This post is dedicated to those people who purchase something (call it computer, cellphone, laptops, any DVD player, iPod, etc) and never bother to read the instructions manual. First thing they will do when bumping into a problem installing or using any hardware or software is panic. Some of them even run head-over-heals to the manufacturer, demanding to be taught on how to work this "malfunctioning", "useless" or "shitty" computer/program, without even considering the possibility that the problem lying with the user, and not the product.
This is not how the way it works.
"Read The Freaking Manual" or RTFM, is an expression that can't be spoken out loud, but is repeated often enough. Probably most problems people experience with their hardware/computer/software can be resolved by RTFM.
I myself always read the manual or at least conduct a slight research of a particular product before buying something. I will not waste my money on a product that I can't operate or understand. Call me cautious. The first thing that I always do after purchasing something new is RTFM. For some, TFM (The Freaking Manual) can be one of those "useless" thingy often discarded after purchasing a product. TFM sometime called "user guide", "user manual", "readme.txt", "user support", "anything for dummies" and many other names some of us tend to forgot. TFM is included when we purchase a product... duh.
If you think that you are one of those who, for some logical (or strange) reason can't get your product to function, then this post is for you. You can actually put TFM to a good use after all, which is free of charge.
And if you've RTFM, but can't seem to make the product to a proper function, .....then you can CTFM (contact the freaking manufacturer)
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5 comments:
Hai Mbak,
This is my favorite so far ;)
It's so very Virna (or at least the Written-Mode, not the Live-in-Person-Mode)...hehehe..
I totally agree with you, and i myself also conduct those little pre-purchase research of my own prior to any purchase of any gadgets, by doing so you will also gain comprehension of what the gadget is able to do and whether it will meet your expectation or not (you can find the TFMs online), better safe than sorry ;)
eh i thought that you're supposed to be studying?? ;)
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Thanks.
Most people (unfortunately most of these people are female) rarely RTFM, even after using the product. Some 'extremists' NEVER even put their hands on it. For Pete's sake, RTFM.
Totally agree with the 'better safe than sorry' part.
Umm... studying also requires a break (and that break is about 2 hours of DVD session and 1 hour of online session).
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and that's studying for some kind of an examination?
talking about manuals, if there's someone who can show me how to use a gadget, i think i'll take the shorter route :)
Hi Metty. Yep, I had Six Sigma Exam yesterday, so I spent my weekend studying (sometimes with extended and prolonged breaks of DVD watching, hehehe)
Apparently, most of my friends DO prefer your route (the shorter version) and choose to appoint someone as their 'walking and talking' manual. This, I believe is quite efficient.
my favourite post ! Virna is really really....new to me
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