HP Servers - Working In Comfort

Working in Comfort

Setting Up Your HP Computing Equipment

 When possible, use a program that has a simple user interface, such

as easily identifiable icons and pull-down menus. Also, screen infor-

mation should be displayed in a structured and well-organized way.

Monitor Use Specifica-

tions

 When viewing your monitor, your head should not be tilted more

than 15 degrees forward.

 Optimum readability for monitor use is generally considered to be 21

minutes of arc. This corresponds to a character size of 3.7 mm (0.15

inches) at a viewing distance of 60 cm (24 inches).

 You should not have to look up more than 5 degrees above horizon-

tal or down more than 30 degrees below horizontal for normal work

tasks, such as typing or reading.

Document Holders

When keying in data from a hard-copy document, placing it in a

document holder rather than on a flat surface will make it easier to read.

The following recommendations should be observed when using a

document holder:

 The document holder should be at approximately the same height

and distance from your eyes as the screen, and as close to the moni-

tor as possible to prevent neck twisting. Some users prefer a docu-

ment holder mounted to the monitor while others prefer the

document holder positioned between the screen and keyboard.

 If the primary task is to view documents rather than using the moni-

tor, the document holder may be placed directly in front of the key-

board with the monitor slightly to the side.

 To help reduce stress on your neck and prevent eye fatigue, try to

minimize the movement of your head and eyes while using a docu-

ment holder.

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