Toshiba M100 User Guide
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Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
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twisting your torso or neck, and look at the screen
without slouching.
without slouching.
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If you are using an external monitor, the top of the screen
should be no higher than eye level.
should be no higher than eye level.
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If you use a paper holder, set it at about the same height
and distance as the screen.
and distance as the screen.
Seating and posture
When using your computer, maintain good posture with your
body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper
seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some
people find a backless chair more comfortable than a
conventional chair.
body relaxed and your weight distributed evenly. Proper
seating is a primary factor in reducing work strain. Some
people find a backless chair more comfortable than a
conventional chair.
Correct posture and positioning of the computer
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Position your chair so that the keyboard is at or slightly
lower than the level of your elbow. You should be able to
type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your
forearms parallel to the floor.
lower than the level of your elbow. You should be able to
type comfortably with your shoulders relaxed and your
forearms parallel to the floor.
If you are using a conventional chair:
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Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If
necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees
and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.
necessary, use a footrest to raise the level of your knees
and ease the pressure on the back of your thighs.
Below eye level
Footrest
Approximately
90° angles
90° angles