B777-200
Distraction; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
Just after the first crew break I was called back to the cockpit. The [Relief Pilot] noticed the left main window arcing and then the cracking of the outer pane. EICAS message of window overheat; following the checklist and turned off the power to the affected window. There was no deforming; bowing; or air leak associated with this window. The flight continued normally to destination. Window got hot.
B777 pilot reported a cockpit window overheat; resulting in an arcing and cracking of the outer pane.