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title: Field and hardware manuals with offline reading
description: Host an offline hardware manual with opt-in PWA reading, firmware and hardware versions, and diagrams beside the steps.
order: 3
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**Field and hardware manuals**

# Take the answer into the field.

Give technicians procedures for the hardware or firmware they use. Update the manual before the next trip.

![With offline mode active: open procedures and diagrams online, then read the stored copies without signal.](/assets/use-cases/offline-r2.svg)

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![](/assets/use-cases/icons/download.svg) **Pack the steps** — Enable offline/PWA mode, then open and test the pages you’ll need.
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![](/assets/use-cases/icons/versions.svg) **Match the device** — Keep separate manual versions for firmware or hardware releases.
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![](/assets/use-cases/icons/image.svg) **Show the part** — Put uploaded diagrams and images beside each procedure.
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**Good to know:** Manuals are public. Offline reading covers saved pages only; new searches need a connection. Reconnect and check critical procedures for updates before use.

[Offline setup and limits](/offline)

[Publish your manual →](/quickstart)