Acer 3700gx User Guide
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Arranging a comfortable work area
Working safely begins with the arrangement of your work space and the
proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and
think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Refer to the
diagram on the following page as you set up your system.
proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and
think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Refer to the
diagram on the following page as you set up your system.
Here are some points to consider:
Adjusting your chair
Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean that you’ll be
properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper
body posture will make you more comfortable and productive.
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properly supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper
body posture will make you more comfortable and productive.
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Avoid tilting your chair. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so
that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your
computer.
that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your
computer.
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Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your
thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor.
thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor.
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Rest your body on the chair back. Your torso works harder to maintain
balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back.
balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back.
Positioning your PC
Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:
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Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause