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Document Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide.

Convention

Indicates

courier

This typeface is used in examples of command
sequences and ASCII file contents.

Italic Text

Italics identify new terms and variable expressions,
such as parameters.

< >

Angle brackets specify keyboard keys, such as the

AB

> or

ACKSPACE

> keys. Note that your

keyboard may not be labeled as shown in the text.

S

MALL

C

APITAL

LETTERS

Small caps indicate names of keys on the keyboard
– for example,

HIFT

> or

LT

>.

KEY + KEY

Key combinations for which you must press and
hold down one key, and then press another – for
example, <

C

TRL

> +

or <

A

LT

> +

NTER

>

Press

NTER

>after all command sequences typed

at the keyboard, unless otherwise indicated.

Menu / Submenu

The menu path to a function is displayed from the
primary menu option through each submenu. Click
on each menu option as it appears on the screen.

The note symbol indicates additional information
about a topic.

The warning symbol indicates additional important
information about a topic.

The light bulb indicates additional technical
information related to a topic.



Windows Navigation Conventions

If you are not familiar with the Windows NT Desktop and
environment, see the Appendix for a brief discussion of Windows
and Newpoint Compass navigation conventions.