This is probably them trying to be "green." If you're smart enough to buy a smartphone, then [I hope] you're smart enough to find the resources that will teach you how to do what you don't know.
Don't think I've read a single thing on my phone. Trial and error! And searching Market is generally pretty intuitive and most of the apps have good instructions about using and installing. I have been reading a lot in the FAQ and developer sites for apps. Yeah, I wouldn't touch a 300 page manual.
Figure out what you want to or what bugs you and go search for a solution. This is really no different than getting your first computer - you either learn to use it or your don't come close to utilizing the capability.
