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Handbuch

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in·ˈstruc·tion manu·al N

instruction manual of a computer
Handbuch nt <-(e)s, -bücher>
instruction manual of a machine/device
Gebrauchsanweisung f <-, -en>
in the PONS Dictionary

in·struc·tion [ɪnˈstrʌkʃən] N

1. instruction usu pl (order):

instruction
Anweisung f <-, -en>
instruction
Instruktion f <-, -en>
I was acting on the instructions of a superior officer
ich habe auf Anweisung eines ranghöheren Offiziers gehandelt
to have instructions [or sb's instructions are] to do sth
jd ist angewiesen worden, etw zu tun
to carry out sb's instructions
jds Anweisungen [be]folgen
to give sb instructions
jdm Anweisungen geben

2. instruction no pl (teaching):

instruction
Unterweisung f <-, -en>
to give sb instruction in sth
jdm etw beibringen [o. vermitteln]
the course gives you basic instruction in car repairs
der Kurs vermittelt Grundkenntnisse darüber, wie man ein Auto repariert

3. instruction (directions):

instructions pl
Anweisung f <-, -en>
instructions pl
Instruktionen pl
instructions for use
Gebrauchsanweisung f <-, -en>

I. manu·al [ˈmænjuəl] ADJ

1. manual (done with hands):

manual
manuell
manual
Hand-
manual alphabet
Alphabet nt der Fingersprache
manual dexterity
handwerkliches Geschick f
manual dexterity
Handfertigkeit f <-, -en>
manual labour [or Am labor] [or work]
körperliche Arbeit
manual labour [or Am labor] [or work] (craftsmanship)
Handarbeit f <-> kein pl
to be a manual labourer [or Am laborer] [or worker]
körperlich arbeiten
to be a manual labourer [or Am laborer] [or worker] (as a craftsman)
handwerklich arbeiten
manual typewriter
mechanische Schreibmaschine

2. manual (hand-operated):

manual
manuell
manual
Hand-
to switch the controls to manual
auf Handsteuerung [o. manuelle Steuerung] umschalten
manual choke AUTO
manueller Choke
a car with manual gearbox AUTO
ein Auto nt mit Schaltgetriebe
manual transmission AUTO
Schaltgetriebe nt <-s, ->

II. manu·al [ˈmænjuəl] N

1. manual (book):

manual
Handbuch nt <-(e)s, -bücher>
manual of instructions
Bedienungsanleitung f <-, -en>
manual of instructions
Gebrauchsanweisung f <-, -en>
training manual
Lehrbuch nt <-(e)s, -bücher>

2. manual AUTO (vehicle):

manual
Auto nt mit Gangschaltung

3. manual MUS (organ keyboard):

manual
Manual nt <-s, -e>

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manual N CTRL

manual
Handbuch nt

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The game shipped in a plastic clamshell case along with a glossy, full-color 16 page instruction manual.
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The game features a password system, though all the passwords are included in the instruction manual.
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The game had no instruction manual explaining each of the buttons.
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The instruction manual that came with the television should have instructions on how to program cable channels.
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He also discusses the ancient instruction manual that describes precisely the refined movements and postures that gagaku and bugaku performers must attain.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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In return for a one-off front-end fee, you receive intensive support for launching your studio, integration in the WAX IN THE CITY system, instruction manuals and comprehensive training.
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www.wax-in-the-city.com
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Für eine einmalige Eintrittsgebühr erhalten Sie eine intensive Gründungs- und Eröffnungsunterstützung, die Eingliederung in das WAX IN THE CITY System, Handbücher sowie umfassende Schulungen.
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www.wax-in-the-city.com
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For MetaDesign in Berlin, she gathered wide experience in the development of instruction manuals and web-based knowledge platforms for global companies and organizations.
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www.ilt-solutions.de
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Insbesondere im Auftrag für MetaDesign in Berlin hat sie weitreichende Erfahrungen in der Entwicklung von Handbüchern und web-basierten Informationsportalen für internationale Konzerne und Organisationen gewonnen.
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www.ilt-solutions.de
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With english installer, instruction manual included as PDF.
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www.elektroautomatik.de
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Mit deutschem Installer, Handbuch als PDF enthalten.
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www.elektroautomatik.de
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If in doubt consult the audio section of your car’s instruction manual.
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www.dension.com
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Wenn es nicht geht, lesen Sie dazu bitte auch das Handbuch Ihres Autoradios.
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www.dension.com
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• The presence of the Piusi logo on products, instruction manuals and packaging:
[...]
www.piusi.de
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• Das Vorhandensein des Logos von Piusi auf den Produkten, Handbüchern und der Verpackung.
[...]
www.piusi.de

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