-C

Display the program copyright message and execute the command. 

-i

Prompt for confirmation before copying any files. 

-p

Preserve file modification time stamps and permission modes. 

-V

Display the program version number and execute the command. 

-u

Display the program usage message only. 

sourcefile

Specify the file from which to copy information. 

sourcedir

Specify the directory from which to copy information. 

targetfile

Specify the file to receive the copied information. 

targetdir

Specify the directory receive the copied information.