Apple MB535LL User Guide - Page 81

you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches 45 to 70 cm.

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 Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to use the mouse comfortably.  Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when you're sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm).  Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead lights and nearby windows. If possible, use a tiltable display stand. The stand lets you set the display at the best angle for viewing, helping to reduce or eliminate glare from lighting sources you can't move. Shoulders relaxed Forearms and hands in a straight line 45-70 cm (18-28 in.) Top of the screen at or slightly below eye level (You may need to adjust the height of your display by raising or lowering your work surface.) Forearms level or tilted slightly Screen positioned to avoid reflected glare Lower back supported Clearance under work surface Thighs tilted slightly Feet flat on the floor or on a footrest Appendix B Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics 81

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Appendix B
Safety, Maintenance, and Ergonomics
81
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Position the mouse at the same height as your keyboard. Allow adequate space to
use the mouse comfortably.
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Arrange the display so that the top of the screen is slightly below eye level when
you’re sitting at the keyboard. The best distance from your eyes to the screen is up to
you, although most people seem to prefer 18 to 28 inches (45 to 70 cm).
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Position the display to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from overhead
lights and nearby windows. If possible, use a tiltable display stand. The stand lets you
set the display at the best angle for viewing, helping to reduce or eliminate glare
from lighting sources you can’t move.
Thighs tilted
slightly
Shoulders
relaxed
Screen positioned to
avoid reflected glare
Forearms and
hands in a
straight line
Forearms level
or tilted slightly
Lower back
supported
Feet flat on the floor
or on a footrest
Top of the screen at or
slightly below eye level
(You may need to adjust
the height of your display
by raising or lowering
your work surface.)
Clearance under
work surface
45–70 cm (18–28 in.)