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IM CA500-01EN
Conventions Used in This Manual
Prefixes k and K
This manual distinguishes prefixes k and K used before units as follows:
k: Denotes 1000. Example: 100 kS/s (sample rate)
K: Denotes 1024. Example: 720 KB (file size)
Displayed Characters
Bold characters in procedural explanations are used to indicate panel keys and soft keys that
are used in the procedure and menu items that appear on the screen.
Notes and Cautions
The notes and cautions in this manual are categorized using the following symbols.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the
instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the
user must refer to the user’s manual for special instructions. The same
symbol appears in the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify
those instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with
the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION.”
WARNING
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal
injury to the user, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such
occurrences.
CAUTION
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the
user or damage to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that
can be taken to prevent such occurrences.
Note
Calls attention to information that is important for the proper operation of the
instrument.