1-22 Technical InformationThe MIF Browser has a graphical user interface. It displays components in a hierarchical treestructure. Use it to install or remove MIF files to and from the database.NOTE: The user is not expected to install or re-move MIF components.By pointing and clicking, components can be expanded and collapsed. To obtain specificattributes, simply double click on an attribute and retrieve the associated value.The toolbar can also be used to manipulate or obtain information on the MIF file.The buttons are defined as follows (starting at the left):n Install — to install a new MIF file. Use to add a component, such as a printer thatsupports DMI, to the MIF database.n Remove — to remove a MIF file. Use to remove a component from the MIFdatabase. Only remove the system component when it needs to be replaced.n Expand — to expand a component.n Collapse — to collapse a component.n View Component Detail —to review the selected component's details.n View Group Detail — to review the selected group’s details.n View Attribute Detail — to review the selected attribute’s details.Upon exiting the Browser, the program saves the current viewing configuration. The next time youuse the Browser, it restores all the viewing screens to the last known position.UsageTo start the Browser, double click on the MIF Browser icon in the NEC DMI Interface group.The Browser is easy to use. For example, to obtain the serial number, first position the cursorover the NEC system component and double click to expand it. Position the cursor over theComponent ID group and double click to expand it. Position the cursor over the Serial Numberattribute and click once; the serial number is given in the value field.TroubleshootingIf trouble is experienced in using the MIF Browser, here are a few suggestions on how to clear upthe problem.If the product name, serial number, system boot time, or other NEC attribute returns a not avail-able value, check the following:
