noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', adverb, noun
by the book; according to the manual; scripted
Describes actions or procedures done exactly as written in a manual, without deviation. Often used in business or technical contexts.
マニュアル通りに操作すれば問題ないはずだ。
If you operate it according to the manual, there shouldn't be any problem.
彼の対応はマニュアル通りで、融通が利かない。
His response was by the book and inflexible.