Setup guide

Using This Guide
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Symbols and Conventions
The operating system for Nearchive systems is enclosure dependent. The Nearchive Base
Server requires Windows
®
2000 Server, while the Nearchive Storage System requires
Windows 2000 Professional.
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
n
A note provides important related information, reminders,
recommendations, and strong suggestions.
c
A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to
your computer or cause you to lose data.
w
A warning describes an action that could cause you physical harm.
Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when
handling electrical equipment.
> This symbol indicates menu commands (and subcommands) in the
order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the
File menu and then select the Import command.
t
This symbol indicates a single-step procedure. Multiple arrows in a
list indicate that you perform one of the actions listed.
k
This symbol represents the Apple or Command key. Press and hold
the Command key and another key to perform a keyboard shortcut.
Margin tips
In the margin, you will find tips that help you perform tasks more
easily and efficiently.
(Windows), (Windows only),
(Macintosh), or (Macintosh
only)
This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified
operating system, either Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.
Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
Courier Bold font Courier Bold font identifies text that you type.
Ctrl+key or mouse action
k+key or mouse action
Press and hold the first key while you press the last key or perform the
mouse action. For example, k+Option+C or Ctrl+drag.