Document Conventions
Conventions Used in Examples
The following conventions are used in examples:
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Terminal sessions and sample console screen displays are in
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Information that you enter is in
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Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).
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Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).
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An exclamation point (!) at the beginning of a line indicates a comment line.
Conventions Used for Special Notices
The following conventions are used to alert you to hazardous conditions that may exist in
the workplace or to instruct you to proceed with care to avoid equipment damage or
personal injury:
Caution
equipment damage or loss of data.
Note
information not contained in this document.
Timesaver
action described in the paragraph.
Warning
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. To see
translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory
Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.
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Means reader be careful. You should avoid any action that might result in
Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
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