Rockwell Automation 2711PC-xxxx PanelView Plus 6 Compact Terminals User Manual - Manual (Page 42)

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Chapter 3 Configuration Mode
Desktop Access You can allow or restrict access to the Windows desktop on the terminals. From
the desktop, you can perform system and control panel operations, or run
third-party applications. Terminals with extended features can additionally run
viewers, media players, and launch the web browser. You can also allow temporary
access to perform specific tasks, then disable desktop access to prevent
unauthorized changes.
Typically, a terminal does not allow desktop access unless it has
extended features.
With restricted access, the only way to access the desktop is to first enter a
password. The terminals are shipped from the factory with this default password
and challenge question that we recommend you change:
• Default password = password (case sensitive)
• Default challenge question = What is the opposite of lock?
• Default challenge answer = unlock (case sensitive)
When desktop access is set to allow, you can access the desktop by pressing Exit
from FactoryTalk View ME Station Configuration mode.
Enable Desktop Access
Follow these steps to enable desktop access.
1. Press Terminal Settings>Desktop Access Setup.
2. Press Desktop Access to select Allow.
The Enter Password dialog box opens.
3. Press Password to enter the password and press Enter.
4. Press Enter again to return to Desktop Access Management.
Notice that the password has been cleared.
TIP All terminals are shipped from the factory with desktop access disabled.
TIP Each time you change access from disallow to allow, you are required
to enter a password. The initial default password is ‘password’.