Man·u·al a.
 1. Of or pertaining to the hand.
 2. Performed by a person using physical as contrasted with mental effort; as, manual labor.
 3. Done or made by the hand.  In some contexts, contrasted with automatic or mechanical.  “Manual and ocular examination.”
 Manual exercise Mil. the exercise by which soldiers are taught the use of their muskets and other arms.
 Seal manual, the impression of a seal worn on the hand as a ring.
 Sign manual. See under Sign.