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Chapter 1 Introduction
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Section 1-2
Important Conventions
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Conventions Used in Book
Icons
Pictures, or icons, are used wherever they reinforce the printed message. The icons, labels and
conventions used on the product and in the service information are described in this chapter.
Safety Precaution Messages
Various levels of safety precaution messages may be found on the equipment and in the service
information. The different levels of concern are identified by a flag word that precedes the precautionary
message. Known or potential hazards are labeled in one of following ways:
NOTE:
Notes provide important information about an item or a procedure.
Information contained in a NOTE can often save you time or effort.
DANGER
DANGER IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT WILL
CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
IGNORED.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING IS USED TO INDICATE THE PRESENCE OF A HAZARD THAT CAN CAUSE
SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE
IGNORED.
CAUTION
Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury
and property damage if instructions are ignored.
NOTICE
Equipment Damage Possible
Notice is used when a hazard is present that can cause property damage but has absolutely no
personal injury risk.
Example
:
Disk drive will crash.
