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You and your computer, Accessibility and comfort, Ergonomic information

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Chapter 3. You and your computer This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and traveling with your computer. Accessibility and comfort Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort. Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while using your computer. The following topics provide information about arranging your work area, setting up your computer equipment, and establishing healthy work habits. Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities. Refer to the accessibility information that outlines our efforts in this area. See "Accessibility information" on page 44. Ergonomic information Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. For example, adapting to the surrounding light sources, proper seating, and the placement of your computer hardware, can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort. This example shows someone in a conventional setting. Even when not in such a setting, you can follow many of these tips. Develop good habits, and they will serve you well. General posture: Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort caused by long periods of working in the same position. Frequent, short breaks from your work also help to prevent minor discomfort associated with your working posture. Display: Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510-760 mm (20-30 inches). Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. Keep the display © Copyright Lenovo 2013 43

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Chapter 3. You and your computer
This chapter provides information about accessibility, comfort, and traveling with your computer.
Accessibility and comfort
Good ergonomic practice is important to get the most from your personal computer and to avoid discomfort.
Arrange your workplace and the equipment you use to suit your individual needs and the kind of work
that you perform. In addition, use healthy work habits to maximize your performance and comfort while
using your computer.
The following topics provide information about arranging your work area, setting up your computer
equipment, and establishing healthy work habits.
Lenovo is committed to providing the latest information and technology to our customers with disabilities.
Refer to the accessibility information that outlines our efforts in this area. See “Accessibility information”
on page 44.
Ergonomic information
Working in the virtual office might mean adapting to frequent changes in your environment. For example,
adapting to the surrounding light sources, proper seating, and the placement of your computer hardware,
can help you improve your performance and achieve greater comfort.
This example shows someone in a conventional setting. Even when not in such a setting, you can follow
many of these tips. Develop good habits, and they will serve you well.
General posture
: Make minor modifications in your working posture to deter the onset of discomfort
caused by long periods of working in the same position. Frequent, short breaks from your work also help
to prevent minor discomfort associated with your working posture.
Display
: Position the display to maintain a comfortable viewing distance of 510-760 mm (20-30 inches).
Avoid glare or reflections on the display from overhead lighting or outside sources of light. Keep the display
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