body, including tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms, and
increase risk of discomfort or injury.

YOUR DESK

Sufficient desk space should be available to allow you to set up your equipment in a
convenient, comfortable arrangement. Recommended workstation desk space is 160 by 80 by
90 cm (63 by 32 to 36 inches). Depending on the nature of your work, you may need a smaller
or larger work surface.
To minimize reflections and glare (and thus eye discomfort), the surface of the desk should be
non-reflective (matt).
Ideally, the work top height should be adjustable. Recommended range is 66 to 77 cm (26 to 30
inches). If the desk top height is fixed, it should be between 72 and 75 cm (28.5 to 29.5 inches).
There should be at least 6 cm (2 inches) of space between your thighs and the desk top. If the
desk has a "kneehole" it should be at least 58 cm (23 in) wide, 65 cm (25.5 in) high, and 60 cm
(24 in) deep.
If possible, choose a desk with cable management capabilities. This will keep your cables and
wires orderly, off the floor, and out of the way.

YOUR CHAIR

Your chair should have a stable base (for example: five legs with casters). It is important that
the casters be matched to the type of floor in your workspace (that is, hard surface or carpet).