Description
Convention
Required alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical
bars.
{x | y}
Nested set of square brackets or braces indicate optional or required choices
within optional or required elements. Braces and a vertical bar within square
brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element.
[x {y | z}]
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or
the string will include the quotation marks.
string
Nonprinting characters such as passwords are in angle brackets.
< >
Default responses to system prompts are in square brackets.
[ ]
An exclamation point (!) or a pound sign (#) at the beginning of a line of code
indicates a comment line.
!, #
Reader Alert Conventions
This document may use the following conventions for reader alerts:
Means
reader take note
. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to material not covered in the
manual.
Note
Means
the following information will help you solve a problem.
Tip
Means
reader be careful
. In this situation, you might do something that could result in equipment damage
or loss of data.
Caution
Means
the described action saves time.
You can save time by performing the action described in the
paragraph.
Timesaver
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with
standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning
to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
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Preface
Document Conventions
