Thank you all for your imput. I spoke with a dealer, and gave what little information I could find on the machine. I was told that Janome made this machine, but it never went to a dealer......for what ever unknown reason. They said it was still a very good little machine, without a lot of bells and whistles, but that they were unable to provide a manual. This really does not make sense to me, but thats what I was told. I am still looking however. I went to the sites listed above, with no success. I did a bit of sewing with the machine, and it does a beautiful job. If it were for me, I wouldn't worry so much about the manual, but it is for grandaughter who has never sewn! Perhaps she can find someone in her area who could help her if need be. Again, thank you all.