Operating The Device And Device Functions; Operator Input Options - Siemens SIMATIC IPC477E Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the device and device functions

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
● Screen keyboard for touch device
● External keyboard, connected via USB
● External mouse, connected via USB
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
Impact with hard objects as well as touching the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects
can damage it and lead to a significant reduction in service life or even total failure of the
touch screen.
Do not touch the touch screen with pointed or sharp objects. Only touch the touch screen
with your fingers, a touch stylus or an approved touch glove.
SIMATIC IPC477E
Operating Instructions, 12/2016, A5E37455003-AB
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