Problem: Article: Before you start detailing the instructions, you need to give the reader a brief introduction. This introduction explains what the reader should be able to do after the instructions. It also provides an overview of the procedure. This should be written in clear, plain language.  State the purpose of the instructions, who should read the instructions, and what situation might need the procedure. You can talk about what the procedure doesn't do. You can also provide background information in the intro. The introduction can mention any warnings or important information that is needed before the reader begins the process. But remember most people will skip the intro, so don't put anything important in the introduction that you don't put somewhere else.  For example, "These instructions provide information on how to bake a chocolate cake. The first section explains how to combine the wet and dry ingredients, and the second section explains how to bake properly."#Place the steps in sequential order. Instructions need to be in a specific order. The tasks should logically follow one after another. Step 1 has to be completed before you can move on to step 2. Organization is pivotal for writing instructions.  If it doesn't matter which order something is done in, start with the most important. Instructions are made up of sequential interrelated tasks. Before you start writing your instructions, you have to decide which steps are prerequisites. This means that you have to decide what has to be done first to complete the overall task. For example, if you are baking a cake, you have to heat the oven, mix the ingredients, and make the frosting before you can complete the cake. Most instructions contain multiple tasks that must be completed for the procedure to be finished. Organizing the instructions into separate parts for each task helps the instructions read clear and as simply as possible for the reader.  For example, if you are working on a car, there are different things you have to do before getting to the engine. You have to place the car on a jack, remove other car parts, or remove covers. Each of these tasks require their own sets of instructions. You should break each task down into a separate part with its own unique set of instructions. These parts, just like the steps, go in sequential order. You can't remove the engine cover before jacking the car or removing the part blocking it. Parts should be listed in the order that they need to be completed. Try to keep each task around 10 steps. If you go over 10 steps, find another task or part to break the procedure into.  This helps people be able to go back and track their progress. They will know when they have successfully completed a part. Additionally, if they made a mistake, they can go back and fix it without having to redo the entire set of instructions. To help the reader understand the instructions, label each section of the instructions clearly. The heading of the task should summarize what that specific task or part covers. The reader should understand the task they will learn how to do before they begin. The sentences for the steps should be short and only include one step per sentence. This ensures that you break down the task into separate actions instead of making each step with multiple actions. If a step has a related action that must be completed together, explain them in their sequence in the same sentence. For example, "Before pouring the cake in the pan, coat the pan with cooking spray" or "Coat the pan with cooking spray. Then pour the cake into the pan." One important key to instructions is helping your reader track his or her progress. Provide substeps that allow them to see they have done something correct. It might look like this: "When you have ___________, you will see _________." For example, "When the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the middle. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done." For some steps, there might be multiple ways of doing the same thing. Make sure to explain the different ways the step can be accomplished.  If there are conditions which make one step better in a certain situation, make sure to discuss that. If one step is easier, cheaper, or more effective, make sure to explain that. For some procedures, you may need to break it down further with substeps. Substeps should only be used if they are too small to be considered their own step. Substeps help break down the step into separate parts or sequences of events. Add supplementary information into the substeps. This information gives you further detail about the step, such as what something might look like before and after or why the step is important. If there are things the reader needs to know, do, or understand before beginning the task, make sure you tell them that at the beginning of the step. Think about places where your readers might run into problems. Then offer troubleshooting advice. You can also provide examples of things that might go wrong if they have completed a step incorrectly. This step is extremely important. If you have completed the instructions yourself, you will already know where you might encounter problems. That's why it's important to go through the process as you are writing the instructions. This is very important. Some instructions are not complete when the last nail is hammered or the cake comes out of the oven. Think about what else the person needs to do. If you can think of a "Now what?" you still have other steps to add.
Summary: Include an introduction. Organize your steps into prerequisites. Break the instructions into separate tasks. Label each task clearly. Place one step in one sentence. Provide trackable steps. Include any alternate steps. Use substeps if necessary. Place warnings and conditions at the beginning. Anticipate problems. Finish the instructions.

Problem: Article: Follow the setup instructions to properly install it on your computer. If you don’t have it on your computer yet, you can install it from the CD media that came with your phone’s package or download it from http://www.nokia.com/global/support/nokia-pc-suite/. Connect the data cable to your phone and plug the other end to a USB port on your computer. Wait for the Nokia PC suite to detect your phone. Symbian files have file extension .sis.
Summary: Install the SmartCam app on your PC. Open the Nokia PC Suite. Connect your phone to your computer. Drag the SmartCam Symbian file you've downloaded to the Nokia PC Suite to install it.

Problem: Article: Slightly wet paper towel to wipe off your disk from the middle towards the outside. Do not use a circular motion; this may cause scratches in line with the data and may permanently make it irreparable! It should remove most of the scratches.
Summary: Use soap or Windex. Use a furniture cleaner.

Problem: Article: Contact paper comes in a variety of patterns and colors, from marble to wood grain to solid colors like black or white. Select your favorite, measure the headboard, and cut your contact paper to size before applying it.  Before working, clean the headboard with a mixture of 50% rubbing alcohol and 50% water to remove dust and allow the paper to stick. To apply the paper evenly, peel off the protective paper on the back and apply small sections at a time, smoothing as you work.  Use an X-Acto knife to cut out details and trim your paper after it’s applied. When you’re done, run a credit card over the surface of the paper to smooth out wrinkles and bubbles. Washi tape is a repositionable paper tape that comes in different colors and patterns. You can apply the tape in whatever pattern or design you want. Popular options include repeating geometric shapes, like triangles and diamonds, or abstract stripes and shapes. If you’re doing a geometric design, it might be helpful to measure and trace the design on the wall in pencil before cutting and applying the tape. Crooked pieces will stand out, especially in a geometric design. If you don’t want to paint your entire headboard, you can use a stencil to paint a design onto the headboard. You can find large stencils at most craft stores. For a bold and eye-catching look, only paint the trim of the headboard a bright, contrasting color.  When using a stencil, work on small sections at a time and make sure you are aligning the stencil each time you move it. Chalk paint is great for stenciling and painting small areas because it dries quickly and won’t require sanding or sealing.
Summary:
Apply contact paper for a quick, easy, and temporary color change. Apply washi tape in repeating geometric shapes or abstract designs. Paint the trim or stencil a design on the headboard.