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Before you start to type, you should read this important advice about keyboard use

You may have been typing for many years without problems, but as full ten finger touchtyping is so much faster, it puts more strain on the hands if you don't do it right. Problems which would otherwise be so small you barely notice them can become much more serious. Back pain, eye strain and carpal tunnel injuries (repetitive strain injury) can result from improper use of a computer. Take time to learn the correct hand and seating positions before you proceed with using this program

Don't get put off using this program because of all the warnings you see here. Remember, the advice you see here is important for any use of a computer. It is just particularly important that you follow the advice if you are learning to type quickly.

Visit the following links
Microsoft's Healthy Computing Guide
Information about the causes and treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The following points are important:

  • Feet flat on the floor.
  • Chair high enough that your thighs slope downwards slightly. If you don't have a height adjustable chair, use cushions or pillows to get the right height. A footrest may also be useful.
  • The desk should be high enough for your forearms to be roughly parallel to the floor.
  • The centre of the screen should be just below eye height, so you are looking very slightly downwards. Use slabs of wood or even old telephone books to increase its height if necessary
  • Your arms should reach all the keys on the keyboard without stretching. You will have to move your elbows to reach the numerical keypad (at the right hand side) and the function keys on the top row.
  • The screen should be in a comfortable position, and free from distracting reflections. Arrange the monitor behind the keyboard to avoid having a twist to the left or right in your neck or back.
  • Your wrists should be fairly straight: they shouldn't be bent back too much. Experiment using a wrist pads. Not all wrist pads, including those that are fitted to the keyboard, will be suitable for your keyboard and monitor layout.
  • Wear glasses if you need them, otherwise you'll really need them
  • Take breaks every now and then, move around and stretch, particularly your hands and fingers. Also, let your eyes focus on something a long way away from time to time - take a look out of a window.
  • Any feeling of undue stress or strain is a sign that something is wrong! stop the typing course immediately and seek medical advice. You won't be able to type quickly if you have to recover from RSI!
  • This advice is provided in good faith but without liability. Square Eyes Software cannot be held liable in loss or injury caused by obeying this advice. You type at your own risk. (i.e. please don't sue me. It's your fault not mine)

Laptop computers are completely different again. You may have a manual supplied with the computer (either printed manuals or programs on your computer) which advises you on healthy use of your computer.

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