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

Code

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

  1. This symbol identifies a precondition.
  1. Action step
  2. Action step
  3. This symbol identifies an intermediate result.
  1. This symbol identifies the result of an action.
  1. Individual action step

Lists

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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. Action step to reduce risk

Information Notices

Note

Information

Indicates information, clarifications, recommendations, referrals, etc.