Ordering Your Adjustments; From The Ground Up; From The Top Down - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 6330 Supplementary Manual

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O Y
RDERING
The order in which you follow the advice in
the proceeding chapters depends on the
adjustability of your work surface.
If your work surface height adjusts,
then systematically adjust yourself and
your computer "from the ground up."
If you have a fixed desk or table,
systematically adjust yourself and your
computer "from the top down."

From the Ground Up

1. Seat height: you should be able to
plant your feet firmly on the floor.
2. Chair back angles and lower back
support: your back should be well
supported.
3. Keyboard height: home row should be
near your elbow height.
4. Keyboard slope: wrists should be
straight.
A
OUR DJUSTMENTS
5. Pointing device: should be placed to
the immediate left or right of your
keyboard.
6. Optional forearm supports: shoulder
should not be elevated or dropped.
7. Monitor distance, height, and angle:
should allow your head to be balanced
comfortably over your shoulders.
8. Document holder, phone, and
reference materials: frequently used
items should be within easy reach.

From the Top Down

1. Seat height: elbow height should be
near your keyboard's home row.
2. Footrest, if you need one.
3. Follow steps 2 through 8 above.
TIP
Be inventive
Adjustable furniture designed for computer
use may not always be available. However,
you can use towels, pillows, blankets, and
books in many ways, such as to:
Raise the height of your chair.
Create a footrest.
Support your back.
Elevate the keyboard or display.
Provide arm supports if you are working
on a sofa or bed.
Provide padding wherever needed.
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