IMPORTANT SAFETY & HEALTH INFORMATION
WARNING: Do not shine the optical sensor on
the bottom of the mouse into your eyes!
Frequent use of a computer mouse may cause physical
injury. If you feel any pain, discomfort, numbness, tingling,
aching, cramping, stiffness or swelling in your hands, wrists,
arms, shoulders, neck, back, or fingers, you should stop
using your computermouse and seek the advice of a
qualified health professional. To lessen the chance of injury,
you should follow these general guidelines:
•Your computer keyboard should be directly in front of
you, and your computer mouse placed right next to it so
that you can use it with your elbow at your side.
•Yourcomputer mouseshould be close enough so that
you do not have to stretch to reach it.
•Your chair height should be adjusted so that your
computer mouse is at elbow height. Your forearm
should be parallel to the floor or slightly bent.
•Your arms, wrists, and shoulders should be relaxed, but
remember to maintain good posture and do not bend
your wrist, shrug your shoulders, hunch your back, or
twist your body.
•Hold your computer mouse with a light touch.
•Take frequent breaks and vary your tasks.
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