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.