CHAPTER3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Sitting at your computer
• Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make
sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type.
• Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back
straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right
angles when you work.
• Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
• Avoid twisting your torso or neck.
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive
strain
• Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.
• Take breaks to change your position, stretch your
muscles, and relieve your eyes.
• Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a
variety of tasks.
Positioning the computer case
Position the computer case in a location that is easy for you to
reach. Your case can be positioned either horizontally or
vertically. With the case in a vertical orientation, you can rotate
the support base on bottom for more stability.
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