About This Manual
VXIpc-486 Model 500 Series
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Appendix I, Common Questions, answers common questions you may have when using the
NI-VXI bus interface software on the VXIpc-486 platform.
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Appendix J, Troubleshooting, addresses system-related problems you may encounter when
using the NI-VXI bus interface software on the VXIpc-486 platform.
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Appendix K, 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 acronyms, abbreviations, 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.
bold
Bold text denotes menus, menu items, LEDs, dialog box buttons, and
options.
italic
Italic text denotes emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction to a key
concept.
bold italic
Bold italic text denotes a note, caution, or warning.
monospace
Text in this font denotes the proper names of disk drives, paths,
directories, programs, subprograms, filenames, and extensions.
bold monospace
Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the
computer automatically prints to the screen.
Model 500 Series
The term Model 500 Series is used in this manual to refer to the
VXIpc-486 Models 500, 566, and 599 embedded computers. When
there are any differences among the three models, this manual describes
them specifically.
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Angle brackets enclose the name of a key on the keyboard—for example,
<Esc>.
<Tab>
Key names are capitalized.
Abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, symbols, and terms are listed in the
Glossary.