HP Compaq Presario,Presario 6330 Supplementary Manual page 39

Notebook Computing
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Do you change postures frequently?
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Do you avoid resting your wrists on
your thighs while typing?
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To avoid neck fatigue when using the
computer on a sofa or bed, do you
avoid reclining too far?
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Where possible, have you tried using
a full-size keyboard and detached
pointing device, such as a mouse or
trackball, with your notebook
computer?
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Similarly, have you tried using a full-
size monitor?
General Prevention
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Do you take breaks and walk around
briefly, at least once per hour?
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Do you exercise regularly?
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Periodically, do you take inventory of
the stress in your life and change what
is within your control to change?
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If you experience any symptoms that
you think may relate to your using a
computer, whether you experience
them during work or at other times,
have you consulted a doctor and, if
available, your company's health and
safety department?
TIPS
Double-check
Review your postures and habits using
this checklist. Periodically reread
Chapters 1 through 5 of this Guide.
Listen to your body
Anytime you make changes to your
tasks, work area, or posture, "listen"
to your body. Its signals of comfort or
discomfort will help you know whether
your adjustments are right.
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