Operating The Panel Pc 670/870; Normal Operation - Siemens Simatic PC Panel PC 870 Start-Up Instructions

3 Operating the Panel PC 670/870

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Normal Operation

The operating system and additional user software is installed on the hard disk.
Note
After all the necessary applications have been installed, it is recommended to
create a mirror image of the hard disk contents. This should then be saved on a
CD-ROM, for example.
Activation
After switching on the power supply, the Panel PC 670/870 performs a self-
test. During the self-test, the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP
appears briefly.
After the self-test has been completed, the operating system is loaded and the
desktop displayed.
Shut Down
Terminate the operating system using Start
has been shut down, the Panel PC 670/870 can be disconnected from the
power supply.
Note
In the case of operating systems Windows 98, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP, the Panel PC 670/870 can be disconnected from the power
supply as soon as the display turns dark after terminating the operating system.
Warning
When using the direct key module, ensure that the function and special keys
remain operable until the entire unit has been switched off from the power
supply.
SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions
Exit. After the operating system
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