Update Installation; Updating The Operating System; Installing Or Updating Application Programs And Drivers; Backing Up Data - Siemens SIMATIC IPC477E PRO Operating Instructions Manual

8.5.4

Update installation

8.5.4.1

Updating the operating system

Windows
The latest updates for the Windows operating system are available on the Internet at
Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us) and on the device in the Start menu "Start > All
Programs > Windows Update > Check for updates".
Note
Before you install new drivers or operating system updates for Windows MUI versions,
configure the regional menu and dialog settings and the default English (US) language.
other operating systems
Contact the corresponding manufacturer.
8.5.4.2

Installing or updating application programs and drivers

Drivers for USB flash drives are included in the operating system and do not have to be
installed separately.
For information about installation of SIMATIC software packages, refer to the corresponding
manufacturer documentation.
For updates of third-party drivers and application programs, contact the respective
manufacturer.
8.5.5

Backing up data

We recommend the software tool SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator (as of V3.4) to
back up data under Windows. This tool provides convenient and efficient functions for
backing up and restoring the full content of memory cards, hard disks and individual
partitions (images).
The SIMATIC IPC Image & Partition Creator can be ordered using the Siemens online
ordering system (https://mall.industry.siemens.com). For more information about SIMATIC
IPC Image & Partition Creator, refer to its product documentation.
8.6

Recycling and disposal

The devices described in these operating instructions can be recycled thanks to their low
level of pollutants. Contact a certified disposal service company for environmentally sound
recycling and disposal of your old devices.
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