A complete manual for the device IBM s/390, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use IBM s/390 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of IBM s/390.
A complete IBM manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.
1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual IBM s/390 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the IBM s/390, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the IBM s/390, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device IBM s/390 - which should help us in our first steps of using IBM s/390
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with IBM s/390
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of IBM s/390 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.
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