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 |
Sequence of Action
- This symbol identifies a precondition.
- Action step
- Action step
- This symbol identifies an intermediate result.
- This symbol identifies the result of an action.
- Individual action step
Lists
- Lists, first level
- Lists, second level
Figures
Figures in this documentation are for better understanding and may differ from the actual product design.
Warning Messages
DANGER
Type and source of hazard
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
- Action step to reduce risk
WARNING
Type and source of hazard
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
- Action step to reduce risk
CAUTION
Type and source of hazard
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
- Action step to reduce risk
NOTICE
Type and source of malfunction (property damage only)
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property.
- Action step to reduce risk
Information Notices
Note
Information
Indicates information, clarifications, recommendations, referrals, etc.