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HINT: Long Hours of Use
You may find it more comfortable to use a full-size keyboard, monitor, and detached mouse or trackball
with your notebook computer. This is especially important when working on your notebook computer for
long hours.
Typing Style
Observe your typing style and notice how you use your fingers and hands. Avoid
keeping any unnecessary tension in your thumbs and fingers. Observe whether you
have a heavy touch or a light touch while typing. Use the minimum amount of force
needed to depress the keys.
Reaching for keys and key combinations
To reach keys that are not near your keyboard’s home row, move your whole arm;
avoid stretching your fingers and angling your wrists. When pressing two keys
simultaneously, such as
Ctrl+C
or
Alt+F,
use two hands instead of contorting one hand
to reach both keys
RIGHT!
Relax your thumbs and fingers while typing and pointing;
notice and release excess tension.
WRONG!
Don’t type or point with unnecessary tension in your
thumbs and fingers.
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HINT: Keep it Light
If your typing is on the heavy side, teach yourself to lighten up. Press the keys more gently.