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8 A BOUT T HIS G UIDEConventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type DescriptionInformation note Information that describes important features orinstructionsCaution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data orpotential damage to an application, system, or deviceWarning Information that alerts you to potential personal injuryTable 2 Text ConventionsConvention DescriptionScreen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on thescreen.Syntax The word “syntax” means that you must evaluate the syntaxprovided and then supply the appropriate values for theplaceholders that appear in angle brackets. Example:To change your password, use the following syntax:system password In this example, you must supply a password for .Commands The word “command” means that you must enter thecommand exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter.Commands appear in bold. Example:To display port information, enter the following command:bridge port detailThe words “enter”and “type”When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must typesomething, and then press Return or Enter. Do not pressReturn or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the keynames are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:Press Ctrl+Alt+DelWords in italics Italics are used to: Emphasize a point. Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in thetext. Identify menu names, menu commands, and softwarebutton names. Examples:From the Help menu, select Contents.Click OK.17100ua.bk Page 8 Monday, March 12, 2001 11:18 AM PreviousNext |