Toshiba Portege PRT12U-01900U Portege X20W-D Series Users Guide English - Page 156

Mobile computingtips/Transporting the product/SMeoebkiilnegcoadmdpituiotinaglthipeslp 29 Mobile computing tips ❖ When using the product at airports, on airplanes or trains, or at meetings, make sure that you take the time to consider the points just mentioned. ❖ When working on the road it may be difficult to set up the product in an optimal position. In these situations it is important that you take frequent breaks and change your posture frequently to relieve the excess loads on your body. ❖ Be creative, when in a hotel room, use a rolled up blanket or pillows to provide back support, or to provide arm support. To position the product at a good height, remember to operate the product on a hard flat stable surface. Using your product on a carpet, blanket or other soft materials can block the air vents including those located at the base of the product and possibly cause overheating of your product (See "Provide adequate ventilation" section in this Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort). Transporting the product Carrying your product for a long time may lead to shoulder and arm fatigue. If you carry your product with other items, consider using an ergonomicallydesigned computer case. Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your company health and safety staff. Contact them if you need assistance making adjustment to your workstation or adjusting the lighting. Again, if you experience persistent or recurrent pain, ache, numbness, burning, or stiffness you should promptly see a qualified health care provider. These sensations may be caused by serious medical conditions that can be treated. For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your product environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration website at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/