I'm not a guy and I don't read instruction manuals either. Mostly they are confusing, try to cover off multiple models or versions in the same book so you end up getting something like this:

To turn on your Widget 3000 simply press the power button located on the rear of the unit. Unless you have the Widget 3000A1 in which case said power button will be located on the bottom and you should also....

Crazy!!

As someone who has written her fair share of instructions, I know how hard it can be to explain simply and with as few words as possible. The trick is to not write by committee and KISS.