Between the examples of short instructions They highlight cooking recipes, explanations of exercises or steps to change the tires of a car. Short instructions are documents or texts that indicate instructions on how to do something specific.
They differ from the technical documentation because the instructions are directed towards the common users, while the technical documents are for the experts.
These texts are mostly written in the form of a step-by-step guide, so that the user can perfectly understand how to carry out the action in a successful way.
Most of the time the instructions exist for cooking recipes, electronic devices, computer systems or general instructions on how to put something together or perform an action.
They usually also have images or graphics that accompany the text to help guide users to perform the instructions correctly.
Sometimes they also include a section that indicates how to solve problems that may occur with the system or device.
The 15 most useful short instructions
1- How to change a rubber or rim
First you must find a stable and flat surface to place the car; this will prevent the car from rolling down the street.
If you are near a street, place emergency lights and move away from traffic. If the car is automatic, place it in"stop"and set the parking brake; if it is synchronous, place it in first or reverse.
Begin by placing a heavy object (such as a rock or piece of concrete) in front of the front and rear tires.
Take out the spare tire and the cat; Put the cat near the rubber that it will replace. Make sure the jack is in contact with the metal portion of the carriage frame.
Raise the jack until it is supporting (not lifting) the car. The cat should be firmly next to the vehicle and perpendicular to the ground.
Remove the hubcaps and loosen the nuts counterclockwise, but do not remove them. Pump the jack to lift the tire off the ground, so you can remove it and replace it.
Finish removing the nuts and remove the rubber. Place the new rim on the axle, so that it aligns with the nuts.
Then take a wrench and tighten the nuts until they are strong. Lower the car to the ground and remove the cat carefully.
2- How to make a squat
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your quadriceps or extend your arms in front of your body.
Keep your back straight, bend your knees and lower your hips as if you were sitting in a chair; Place your weight on the heels and hold the position for 5 seconds. Then go up to the starting position.
3- Recipe of beet soup, ginger and coconut milk
In a hot pot, add a little oil over medium heat and sauté an onion cut into strips for 5 minutes.
Add a clove of garlic and a spoonful of ginger; stir these vegetables for another 5 minutes.
Place 3 sliced beets and 4 cups of broth to the mixture. Let it boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the beets soften.
Then put the mixture in a blender; Add more broth until it reaches the desired consistency. Add a cup of coconut milk, and salt and pepper to taste.
4- Cleaning wooden furniture
Moisten a piece of cloth (like an old shirt) and wipe it on the surface of the furniture, cleaning up all the accumulated dust.
Then dry the furniture with a clean cloth. It is important that the wood dries completely; the humidity can damage the furniture.
Clean the wood at least once a week to prevent dust from accumulating. If necessary, pass a duster or dust cover over the surface of the cabinet to remove dust.
5- Recipe for eggnog
In a hot pot milk, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until it boils gently, stirring occasionally. In another bowl combine egg yolks and sugar. Beat until fluffy.
Slowly pour the mixture of the milk into the eggs until it is incorporated. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens (3 to 5 minutes) and allow to cool.
When it is cold, add cream and rum or brandy. Combine well. Cover the mixture with a plastic and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a little nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.
6- How to block calls from unknown numbers on an iPhone
- Open the"Settings"menu of the phone, located on the Home screen.
- Locate the option"Do not disturb"and enter it. It should be located at the top of the"Settings"page.
- Touch the"Do not disturb"button; It should be gray and when stepped on it should turn green.
- Touch the"Allow calls from"option.
- Touch"All contacts". By touching this option you can receive calls from all contacts and block all people who are not saved as a contact.
7- How to block calls from unknown numbers on a Galaxy-Samsung
- Open the phone application on the main screen.
- Touch the symbol with the three vertical points. It is located in the upper right part of the screen. A menu should appear.
- Touch"Settings".
- Touch"Block numbers", in the middle of the menu.
- Touch the gray"Block anonymous calls"button. It should turn blue.
8- Extinguish a bonfire
- Start extinguishing the fire 20 minutes before leaving the place.
- Sprinkle water over the place where you made the fire. Take a bowl of water and distribute jets of water in the coals.
- Shake the embers with a shovel or stick while spraying the water. Make sure all the embers in the campfire are moist.
- Make sure there is no steam, heat or noise from the place where the campfire was. Place your hand near the base of the campfire to make sure it feels cool to the touch; If it is cold, the fire is extinguished and can be removed.
9- Armed with a tent
1- Place a tarp before assembling the tent; It is important to place a barrier between the ground and the underside of the tent.
2- Remove all the components to assemble the tent.
3- Place the tent on top of the canvas. Find the underside of the tent and place that side on top of the canvas; Orient the windows and the door in the direction you want them to be.
4- Connect the poles of the tent and lie them on top of the tent.
5- Insert the rods into the corresponding openings of the tent. Generally the carps have two bars that cross above to form an X; this makes the general form of the structure.
6- Lift the tent; Usually this is done between two people. They should bend or stretch the rods to create the proper shape.
7 Fix the tent to the ground. Place the metal stakes in the openings of the tent near the ground and at the corners; push them deep into the ground.
10- Development of study cards
1- Cut several 5 × 7 inch cards from white sheets or hard cardboard.
2- Write a key concept in front of each card and in the back write the data or main points you want to associate with that concept.
3- Begin to memorize the cards, starting from the front and then the back.
4- Keep the cards in your hand during the presentation.
11- Application of fixative powder
- Apply the moisturizer, foundation and concealer before fixing your makeup. Make sure you have placed all the products in cream before the powder.
- Insert a fluffy powder brush into the container.
- Get rid of excess powder by shaking the handle gently against your finger.
- Starting from the center of your face, move towards the outer edges using large, circular movements. Focus on the nose and forehead.
- Make the powder penetrate your face with a clean kabuki brush. Harmonize and polish your face using small, circular movements in all the places where you applied the powder.
- Finish the rest of your makeup.
12- How to clean the leather
1- Try to clean the piece with a damp cloth at least once a week.
2- With your hand, shake off any dust or dirt that may be in the room. Then use a damp cloth.
3- Do not use any soap or cleanser, since the chemicals can remove the natural oils from the leather.
4- Allow the piece to dry slowly; Do not put it in the dryer or in the sun. Place it at room temperature and wait for it to dry.
13- Exfoliate the skin of the face
1- Moisten a cloth with warm water and place it on your face for one or two minutes.
2- Apply a small amount of the exfoliant on the surface of the cloth.
3- Rub the cloth all over your face in circular movements. Start on the nose, move to the forehead and continue around the face.
4- Wash your face with warm water and dry it well with a cloth.
5- Apply a moisturizing cream immediately after exfoliating.
14- How to change the language of a Windows computer
- Open"Start". Click on the Windows logo located in the lower left corner of the screen.
- Click on"Settings"; it is the icon on the lower left side in the form of a gear.
- Click on"Time and language". It is in the middle of"Settings".
- Click on the"Region and language"window in the left part of the window.
- Click on"Add a language"and select the language you prefer.
- Restart the computer to see the change.
15- How to restart an iPhone
1- Press and hold the suspend button (on the old models it is located on the top, on the new ones on the side) until the shutdown slider appears on the screen.
2- Stop pressing the suspend button.
3- Move the shutdown slide from the left to the right. You should observe the rotameter on the screen.
4- When the phone turns off, press the suspend button again until the Apple logo appears on the screen. When it does, it means that the phone is starting.
5- Stop pressing the button and wait for the iPhone to turn on again.
References
- How to reset any model of iPhone (2017). Retrieved from lifewire.com
- How to stretch your knee. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- Cleaning wood furniture. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- How to change a tire. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- User guide. Retrieved from wikipedia.org
- How to set up a tent. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- Exfoliating sensitive skin. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- Beet, Ginger and coconut milk soup (2013). Recovered from epicurious.com
- How to change the language on your computer. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- How to use setting powder. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- 10 examples of great end user documentation (2014). Retrieved from blog.screensteps.com
- Blocking unknown callers. Retrieved from wikihow.com
- Cleaning your leather. Retrieved from wikihow.com