Description
Convention
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by
vertical bars.
[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
Terminal sessions and information the system displays appear in
courier
font.
courier
font
Indicates a variable for which you supply values, in context where italics
cannot be used.
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.
!, #
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
. The tips information might not be
troubleshooting or even an action, but could be useful information, similar to a Timesaver.
Tip
Means reader be careful
. In this situation, you might perform an action that could result in equipment
damage or loss of data.
Caution
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Warning
Statements using this symbol are provided for additional information and to comply with regulatory and
customer requirements.
Warning
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Preface
Documentation Conventions