Chapter 1 About This GuideThis guide describes the 3Com® Switch 7700 Ethernet switch and how to install hardware, configure and bootsoftware, and maintain software and hardware. This guide also provides troubleshooting and support informationfor your Switch 7700 system.1.1. ConventionsTable 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 or instructions.CautionInformation that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to anapplication, system, or device.Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury.Table 2 Text ConventionsConvention DescriptionScreen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen.Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+), forexample:Press Ctrl+Alt+DelThe words “enter” and type” When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter.Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”Words in italics Italics are used to:- Emphasize a point.- Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text.- Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Examples:From the Help menu, select Contents.Click OK.7