Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Turning Operating Manual

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Changing the operating modeYou can select a mode or function directly with the keys on the machine control panel or thevertical softkeys in the main menu.General keys and softkeysWhen the symbol appears to the right of the dialog line on the user inter‐face, you can change the horizontal softkey bar within an operating area. To doso, press the menu forward key.The symbol indicates that you are in the expanded softkey bar.Pressing the key again will take you back to the original horizontal softkey bar.Use the ">>" softkey to open a new vertical softkey bar.Use the "<<" softkey to return to the previous vertical softkey bar.Use the "Return" softkey to close an open window.Use the "Cancel" softkey to exit a window without accepting the entered valuesand return to the next highest window.When you have entered all the necessary parameters in the parameter screenform correctly, you can close the window and save the parameters using the"Accept" softkey. The values you entered are applied to a program.Use the "OK" softkey to initiate an action immediately, e.g. to rename or deletea program.2.4.7 Entering or selecting parametersWhen setting up the machine and during programming, you must enter various parametervalues in the entry fields. The background color of the fields provides information on the statusof the entry field.Orange background The input field is selectedLight orange background The input field is in edit modePink background The entered value is incorrectSelecting parametersSome parameters require you to select from a number of options in the input field. Fields of thistype do not allow you to type in a value.The selection symbol is displayed in the tooltip:Introduction2.4 User interfaceTurningOperating Manual, 06/2019, A5E44903486B AB 51