diff --git a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/SUMMARY.md b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/SUMMARY.md
index f70454131..ae8d2e696 100644
--- a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/SUMMARY.md
+++ b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/SUMMARY.md
@@ -2,26 +2,27 @@
 - [Introduction](./intro.md)
 - [Install dependencies](./install.md)
 - [Build the beacon node](./build.md)
+- [Start syncing](./start-syncing.md)
 - [Make a deposit](./deposit.md)
 - [Manage your keys](./keys.md)
 - [Connect to eth2](./connect-eth2.md)
-- [Run your node on a Raspberry Pi](./pi-guide.md)
 - [Keep an eye on your validator](./keep-an-eye.md)
 - [Keep your validator updated](./keep-updated.md)
 - [Useful pre-genesis checks]()
 # Volume 2
+- [Troubleshooting](./troubleshooting.md)
+- [Run your node on a Raspberry Pi](./pi-guide.md)
 - [Metrics and pretty pictures](./metrics-pretty-pictures.md)
+- [Infura guide](infura-guide.md)
+- [eth2stats guide]()
 - [Graffiti the blockchain](./graffiti.md)
 - [Run a local eth1 node]()
 - [Run just the beacon node]()
 - [Switch between clients]()
 - [Permissions]()
-- [Advanced options](./advanced.md)
-- [Troubleshooting](./troubleshooting.md)
-- [API](./api.md)
-- [Infura guide](infura-guide.md)
-- [eth2stats guide]()
 # Volume 3
+- [Advanced options](./advanced.md)
+- [API](./api.md)
 - [For developers](./developers.md)
 - [Set up a systemd service](./beacon-node-systemd.md)
 - [Generate your keys with Nimbus](./create-wallet-and-deposit.md)
diff --git a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/connect-eth2.md b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/connect-eth2.md
index 99f433eaa..1c1826ba4 100644
--- a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/connect-eth2.md
+++ b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/connect-eth2.md
@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 # Connect to eth2
 
-From the `nimbus-eth2` repository, run:
+To connect to the Medalla testnet, from the `nimbus-eth2` repository run:
 
 ```
 make medalla
 ```
 
-This will build Nimbus and its dependencies, and connect you to the Medalla testnet.
+> **Note:** If your beacon node is already running, you'll need to shut it down gracefully (`Ctrl+c`) and re-run the above command.
+
+This will build Nimbus and its dependencies, and connect you to the eth2 network.
 You should see that the beacon node has launched with your validator attached:
 
 ```
diff --git a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/start-syncing.md b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/start-syncing.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..c74c18f48
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/start-syncing.md
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# Start syncing
+
+To avoid being hit with minor penalties, the beacon node should be [completely synced](./keep-an-eye.md#keep-track-of-your-syncing-progress) before submitting your deposit.
+
+This is particularly important if you are joining a network that's been running for a while.
+
+To start syncing `medalla` , from the `nimbus-eth2` repository, run:
+
+```
+make medalla
+```
+
+> **Note:** If you planning on [making a deposit](./deposit.md) before the network you'd like to join has launched -- whether mainnet or a testnet -- you can safely skip this step.
+
+
+
+