Yes, it’s true that the fancy new MacBook Pro you just brought home didn’t come with a manual.
When talking to customers in our retail stores, we typically end most conversations with, “Do you have any more questions or concerns?” Here many customers respond, “Well it comes with a manual, right?” This questions is usually followed by their utter shock and dismay at hearing that there are no instructions on how to use the computer, iPad, iPod or iPhone in that fancy new box.
There might not be a manual in the box, but don’t fear, your resources are all at your fingertips! Apple has made all of their manuals, user guides and how-to instructions available through a number of resources. iPad users are often delighted to know that there’s a free iPad user guide available through the iBookstore. Once you download the iBooks App, simply search for “iPad user guide” in the iBookstore. The Apple website itself contains a wealth of knowledge: you can easily download manuals for all of your Apple products, from iMac to MacBook Pro to iPod touch.
Information about how to use your new computer or device isn’t limited to just manuals, either. Video tutorials are available as well, and many links to these are located directly within the program you’re using. If you’re using Pages, for example, click on the Help option located in the toolbar at the top of your screen. Once you click on Help, select Video Tutorials from the drop-down menu. Apple’s video tutorials show you everything from getting started to sharing documents with Microsoft Word.
We know digital downloads aren’t always the best way for some customers to get the most our of their device or software. Because of this, we sell a huge selection of books as well in our retail stores. So if you’re feeling like you’ve ingested enough technology in the purchase alone, feel confident knowing you can still hold a book in your hands to help you through!