HP Workstation x4000 hp workstation x4000 - Linux getting started guide and wa - Page 27

Setting Up and Using Your Linux Workstation Working in Comfort and Safety Figure 1-4 Working in Comfort and Safety Preparing Your Work Environment It is important that your work environment contributes to your comfort and productivity: Your Work Environment Document holder Keyboard Slope 6cm 64-76 cm • Work Surface Height. Your work surface should be height adjustable. First adjust the height of your chair so that your feet are firmly on the floor, then adjust the work surface height until your forearms are parallel to the floor when you have your fingers on the keyboard or other input devices. • Chair. Your chair should provide a comfortable sitting position, including features such as a height and tilt adjustment feature, curved seat edge, a stable base (for example, five legs and castors, adjustable back support, a freely rotating swivel, and fully adjustable padded arm rests). • Monitor. Place your monitor so that the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level (up to 15 degrees). Chapter 1 27