Instruction manual and Reference manual

Instruction manual

Instruction manual noun - A manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it.

Reference manual and instruction manual are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reference manual" instead a noun phrase "Instruction manual".

Reference manual

Reference manual noun - A manual containing information organized in a summary manner.
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Instruction manual and reference manual are semantically related. You can use "Instruction manual" instead a noun phrase "Reference manual".
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