Scan, photograph, or type it
If camera access is off, type the manufacturer and model, use a photo already in your library, or choose a file. You can change camera permission later in iPhone Settings.
OpenManual Support
Start with the label, model, or PDF you have. You never need an account to use OpenManual.
Quick paths
Find the right document set
Use the exact model, catalog, or REF number when possible. A device may need an owner’s manual plus safety, maintenance, compatibility, parts, or software documents.
Bring a PDF you already have
Import a PDF from Files, or use Safari’s Share Sheet and choose OpenManual. That is the right route for material that needs your own authorized access.
Questions people run into
Why did it not find a document?
A result needs enough identifying detail and a directly accessible public source. Try the exact model or catalog number, include the document type you need, or import a PDF you already obtained. A login, paywall, download gate, CAPTCHA, or account-only site remains in the user-controlled browser path; OpenManual does not try to work around it.
How do I know a found PDF really applies?
Treat every match as a candidate. Check the manufacturer, model, revision, region, and safety information in the source document before relying on it. For vehicles and complex products, look for companion guides rather than assuming the first manual is complete.
How do I remove a saved document?
Open the saved device in My Devices, choose the document, then choose Remove. Removing it deletes OpenManual’s local copy and the local answer history that depended on that document. Deleting the saved device removes its saved documents too. Device backups may retain data under your Apple backup settings.
Why does OpenManual contact outside services?
Only when you ask it to look something up. It can query public registries, search providers, archives, and public document hosts with the relevant manufacturer, model, catalog, identifier, or document-type terms. Read the Privacy Policy for the specific categories.
Can I use OpenManual for medical decisions?
No. OpenManual can help locate and quote documentation, including eligible IFUs, but it does not diagnose, recommend treatment, select patient settings, or replace the applicable instructions for use or a qualified professional.
What about a purchase or Restore Purchases?
If a one-time unlock is offered in your build, Apple processes the purchase. Open the app’s purchase screen and choose Restore Purchases to restore a prior eligible purchase. Do not send payment information to support.
Content and rights concerns
OpenManual is not a central manual repository. It only helps find or open material from outside sources and lets you import files you independently obtained. See the Content & Document Source Policy for the access and rights boundary.
Contact
Email gunnarguy@me.com with the app version, iPhone model, and a short description of what happened. Do not send patient information, full UDI production data such as lot or serial numbers, passwords, credentials, or copyrighted manuals unless specifically requested.