10 A BOUT T HIS G UIDEConventionsThe following tables list conventions that are usedthroughout this guide.Year 2000 ComplianceFor information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Comproducts, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page:http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.htmlIcon Notice Type DescriptionInformation note Information that describes important featuresor instructionsCaution Information that alerts you to potential loss ofdata or potential damage to an application,system, or deviceWarning Information that alerts you to potentialpersonal injuryConvention DescriptionScreen displays This typeface represents information as it appears onthe screen.Commands The word “command” means that you must enter thecommand exactly as shown and then press Return orEnter. Commands appear in bold. Example:To launch the DOS diagnostics program, enter thefollowing command:a: installThe words “enter”and “type”When you see the word “enter” in this guide, youmust type something, and then press Return or Enter.Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simplysays “type.”Words in italics Italics are used to: Emphasize a point. Denote a new term at the place where it is defined inthe text. Identify menu names, menu commands, and softwarebutton names. Examples:From the Help menu, select Contents.Click OK.
