This document uses the following conventions:
|
Convention
|
Description
|
|---|
|
boldface font
|
Commands and keywords are in
boldface.
|
|
italic font
|
Arguments for which you supply values are in
italics.
|
|
[ ]
|
Elements in square brackets are optional.
|
|
{ x | y | z }
|
Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and
separated by vertical bars.
|
|
[ x | y | z ]
|
Optional alternative keywords are grouped in
brackets and separated by vertical bars.
|
|
string
|
A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use
quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation
marks.
|
|
screen font
|
Terminal sessions and information the system
displays are in
screen font.
|
|
boldface screen font
|
Information you must enter is in
boldface screen font.
|
|
italic screen font
|
Arguments for which you supply values are in
italic screen font.
|
|
^
|
The symbol ^ represents the key labeled
Control—for example, the key combination ^D in a screen display means hold down
the Control key while you press the D key.
|
|
< >
|
Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in
angle brackets.
|
Notes use the following conventions:
Note |
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or
references to material not covered in the publication.
|
Timesavers use the following conventions:
Timesaver |
Means the described action saves time. You can save time by
performing the action described in the paragraph.
|
Tips use the following conventions:
Tip |
Means the information contains useful tips.
|
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution |
Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something
that could result in equipment damage or loss of data.
|
Warnings use the following conventions:
Warning |
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could
cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, you must be aware of the
hazards involved with electrical circuitry and familiar with standard practices
for preventing accidents.
|