User manuals on CD-ROM!

iDan · 24-12-2006, 23:43

These are my most annoying pet hate, there's nothing worse than having to read a bloody manual on a computer!

It's fairly understandable with computer stuff, but, my new LCD TV (LG) has even done the same trick.

There's no reason whatsoever for the buyers to even have a computer, so how will they know what to do and what not to do?

God, it winds me up!

(Merry Christmas!)

Orbitalzone · 25-12-2006, 20:32

Two sides to this, firstly it saves trees and the associated costs involved of printer multilanguage.

The only reason from the manufacturer is cost plain and simple. It must cost a few pounds per manual and profits are slim so every penny counts to them

As you rightly say,ok perhaps for computers (still a big pain though) but not acceptable for TV products.

I am sure that CD's will soon be replaced by only an online PDF version to save further costs.

I like paper manuals as it's hard to read up on your new product using a laptop when sitting on the bog.

iDan · 25-12-2006, 23:40

Orbitalzone,

Completely agree with what you say, but, there's literally a 'quick start guide', the size of an Argos catalogue, there's 19 (Counted them!) different languages in there, 318 total pages, 12 pages English...

Why couldn't this just be a full manual?

'Every penny counts'

Orbitalzone · 26-12-2006, 11:28

Yes that is outrageous isn't it!

Anyhow, are you pleased with the LG picture wise? and what model was it?

iDan · 26-12-2006, 18:30

I think the LG is absolutely awesome (Paid £360 for it through work), it's the 26LC2R, the only thing missing is a DVB tuner, but i don't need/want one (If the Philips IDTV software is anything to go by!)

Got a Samsung upscaling DVD player on it and the picture is stunning via HDMI.

iDan · 04-01-2007, 14:09

Trying to request a printed manual from LG now...

I'm on hold!

iDan · 04-01-2007, 14:14

'go back to your retailer and get them to print it'

Oh, cheers mate.

Orbitalzone · 04-01-2007, 20:42

yeah I'm sure Currys or whoever, would be more than pleased to print it out hehehe....

iDan · 04-01-2007, 22:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orbitalzone

yeah I'm sure Currys or whoever, would be more than pleased to print it out hehehe....

I tried explaining to the guy that i work for the company i bought it off, he still insisted i need to talk to who sold it me.

I SOLD IT MYSELF.

I'll try talking to myself tomorrow, not in the mood tonight

24-12-2006, 23:43	#1
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	User manuals on CD-ROM! These are my most annoying pet hate, there's nothing worse than having to read a bloody manual on a computer! It's fairly understandable with computer stuff, but, my new LCD TV (LG) has even done the same trick. There's no reason whatsoever for the buyers to even have a computer, so how will they know what to do and what not to do? God, it winds me up! (Merry Christmas!)

25-12-2006, 20:32	#2
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Two sides to this, firstly it saves trees and the associated costs involved of printer multilanguage. The only reason from the manufacturer is cost plain and simple. It must cost a few pounds per manual and profits are slim so every penny counts to them As you rightly say,ok perhaps for computers (still a big pain though) but not acceptable for TV products. I am sure that CD's will soon be replaced by only an online PDF version to save further costs. I like paper manuals as it's hard to read up on your new product using a laptop when sitting on the bog.

25-12-2006, 23:40	#3
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Orbitalzone, Completely agree with what you say, but, there's literally a 'quick start guide', the size of an Argos catalogue, there's 19 (Counted them!) different languages in there, 318 total pages, 12 pages English... Why couldn't this just be a full manual? 'Every penny counts'

26-12-2006, 11:28	#4
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	Yes that is outrageous isn't it! Anyhow, are you pleased with the LG picture wise? and what model was it?

26-12-2006, 18:30	#5
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	I think the LG is absolutely awesome (Paid £360 for it through work), it's the 26LC2R, the only thing missing is a DVB tuner, but i don't need/want one (If the Philips IDTV software is anything to go by!) Got a Samsung upscaling DVD player on it and the picture is stunning via HDMI.

04-01-2007, 14:09	#6
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Trying to request a printed manual from LG now... I'm on hold!

04-01-2007, 14:14	#7
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	'go back to your retailer and get them to print it' Oh, cheers mate.

04-01-2007, 20:42	#8
Orbitalzone Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sussex Posts: 12,173	yeah I'm sure Currys or whoever, would be more than pleased to print it out hehehe....

04-01-2007, 22:02	#9
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Quote: Originally Posted by Orbitalzone yeah I'm sure Currys or whoever, would be more than pleased to print it out hehehe.... I tried explaining to the guy that i work for the company i bought it off, he still insisted i need to talk to who sold it me. I SOLD IT MYSELF. I'll try talking to myself tomorrow, not in the mood tonight

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