DGS-3700-12/DGS-3700-12G Series Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Manual
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Intended Readers
The DGS-3700 Series Manual contains information for setup and management of the S witch. This manual is intended
for network managers familiar with network management concepts and ter minology.

Typographical Conventions

Convention Description
[ ] In a command line, square brackets indicate an optional entry. For example: [cop y
filename] means that optionally you can type copy followed by the n ame of the file. Do not
type the brackets.
Bold font Indicates a button, a toolbar icon, menu, or menu item. For exam ple: Open the File menu
and choose Cancel. Used for emphasis. May also indicate s ystem m essages or prompts
appearing on your screen. For example: You have mail. Bold font is also us ed to
represent filenames, program names and commands. For example: use the copy
command.
Boldface Typewriter
Font Indicates commands and responses to prompts that must be typed exactly as pr inted in
the manual.
Initial capital letter Indicates a window name. Nam es of keys on the keyboard have initial capitals. For
example: Click Enter.
Italics Indicates a window name or a field. Also can indicate a var iables or parameter that is
replaced with an appropriate word or string. For example: type filename means that you
should type the actual filename instead of the word shown in italic.
Menu Name > Menu
Option Menu Name > Menu Option Indicates the menu structure. Device > Port > Port
Properties means the Port Properties menu option under the Por t menu option that is
located under the Device menu.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device.
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardwar e or loss of data and tells you
how to avoid the problem.
A CAUTION indicates a potenti al for property damage, personal injury, or death.