| | Technical Documentation can be developed and provided in a variety of
formats. While the majority of these formats are alpha-numeric, video
presentation is also appropriate for some materials.
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Format:
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Paper |
WORD |
PDF |
Video |
CD-ROM |
| Manual: |
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Installation |
X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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User |
X
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X
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X
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X
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Operator |
X
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X
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X
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X
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Technical
Reference |
X
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X
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X
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X
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Format Issues
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Printed manuals
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Can be shipped with each product and require no hardware or software for
viewing. |
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They are accessible right out of the box. |
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PDF documents
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Can be stored and distributed electronically and
printed practically anywhere. |
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Electronic documents save on print
and distribution costs, but require specific hardware and software for
viewing and printing. |
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The documents can not be modified and can
be distributed via internet connections or as email attachments. |
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CD-ROM
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Can be used for distributing large amounts of documents and
data including PDF and MS Word manuals, videos, drivers, and other
files. |
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Documents can be printed virtually anywhere, but
special software is required for viewing and printing manuals. |
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