English Manual Creation
At Human Science Co., Ltd., we also create manuals from English documents. Please feel free to consult us in the following cases.
- When creating Japanese manuals, it is not possible to meet the deadline for overseas releases.
- Specifications differ significantly between the Japanese and overseas versions.
- Overseas specifications will be determined first.
- Only English specifications available
- Only the English version of the old manual exists
Our team of Technical Writers, who are well-versed in various fields, will write in an easy-to-understand and accurate manner.
We follow a writing convention and checklist to identify common expressions and terms that should be unified in English, just like when creating Japanese manuals.
This ensures that we provide high-quality manuals.
Services Offered
- ・Translation of English manuals from specification documents
- ・Screen capture and operation check in English environment
- - English writing and rewriting for multilingual translation
- ・Native check by English native speakers
English writing and rewriting for multilingual translation
By performing English writing and rewriting work for multilingual translation, there are benefits of cost reduction and quality improvement.
Points for English writing for multilingual translation | Benefits | |
・Concise sentences ・One operation, one step ・Use of styles appropriate for the type of text (steps, explanations, warnings) ・Use of simple grammar ・Use of active voice ・Use of bullet points ・Consistent terminology |
- Prevention of mistranslation by avoiding ambiguous expressions - Reduction of character and page count through shortening - Cost reduction and shortened work period through increased reuse rate when using Trados |
[English Rewrite Example]
Before Rewrite | After Rewrite | |
Gain access to blade. After removing old blade, new blade may be fitted by proceeding in reverse order, using gloves to avoid injuries by teeth of blade. Before you attempt any of the above, the power should have been switched off. |
Warning: Make sure that the on/off switch is in the “off” position. Warning: Wear gloves when you touch the blade. 1.Remove the blade cover from the machine. 2.Remove the old blade. 3.Install the new blade. |
English Manual Production Results
- Target:
- Foreign-owned Company Multifunction Printer Manual
- Production Period:
- 4 months
- Volume:
- About 600 pages
- Task Content:
- English manual creation from specification documents (including DTP, screen capture, and technical illustration creation)
After creating the English manual, translation to Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, Thai, and Indonesian
Please feel free to consult with us.
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