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Using the product with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor
brightness of your product display to a comfortable level to prevent
possible eye strain.
❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso.
❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable.
❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away.
❖ When using a product for long hours, it may be more comfortable to dock
the product and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor.
❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level.
❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. If you have to
reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface
or the chair arm supports.
❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve
shoulder and arm comfort.
❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use.
❖ Don’t rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface
when typing.
❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the
chair.
❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body.
Using the product with an external keyboard,
mouse or monitor