Positioning your monitor – Epson Epson User Manual

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Adjust the height of your chair so when you are using the
keyboard or mouse your upper arms are vertical and your
forearms and wrists are horizontal. For good circulation, your
feet should rest flat on the floor with your lower legs vertical

and your knees level with your hips. You may need to use a

footrest to maintain the correct alignment for your legs.

Positioning Your Monitor

Place the monitor so it is directly in front of you
with the top of the screen slightly below eye level

when you are sitting at the computer. You may want to place it

on top of the computer or on a stand.

Your line of sight to the screen should be about 10 to 20 degrees
below the horizontal. If the monitor has a tilt and swivel base,

you can adjust the position of the screen for the best viewing

angle.

Sit about an arm’s length or more away from the monitor. The

most comfortable viewing distance depends on the size of the

screen characters and your ability to focus on the display.

Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls to
maximize image clarity, and keep the screen clean.

Try placing any source documents you are using on a copy

stand and position the stand next to the screen at the same eye

level. This reduces neck strain and makes it easier for your eyes

to move back and forth between the document and the screen.

Using Your Computer

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