NEC MultiSync LCD2110 User Manual

Recommended Use –continuedCORRECT PLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE MONITORCAN REDUCE EYE, SHOULDER AND NECK FATIGUE. CHECK THEFOLLOWING WHEN YOU POSITION THE MONITOR:10• For optimum performance, allow 20 minutes forwarm-up.• Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screenis at or slightly below eye level. Your eyes should lookslightly downward when viewing the middle of thescreen.• Position your monitor no closer than 16 inches and nofurther away than 28 inches from your eyes. Theoptimal distance is 24 inches for MultiSync LCD2110™.• Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on an object atleast 20 feet away. Blink often.• Position the monitor at a 90° angle to windows and other light sources tominimize glare and reflections. Adjust the monitor tilt so that ceiling lights donot reflect on your screen.• If reflected light makes it hard for you to see your screen, use an anti-glare filter.• Clean the LCD monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid usingany cleaning solution or glass cleaner!• 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.• Avoid displaying fixed patterns on the monitor for long periods of time to avoidimage persistence (after-image effects).• Get regular eye checkups.ErgonomicsTo realize the maximum ergonomics benefits, we recommend the following:• Adjust the Brightness until the bachground 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• Use non-interlaced signals with a vertical refresh rate between 60-76Hz• Do not use primary color blue on a dark background, as it is difficult to see and mayproduce eye fatigue to insufficient contrastFor more detailed information on setting up a healthy work environment, call NEC at(800) 820-1230, NEC FastFacts™ information at (630) 467-4363 and request document#900108 or write the American National Standard for Human Factors Engineering ofVisual Display Terminal Workstations – ANSI-HFS Standard No. 100-1988 – The HumanFactors Society, Inc. P.O. Box 1369, Santa Monica, California 90406.LCD2110usersmanual 4/23/01, 10:44 AM12