Re: An RPN Club Message #13 Posted by Han on 22 Feb 2006, 3:40 p.m., in response to message #12 by Tim Wessman
Tim,
While I agree with you, I empathize with the previous poster. Does not it seem a bit expensive when, in order to learn how to use a $150 machine, one is required to already own (or perhaps purchase) a computer ($500+) and internet connection ($10-$20 per month)? Even if you printed it out at the library, there's still the paper/ink expenses (10 cents copy?). But let's forget about that. Imagine having to carry around a laptop in order to use your machine. Of course, you could print it... and that would be adding to the cost. I think it's fair to complain if a product does not come with adequate documentation.
Granted, most households will have a computer (though not necessarily an internet connection -- like my parents). I understand you're currently involved in writing data collecting software. I cannot picture you only providing a quick start guide to your software. In fact, I'm sure you'd have a very good set of documents on how to make the most of the software. So why can we not expect the same from a company that operates on a much larger scale?
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>Recently I got me a 49g+ calculator.. to my surprice... The manual >stinks...
>So I ask my self.. what can be done?
How about go to the calculator web page, look under "Product Manuals" and discover this. . .
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?product=351775&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&dest_page=product&
Oh look! There are three downloads. One is the 175 page booklet that comes with the calcualtor. Ther "user's manual" that comes with the calculator is a short inrtoduction to the calculator. Then there is a "users guide" that has 860 pages of material. Then there is the "Advanced Users Reference" that has about 700 pages of material.
So where is is the stinky manual you are wanting something to be done about?
TW
Edited: 22 Feb 2006, 3:42 p.m.
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