Acer TravelMate P245-MG - Manual (Page 10)

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Acer's ENERGY STAR qualified products save your money by reducing
energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing features
or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers products with the
ENERGY STAR mark.
What is ENERGY STAR?
Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent
greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offering products and services
worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and improve the quality of
our environment. The more energy we can save through higher energy efficiency, the
more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of climate change. More information
refers to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.
Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.
• Automatically go into "display sleep" and "computer sleep" mode after 10 and
30 minutes of inactivity respectively.
• Wake the computer from sleep mode by pressing a key on the keyboard or
moving the mouse.
• Computers will save more than 80% energy at "sleep" mode.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks
Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users
are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long
work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions,
personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis
or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands,
wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
• Numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation.
• Aching, soreness or tenderness.
• Pain, swelling or throbbing.
• Stiffness or tightness.
• Coldness or weakness.
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain
related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's
health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.