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
• Screen keyboard for touch device
• External keyboard, connected through USB
• External mouse, connected through USB
• Touch pen (optional)
5.2
IPC Driver and Tools
Panel description - Panel Drivers and Tools (PDT) software
The SIMATIC IPC PDT software installs the "IPC Configuration Center" software.
The existing hardware components are automatically detected by the associated software.
SIMATIC IPC277G PRO
Operating Instructions, 02/2022, A5E51373692-AA
CAUTION
Unintentional actions with touch screen operation
If you touch the touch screen while system-internal processes are running, unintended
reactions of the device might 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.
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