CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Setting up your computer and
computer accessories
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Set up the monitor so the top is no higher
than eye level, the monitor controls are
within reach, and the screen is tilted to be
perpendicular to your line of sight.
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Place your keyboard and mouse at a
comfortable distance. You should be able
to reach them without stretching.
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Set paper holders at the same height and
distance as the monitor.
Sitting at your computer
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Avoid bending, arching, or angling your
wrists. Make sure that they are in a relaxed
position when you type.
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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.
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Take breaks to stand and stretch your legs.
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Avoid twisting your torso or neck.
Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain
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Vary your activities to avoid excessive
repetition.
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Take breaks to change your position,
stretch your muscles, and relieve your eyes.
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Find ways to break up the work day, and
schedule a variety of tasks.
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