A basic five step method of how to write an efficient user guide.
1. Identify your user (Sam Matthews which is a beginner user)
2. Create a profile of your user( Age, gender, literacy level, purpose for use of item Etc)
3. Develop a profile of your target audience ( Create an imaginary group of users for whom you are writing the guide)
4. Write a usability test (A short test to assesses the user’s ability to accomplish tasks using this object)
5. Construct the user guide ( Specific for your target audience)