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MPLAB

PM3 User’s Guide

8.2.2 Keys

MPLAB PM3 provides four keys for navigation. The function of each key is:

• <ESC> – return to the previous menu or entry.

• <Up> – moves the selection bar up one line each time it is pressed.

• <Down> – moves the selection bar down one line each time it is pressed.

• <Enter> – performs the selected function.

8.3 START-UP SEQUENCE

When power is applied to the MPLAB PM3 programmer, it initiates a start-up sequence.

The system performs a self-check, briefly displays the splash screen, then the

versions, followed by the MPLAB PM3 Main menu. If you do not get to the Main menu,

see Appendix B. “Troubleshooting”.

Once the start-up sequence has completed, you will see the Main menu:

8.4 MAIN MENU

The Main menu gives you these options:

• Recently Used

• Select Device

• Programmer Settings

•Help

8.4.1 Recently Used

To display the most recently used devices:

1. Select (highlight) the “Recently Used” option and press <Enter>. Up to seven of

the most recently used devices are listed.

2. To continue using this device, press <Enter>.

3. The system displays the Command menu. See Section 8.5 “Command Menu”.

8.4.2 Select Device

To select a specific device, you must:

1. Select (highlight) the “Select Device” option and press <Enter>.

2. Select the device family and press <Enter>.

3. Select the device and press <Enter>.

4. The system displays the Command menu. See Section 8.5 “Command Menu”.

8.4.3 Programmer Settings

From the Programmer Settings option on the Main menu, you can access:

• Screen Contrast

•Buzzer Volume

• Socket Information

• Checksum Calculation

• Device ID Option (Beta)

• Blank Check Override

• Go Pin Functionality

Note: If you need to update the operating system, you will have to connect to a

PC with MPLAB IDE running to accomplish this.