Another reason why people often ignore the manual is because they find the manual too technical - maybe the terms used are all new and confusing to the owner - especially for beginners. Terms such as white balance, pixels, dpi, or optical zoom can be overwhelming for a lot of new users. Or, there seems to be too much information to digest. Experienced ones are also likely to ignore the manuals because they think they already know too well.

But not all cameras are the same, even those that come from the same brand and manufacturer. The arrangement and functions of the buttons or dials on one model may not be same as the other model. On that note, it is recommended for every digital camera owner to read the manual more than once especially if they want to fully understand the camera's features and capabilities.

Only a few people take the time to read it. But for those few people who read it, it is all worth it. Why? A digital camera manual lets you explore each of the camera's specialties and features. It explains in details how to fully utilize them to make your pictures look more professional even if you're just an amateur, for instance. It helps you apply the correct light and exposure settings to get the best out of your every photo shoot.

A camera manual talks about in details the basic processes of the camera - how to turn it on and off, how to adjust the focus, and what buttons to press to take your very first shot. Aside from that, it also offers helpful bits of tips and information on how to take best quality photos. It teaches you what mode to use which is appropriate for your every photo session. The camera manual also explains the process of downloading and storing the images into your computer if you choose to print them later or directly uploading them online so you can share them to your friends and families almost instantly. Information about its battery life is also helpful so you can be sure the camera isn't shutting down while you're in the middle of a very important affair.

If you find your digital camera manual so overwhelming, you can take the instructions or guides in the manual one at a time. Pick a special feature you want to focus on, read the manual thoroughly, take your camera and execute what the manual is telling you to do. Understand what the feature does, how to use it, and don't go jumping to another cool feature until you have fully explored the current one. Working through your owner's manual this way helps you learn everything about your digital camera the easiest and most convenient way.