Cisco Systems Cisco 12008 Conventions Used in Examples, Conventions Used for Special Notices

Document Conventions

Conventions Used in Examples

The following conventions are used in examples:

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Terminal sessions and sample console screen displays are in screen font.

Information that you enter is in boldface screen font.

Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets (< >).

Default responses to system prompts are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]).

An exclamation point (!) at the beginning of a line indicates a comment line.

Conventions Used for Special Notices

The following conventions are used to alert you to hazardous conditions that may exist in the workplace or to instruct you to proceed with care to avoid equipment damage or personal injury:

Caution Means reader be careful. You should avoid any action that might result in equipment damage or loss of data.

Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to information not contained in this document.

Timesaver Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. To see translations of the warnings that appear in this publication, refer to the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document that accompanied this device.

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