Typographical Conventions
Number Notation
100 | Decimals: Normal notation |
0x64 | Hexadecimals: C-notation |
‘100’ ‘0110.0100’ | Binary: In single quotation marks Nibbles separated by a period |
Text Formatting
italic | Names of paths or files |
bold | Menu items, entry or selection fields, emphasis |
| Sections of program code |
> | Selection of a menu point from a menu |
“Value” | Value entries |
[F5] | Identification of buttons or keys |
Cross References / Links
Cross references/links to a topic in a document | |
Cross references / links to a separate document | |
Cross references / links to a website | |
Cross references / links to an email address |
Action Instructions
- This symbol identifies a precondition.
- Action step
- Action step
- This symbol identifies an intermediate result.
- This symbol identifies the result of an action.
Lists
- Lists, first level
- Lists, second level
Figures
Figures in this documentation are for better understanding and may differ from the actual product design.
Notes
DANGER
Type and source of hazard
Possible consequences of hazard that also include death or irreversible injury
- Action step to reduce risk
WARNING
Type and source of hazard
Possible consequences of hazard that also include severe injury
- Action step to reduce risk
CAUTION
Type and source of hazard
Possible consequences of hazard that include at least slight injury
- Action step to reduce risk
NOTICE
Type and source of malfunction (property damage only)
Possible malfunctions that may restrict the product’s scope of functions or ergonomics, but do not lead to foreseeable risks to persons
- Action step to reduce risk
Note
Notes and information
Indicates information, clarifications, recommendations, referrals, etc.