I was surprised. This clock is not as clunky as it looks in the picture. The dial is easy to read. The keys operate smoothly and safely. However, the manual is just sufficient. I give this part of half a point * grin *. But there is the pdf for download by Casio and the 7 pages can be printed on A4 itself. Then go. By the time you find your way in the logic of operation and over time I'll also essential operations by heart.