Gateway 510 Gateway 510-Series Computer User's Guide - Page 22
Sitting at your computer, Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
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Chapter 2: Getting Started Sitting at your computer ■ Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed position when you type. ■ Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work. ■ Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs. ■ Avoid twisting your torso or neck. Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain ■ Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition. ■ Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes. ■ Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks. 14 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
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Sitting at your computer
■
Avoid bending, arching, or angling your wrists. Make sure that they are
in a relaxed position when you type.
■
Do not slouch forward or lean far back. Sit with your back straight so your
knees, hips, and elbows form right angles when you work.
■
Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
■
Avoid twisting your torso or neck.
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive
strain
■
Vary your activities to avoid excessive repetition.
■
Take breaks to change your position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your
eyes.
■
Find ways to break up the work day, and schedule a variety of tasks.