Siemens SIMATIC PC 670, Equipment Manual

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Connecting and Switching on the Computing Unit
Release 04/02
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Panel PC 670 Computing Unit, Equipment Manual
Printer connection via the parallel serial interface
Alternatively, you can connect your printer via a serial COM interface to the
computing unit. You will find information on how to adapt and set your port and on
the connecting cable you should use in the user manual for your printer.
Using a mouse
A PS/2, USB or a serial mouse can be used in conjunction with the computing
unit.
PS/2 mouse connection
You can connect an external PS/2 mouse or another external input device
(pointing device) to the PS/2 mouse port.
PS/2 mouse (socket)
Port for
COM 2 Port for
Serial mouse (plug)
USB port for
USB mouse
Figure 3-4 Connecting the Mouse
Proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply.
2. Insert the cable of the PS/2 mouse or of another external input device (pointing
device) into the PS/2 mouse socket.
3. Restart the unit.