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For example, I taped a QR code image to the side of my thermostat.

Print out the QR code and tape it to the object in question.

Going paperless manual#

If the QR image is associated with the instructions for my thermostat, then I copy the QR image to the same note that contains the instruction manual to my thermostat. I copy the image to the note it is associated with. You simply log into Evernote on the web, find the note you are looking for, copy the URL and paste it into the QR code generating app. I’ve found it easiest to do this when I am logged into Evernote via the web instead of any of the various thick clients or apps. Using a QR code creation app (like this one, for instance), create a QR image for a Note Link in Evernote.

Going paperless manuals#

Here is how you can use QR codes to find your instruction manuals in context: While it requires a little technical finesse, it is not actually very difficult to set up.įor those not familiar with QR codes, they are images that are associated with objects (like a website link, for instance). This idea was originally suggested by Evernote forum user gtuckerkellogg and is so brilliant and has been so useful to me, that I had to include it here and show how I use it. Tip #4: use QR codes to make the instructions easy-to-find in context That way, all of the information is in one place and if I need to make repeated calls (and be able to refer to the instructions at the same time) I have it all readily searchable and easily at my fingertips. If I have a problem with a product and need to call customer service, I will generally record information about that interaction (and any subsequent interactions) on the same note in which I’ve attached the instructions.

Tip #3: use the note in question for all of your customer service interactions Once the instructions are digitized, the originals get shredded.

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That way, when it comes time to do my daily scanning, it’s there and I can either (a) scan it in or (b) use it as a reminder to grab a PDF version from the manufacturer’s website. When I get something new, whether it is an electronic gadget or a toy for my little boy, the first thing I do after following the instructions is to toss the instruction manual into my inbox on my desk that collects all of the paper that needs to be scanned that day.

I created a “Saved Search” in Evernote that looks for anything with the tag “manuals” so that I can quickly access them when I need them.

I tag all of my digital instruction manuals with the tag “manuals”.

I discovered this is often easier than scanning in awkwardly shaped or sized in instruction manuals, and saves a little time.

Better yet, go to the manufacturer website, search for the product manual you are looking for and download it in PDF format.

For ordinary-sized paper manuals, scan them in.

Tip #1: turn those paper manuals into digital documents There are some pretty cool benefits to digitizing your instruction manuals and it is very easy to do. One of the first things I did upon going paperless was to get rid of the stack of instruction manuals I’d accumulated over the years. And I think I’ve got a good one to start with. Now that I’ve described the tools I use to go paperless, discussed my process for spending 10 minutes/day going digital, and talked about ways to secure and protect your digital file cabinet, I thought it would be useful for some practical tips that makes use of some or all of the above.