NEC MultiSync 55 User Manual

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CORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITORCAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THEFOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:Recommended Use cont.• Adjust the monitor height so that the top ofthe screen is at or slightly below eye level.Your eyes should look slightly downwardwhen viewing the middle of the screen.• Position your monitor no closer than 12 inchesand no further away than 28 inches from youreyes. The optimal distance is 18 inches.• Rest your eyes periodically by focusing onan object at least 20 feet away. Blink often.• Position the monitor at a 90° angle towindows and other light sources to minimizeglare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tiltso that ceiling lights do not reflect on your screen.• If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti-glare filter.• Clean your monitor regularly. Use a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth and anon-alcohol, neutral, non-abrasive cleaning solution or glass cleaner tominimize dust.• Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to enhance readability.• Use a document holder placed close to the screen.• Position whatever you are looking at most of the time (the screen orreference material) directly in front of you to minimize turning your headwhile you are typing.• Get regular eye checkups.ErgonomicsTo realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following:• Adjust the Brightness until the background raster disappears• Do not position the Contrast control to its maximum setting• Use the preset Size and Position controls with standard signals• Use the preset Color Setting and Sides Left/Right controls• Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 75-120Hz forthe MultiSync ® 55/75 and 75-160Hz for the MultiSync 95• Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to seeand may produce eye fatigue due to insufficient contrastFor more detailed information on setting up a healthy work environment, call NECat (800) 820-1230, NEC FastFacts™ information at (630) 467-4363 and requestdocument #950108 or write the American National Standard for Human FactorsEngineering of Visual Display Terminal Workstations – ANSI-HFS StandardNo. 100-1988 – The Human Factors Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica,California 95406.1015500411.wpc 11/23/99, 7:57 AM12