User Manual
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Introduction
A description of what ScummVM does, what to do if you find a bug, and how to contact the authors
Getting started
What you need to be able to use ScummVM, where to get it from, and how to install it
Running and using ScummVM
How to use ScummVM, including both graphical and command line usage
Configuration
Changing the options of ScummVM so that it runs games exactly the way you want it to
Appendix: Supported games
The list of games supported by the most recent stable version of ScummVM can be found on the Compatibility page, or the games supported by the current unstable version can be found on the SVN Compatibility page. The Engines page in the wiki also lists these things, along with the engines that are still work-in-progress.
Appendix: Tools
A list of the tools available for use with ScummVM (e.g. for compressing audio), along with a description of their usage