Understanding Lcd Panel Components; Step 1 - Cisco 7010 Installation Manual

Understanding LCD Panel Components

Understanding LCD Panel Components
The LCD panel on the front of a Firepower device has a display and four multi-function keys:
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The following graphic shows the panel's default Idle Display mode, which does not include a key map.
Figure 6-1
In Idle Display mode, the panel alternates between displaying the CPU utilization and free memory
available, and the chassis serial number. Press any key to interrupt the Idle Display mode and enter the
LCD panel's main menu where you can access Network Configuration, System Status, and Information
modes.
The following graphic shows the main menu, which has a key map that corresponds to the four
multi-function keys (top left, top right, bottom left, and bottom right).
Figure 6-2
To access the main menu:
In Idle Display mode, press any multi-function key.

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The main menu appears:
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The display contains two lines of text (up to 17 characters each), as well as the multi-function key
map. The map indicates, with symbols, the actions that you can perform with the corresponding
multi-function keys.
The multi-function keys allow you to view system information and complete basic configuration
tasks, which vary according to the mode of the LCD panel. For more information, see
Multi-Function Keys, page
LCD Panel, Idle Display mode
LCD Panel, main menu
To change the device's network configuration, see
To view monitored system information or adjust the LCD panel brightness and contrast, see
Status Mode, page 6-7.
To view identifying system information, see
Chapter 6
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Network Configuration Mode, page
Information Mode, page
Using the LCD Panel on a Firepower Device
Using the LCD
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System