Computer
Tips and Tricks

Save Your Eyes

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on for the changes to take affect. You should now be able to see the text easier. NR

The following quidelines apply to comuter workstations in the home and the workplace:

Monitor

Height: Top of screen at or below eye level.
Distance: Arms reach (13" - 25")
Eye angle: Line of sight should be 0° to 15°

Larger Screen for the Internet

Question: I am having a problem seeing the text because it is to small.
Answer: Click on the start button on the lower left corner of your screen, click Settings, click Control Panel, click Display, click Settings. Near the bottom of the screen you will see Font Size and just below it you will see a window that shows the size of the font you are using. Click on the arrow on the right and you will see a listing of Large font, small font and other, where you can choose a percentage of the font size. After you make your choice click okay (if you changed the percentage you will have to click okay a second time). You will get a message that states you have to restart your computer to have the changes take affect. Do Not Restart. Wait until the next time you turn your computer

While on the Internet you can have a larger screen by pushing the F-11 button at the top of your keyboard. Push it again to go back to the normal screen. NR

    Chair
   
Leg Position:  Thighs Parallel to floor.

   
Keyboard

    Arm Position:  Uper arm perpendicular and lower arm parallel to floor.

    Wrist Position:  Neutral