About this guide, Text conventions – Compaq AP500 User Manual
Page 7
vii
Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide
About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation, and as a reference for
operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to
repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to
allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the
individual boards and subassemblies, no one should attempt to make repairs at
the component level or make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper
repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indications of component replacement or
printed wiring board modifications may void any warranty.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and
hazardous energy levels, only authorized service technicians should attempt to
repair this equipment. Improper repairs could create conditions that are
hazardous.
IMPORTANT: The installation of options and servicing of this product should be performed
by individuals that are knowledgeable of the procedures, precautions, and hazards
associated with equipment containing hazardous energy circuits.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys
Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between two
keys indicates that they should be pressed simultaneously.
USER INPUT
User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES
File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These always appear in uppercase.
Type
When you are instructed to type information, type the
information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter
When you are instructed to enter information, type the
information and then press the Enter key.