Technical support 
  A.2 Troubleshooting 
SIMATIC IPC277G 
Operating Instructions, 08/2021, A5E50059956-AA 
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A.2  Troubleshooting 
This chapter provides you with tips on how to locate and/or troubleshoot problems. 
 
operational 
•  Check the power supply, the power cord 
and the power plug. 
•  Check if the On/Off switch is in the 
correct position. 
outside the specified 
ambient conditions 
•  Check the ambient conditions. 
•  After transport in cold weather, wait 
approximately 12 hours before 
switching on the device. 
dark 
The monitor is switched off 
The monitor is in "power 
save" mode 
Press any key on the keyboard. 
The brightness button has 
been set to dark 
Increase brightness using the brightness 
button. For detailed information, refer to 
the monitor operating instructions. 
monitor cable is not 
connected. 
•  Check whether the power cord has 
been properly connected to the monitor 
and to the system unit or to the 
grounded shockproof outlet. 
•  Check whether the monitor cable has 
been properly connected to the system 
unit and to the monitor. 
If the monitor screen still remains dark after 
you have performed these checks and 
measures, contact your technical support 
not appear on the screen 
loaded 
Check whether the mouse driver is properly 
installed and available when you start the 
user program. Detailed information about 
the mouse driver is available in the 
corresponding documentation.  
•  Check whether the mouse cord is 
properly connected to the system unit. 
•  If you use an adapter or extension for 
the mouse cable, also check these 
connectors. 
If the mouse pointer still does not appear 
on the screen after you have performed 
these checks and actions, contact your 
on the PC 
1.  Open the BIOS Setup. 
2.  Set the time or date. 
Although the BIOS 
setting is OK, the time 
The backup battery is dead.  Replace the backup battery.