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Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic styles used in this book.

Table 1
Typographic Conventions

Typeface or
Symbol

Meaning

Example

AaBbCc123

This type is used for names of
commands, files, and directories used
within the text.

View the

readme.tx

t

file.

It also depicts on-screen computer
output and prompts.

Main#

AaBbCc123

This bold type appears in command
examples. It shows text that must be
typed in exactly as shown.

Main# sys

>

This italicized type appears in
command examples as a parameter
placeholder. Replace the indicated
text with the appropriate real name or
value when using the command. Do
not type the brackets.

To establish a Telnet
session, enter:

host# telnet

address>

This also shows book titles, special
terms, or words to be emphasized.

Read your User’s
Guide
thoroughly.

[ ]

Command items shown inside
brackets are optional and can be used
or excluded as the situation demands.
Do not type the brackets.

host# ls[-a]

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User Guide

NN46120-104

02.01

Standard

14 April 2008

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