Reading User Manuals

2. READING USER MANUALS

Many technical fields rely on user manuals, operator manuals and technical manuals to do their day to day tasks at work. Without these manuals there would be too much information for one person to know to be able to their job. Accidents, personal or equipment would be more frequent in the work field. That is why manuals are developed, to prevent accidents and to keep people informed of updated information on equipment. So a well- developed and written manual will help a person succeed at their job.

Conciseness

The reading of each instruction leaves a person with no doubt on what they are supposed to do, and when a step is done and what step to take next. Each topic is short and to the point and clear.

Consistency

All paragraphs, heading and graphics are consistent with all material that has been developed in this manual. Graphics are simple and can be easily followed.

What is the importance of user manual?

A user manual could inform the users about how to use the product safely and warn them of any potential danger of its misuse. Therefore, it helps both users to be alert and not get hurt and the manufacturers to discharge from legal liability in such incidents.

Why is it vitally important to provide a user instruction manual?

Providing a user manual or guide is a must for every business offering a product or service and its uses are manifold.

USES OF USER MANUALS:

✓ Protect the company from legal issues.

✓Save time of the customers as well as employees or engineers.

✓ Achieve marketing goals oors

✓ Convince users for purchasing new products and updates

✓ Improve search rank and generate leads

✓ Improve company image