About This Manual
PCI/PXI-1408 and NI-IMAQ for Win95/NT
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Appendix B, StillColor, describes the different methods you can
use to acquire a color image using the IMAQ PCI/ PXI-1408 and
National Instruments StillColor technology, explains basic color
theories, and describes the different output options supported by
StillColor.
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Appendix C, Custom Cables, lists specifications for building
custom cabling for your 1408 device.
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Appendix D, Customer Communication, contains forms you can
use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our
products and manuals.
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The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms
used in this manual, including abbreviations, acronyms, metric
prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
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The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics in
this manual, including the page where you can find each one.
Conventions Used in This Manual
The following conventions are used in this manual:
< >
Angle brackets containing numbers separated by an ellipses represent a
range of values associated with a bit or signal name (for example,
ACH<0..7>).
–
A hyphen between two or more key names enclosed in angle brackets
denotes that you should simultaneously press the named keys—for
example, <Control–Alt–Delete>.
»
The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box
options to a final action. The sequence
File»Page Setup»Options»Substitute Fonts directs you to pull down
the File menu, select the Page Setup item, select Options, and finally
select the Substitute Fonts options from the last dialog box.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a note, which alerts you
to important information.
This icon to the left of bold italicized text denotes a warning, which advises
you of precautions to take to avoid being electrically shocked.
1408 device
1408 device refers to the IMAQ PCI-1408 and PXI-1408 image
acquisition boards, unless otherwise noted.