HIMA Himax X-COM 01 - Formatting Conventions; Safety Notes

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1.3 Formatting Conventions
To ensure improved readability and comprehensibility, the following fonts are used in this
document:
Bold
To highlight important parts
Names of buttons, menu functions and tabs that can be clicked and used
in the programming tool.
Italics
For parameters and system variables
Courier
Literal user inputs
RUN
Operating state are designated by capitals
Chapter 1.2.3
Cross references are hyperlinks even though they are not particularly
marked. When the cursor hovers over a hyperlink, it changes its shape.
Click the hyperlink to jump to the corresponding position.
Safety notes and operating tips are particularly marked.
1.3.1 Safety Notes
The safety notes are represented as described below.
These notes must absolutely be observed to reduce the risk to a minimum. The content is
structured as follows:
 Signal word: warning, caution, notice
 Type and source of risk
 Consequences arising from non-observance
 Risk prevention
The signal words have the following meanings:
 Warning indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
 Warning indicates hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or modest
injury.
 Notice indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.
NOTE
Type and source of damage!
Damage prevention
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of risk!
Consequences arising from non-observance
Risk prevention