Safety & Comfort Guide User Guide
Table of contents
1 Let comfort be your guide ................................................................................................................................. 1
Scan for awkwardness and adjust for comfort ..................................................................................... 1
Adopt healthy habits ............................................................................................................................. 2
Comfortable computing for children ..................................................................................................... 2
2 Adjusting your chair .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Let the comfort of your feet, legs, back and shoulders be your guide .................................................. 3
Move often ............................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Adjusting your work surface .............................................................................................................................. 6
Let the comfort of your shoulders, arms and hands be your guide ...................................................... 6
When typing, pointing and touching, scan your hands and fingers for tension .................................... 7
4 Adjusting your monitor ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Scan your head, neck and torso for comfort ........................................................................................ 9
Adjusting dual monitors ...................................................................................................................... 12
5 Using touch technology ................................................................................................................................... 13
Using a touch-enabled monitor and all-in-one product ....................................................................... 13
Using a touch-enabled tablet .............................................................................................................. 15
6 Using a Notebook ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Listen to your body especially when using a notebook ...................................................................... 17
7 Carefully monitoring children using computers ............................................................................................... 18
A special note for parents and teachers ............................................................................................. 18
8 Monitoring your health habits and exercise .................................................................................................... 19
Monitoring personal tolerance levels and limits .................................................................................. 19
Cultivating your health and fitness ..................................................................................................... 19
9 Electrical and mechanical safety ..................................................................................................................... 20
Product safety policy and general practice ......................................................................................... 20
Installation requirements .................................................................................................................... 21
General precautions for HP products ................................................................................................. 21
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