Authorizing Simatic Step7 - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di Manual

6 Turning On and Ramp Up
6.4 SINUMERIK desktop
6.4.4

Authorizing SIMATIC STEP7

6.4.5 Serial mouse
Activating
serial mouse
Dialog
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For authorizing the SIMATIC STEP7 software previously installed on the PCU,
you can use the function
S
STEP7 authorizing
in the form of a script file.
Note
This function can be executed through the service menu (Subsection 6.5.2,
page 6-194).
The two COM interfaces of the PCU are by default set in such a way that serial
devices (except for a serial mouse) can be used connected to them.
The following settings are required to operate a mouse:
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Alter file boot.ini:
– Open the following file with a Windows NT standard editor (e.g. Start >
Programs > Accessories > Notepad): C:\boot.ini
– Remove section:
option:
– Save and close the changed file.
S
Adjust the system setting to serial mouse:
– Select the serial mouse used in the Mouse Properties dialog box from
the Control Panel: Start > Settings > Control > Mouse
Dialog: Mouse Properties
Tab: General
Button: "Change..."
Dialog: Select Device
Optional field: "Show all devices"
Select the corresponding serial mouse
OK
OK
Note
After you have activated the serial mouse, a PS/2 mouse that you were pre-
viously using will no longer work.
[operating systems]
/NoSerialMice
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