BeagleBone LCD7 Cape
System Reference Manual
Revision A3
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3.3
Getting Started
Following the instructions below to start using your BeagleBone LCD7 Cape:
1.
Mount the BeagleBone to the BeagleBone Connectors on the LCD7 Cape.
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Note: The BeagleBone Connectors are the set of male connectors on the
backside of the LCD7 Cape.
2.
Make sure the SD card using with BeagleBone has Angstrom image 06_18_12 or
later.
3.
Plug in a 5V DC power supply to the DC connector on the LCD7 Cape.
4.
Following screens will be displayed on the LCD screen:
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BeagleBone logo
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Angstrom log-in prompt
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Auto Calibration utility
5.
Follow the instructions given by the Auto Calibration utility to calibrate the LCD7
touchscreen.
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Note: The Auto Calibration utility is automatically displayed when the
card is used for the first time. This utility can be run again under menu
System > Administration > Calibrate Touchsreen
6.
After calibrated, the Angstrom desktop will be displayed on the LCD screen.
You can start using the board.
3.4
Repairs
If you feel the board is in need of repair, follow the RMA Request process found at
http://www.beagleboardtoys.com/support/rma
Do not send the board in for repair until an RMA
authorization has been provided.
Do not return the board to the distributor unless you want to get a refund. You must get
authorization from the distributor before returning the board.
