Have you ever read a help file of any software or hardware???
@vishnu_badlapur (560)
India
May 1, 2007 1:40am CST
People wonder how i know so much about computers. They come and ask 'hey, how do you know all these???' And i have a straight forward answer -- keep reading. All softwares and hardwares have help. One should read it to get full understanding of the s/w or h/w. Now, let me know how many of u have ever read a help manual of a software or hardware......
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@DarlingGirl (745)
• United States
1 May 07
Of course I have. As a matter of fact, I read the help file for PhotoImpact just this morning. Another person, asking me to do research on a program I don't know. Funny, really, because I can learn a program in about ten or fifteen minutes. Then it's just a matter of practicing to gain speed.
I have seen people sit with a program of r hours and still not know how to use its basic functions simply because they don't believe in reading the directions!
I also do searches on the Internet for more clues in how to use a program if the help files are missing or incomplete. In today's age, there's just no excuse for not understanding a piece of software! The information IS out there. :) Good topic!
@vishnu_badlapur (560)
• India
1 May 07
Actually, people come to me for troubleshooting and when i have done with there problem, i explain them what had happened and how i rectified it. By reading help file we gain knowledge of not only the software but also about other things; like, after reading Nero's manual , u will even know how your drive works, different International standards, how drive writes to the disc, etc. So, reading the manual always benefits....
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@vishnu_badlapur (560)
• India
1 May 07
Yes. right; help files are really under rated. People look out for technicians and friends to solve Windows problems when they themselves have resolved it using the WINDOWS HELP. Some people may not be even knowing that windows has some help files(;-)).....
@im2good4u (566)
• Philippines
1 May 07
yes i always do read them, in fact its so easy to own a computer all you have to do is read those manuals and guides and your on you're way to becoming more computer literate.
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