Acer Extensa 5620 User Manual

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xiThe following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.Finding your comfort zoneFind your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using afootrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observethe following tips:• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your legmuscles• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and withincomfortable reach• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display atthe center of your desk to minimize neck strainTaking care of your visionLong viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessiveroom lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrastdisplays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions onhow to reduce eyestrain.Eyes• Rest your eyes frequently.• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor andfocusing on a distant point.• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.Display• Keep your display clean.• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so youreyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level forenhanced text readability and graphics clarity.• Eliminate glare and reflections by:• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window orany light source• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds• using a task light• changing the display's viewing angle• using a glare-reduction filter• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from thedisplay's top front edge• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.