Manual

Equium 8100D/M

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Vision Care

All new users of desktop PCs must have vision tests performed before

undertaking computer use, and all users must have vision tests

performed periodically thereafter, to ensure that they have adequately

corrected their vision (if necessary) to satisfactorily handle such work.

An association between bifocal use and vulnerability to neck disorders is

also known to exist. Bifocal use while operating a Toshiba desktop PC

may result in more head movements from keyboard to screen, a

backward declination of the head and increased static loading of the neck

muscles, which could cause neck discomfort. The use of bifocals

reportedly may also result in awkward postural adjustments, which could

cause further discomfort to the body.

Consequently, all individuals who wear bifocals must have vision tests

performed before beginning computer work and must then be evaluated

periodically by a vision-care specialist, to determine whether their current

lenses are appropriate for the computer work that they will be performing.

WARNINGS:

a. Always have your eyes examined periodically by a vision-care

specialist, to maintain good vision.

b. Always wear corrective glasses or contact lenses, where required, to

minimise eye-strain when using the CRT monitor.

c. If you wear bifocals, always have vision tests performed before your

first use of this computer, and then periodically thereafter, to protect

against eye-strain and possibly physical discomfort, as well.

d. Always keep your glasses, contact lenses, and the CRT monitor

screen as clean as possible.

e. Always take frequent rest breaks, and relax the focusing system of the

eyes by looking at distant objects, (i.e., objects located at a distance

greater than 4.5 m or 15 feet).

f. If you experience vision-related problems including (but not limited to)

eye-strain, irritation or pain, blurred or double vision, excessive tears

or dry eyes or excessive blinking or squinting, always consult a vision-

care specialist to protect your eyesight.