Why do I fall asleep when trying to read a technical manual ?
361740
beacuase you dont love it. I love tech as such a service manual does more for me then coffee. my gf on the other hand couldnt care less and has about the same reaction as you. my advice is find someone who will do the tech stuff for you and find something you love to do instead
444094
This happens to me too, but only when I'm tired.  It could be that when you read, you get drowsy and your mind slips into the part of light sleep that causes dreams (REM sleep).
244672
read before you sleep, and read in dim light. this actually makes u sleep faster because the brain becomes more tired.
499986
That use to happen to me and the only way I could sit down and study was to have some kind of noise around me like the radio. Try classical music don't go for music that distracts you. Also when you're going to start studying don't do it on an empty stomach eat a snack first but just a snack, nothing heavy or you'll end up falling asleep.
177451
Try this one..when you work on a computer for 20 minutes, get your eyes some rest for 2 minutes and keep a distance at your computer. It works for me.
236521
Yeah... try listening to my wife for 20 minutes. That's enough to put you asleep in a hurry. \n\nNo offense dear. I know you read these too.
923305
you are too tired...\n\nyou are so tired, you can't sleep. \n\nhappens to me sometimes. \n\nor maybe you just thinkin too much when you are laying there in bed. clear your mind and you'll be able to relax more. that also happens to me.
791243
It could be eye strain.  Are you getting enough sleep?  If you are studying, or reading, or staring at a computer monitor or TV for long hours, your eyes can become strained and this is nature's way of telling you to give it a rest.  Try doing something else for a while, take a nap, massage your muscles very gently under your eye.  Get lots of rest.
781353
You more than likely studied too long and became tired. When you're tired it's time to take a break because your mind will no longer absorb what you are studying.\n Research has shown that learning efficiency is much higher when a topic is studied in short blocks everyday, rather than long intense blocks occasionally. This is why cramming for tests is self-defeating.
1052925
Because you're nervous, anxious, you feel guilty about trying to sleep rather than studying.. let's see...\nYou just want the next day to arrive so you can get the test over with...\nNeed I say more?\nIck, I hate final exams.
48163
The human brain's cognitive powers would put even the most powerful supercomputer to shame. But such power doesn't come without a price - a very high energy price.  You get tired because 2 hours of intensive thought taxes your brains resources.  I would recommend light snacks high in carbohydrates (the brain prefers this energy source) and would avoid over-dependence on stimuli like coffee.  This can make you feel jittery and cloud cognitive function, especially if you were tired to begin with.  Also, 2 hours seems like a long stretch.  Try breaking it into 4 half-hour spots with a short break in between.  Not a full lunch or anything, just a chance to look up from the text book, stretch and give your powerful brain a rest.  Few of us would attempt to lift weights or run full speed for two hours, and we should treat the brain the same way.
635762
Then go to sleep.\nWhat's the problem?
799336
Have you tried reading them out loud? You will be busy talking, and pick up pieces here and there. Then you can go back and read what you missed silently. That helps sometimes.  Or, it just may be that you have to have more time to process what you're reading. It's ok. keep plugging away.
155230
i have trouble sleeping 2 some times i just go and wach a movie or read a book. i finde that if i eat somthing that helps 2.\nhope that this helps you :-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-)
961233
I has this problem also. I am really new to computers, so reading the manual is like reading rubbish. have you tried checking what connection the computer is hooked up to on the printer. for instance....my computer has a fax, photo copier, and a scanner, therefor, i have to choose what setting i need for the printer to work. it is a simple as one click.
235249
U r confusious. Be cool. silently read the manual pages.
887657
My laptop came with a manual and I read it...Check here...{:-{}.