Operating instructions

Configuring the operating system
6.8 Changing HMI device settings
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
120 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
Requirement
You have opened the "Screensaver" dialog with the "ScreenSaver" icon.
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① Time interval in minutes until backlighting is reduced
② Period of time in minutes before the screen saver is activated
③ Radio buttons for the screensaver
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Enter the interval in minutes after which the backlighting is to be reduced.
Entering "0" will deactivate the backlighting reduction.
2. Enter the number of minutes before the screen saver is to be activated.
The minimum time is 5 minutes and the maximum time is 71582 minutes. Entering "0"
disables the screen saver.
3. Select either the screen saver or an empty screen.
– If you want the screen saver to function, activate the "Standard" radio button.
– If you do not want the screen saver to function, activate the "Blank Screen"
radio button.
4. Confirm your entries.
The dialog closes.
Result
The screen saver and the reduced backlighting for the HMI device is set.
6.8.6 Changing the printer properties
Introduction
The HMI device can print on local printers or network printers. You can print hardcopies and
reports on a network printer. Line printing of alarms is not possible on a network printer.
You can find the list of current printers and required settings for HMI devices in the Internet
at "
http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/11376409".