I have too much stuff.
I probably have a lot less than most. But to me, it’s still too much.
I have a couple of electronic devices. And what comes with an electronic device? A manual.
I use all of these devices on a regular basis.
But I don’t use all (if any) of the manuals on a regular basis.
So, I started thinking. Companies could cut costs by shipping its products with a bare bones manual – how to get it operating. And then it could post the detailed manual online. Since most people don’t even use many of the features on their devices, I think only a small group of people would be frustrated for not having a physical manual that detailed everything.
In my opinion, the main problem with online manuals is that it’s a pain to find them. To get help with a product, some companies include a pamphlet or insert that says: “For help, or information about your product, please go to: www.nikon.com.” But then you have to navigate through Nikon’s site to find what you’re looking for. Since Nikon sells many products, this can be cumbersome.
Instead, Nikon could include a small insert in the device’s packaging that says: “For a detailed user’s manual, please navigate your Web browser to: www.nikon.com/products/imaging/f6/manual.html”
I’d throw away my manuals if I knew such links existed.
I just don’t want to go searching for them.
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everett commented on Feb 15 10 at 7:49 pmMy dad reads manuals… front to back. He seems to know his appliances pretty well.
Maybe you should spend more time readin and less time bitchin!
James Fremont commented on Feb 15 10 at 8:40 pm@Everett: Manuals are for reference.
And when I need them most I can never find them — be it in my house or online.
Granted, I take responsibility for misplacing them, but “Bitchin’” shall proceed.