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• pain,swellingorthrobbing
• stiffnessortightness
• coldnessorweakness
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain
related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company’s
health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
Findingyourcomfortzone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest,
or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:
• refrainfromstayingtoolonginonefixedposture
• avoidslouchingforwardand/orleaningbackward
• standupandwalkaroundregularlytoremovethestrainonyourlegmuscles
Takingcareofyourvision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room
lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could
stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.
Eyes
• Restyoureyesfrequently.
• Giveyoureyesregularbreaksbylookingawayfromthemonitorandfocusingona
distantpoint.
• Blinkfrequentlytokeepyoureyesfromdryingout.
Display
• Keepyourdisplayclean.
• Keepyourheadatahigherlevelthanthetopedgeofthedisplaysoyoureyes
pointdownwardwhenlookingatthemiddleofthedisplay.
• Adjustthedisplaybrightnessand/orcontrasttoacomfortablelevelforenhanced
textreadabilityandgraphicsclarity.
• Eliminateglareandreflectionsby:
• placingyourdisplayinsuchawaythatthesidefacesthewindoworanylight
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