Operating The Device; Operator Input Options - Siemens SIMATIC IFP Basic Series Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the device

5.1

Operator input options

Depending on your device and the connected I/O devices, the following operator input
options are available:
● Touch screen for touch device
● External keyboard, connected via USB
● External mouse, connected via USB
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CAUTION
Unintentional actions with touch screen operation
If you touch the touch screen while system-internal processes are running, unintended
reactions of the device may be triggered.
Do not touch the screen in the following situations:
• During the boot process
• When plugging or unplugging USB components
• While Scandisk is running
• During a BIOS update
NOTICE
Damage to the touch screen
Hitting the touch screen with hard objects may damage it and can result in a total failure
of the touch screen.
Only touch the touch screen with your fingers or a suitable touch stylus.
Operating Instructions, 03/2019, A5E46178354 - AB
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IFP Basic