Operating instructions

Configuring the operating system
6.4 Control Panel
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
100 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
Entries using an external keyboard
An external keyboard can be used to operate the Control Panel in exactly the same way as
the HMI device keyboard. Use the keys of the external keyboard which correspond to the
HMI device keys in the description.
Operator entries using an external mouse
An external mouse can be used to operate the Control Panel in exactly the same way as the
HMI device touch screen. Click the described operating elements with the mouse.
6.4.4.2 Operation using the touch screen
Introduction
The control panel is operated with the HMI device touch screen or a connected mouse.
Requirements
An active project has been terminated. The Loader appears.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to change settings in the Control Panel:
1. Open the Control Panel with the "Control Panel" button.
2. To open the required dialog, double-click its symbol.
3. Change the tab as required.
4. Make the necessary changes.
Touch the corresponding input object.
– Use the screen keyboard of the HMI device to enter the new values in the text boxes.
– Touch a button to operate it.
– Touch the selection box to open a drop down list box. Touch the required entry from
the drop down list box.
– Touch the check box to activate or deactivate a check box.
– Touch a radio button to select it.
5. Confirm the selection with the
button or abort the entry with the button.
The dialog closes.
6. Close the Control Panel with the "
" button.
The Loader appears.