Acura Embedded AcuPanel 12 - Manual (Page 18)

AcuPanel 12 User Manual
Chapter 3
Using the Panel PC
Your panel PC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This
chapter describes the installation steps you should follow to get
the system up and running as quickly as possible.
3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the basic features and procedures for using the panel PC. It includes the I/O ports connecting and the touch screen
operation.
3.2 Using the USB Mouse and Keyboard
To install a full-size desktop keyboard and mouse with the panel PC, please follow the instructions below
:
1. Turn off the panel PC.
2. Attach the USB keyboard and mouse to the USB ports.
3. Turn on the panel PC.
3.3 Using the Serial Ports (COM)
There are two serial COM ports on the bottom. It is simple to attach a serial device to the panel PC, like an external modem or mouse. Please
follow these instructions below for connecting :
1. Be sure the panel PC and any other peripheral devices that are connected to the panel PC are turned off.
2. Attach the interface cable of the serial device to the panel PC's serial port. If necessary, attach the other end of the interface cable to the
serial device. Fasten any retaining screws.
3. Turn on any other peripheral devices which are connected to the panel PC, and then turn on the panel PC.
4. Refer to the manual(s) which accompanied any serial device(s) for instructions on configuring the operating environment to recognize the
device(s).
5. Run the BIOS setup program and configure the jumper settings to change the mode of the COM ports.
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