Settings; About; Backlight; Clock - Emerson 475 User Manual

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SETTINGS

About

Backlight

Clock

You can view and modify the options below for the 475 Field
Communicator from the Settings option on the Field Communicator
Main Menu.
To return to the Field Communicator Main Menu, tap the Back button
on the screen. Tap the MORE button to view additional items on the
Settings menu.
The About setting lets you view the software revisions in your 475 Field
Communicator. If you need to call Technical Support personnel, have
the system software version, Communication and Diagnostic Circuitry
(CDC) version, and the operating system version available.
Tapping RE-IMAGE re-installs the operating system, system software,
and applications on your 475 Field Communicator. The power
supply/charger must be connected when the RE-IMAGE operation is
performed. During the operation, the standby and auto-off timers are
disabled. This operation should only be performed under the direction
of Technical Support personnel.
Tapping RE-FLASH re-installs the firmware and software from the
System Card. The power supply/charger must be connected when the
RE-FLASH operation is performed. During the operation, the standby
and auto-off timers are disabled. This operation should only be
performed under the direction of Technical Support personnel.
Tap OK to return to the Settings menu.
The Backlight setting lets you adjust the backlight intensity of the
screen. To adjust the backlight, drag the slider left to right.
The Backlight setting also lets you set timers to automatically turn off
the backlight after a specified period of inactivity to save battery power.
To enable a timer, tap a drop-down list and select the appropriate time
interval. The external power timer applies when the power
supply/charger is connected to the 475 Field Communicator
After you select the appropriate backlight settings, tap OK to retain this
setting for this session only, SET DEFAULT to retain this setting upon
startup, or CANCEL to exit without changes.
The Clock setting lets you set the date, time, and time zone on the 475
Field Communicator. Configure the date by using the drop-down list.
To configure the time, select the appropriate time field and use the
arrows to scroll through values until you find the correct time. Select
the drop-down list to select a time zone. Tap OK to save the changes
and to close the window, or CANCEL to exit without changes.
Learning the basics