User Guide Creation

# Initial Setup

## Initial Setup

### Create Your Account

1. On the welcome screen, click **Create Account**
2. Enter your information:
   - Email address
   - Password (minimum 8 characters)
   - Full name
3. Click **Sign Up**
4. Check your email for a verification link
5. Click the link to verify your account

![Account creation screen](images/account-creation.png)

💡 **Tip:** Use a password manager to generate and store a strong password.

### Configure Preferences

1. Click **Settings** in the top-right corner (⚙️ icon)
2. Configure your preferences:

   **General Tab:**
   - Theme: Light, Dark, or Auto
   - Language: Select your preferred language
   - Notifications: Enable/disable desktop notifications

   **Privacy Tab:**
   - Analytics: Choose whether to share usage data
   - Crash reports: Help improve the product

3. Click **Save** to apply changes


# Installation

## Installation

### Step 1: Download

1. Visit [https://example.com/download](https://example.com/download)
2. Click the **Download** button for your operating system
3. Save the installer to your Downloads folder

![Download page screenshot](images/download.png)

### Step 2: Install

**For Windows:**

1. Double-click the downloaded `.exe` file
2. Click **Yes** when prompted by User Account Control
3. Follow the installation wizard:
   - Accept the license agreement
   - Choose installation location
   - Select components to install
4. Click **Install**
5. Wait for installation to complete
6. Click **Finish**

**For macOS:**

1. Double-click the downloaded `.dmg` file
2. Drag the application icon to the Applications folder
3. Eject the disk image
4. Open Applications and double-click [Product Name]
5. Click **Open** when prompted about opening downloaded applications

**For Linux:**

```bash
# Download and install
wget https://example.com/downloads/product-name.deb
sudo dpkg -i product-name.deb

# Install dependencies if needed
sudo apt-get install -f
```
````

### Step 3: First Launch

1. Open [Product Name] from your Applications folder or Start menu
2. You'll see the welcome screen
3. Click **Get Started** to begin the setup wizard


# System Requirements

## System Requirements

Before you begin, ensure your system meets these requirements:

| Requirement      | Minimum                               | Recommended    |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS 10.15, Ubuntu 20.04 | Latest version |
| RAM              | 4 GB                                  | 8 GB           |
| Disk Space       | 500 MB                                | 1 GB           |
| Internet         | Required for setup                    | Required       |


# Task 1: Creating Your First Project

## Task 1: Creating Your First Project

**Goal:** Create a new project from scratch

**Time required:** 5 minutes

**Prerequisites:**

- Active account
- Completed initial setup

**Steps:**

1. **Open the project menu**
   - Click **File > New Project**
   - Or press `Ctrl+N` (Windows) or `Cmd+N` (Mac)

2. **Choose project type**
   - Select from available templates
   - Click **Blank Project** for this tutorial

3. **Configure project settings**

   ```
   Name: My First Project
   Location: ~/Documents/Projects
   Template: Blank
   ```

4. **Add initial content**
   - Click **Add Item** in the sidebar
   - Select item type
   - Fill in details

5. **Save your project**
   - Click **File > Save**
   - Or press `Ctrl+S` (Windows) or `Cmd+S` (Mac)

✅ **Success indicator:** You'll see "Project saved successfully" in the bottom-right corner.


# Task 2: Importing Existing Data

## Task 2: Importing Existing Data

**Goal:** Import data from an external source

**Supported formats:** CSV, JSON, XML, Excel

**Steps:**

1. Click **Import** in the toolbar
2. Choose your data source:
   - **From File:** Upload a file from your computer
   - **From URL:** Enter a URL to fetch data
   - **From Database:** Connect to an e