Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Creating a Computer-Friendly Environment; Keeping Yourself Comfortable

Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Place the computer on a flat surface that is large enough to hold
the computer and any other devices you plan to use, such as a
printer. Leave enough space around the computer and other equip
ment to allow adequate ventilation and prevent overheating.
To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your
work area from:
♦ Dust, moisture and direct sunlight.
♦ Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
CAUTION: If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off,
unplug it from the AC power source and let it dry out com
pletely before turning it on again.
If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it
back on, contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider.
♦ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such
as stereo speakers (other than the computer's internal speak
ers), or speakerphones.
♦ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity. Don't place the
computer near heating or air conditioning vents.
♦ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. Operate the computer within a
temperature range of 41 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 35
degrees Celsius) and 20 to 80 percent non-condensing
humidity.
Keeping yourself comfortable
Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as people
spend more time using their computers. However, with a little care
and proper use of the equipment, you can work comfortably
throughout the day.
This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress injuries.
For more information, consult books on ergonomics, repetitive-
strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome.
Part I; Getting To Know Your Computer