Release 11/02 Connecting and Switching On the Panel PC 670/870
SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions 2–21
Note
Register an intelligent USB device with the operating system before removing
the device using the Unplug or eject hardware dialog.
More information on this is provided in the documentation to your opera ting
system.
Panel PC 670 – Windows XP
The Panel PC 670/870, in centralized design, is equipped with a front s ide USB
interface on the operating unit and two more on the rear side integrated i n the
computer unit. In its decentralized design, the Panel PC 670/870 is a lso
equipped with a rear side USB interface in the decentralized oper ating unit.
The USB interface is a flexible and easy way to use standard USB per ipheral
components.
In this way, for example, an external USB-compliant keyboard and m ouse can
be connected. If the USB-capable keyboard is also equipped with an exter nal
USB port (USB hub), other USB-capable devices (e.g. mouse) c an be
connected to it.
Notice
When installing a USB device for the first time, please note that the device
driver required must be available during installation if it is necessary for
operation.
Note
Register an intelligent USB device with the operating system before removing
the device using the Unplug or eject hardware dialog.
More information on this is provided in the documentation to your opera ting
system.
Panel PC 670 – Windows 98
The Panel PC 670, in centralized design, is equipped with a front s ide USB
interface and two more on the rear side integrated in the operating uni t. In its
decentralized design, the Panel PC 670 is also equipped with a rear s ide USB
interface in the decentralized operating unit.
The USB interface is a flexible and easy way to use standard USB per ipheral
components.
For example, either an external USB-capable keyboard or USB-capable mouse
can be connected to this port in additional to the keyboard and mouse alr eady
integrated. If the USB-capable keyboard is also equipped with an externa l USB
port (USB hub), other USB-capable devices (e.g. mouse) can be connected to
it.