3.3

Using This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of your Avid iNEWS system. It is a vital part of the Avid
news system solution that integrates with other Avid systems and third-party equipment to
provide an ideal nonlinear workflow and optimize the news production process.
This guide is part of a two-book set designed to keep pace with current advances in the Avid
system’s news production capabilities. The set—made up of this book and the Avid iNEWS
Setup and Configuration Guide—is a comprehensive resource of all administrative
information you will need to take advantage of the many options available to you.
This guide will lead you through even the most complex procedures with task-oriented
instructions. The information provided here builds on basic news production procedures
described in the help system and other user-based guides, while adding a complete
explanation of all of the tools and techniques required to manage the newsroom computer
system, including useful tips, shortcuts, and custom options.
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The documentation describes the software features and hardware related to the iNEWS
newsroom computer system, which is extremely customizable. Your system might not contain
certain features and/or hardware that are covered in the documentation.
Symbols and Conventions
Avid documentation uses the following symbols and conventions:
Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action
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A note provides important related information, reminders,
recommendations, and strong suggestions.
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A caution means that a specific action you take could cause harm to
your computer or cause you to lose data.
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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.