diff --git a/manual/getting_started/installation.tex b/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
index edf28602ff..1166a0cd9c 100644
--- a/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
+++ b/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
@@ -158,7 +158,10 @@ follow the instructions at
   \opt{fuze,fuzev2,clipplus}{
     \note{The following steps require you to change the setting in
     \setting{Settings $\rightarrow$ System Settings $\rightarrow$ USB Mode} to
-    \setting{MSC} from within the original firmware.}
+    \setting{MSC} from within the original firmware.  Further note that
+     all original firmware settings will be lost immediately after patching
+     the bootloader, so you may need to correct this setting again after
+     installing rockbox.}
   }
 
   \opt{iriverh10,iriverh10_5gb}{