Notation Conventions
Notation Conventions
Text conventions used in this manual are identified and described as follows.
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{this that} | Alternative required items in syntax descriptions appear within curly |
| brackets and separated by vertical bars; read the example as this or |
| that. One or the other is required. |
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[this that] | Optional items in syntax descriptions appear within brackets and sepa- |
| rated by vertical bars; read the example as an optional this or that. |
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[this,…] | Optional item lists in syntax descriptions appear within brackets |
| delimited by commas and terminated with an ellipse; read the example |
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.SECTION | Commands, directives, keywords, and feature names are in text with |
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| Note: For correct operation, ... |
| A Note provides supplementary information on a related topic. In the |
| online version of this book, the word Note appears instead of this |
| symbol. |
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| Caution: Incorrect device operation may result if ... |
| Caution: Device damage may result if ... |
| A Caution identifies conditions or inappropriate usage of the product |
| that could lead to undesirable results or product damage. In the online |
| version of this book, the word Caution appears instead of this symbol. |
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| Warning: Injury to device users may result if ... |
| A Warning identifies conditions or inappropriate usage of the product |
| that could lead to conditions that are potentially hazardous for the |
| devices users. In the online version of this book, the word Warning |
| appears instead of this symbol. |
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Additional conventions, which apply only to specific chapters, may appear throughout this document.
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