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IM DLM5058-03EN
Conventions Used in This Manual
Prefixes k and K
Prefixes k and K used before units are distinguished as follows:
k:
Denotes 1000.
Example: 100 kS/s (sample rate)
K:
Denotes 1024.
Example: 720 KB (file size)
Displayed Characters
Bold characters in procedural explanations are used to indicate panel keys and soft keys that are
used in the procedure and menu items that appear on the screen.
Notes and Cautions
The notes and cautions in this manual are categorized using the following symbols.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the
instrument.
This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user must
refer to the user’s manual for special instructions. The same symbol appears in
the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify those instructions. In the
manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
WARNING
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to
the user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.
CAUTION
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or
damage to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that can be taken to
prevent such occurrences.
French
AVERTISSEMENT
Attire l’attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles de
provoquer des blessures graves (voire mortelles), et sur les précautions
de sécurité pouvant prévenir de tels accidents.
ATTENTION
Attire l’attention sur des gestes ou des conditions susceptibles de
provoquer des blessures légères ou d’endommager l’instrument ou les
données de l’utilisateur, et sur les précautions de sécurité susceptibles de
prévenir de tels accidents.
Note
Calls attention to information that is important for the proper operation of the
instrument.
