Working Practices; Caring For Your Monitor - IBM ThinkVision L200p User Manual

Working practices

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This section gives advice
on how you can work
comfortably and reduce
fatigue.

Caring for your monitor

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Rest
Take regular breaks. Vary your posture, stand up and stretch occasionally
as prolonged use of computer workstations can be tiring.
Back
Sit back in your chair and use the backrest.
Hands
Adjust the seat height so that your forearms are approximately horizontal
and your wrists are straight when using the keyboard. Your upper arms
should be relaxed with your elbows near your body.
Use a light touch on the keyboard, keeping your hands and fingers relaxed.
Allow a space in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when not typing.
Consider using a wristpad.
Eyesight
Working with monitors can be visually demanding. Look away from the
screen periodically and have your eyesight checked regularly.
Screen settings
Set the screen brightness and contrast to a comfortable level. You may
have to adjust these settings as the lighting changes during the day. Many
application programs let you select color combinations which can help you
to view in comfort. See the User controls section on page 18 for more
information.
Be sure to turn off the power before you perform any maintenance on the
monitor. Clean your monitor as follows:
• Do not use solvents or abrasives.
• Gently wipe the covers and the screen with a soft cloth.
• Remove finger marks and grease with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
• Never use flammable cleaning materials to clean your IBM monitor or
any other electrical apparatus.