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Setting up your work space, Setting up your work space -2, General conditions – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual

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User’s Manual

3-2

Getting Started

Setting up your work space

Establishing a comfortable work site is important for you and your

computer. A poor work environment or stressful work habits can result in

discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands, wrists or

other joints. Proper ambient conditions should also be maintained for the

computer’s operation. This section discusses the following topics:

General conditions

Placement of the computer

Seating and posture

Lighting

Work habits

General conditions

In general, if you are comfortable, so is your computer, but read the

following to make sure your work site provides a proper environment.

Make sure there is adequate space around the computer for proper

ventilation.

Make sure the AC power cord connects to an outlet that is close to the

computer and easily accessible.

The temperature should be 5 to 35 degrees Centigrade (41 to

95 degrees Fahrenheit) and the relative humidity should be 20 to

80 percent.

Avoid areas where rapid or extreme changes in temperature or humidity

may occur.

Keep the computer free of dust, moisture, and exposure to direct

sunlight.

Keep the computer away from heat sources, such as electric heaters.

Do not use the computer near liquids or corrosive chemicals.

Do not place the computer near objects that create strong magnetic

fields (e.g., stereo speakers).

Some parts of the computers including data storage media, can be

damaged by magnets. Do not place the computer near magnetic

objects or bring magnetic objects close to the computer. Be careful of

objects, such as stereo speakers, that produce strong magnetic fields

during operation. Also, be careful with metal objects, such as bracelets,

which can be inadvertently magnetized.

Do not operate the computer in close proximity to a mobile phone.

Leave ample ventilation room for the fan. Do not block the vents.