Getting Started Step 3: Exploring Adaptec Storage Manager ● 44For more information, see Monitoring Your Storage Space on page 91.Note: By default, all Warning- and Error-level events activate an audible alarm. See Silencing andTesting the Audible Alarm on page 108 for more information.Working in Adaptec Storage ManagerAdaptec Storage Manager provides multiple ways to work with its menus and windows.Most menu options are available by:● Selecting items from the menu bar.● Clicking buttons on the tool bar.● Right-clicking on components in the main window. (Only tasks and windows associatedwith a specific component are available on right-click menus.)For simplicity, the tasks in this User’s Guide are explained mainly using menu bar options.About the Actions MenuMost of the main tasks in Adaptec Storage Manager are part of the Actions menu on the menubar. Options on the Actions menu vary, depending on which type of component is selected inthe main window. For instance, managed systems, disk drives, and hot spares each havespecialized Actions menus.For an overview of all Actions menu options, see What options are on the Actions menu? onpage 151.Getting HelpAdaptec Storage Manager online Help includes conceptual information, glossary definitions,and descriptions of on-screen menus and items, in addition to step-by-step instructions forcompleting tasks.To open the online Help, click the Help button (shown at right). Alternatively, pressthe F1 key, or in the menu bar select Help, then click Search or Contents.Press the Help button in a dialog box or wizard for help with that specific dialog box, window,or procedure.Additionally, you can find the most commonly asked-about information in Quick Answers toCommon Questions... on page 147 of this User’s Guide. For help identifying features of AdaptecStorage Manager, see Buttons and Icons At-a-Glance on page 154.
