usermanual

noun

UK /ˈjuːzə ˈmænjuəl/

US /ˈjuːzər ˈmænjuəl/

A book that tells you how to use something.

She read the user manual before turning on the new coffee machine.

SYNONYMS

guide handbook instruction book manual how-to book

RELATED WORDS

instructions documentation tutorial guidebook directions

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of written steps that comes with a device or tool.

The user manual explains how to change the battery.

3. A document that helps someone understand a product or service.

Please check the user manual for troubleshooting tips.

4. A reference book for operating a machine or system.

The technician consulted the user manual to fix the printer.