Operating
8.2 Operator controls on key panels
SIMATIC Panel PC 577
8-6
Operating Instructions, Release 04/2006, A5E00798484-01
Numeric keys
Enter the numerals "0" to "9" and special characters, e.g. the decimal point, using the pre-
defined assignment of the numeric keys.
Figure 8-3
Numeric keys
Enter special characters, arithmetic signs and signs
Special characters, arithmetic signs and signs are also assigned to most of the alphanumeric
and numeric keys. These signs are indicated by white symbols on the top left of the keys. To
enter such a sign, proceed as follows:
1.
Hold down the <FN> key.
2.
Activate the desired alphanumeric or numeric key at the same time. The displayed
special character, arithmetic sign or signs will be entered.
3.
To enter the signs of the pre-defined assignment again, release the <FN> key.
Cursor keys
Navigate, scroll or move the writing mark using the cursor keys. The cursor keys correspond
to the usual keys of the PC keyboard.
1 <Left> key
2 <Up> key
3 <Right> key
4 <Down> key
5 <Pos 1> key
6 <Page up> key
7 <Page down> key
