CREATING

A USER MANUAL
What is a user manual?

Other names, or other forms of a user

manual, might be:

üUser guide
üTechnical documentation
üInstruction manual
üOperational manual
üQuick Start Guide
üInstallation manual
User manual should contains:

• A manual that enables 1st run of product

without any problems.
• Clear instructions on how to install and
use the product
• A complete list of safety instructions
• A manual that meets all legal requirements
• A design that meets his company's brand
identity
• A manual that meets the legal IEC/IEEE
82079 standard for User Instructions
GOAL

primary goal
=> to assist a user

secondary goal
=> could be creating a better user
experience

another goal
=> meet legal requirements
What should be in a user manual?

• Product name
• Model or type number
• Intended use
• Features/accessories
• Description of the main product elements
• Description of the user interface
• Safety warnings
What should be in a user manual?
• Installation instructions
• Description of how to use/operate the product
• Troubleshooting section and instructions on how to solve problems
• Maintenance information
• Repair information
• Information on disposal of the product and packaging
• Technical specifications
• Table of content
• Index
• Glossary
• Warranty information
• Contact details
Minimum information for User Manual

ØOrganize the manual logically

ØInclude necessary warnings

ØDescribe the device

ØInclude setup instructions

ØProvide information about operation

More information

• https://youtu.be/zfJRsdz9ZN0
• https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-User-
Manual
• https://instrktiv.com/en/user-manual-
template/