SIMATIC Panel PC 670/870 Start-Up Instructions 3–1
3.1 Normal Operation
The operating system and additional user software is installed on t he hard disk.
Note
After all the necessary applications have been installed, it is rec ommended to
create a mirror image of the hard disk contents. This should then be sa ved on a
CD-ROM, for example.
Activation
After switching on the power supply, the Panel PC 670/870 perform s a self-
test. During the self-test, the message Press <F2> to enter SETUP
appears briefly.
After the self-test has been completed, the operating system is loaded and the
desktop displayed.
Shut Down
Terminate the operating system using Start
→
Exit. After the operating system
has been shut down, the Panel PC 670/870 can be disconnected from the
power supply.
Note
In the case of operating systems Windows 98, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP, the Panel PC 670/870 can be disconnected from the power
supply as soon as the display turns dark after terminating the operating system.
Warning
When using the direct key module, ensure that the function and spec ial keys
remain operable until the entire unit has been switched off fr om the power
supply.
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