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Administrator's Guide: Windows CE 5.0 - HP
Compaq Thin Client t5520

Build 5.0.3.588 or higher

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Administrator's Guide
Business PCs
First Edition (January 2007)
Document Part Number: 441897–001

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Table of contents

1 Introduction
Image updates ......................................................................................................................... 2
Setup Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 2
HP Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM) .................................................................................. 2
2 The Desktop
Display ...................................................................................................................................
Taskbar ..................................................................................................................................
Start Menu ..............................................................................................................................
Icons ......................................................................................................................................

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3 HP Thin Connect
Advanced Window .................................................................................................................. 8
Creating user accounts ............................................................................................................. 9
Connections .......................................................................................................................... 13
Adding connections ................................................................................................. 14
Editing connections ................................................................................................. 14
Deleting connections ................................................................................................ 15
Assigning connections to users .................................................................................. 15
Assign Connections tab ............................................................................. 15
Assigning connections .............................................................................. 17
Designating connections as primary or secondary ........................................ 17
Enabling automatic connection and reconnection ......................................... 18
Configuring the user interface .................................................................................................. 19
Auto starting HP Thin Connect .................................................................................. 19
Setting the terminal to Kiosk mode ............................................................................. 20
Enabling automatic log on and keyboard functions .................................................................... 21
Switching to a different user .................................................................................................... 22
4 Control Panel
Accessibility .......................................................................................................................... 24
Certificates ............................................................................................................................ 25
Date/Time ............................................................................................................................. 25
DHCP Options ....................................................................................................................... 26
Dialing ................................................................................................................................. 27
Display ................................................................................................................................. 28
Global ICA Client Settings ...................................................................................................... 30
Keyboard Shortcuts ................................................................................................. 30

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Preferences ............................................................................................................. 31
Server Location ....................................................................................................... 32
Firewall Settings ...................................................................................................... 32
HP Thin State Capture ............................................................................................................ 33
Thin State Capture ................................................................................................... 33
Thin State Deploy .................................................................................................... 34
Internet Options ..................................................................................................................... 35
JETCET PRINT 4.0 .................................................................................................................. 36
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................. 37
LPD Control ........................................................................................................................... 37
Modems ............................................................................................................................... 38
Mouse .................................................................................................................................. 39
Network and Dial-up Connections ............................................................................................ 39
Dial-up connection .................................................................................................. 40
Direct connection .................................................................................................... 40
Virtual Private Network (PPTP) connection ................................................................... 40
Virtual Private Network (L2TP) connection ................................................................... 40
PPP Over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection ........................................................................ 40
Port Lock ............................................................................................................................... 40
RDP/ICA Printers .................................................................................................................... 41
Adding a printer ..................................................................................................... 41
Modifying an existing printer configuration ................................................................ 43
Regional Settings ................................................................................................................... 43
Security ................................................................................................................................ 44
Enabling security ..................................................................................................... 45
Creating a user account ........................................................................................... 45
SNMP .................................................................................................................................. 46
SNTP Client ........................................................................................................................... 51
System .................................................................................................................................. 52
Resetting settings to factory defaults ........................................................................... 53
Copying registry settings .......................................................................................... 53
System Update ...................................................................................................................... 54
Direct from HP ........................................................................................................ 55
Custom .................................................................................................................. 55
Terminal Server Client Licenses ................................................................................................ 56
View or Remove Programs ...................................................................................................... 57
VNC Server ........................................................................................................................... 57
Settings for VNC Server ........................................................................................... 58
Volume & Sounds ................................................................................................................... 58
5 Programs and Add-ons
Programs .............................................................................................................................. 60
ThinPrint ................................................................................................................. 60
ThinPrint over ICA and RDP ....................................................................... 60
ThinPrint over TCP .................................................................................... 64
HP Connections for Citrix Software ............................................................................ 66
Creating a New ICA connection ................................................................ 66
Deleting a connection ............................................................................... 67
Editing a connection ................................................................................. 67
Creating a desktop shortcut to a connection ................................................ 67

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RDP 5.5 ................................................................................................................. 67
Terminal Emulation Connection ................................................................................. 68
TxtPad ................................................................................................................... 69
Add-ons ................................................................................................................................ 69
ELO Touch Screen ................................................................................................... 70
Messenger 5.0 ....................................................................................................... 70
USB Wireless ......................................................................................................... 70
6 Registry Import/Export
Clearing the destination registry ...............................................................................................
Exporting and importing a registry ...........................................................................................
Importing a registry to multiple units .........................................................................................
Exporting registries from multiple units ......................................................................................

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Index ................................................................................................................................. 75

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Introduction

HP Compaq thin clients with Microsoft Windows CE are easy to deploy, manage, and secure, and include
powerful features for mainstream business use.
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Easy to deploy
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Setup Wizard for easy configuration

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Familiar explorer shell that resembles Windows desktop

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Altiris Deployment Server

Easy to manage
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Registry import tool

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Can update to the latest image directly from HP

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Can return to factory settings by pressing F9

Easy to secure
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Can disable USB mass storage

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Can lock down user interface with HP Thin Connect

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Secure default Guest account

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More secure operating system

HP provides this client “ready to go” out of the box to meet most common customer requirements. You
may want to add/remove features, lock down the user interface, etc. This guide will introduce you to the
many features of this client and show you how to customize the client to your needs.
This guide provides the network administrator with instructions for local and remote configuration of the
CE-based terminal. Typically, a terminal is configured locally then used as a template for other terminals,
which are then configured using remote administration tools.

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Image updates
HP provides periodic updates to the image for thin clients. Check the HP support site for important
documentation that provides specific information for your image version. You can find support
documentation at:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
For the latest version of the HP thin client Microsoft Windows CE image, visit:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/thinclients/us/index.html

Setup Wizard
HP’s Microsoft Windows CE images include a Setup Wizard, which provides a simplified, easy-to-follow
method to configure a thin client. The Setup Wizard launches after you unbundle the image.
NOTE: There is a 20 second delay after the Setup Wizard launches. If you do not click Next
before the timer expires, the thin clients loads the default settings.

HP Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM)
HP’s PC Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM) software provides dynamic allocation for assignment of
virtual desktop sessions. In a Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) desktop virtualization environment,
HP SAM enables a higher level of virtualization in your company by managing all the remote desktop
connections from users’ access devices to their computing resources thus helping you get the most out of
IT deployments.
For more information about HP SAM, go to the following Web site and perform a search on “HP
SAM”.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/solutions/leb.html

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The Desktop

The t5000 series thin client with Microsoft Windows CE uses an explorer shell (desktop) that resembles
the typical Windows desktop to make it look familiar and easy to use. The desktop includes a taskbar,
Start menu, shortcut icons, and a background image.
NOTE: The taskbar and the Start menu are hidden by default.

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Display
To change the display settings, right-click on the desktop and select Properties. You can change the
following:
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background image

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appearance

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resolution and color quality settings

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screen saver
NOTE: You must reboot for changes to the display settings to take effect. If you do not know if
your monitor supports a setting, click the Test button on the Display Properties Settings tab.

For more information about display settings, see Display on page 28 in the Control Panel chapter.

Taskbar
Move the pointer to the bottom of the screen to display the taskbar. The taskbar is hidden by default to
provide a clean ICA connection experience.
The taskbar provides access to system software. The taskbar includes:
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Start button

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active task buttons - currently running programs

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notification area - the system tray

To configure the thin client to show the taskbar:

Right-click on the taskbar.

Select Properties.

Clear the Auto hide check box.

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Start Menu
To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar. The Start menu provides access to software
and settings, allows you to run commands, and allows you to shut down the system.

Icons
The icons on the desktop provide shortcuts to software and connections. To launch a program from the
desktop, double-click the respective icon.
You can add icons for connections by right-clicking on the connection icon in the HP Connection for Citrix
software and selecting Send to Desktop. For more information, see HP Connections for Citrix
Software on page 66 in Chapter 5.
NOTE: Windows CE architecture does not allow you to change the properties of programs from
desktop shortcuts. You can only change property values for the shortcut itself from the desktop.

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Start Menu

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HP Thin Connect

HP Thin Connect allows you to:
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Manage user accounts.

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Add, edit, and delete connections.

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Terminal emulation

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Microsoft Remote Desktop Client (RDP) connections

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HP PC Session Allocation Client (PC SAM)

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Internet Explorer

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Citrix ICA connections

Assign connections to users.

The main HP Thin Connect window allows you to perform actions for only the current user. To assign
connections to other users, use the HP Thin Connect Advanced window. For more information about the
Advanced window, see Advanced Window on page 8.
You can access HP Thin Connect by clicking Start > Programs > HP Thin Connect.

NOTE: You must close all active connections to use the following buttons: Add, Delete,
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The HP Thin Connect window includes the following features:
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Connection display area: Lists all connections assigned to the user currently logged on to the
terminal. For each connection, the display shows the name, type, and status of the connection.

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Connect: Click to activate a selected connection.

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Exit: Click to exit HP Thin Connect. The OK button performs the same function.

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Control Panel: Click to access the Control Panel. This feature requires appropriate permissions.

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Add: Click to create a new connection and add it to the list of connections assigned to the user
currently logged on to the terminal. You can assign the new connection to other users in the Advanced
window. For more information, see Adding connections on page 14.

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Delete: Click to delete a selected connection. The connection is deleted from the list of connections
available to all users, not just the user currently logged on to the terminal. For more information,
see Deleting connections on page 15.

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Edit: Click to edit the selected connection. For more information, see Editing connections
on page 14.

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Advanced: Click to access the Advanced window, where you can configure and assign
connections and configure the terminal user interface. For more information, see Advanced
Window on page 8.

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Help: Click to access help.

Advanced Window
You can access the Advanced window by clicking the Advanced button in HP Thin Connect. You must
log in with Administrator permissions or with the “User may add, edit, or delete connections” permission
to access the Advanced window. The Advanced window allows you to configure and assign connections,
set up user security accounts, and configure the user interface for the terminal.
CAUTION: Click either OK button to save changes and close the Advanced window. Click
the X button or Cancel to exit without saving changes.

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Creating user accounts
You can set up terminal operator user accounts in the Security window, which you can access either from
the Thin Connect Advanced window or from Control Panel.
The system comes with three default accounts:
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Administrator

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Guest

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User

You can use the default accounts as templates for new accounts. You can modify the default Guest and
User accounts.
The Users tab lists all operator accounts and shows which accounts are set up with Administrator security
permissions and which accounts are enabled.
To create a new user account:

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In HP Thin Connect, click Advanced.

On the Assign Connections tab, click Security. This takes you to the Control Panel Security
window.

Creating user accounts

Select the Users tab, and then click Add to create a new user account.

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On the General tab, type a name for the new user account in the Name box. Valid characters for
the Name box include: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9. (.)&^%$#!~‘’{}_-. Maximum length is 20 characters.

Type a password for the new user in the Password box.

Retype the password in the Confirm Password box.

To enable the user account, clear the Account is disabled check box.

To assign the same permissions to the new account that are assigned to an existing account, click
Set from Template.

Creating user accounts

In the Based on list, select the account to use as a template.

Click OK to save your settings and return to the Add New User window.

To add another user, click Add another user. This option allows you to quickly add new
users.

To select permissions for the new account, select the Permissions tab on the Add New User
window.

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Select the items in the permissions list that you want to allow the user to access. If the user is an
Administrator, select User is Administrator to provide full access. If you select User is
Administrator, you cannot select or clear items in the list.

To save your settings and add another user, click Add another user.
or
Click OK to save your settings.

10. Click OK when you are finished adding users.
11. If you want to modify or delete user accounts, select the account, and then click Modify or
Delete.
12. Click OK at the top of the window when you are done adding or modify user accounts.

Connections
You can add, edit, or delete connections in HP Thin Connect and in the Advanced window. Add
connections as follows:

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Use HP Thin Connect to create and assign connections to the user currently logged on to the terminal.

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Use the Advanced window to assign the connection to other users.

Connections

Adding connections
To add a connection in HP Thin Connect:
1.

In HP Thin Connect, click Add.

In the Choose type dialog box, select the type of connection you want to create, and then click
OK. A Wizard or setup dialog for the connection type displays.

Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard or setup dialog to add the connection to the user’s
connections list and to the list of available connections that you can assign to other users in the
Advanced window.
NOTE: If you create a connection in HP Connections for Citrix Software, the connection also
displays in HP Thin Connect. Similarly, connections created in HP Thin Connect also display in HP
Connections for Citrix Software.

Editing connections
To edit a connection in HP Thin Connect:
Select the connection, and then click Edit. Make the appropriate changes in the Wizard or setup
dialog.
NOTE: The following image illustrates the Edit Connection window for an RDP connection. The
screen varies based upon the type of connection you edit.

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NOTE: Renaming a connection effectively deletes it from all user accounts.

Deleting connections
To delete a connection in HP Thin Connect:
Select the connection, and then click Delete. The connection is deleted from all user connection lists.

Assigning connections to users
Assign and configure connections for users in the Advanced window of HP Thin Connect.

Assign Connections tab
The Assign Connections tab allows you to assign connections to users. This tab contains the following
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User: This list includes all users accounts associated with the system. To configure connections for
a user, select the user from the list.

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Security: Allows you to access the Security window, where you can create and configure user
accounts. This button opens the same window as selecting Security from Control Panel.

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Available connections: On the left side of the window, this panel displays all available
connections that you can assign to users. The columns in this panel include:
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Name: Displays the name of the connection assigned when the connection was created.

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Type: Displays the type of connection.

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Add: Click to create a new connection and add it to the Available connections list. Clicking this
button displays a connection type list. When you select a connection type to add and click OK, a
wizard opens that allows you to configure connections.

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Delete: Select a connection in the Available connections list, and then click this button to delete
the connection. Deleting a connection here also deletes the connection from the list of connections
assigned to all users.

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Edit: Select a connection in the Available connections list, and then click this button to edit the
connection.

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Connections for [user]: On the right side of the window, this panel displays the connections
assigned to the user displayed in the User box.
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Name: Displays the name of the connection assigned to the user.

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Type: Displays the type of connection.

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Primary: Designates a connection as either primary or secondary. Yes indicates a primary
connection. Click on the column value to change the setting. You cannot change the first
connection in the list to secondary.

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Auto: Determines whether the system automatically connects when HP Thin Connect starts
up. Yes indicates the system will automatically connect. Click on the column value to change

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the setting. NOTE: You must configure HP Thin Connect to auto start for this setting to function
properly. To configure Thin Connect to automatically start up, see Auto starting HP Thin
Connect on page 19.
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Persistent: Determines whether the system will attempt to reconnect when a connection
fails. Yes indicates the system will automatically attempt to reconnect. Click on the column value
to change the setting.

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OK: Click to save changes and exit the Advanced window.

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Cancel: Click to cancel unsaved changes and exit the Advanced window.

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Apply: Click to save changes.

Assigning connections
Once you have created a connection, you can assign it to users in the Advanced window.
1.

In HP Thin Connect, click Advanced.

On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.

Double-click the connection in the Available connections list, or select the connection and click
the right arrow. The connection is copied to the Connections for [user] list.

Click Apply to save the updated list of connections for the user.

Designating connections as primary or secondary
You can designate connections as primary or secondary in the Advanced window. A primary connection
is the first attempted in a group of connections. If a primary connection fails, the system attempts failover
secondary connections in the order they are listed. You can configure more than one primary connection,
each of which can have several secondary connections associated with it. Secondary connections are
optional.

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To designate a connection as primary or secondary:
1.

In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.

On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.

Select the connection from the user’s connection list that you want to make primary.

In the Primary column, click on the column value to change it. Yes means the connection is a
primary connection. The first entry in the list must be primary.

If you want to assign a secondary connection, select the connection and change the value in the
Primary column to No. The connection becomes secondary to the first primary connection directly
above it in the list.

To arrange the order of connections, select a connection and click the up and down arrows.
Secondary connections are associated with the first primary connection above them in the list.

Click Apply.
NOTE: Every secondary connection must have a primary connection listed above it.

Enabling automatic connection and reconnection
In the Advanced window, you can set up primary connections assigned to users to automatically connect
at boot up and to reconnect if disconnected. Automatic connection requires that you configure HP Thin
Connect to start automatically. For more information, see Auto starting HP Thin Connect on page 19.
To enable automatic connection and reconnection:

In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.

On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.

Select the primary connection in the user’s connection list that you want to automatically connect.

In the Auto column, if the entry for the selected connection is No, click on No to change it to
Yes.

Select the connection in the user’s connection list that you want to make automatically reconnect.

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NOTE: You can set only primary connections to automatically reconnect.
6.

In the Persistent column, if the entry for the selected connection is No, click on No to change it
to Yes.

To arrange the order of connections, select a connection and click the up and down arrows.
Secondary connections are associated with the first primary connection above them in the list.

Click Apply to save your changes.
NOTE: You can set only primary connections to automatically connect when HP Thin Connect is
launched.

Configuring the user interface
The Global UI tab on the Advanced window allows you to configure HP Thin Connect to start
automatically and allows you to set up Kiosk mode.

Auto starting HP Thin Connect
You can enable automatic log on, which causes HP Thin Connect to start automatically when the user logs
in to Windows.
To auto start HP Thin Connect:

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In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.

Click the Global UI tab.

Select Auto start HP Thin Connect when logging into Windows.

Click Apply to save changes.

Configuring the user interface

Setting the terminal to Kiosk mode
Kiosk mode limits the terminal’s functionality by hiding the desktop icons and limiting the Start menu to
Shut Down only. There are also Kiosk mode options for hiding the task bar and hiding HP Thin Connect.
NOTE: Before setting a terminal to run in Kiosk mode, you must define a user and create a
connection. For more information, refer to “Creating user accounts” and “Connections”.
The preview display on the right side of the screen shows you how the user interface will appear when
you select the various check boxes on the left side of the tab.
To set the terminal to run in Kiosk mode:

Create the necessary connection.

On the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.

Click the Global UI tab.

Select Auto start HP Thin Connect check box when logging into Windows check box.
This makes the Kiosk mode option available.

Select Kiosk mode. Two more check boxes become available as options.

To further lock down the terminal in Kiosk mode by hiding the task bar at the bottom of the desktop,
select the Hide connection task bar check box. You must select the automatic logon feature to
gain access to this feature.

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To further lock down the terminal in Kiosk mode by hiding the user interface to connection settings,
select Hide the User interface not allowing changes to connection settings. You must
select the automatic logon feature to gain access to this feature.

Click Apply to save your changes, or click OK to save your changes and exit the Advanced window.

Log off the user for all changes to take effect.

Enabling automatic log on and keyboard functions
The Security window in Control Panel allows you to enable automatic log on which bypasses a user’s
password requirement when logging on to the system.
To enable automatic log on:

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On the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.

Click Security. The System Statistics area displays information about system users and
connections.

Enabling automatic log on and keyboard functions

On the System tab, select Automatic Log On so the user does not have to enter a password to
log in to the local machine. You can set up automatic log on for one user per terminal. The default
is no password. You must select Automatic Log On to gain access to the Single Button Log
On check box and the Account list.

If you want to lock the terminal when pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete, select Lock screen when pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Delete. This feature allows users to quickly lock their terminal and prevent unauthorized
access. When the terminal is locked, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete again to type your password to regain
access to the terminal.

If you want to activate the single button connect feature, select Single Button Log On. This feature
invokes a dialog box that requires the terminal operator to press Enter or click the Logon button
on the dialog box to log in. If someone other than the auto logon user wants to log onto the terminal,
press Esc or Alt+F4.

From the Account list, select the account that the system will use to log on the terminal operator.

Select Enable Reset Hotkey to allow the terminal to be reset to factory defaults (registry and
shortcuts) by pressing and holding F9 key during boot.
CAUTION: If you disable the F9 reset function and then change monitors or change display
settings resulting in your monitor becoming unable to display, the only way to recover the
client will be to reflash it.

Click OK at the top of the window to save your changes.

Switching to a different user
To switch to a different user when booting:

Press the power button to start the system.

Press Esc or Alt+F4 before the automatic logon countdown completes.

Log on as the user of your choice.

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Control Panel

This chapter provides an overview of the programs in the Control Panel and provides step-by-step
instructions to perform certain tasks. You can use many of the programs for local administration, while
you use others, such as DHCP Options and SNMP, for remote administration.
To open the Control Panel:
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From the desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
or

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From the HP Thin Connect window, click the Control Panel button.
NOTE: The LPD Control program is available only on terminals equipped with a serial port.

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Accessibility
The Accessibility dialog box allows you to configure the terminal with 508 Accessibility features.
Accessibility options are available for the keyboard, sound, display, and mouse.

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Keyboard: Allows you to enable StickyKeys, which lets you use the Shift, Ctrl, and Alt keys pressing
one key at a time rather than holding them all down simultaneously. You can also enable ToggleKeys
to hear tones when pressing the Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock keys.

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Sound: Allows you to enable SoundSentry, which causes Windows to generate visual warnings
when the system makes a sound.

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Display: Allows you to enable High Contrast, which causes Windows to use colors and fonts
designed for easy reading.

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Mouse: Allows you to enable MouseKeys, which lets you control the pointer with the numeric keypad
on the keyboard.

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General: Allows you to automatically turn off accessibility features after a set amount of idle time.
You can also enable the notification feature, which causes Windows to make a sound when you turn
a feature on or off.

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Certificates
The Certificates dialog box allows you to import, store, and view security certificates. Certificates and
certificate authorities ensure that an SSL connection is made to the intended secure server. Certificate
information is exchanged between the terminal browser and the secure server when establishing a
connection. If a trusted certificate authority can authenticate the certificate, the secure page automatically
displays. A private key is also used to encrypt data over an SSL connection.

To import a certificate or private key:
1.

Select the type of certificate you would like to import from the drop-down list.
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Trusted Authorities are digital certificates issued by certification authorities. The Windows CE
browser comes with a pre-defined list of trusted certification authorities that include Equifax,
Thwarte, Entrust, GlobalSign, GTE, and others.

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My Certificates are your personal digital certificates.

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Other Authorities are intermediate certificate authorities. No intermediate authorities are loaded
by default.

Click Import, select the location source of the certificate or key, and then click OK.
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From a File allows you to import a certificate or key from any mapped drive. Browse to the
certificate or key and select it, or select the Type and type the name of the certificate or key in
the Name box.

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From a Smart Card allows you to import a certificate from a Smart Card. Make sure the
Smart Card is inserted and select a Reader from the list. The radio button is active only if a
smart card is inserted.

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Friendly name allows you to rename a certificate that you import.

Click OK.

Date/Time
The Date/Time Properties dialog box allows you to set the date and current time, select the appropriate
time zone, and enable automatic clock adjustment for daylight savings time for the terminal.

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Certificates

Select the appropriate date and time information, and then click Apply.

DHCP Options
The DHCP Options page allows you to configure the thin client with the port locations for various
information that the client retrieves from the FTP server. For information about resetting thin client settings
to factory defaults, see the System on page 52 section later in this chapter.

To change port values:

Double-click on the name of the option to change. A dialog box displays with a list of all valid options.

Select the appropriate value from the list, and then click OK.

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Dialing
The Dialing Properties dialog box allows you to:
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Add or select a dialing location.

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Configure dial-up settings for the selected location. Local settings include the area code, county/
region code, and tone or pulse dialing.

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Disable call waiting.

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Set up dialing patterns for local, long distance, and international calls.

To add a dialing location:
1.

Select or add a When dialing from location and type the local settings for the location.

Click OK after entering the information.

To configure the system to use an area code for local calls:

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Click Dialing Patterns.

In the For Local calls dial box, add an F before the G. For example, F,G will dial the area code,
then 7-digit phone number.

Dialing

Display
The Display Properties dialog box allows you to configure the background image, appearance scheme,
screen resolution, color quality, refresh frequency, and screen saver.

NOTE: You can also access the Display Properties dialog box by right-clicking on the desktop
and selecting Properties.
Reboot the terminal for display property changes to take effect.
The Background tab allows you to set the background image that appears on your monitor. You can use
a background image that is any of the following formats:
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bmp

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gif

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jpeg

Save background image files in the Hard Drive folder to assure the client can find them after a reboot.
The Appearance tab allows you to set the Windows CE color scheme.
The Settings tab includes a Test button that you can use to test the resolution and refresh settings. If you
select settings your monitor does not support and you do not test updated settings, the next time you reboot,
your display will not work and you must press F9 to reset to defaults.
In the Screen Saver tab you can set up password protection as well as configure the following screen
saver options:
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no screen saver

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turn off monitor

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floating image

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tiled image

The following table lists the available screen resolutions, color quality settings, and refresh frequencies.
The default is 800x600x16 @ 60Hz.

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Resolution/Color

60Hz

75Hz

85Hz

640x480x8

640x480x16

640x480x32

800x600x8

800x600x16

800x600x32

1024x768x8

1024x768x16

1024x768x32

*1152x864x16

*1152x864x32

1280x1024x8

1280x1024x16

1280x1024x32

*1600x1200x8

*1600x1200x16

*These resolutions are not supported on all thin client models.
*All refresh rates are not supported by all monitors.

NOTE: If you set the display settings out of range, you must reset the terminal to factory defaults
by rebooting the terminal and holding down the F9 key until you see a window that says
“Loading...” at the bottom. Resetting the terminal to factory defaults erases all configuration settings
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Global ICA Client Settings
The Global ICA Client Settings dialog box allows you to configure ICA default client settings.

Keyboard Shortcuts
The Keyboard Shortcuts tab allows you to configure hot key combinations that you can use during
active ICA sessions. You can assign the hot keys used to perform a function by selecting the hot key
combinations from the list next to each function.

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Connection Status invokes a message about the status of the connection.

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Close Session disconnects the terminal from the server but does not actually close the session on
the server. The session will continue to run on the server until the terminal operator logs off.

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ESC performs the same function as the Esc key.

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CTRL-ALT-DEL invokes the terminal Security dialog box.

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CTRL-ESC displays the Remote Task list on WinFrame servers, or displays the Start menu on
MetaFrame servers.

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ALT-ESC cycles the focus through the minimized icons.

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ALT-TAB cycles through open applications in sequential order.

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Preferences
The Preferences tab allows you to set color preferences during an ICA session.

The Preferences tab contains the following:
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Serial Number: Type the serial number of the ICA Client software exactly as it appears on the
serial number card. This is necessary when using the ICA Windows CE Client with certain products,
such as WinFrame Host/Terminal. It is not necessary for MetaFrame servers.

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Default Window Colors: Select the color option for the ICA client. If the ICA server does not
support the selected color option, then it defaults to 16-bit color.

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PNAgent: Select to enable PNAgent.

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Settings: Click to display a dialog box that allows you to type the URL of the PNAgent server.
You can use this server to remotely configure PNAgent settings. You can configure ICA seamless
settings is these screens.

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Force PNAgent on Reboot: Select to cause PNAgent to prompt you to log in every time
you reboot.

Apply Windows key combinations: Select the option in which you want key combinations to
function.
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In full screen desktops only and On the remote desktop apply to the ICA session.

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On the local desktop applies to the local client.

Global ICA Client Settings

Server Location
The Server Location tab allows you to view/add Citrix servers on the network that have ICA connections
configured.

The Server Location tab contains the following:
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Server Group: Select whether the servers in the server address list belong to your Primary, Backup
1, or Backup 2 group.

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Server address list: Lists the entered server locations.

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Add: Click to add a server address.

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Delete: Click to delete a server address.

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Rename Group: Click to rename the selected server group.

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Default List: Click to recall the previous server address list.

Firewall Settings
The Firewall Settings tab allows you to set up a firewall by placing a proxy server between a server
and a client.

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In the Proxy section, select a protocol from the list, and then type the proxy address and port.
In the SSL/TLS Relay section, type the relay address and port for the Socket Security Layer (SSL) or
Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.
If the firewall uses address remapping, you must configure the client to use the alternate address returned
by the data collector by selecting Use alternate address through firewalls. This is necessary
whether or not you are using a SOCKS or secure proxy server.

HP Thin State Capture
Thin State capture and deploy allows you to capture a thin client image and deploy it to other thin clients
of the same model.
ATTENTION: When deploying an image and settings from a “source” or “master” thin client to a “target”
thin client, please make sure that source/master and target thin clients have identical hardware. This is
applicable regardless of deployment method being used: HP ThinState Tools, Altiris Deployment Solution,
HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or any other deployment solution being used.

Thin State Capture
The HP ThinState Capture tool is a simple wizard-based tool that you can use to capture an HP thin client
image that you can then deploy to another HP thin client of identical model and hardware.
What do you need to have?
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An HP thin client CE unit that contains the latest HP provided image.

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An HP-approved USB flash drive.
NOTE: The HP ThinState Capture tool is not a standalone tool and can only be accessed by the
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NOTE: Save all data on the USB flash drive on some other device prior to performing this
procedure. The USB flash drive will be formatted and all data will be lost.
1.

Once you launch the ThinState Capture tool from within the Control Panel, you are presented with
the following screen.

Click Next.

Connect a USB flash drive to the unit. The USB flash drive letter and size are displayed. The USB
flash drive must be greater in size than the on-board flash disk.

Click Capture.

Click Yes on the warning screen. The ThinState Capture tool formats and makes the USB flash drive
bootable. ThinState Capture reboots the system.

After you perform these actions, please follow the on-screen instructions.
You can now use the USB flash drive to deploy the captured image to another HP thin client of the exact
same model and hardware.

Thin State Deploy
To perform a ThinState deployment:

Set the boot order in the F10 System Bios to USB boot (if necessary).

Attach the USB flash drive to the thin client unit you wish to deploy the captured image to, and then
power on the unit.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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After you remove the USB flash drive and cycle power to the system, the image unbundles. Do not interrupt
or cycle power to the unit during this process.
You may use the captured image (flash.dd) found in the USB flash drive in combination with Altiris
Deployment Solution to remotely image multiple thin client units.
NOTE: You must use flash.dd in conjunction with HP’s ThinState Deploy utility (e.g. ibr.exe).
Flash.dd is not compatible with Altiris’ rdeploy.exe or rdeployt.exe utilities. Please consult the HP
Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool at: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/
SupportManual/c00485307/c00485307.pdf
For more information about Altiris, see http://www.altiris.com/.

Internet Options
The Internet Settings dialog box allows you to configure Internet browser settings on the terminal.

The Internet Settings dialog box includes the following tabs:
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General: Allows you to enter start and search pages, identify the Web browser type to determine
how Web pages are displayed, set the cache size, and clear cache and history.

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Connection: Allows you to select LAN or autodial connections and to configure proxy server
settings.

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Security: Allows you to specify Web sites that are trusted, restricted, and so on. Also allows you
configure ActiveX, scripting, and other advanced-type internet options.

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Privacy: Allows you to configure how the browser handles cookies.

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Advanced: Allows you to configure multiple internet options, including options for accessibility,
browsing, multimedia, and security.

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Popups: Allows you to configure how the browser handles pop-ups, including blocking, notification
when pop-ups are blocked, and exceptions that allow popups from specific sites.

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Other Options: Allows you to enable browser window resizing, enable favorites, and set the font
size.
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JETCET PRINT 4.0
The JETCET PRINT Professional dialog box allows you to set up the terminal for local printing from Txtpad
and Internet Explorer.
NOTE: Windows CE is best suited for printing small documents.
NOTE: Printer port designations are: LPT1 = parallel, LPT2 = USB.

To set up a printer:
1.

In the Default Printer box, select a default printer.

In the Manufacturer Model box, select the printer model.

If printing using a serial connection, in the Serial Handshaking box select either Hardware
or Software for serial handshaking between the terminal and printer.

Set the appropriate print spooler options. You must select Use Spooler for other options to become
available.

Click the Properties button to configure printer settings. Define printer settings as appropriate.

If you want to configure Internet Printing (IPP) to allow you to print to network printers:
a.

Click the Internet Printing tab.

Click Add Port.

Type the IP address of the network printer to which you want to print.

Select the port from which to send print jobs from the Virtual Port list. To avoid port conflicts,
HP recommends selecting COM2 as the virtual port.

Click OK.

Click OK to exit the JETCET dialog box.
NOTE: For more information, refer to the JETCET user guide at http://www.westtek.com/
support/pocketpc/jetcet.html.
NOTE: Internet Explorer uses LPT1 as its default printer port. If you want to print using a different
port, in Internet Explorer, select File > Page Setup and select the port to which to print.

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Keyboard
The Keyboard Properties dialog box allows you to configure your keyboard.

Repeat delay determines how long you must hold down a key before its character starts repeating.
Repeat rate determines how quickly a character repeatedly displays on screen when the key is held
down.
If you are a legacy user, see Regional Settings on page 43 to change keyboard settings.
Select Disable local Windows key combinations (e.g. ALT+TAB) to disable the passing of hot
keys to the terminal service server.

LPD Control
The LPD Control dialog box allows you to set the terminal up as a line printer (print server).
NOTE: HP Compaq t5300 thin client models do not have legacy ports. Therefore, the LPD Control
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To set the terminal up as a print server:
1.

Select Enable Printer.

Type the Printer Name and Network Port.

Select the appropriate printer port from the list. If you select a COM port, you have the option of
configuring the serial port by clicking Configure and typing the appropriate parameters.

Select Send Form Feed if form feeds are necessary. Form feeds are primarily used with older
printer technology.
NOTE: Verify the terminal serial port is enabled in BIOS and in the Control Panel Port Lock
window. You must also set up the application server for LPD printing.

Modems
The Modem Settings dialog box allows you to access and modify settings for external modems.

Refer to the device instructions that shipped with the modem, or located on the manufacturer Web site,
for listings of modem “AT” commands available for the modem.

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Mouse
The Mouse Properties dialog box allows you to set the mouse double-click sensitivity for speed and physical
distance between clicks.

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Use the Double-Click tab to set the double-click sensitivity by double-clicking the grid icon, then
test the setting by double-clicking the test icon.

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Use the Button Configuration tab to configure for left-handed use.

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Use the Pointer Speed tab to configure how fast the mouse pointer moves on the screen based on
how the users moves the mouse.

Network and Dial-up Connections
The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure connectivity between the terminal
and the Internet, a network, or a computer.

To make a new connection, double-click the Make New Connection icon, select the type of connection
you want to make, and then configure the connection.
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Dial-up Connection

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Direct Connection

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VPN (PPTP)

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VPN (L2TP)

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Ethernet (PPPoE)

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Dial-up connection
You can use a dial-up modem with the thin client to access a dial-up server. This method provides two
ways to access the enterprise intranet:
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An enterprise dial-up server connects directly to the enterprise intranet.

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An Internet Service Provider (ISP) dial-up server provides access to the Internet, from which the thin
client must access an enterprise Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
server that connects to the enterprise intranet.
NOTE: The dial-up server must be a Microsoft Remote Access Server or another server that
supports industry-standard protocols.

Direct connection
This type of connection allows you to connect directly to another computer through the serial port on the
terminal.
NOTE: This option is available only to thin clients with serial ports.

Virtual Private Network (PPTP) connection
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables the secure transfer of data
between a remote client (in this case the thin client) and an enterprise server environment by creating a
VPN across TCP/IP-based data networks such as the Internet. It provides a password-protected path
through the enterprise firewall to the enterprise server environment in which the network and session
services required by the thin client reside.
Access to the internet requires an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use any of the standard means
of connecting to the ISP, such as a dial-up modem, cable modem, or DSL modem.
You must first establish the connection to the ISP, before contacting the enterprise PPTP VPN server. This
includes dial-up access as well as direct access through the cable modem and DSL modem paths.

Virtual Private Network (L2TP) connection
Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) merges Microsoft’s PPTP protocol with Cisco’s Layer Two Forwarding
(L2F) protocol. L2TP is basically the same as PPTP; the primary difference is that L2TP supports encryption.

PPP Over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection
This is a connection from the thin client Ethernet port directly to the enterprise intranet. No additional
hardware is required.
In this configuration all network services may be used, including the enterprise DHCP server. A DHCP
server on the network may provide not only the terminal’s IP address, but also the location of the file server
containing the software updates.

Port Lock
The Port Lock dialog box allows you to enable or disable COM 1 ports, LPT ports, and USB mass storage
devices.

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To enable a port, select the appropriate check box, and then click OK.

RDP/ICA Printers
The RDP/ICA Printers dialog box allows you to add local RDP/ICA printer configurations and modify
existing RDP/ICA printer configurations. This configuration enables the terminal to print from an RDP/ICA
server session to a local printer.
NOTE: Windows CE is best suited for printing smaller documents.

The RDP/ICA Printers dialog box contains an Add Printer icon and an icon for each configured printer.
You can use Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) to print to network printers. IPP defines a standard protocol for
printing as well as managing print jobs.
NOTE: To avoid port conflicts, HP recommends using COM2 for IPP printing.

Adding a printer
To add a printer configuration from the Printers dialog box:
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Double-click the Add Printer icon to invoke the Printer Wizard, which allows you to configure a
new printer.

RDP/ICA Printers

In the first panel of the wizard, select the port that you want the printer to use, and then click
Next.

In the next wizard panel, select the printer manufacturer and model. If the desired printer is not listed,
select User Defined, and then click Next.

CAUTION: It is critical that the model name entered in step 3 matches EXACTLY with the
model name of the driver installed on the terminal server. Otherwise, printing will fail.
4.

If you selected Network in step 2, type the network path for the printer. If you selected User
Defined in the previous wizard panel, type the manufacturer and model of the printer. Click
Next.

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In the next wizard panel, type a name for the printer, and then click Next.

In the next wizard panel, select whether you want to configure another printer, and then click
Next.

After completing all printer configuration selections, click Finish.

Connect to an RDP session, add the printer, and verify that it is working properly.

Modifying an existing printer configuration
To modify an existing printer configuration in the Printers dialog box:
1.

Double-click the desired printer icon or select the icon and click Properties. The Printer Properties
dialog box displays.

Make any necessary modifications, and then click OK to save.

Regional Settings
The Regional and Language Settings dialog box allows you to customize regional settings for the terminal.
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The Regional Settings Properties dialog box includes the following tabs:
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Regional Settings: Allows you to select an input locale, which determines how some programs
format numbers, currency, time, and dates. The options available on the other tabs are determined
by the selected region.
Click Customize to configure the way Windows displays the following:
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Numbers

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Currency

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Time

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Date

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User Interface Language: Allows you to determine the language used for the menus, dialogs
and alerts. Only English is supported.

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Input Language: Allows you to select the keyboard language. You can select multiple languages.
You can toggle between languages by clicking on the language system tray icon.

Security
The Security dialog box allows you to control various terminal functions related to security and terminal
operator accounts.

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Enabling security
System security is enabled by default, which forces users to log in if the automatic login feature is not
enabled.
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Select Lock screen when pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete to allow users to lock the terminal through
the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keyboard command.

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Select Automatic Log On to bypass the need for the user to enter a password to log in. This also
activates the Single Button Log On check box and Account list.
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Select Single Button Log On to enable the single button connect feature, which invokes a
dialog box that requires the terminal operator to press a keyboard key or click the Logon button
on the dialog box to log in.

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In the Account list, select the account that the terminal will use to log in user. For information
about creating a new account, see Creating a user account on page 45.

Select Enable Reset Hotkey if you want to allow users to reset the terminal to factory defaults (registry
and shortcuts) by pressing and holding the F9 key during boot.

Creating a user account
To create a new security account for a terminal operator, select the Users tab on the Security dialog box.
This tab lists all the operator accounts and shows which accounts are set up with Administrator security
privileges and which accounts are enabled.
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SNMP
You can manage the terminal through standard third-party simple network management protocol (SNMP)
tools. The SNMP Network Administration dialog box allows you to enter parameters required for SNMP
management.

SNMP agents run in network elements and respond to Network Management Station (NMS) queries
(GETs). SNMP provides a means to query all terminals assigned to a specific community. Each community
should have a unique name, and all members of a community have the same access privileges. You can
assign a single terminal to multiple communities.
Agents send unsolicited reports (traps) back to a specified IP address when a particular network activity
occurs. The following traps are supported: cold start, warm start, authentication failure, link down, and
link up.
To add a new community:

Click the Agent tab.

In the Traps section, click Add Community.

Type the new community name, and then click OK.

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Click the Security tab.

Click Add in the Accepted Community Names section. The Community Configuration dialog
is displayed.

Type the name of the community in the Community Name box.

Select the rights to the community in the Rights list, and then click OK.

SNMP

To add SNMP packets:

Click the Security tab.

Select Accept SNMP Packets from these hosts.

Click Add in the SNMP packets section. The SNMP Configuration dialog displays.

Type the host name or IP address, and then click OK.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more hosts.

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On the Agent tab, type the physical location of the terminal in the Location box.

Type the name of the contact person responsible for the terminal in the Contact box.

Assign the terminal to a community by selecting a community from the Community Name list.

To add a trap destination:
a.

In the Trap Destinations section, click Add. The SNMP Configuration dialog is displayed.

Type the host name or IP address of the NMS trap server, and then click OK.

SNMP

If you want to add or change SNMP security settings, click the Security tab.

To enable an authentication failure trap, select Enable Authentication Failure Trap.

Select the hosts from which SNMP packets may be accepted. Choose either Accept SNMP
packets from any host or Accept SNMP packets from these hosts.

Click OK after entering all the necessary SNMP information.

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SNTP Client
The SNTP dialog box allows administrators to synchronize the clocks on all thin clients. Administrators
can set thin clients to automatically synchronize with an Internet time server or with a boot server.

Synchronization can occur only when your computer is connected to the Internet.
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System
The System Properties dialog box allows you to view manufacturer and product information, network
settings, and copyright information. You can also reset the terminal to default factory settings, adjust the
memory allocated for storage and running programs, assign a device name for network identification
purposes, and configure the network card.

The System Properties dialog box includes the following tabs:

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General: Displays manufacturer and product information for the terminal. Includes a Reset button
that you can use to reset the terminal to factory default property settings. It also includes Export
and Import buttons for easy registry import/export . For more information, see Copying registry
settings on page 53.

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Memory: Allows you to adjust memory allocation between memory for storage room and memory
needed to run programs.

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Network: Allows you to designate a device name and description that identifies the terminal across
the network. You can type a name or accept the name provided by the DHCP server. The default

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device name is “HP” followed by the MAC address. If the device is reset to factory defaults, the
device name reverts to the factory default name.
This tab also displays network settings and provides a Configure Network Card button that
allows you to adjust the speed/duplex for the card.
The Renew button renews the terminal IP address.
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Copyrights: Displays copyright information for the terminal.

Resetting settings to factory defaults
To reset all thin client settings to factory defaults:
1.

Click the General tab.

In the Terminal Settings section, click Reset.

Click Yes to reset the terminal to factory settings. The terminal restarts.
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The default for File Server is 161.

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The default for Path and Filename is 162.

Copying registry settings
You can copy and transfer the registry settings from one thin client to another. Also known as “ARP”, this
feature allows you to configure a thin client and then transfer that configuration to multiple other thin clients.
To clone an entire thin client image, you must first update the image, and then transfer the registry files.
You can transfer registry settings on only “like-to-like” clients, meaning that the thin client you transfer to
must have the same of the following list as the thin client you transfer from.
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model number

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build number

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add-ons

To transfer registry settings to one thin client:
1.

Configure a thin client to your specifications.

In Control Panel > System > General tab, in the Terminal Settings section, click Export.

Navigate to where you want to save the settings file. You can save the file to the hard drive, a network
drive, a USB drive key, etc. After you give the file and name and click OK to save the file, it can take
up to five minutes for the file to save.

After exporting the registry settings file, from the thin client to update, go to Control Panel >
System > General tab, and in the Terminal Settings section, click Import.

Navigate to where you exported the settings file, select the file, and then click OK. You must restart
the client for the new settings to take effect.
NOTE: The registry settings file does not include desktop shortcuts.
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For more information about exporting registry settings, see Chapter 6, Registry Import/Export
on page 73.

System Update
The System Update dialog box allows you to define the means by which you update the terminal image.
The feature updates only the operating system, The BIOS is not updated. You can update the image:
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Directly from HP by manually entering HP FTP file server information for the server that contains the
update.

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By allowing the DHCP server to locate the FTP file server that contains the update.

You may want to update your image because of the following:
You receive a new client, perform updates to the client image, and decide you want to revert to the
“good, known” image.
An image gets corrupted and the client requires re-imaging.
Your client image is old and you want the newest available stable image.
The System Update dialog box contains two tabs:
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Direct from HP

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Custom
CAUTION: Turning off the power before the update is complete may corrupt the flash memory
on the terminal.

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For information about automatically updating your client, see the related white paper at:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00448549/c00448549.pdf.

Direct from HP
Use this tab to update the terminal with the latest available image directly from Hewlett-Packard or restore
the image currently installed on the terminal.
To update or restore the image, select the appropriate button, and then click Continue.

Custom
This tab allows you to automatically update the image by having the DHCP server provide the location of
the file server on which the upgrade files are located. This feature provides an alternative to Altiris for
image deployment.
NOTE: For more information on setting DHCP values, refer to the “DHCP Options” section in this
chapter.

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From the Server type list, select either FTP or Network Share.

In the Host box, type the name of the

In the Path box, type the path. If you selected FTP from the Server type list, you must also type
the port number in the box to the right of the Path box.

In the User ID and Password boxes, type the user ID and password required by the FTP file server.

If you selected Network Share from the Server type list, in the Domain box type the ......

System Update

Select Check for updates at startup to cause the unit to check the entered FTP site for software
updates.

Click Connect to connect to the server you configured in the previous steps. The Connect button is
not available until you enter valid information for the server.

Select Use Values from DHCP Server.

In the Server Name/IP box, type the FTP Server Name/IP.

In the Path and Filename box, type the path and file name of the image.

In the Server Port box, type the FTP server port.

In the User ID and Password boxes, type the user ID and password required by the FTP file server.

To automatically update the image each time the terminal is restarted, select Automatically check
for updates on startup. This feature allows you to place a single, updated image on an FTP site
and have clients automatically check that site at boot-up and update with the new image.

Click Update to begin the update process.

The DHCP Options dialog allows you to set the DHCP tags that identify the FTP location of the update
image.
To change the FTP option IDs, type over the entry in the Server Port box, and then click OK. The value
must match what is set up on the DHCP server.

Terminal Server Client Licenses
The Terminal Server Client Licenses dialog box allows you to view stored licenses. You can use this window
to delete or save licenses.

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View or Remove Programs
The View or Remove Programs dialog box allows you to view or remove software programs currently
installed on the terminal.

To remove a program, select the program from the list and click Remove.

VNC Server
Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a remote control program that allows you to view and interact with
one computer (the “server”) using a simple program (the “viewer”) on another computer anywhere on the
Internet. The VNC Server runs as a service and therefore is available even when the user is logged off the
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Settings for VNC Server
Configure VNC Server on your thin client by selecting the following:
Check Box

Explanation

Prompt local user to accept incoming
connections

The default should be ENABLED and Auto Accept should be ENABLED

Enable Viewer Cursor

This setting allows the viewer to show its cursor on the screen while moving the mouse.
The viewer shows a small dot that points to the actual location of the “hot spot” of the
remote cursor location. Enabling this setting will show the local cursor of the viewer;
however, the remote dot will lag behind the local viewer cursor as it tries to
synchronize the local viewer cursor.

Accept input events from clients

Enabling this setting will allow the viewer to control the keyboard and mouse of the
unit remotely.

Autoport Select

This setting will be devalued, leaving only the “Accept connections on port” and
“Allow HTTP connections on port”.

Accept connections on port

Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5900.

Allow HTTP connections on port

Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5800 for JVM (Java)-enabled Web Browser
Viewers.

NOTE: Windows CE does not support Java.
You can find additional information about VNC Server features at: http://www.realvnc.com/
documentation.html.

Volume & Sounds
The Volume & Sounds Properties dialog box allows you to adjust the volume setting and enable sounds
for various events and conditions. You can also create custom sound schemes for various events.

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Programs and Add-ons

This chapter provides detailed information about programs and add-on programs for the CE 5.0 image.
You can download add-ons from the HP Support Web site.
Add-ons are programs that you can add and remove from a thin client. Add-ons consist of both programs
that come with the default thin client image, and programs that you can add.
The following table provides a list of Add-ons and whether they are included in the image:
Add-On
Aclient

In Factory
Image

Add-On

RDP 5.1

BioTouch

RDP 5.5

ClearVue Office Viewers

Setup Wizard for 5.0

SNTP Client 5.0

Edgeport

TEC 5.0

Elotouch for 5.00

ThinPrint

ICA 8.x

TxtPad

ConAdm 2.0

ICA 9.0

USB Mass Storage 5.0

Internet Explorer 6.0

USB Modem

USB Parallel Port

JetCet 3.1
JetCet 4.0

VNC Server

Keyboard Intl

Win Explorer

Media Player 9.0

SCM SC Reader for 5.0

Messenger 4.0

USB Wireless

Messenger 5.0

XLan 220

PCSAM

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In Factory
Image

Programs
ThinPrint
The following steps illustrate how to set up ThinPrint over ICA and RDP and ThinPrint over TCP. You must
set up ThinPrint on the server before attempting any ThinPrint jobs. For more information about how to set
up the server, see www.thinprint.com

ThinPrint over ICA and RDP
1.

Connect a local printer to the thin client.
NOTE:

Windows CE assigns LPT1 to the parallel port and LPT2 to the USB port.

Open ThinPrint by selecting the icon on the Windows task bar or by clicking Start > Programs
> ThinPrint.

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Click the Assignment tab to set up the printer. The default printer name and port appear as
LPT1:LPT1.

Click Add local port to enter a new printer name and port; for example, HP_LaserJet_1150.
You can change the printer name by selecting the printer and clicking the Edit entry button.
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Programs

Select the printer you just created.

Click OK to close the ThinPrint screen.

Re-open ThinPrint.

Select the printer you created from the Current printer list.

Click OK to save settings.

10. Set up ICA/RDP, and then log in.
11. Create an ICA or RDP connection in HP Thin Connect.
12. Double-click on the connection you just created.

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13. Log in to the server.

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14. Open a any Word document and click File > Print.

15. Select the printer from the list. The display format is printer name#computer name. (For
example, hp_LaserJet_1150#HP000AE495D355:1)
16. Click OK to print the document.

ThinPrint over TCP

Open ThinPrint.

Click the Assignment tab, and then click the Add Network Printer button.

If configuring a shared printer:
a.

Select Shared printer.

Type the Printer name.

Type the Network path, User name, and Password.

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NOTE: The printer name must match the printer name set up on the server.
4.

If configuring an LPD Printer:.
a.

Select LPD Printer.

Type the Printer name.

Type the printer’s IP address in the Printer address field.

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Click OK to save settings and close the Network Printer window.

On the Assignment tab, select the check box next to the printer you just set up.

Click OK to save settings and close ThinPrint.

Programs

Open ThinPrint and select the printer you just added from the drop-down list..

10. Open any Word document. and then select Print.
11. Select the printer from the list.
12. Select OK to print the document.

HP Connections for Citrix Software
The HP Connections for Citrix Software window provides a quick and easy means of creating new ICA
connections. You can also delete and edit connections, as well as create desktop shortcuts for connections.
NOTE: Any ICA connection created will appear in both the HP Thin Connect window and the
HP Connections for Citrix Software window. For more information about HP Thin Connect , see
Chapter 3, HP Thin Connect on page 7.
You can access the HP Connections for Citrix Software window from:
●

Start > Programs > HP Connections for Citrix Software.

●

The shortcut icon on the desktop.

Creating a New ICA connection
The upper section of the window contains the ICA connection.
To create a new connection:
1.

Double-click the icon in the top section.
or

From the File menu, highlight New Connection and select the type of connection you want to
make. Follow the instructions in the Wizard or dialog.

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Deleting a connection
To delete an established connection:
1.

Right-click on the connection and select Delete Connection.
or
Select the connection and press the Delete key.

Click Yes to delete the connection.
NOTE: Deleting a connection through HP Connections for Citrix Software also deletes the
connection from HP Thin Connect.

Editing a connection
To edit an established connection:
1.

Right-click on the connection and select Edit Connection.

Modify the connection.

Creating a desktop shortcut to a connection
You can create a shortcut to a connection on the desktop through HP Connections for Citrix Software. You
cannot create shortcuts through HP Thin Connect.
To create a shortcut, right-click on the connection and select Send to Desktop.

RDP 5.5
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Unicode compatibility, which enables you to send Unicode values of characters as virtual key codes
to the keyboard input.

●

RDP supports operation in any environment that allows network localization, automatic disconnect,
and remote configuration.

●

Variable bandwidth allocation through client-side bitmap caching and optional compression for lowbandwidth connections, significantly improving performance over low-bandwidth connections.

●

Multichannel-capable protocol that permits separate virtual channels for carrying presentation data,
serial-device communication, licensing information, and heavily encrypted data.

●

Remote control which lets the support staff view and control a Terminal Services session. Sharing
input and display graphics between two Terminal Services sessions lets support staff diagnose and
resolve problems remotely.

●

Network Load Balancing (NLB), available in Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Datacenter
Server.

●

High color 8-bit, 16-bit, and 24-bit graphics are supported if they are also supported in the graphics
driver.

Programs

●

Clipboard sharing, also known as clipboard redirection. The local clipboard becomes a part of the
clipboard viewer chain in the remote session, allowing the user to copy and paste between
applications running in both the remote session and on the local client.

●

Local-printer redirection so server applications can print locally to the client device.

●

Local audio playback so server applications can direct audio to the client device or play at the
Terminal Server.

●

Local-port redirection so server applications can use parallel and COM ports of the client device.

●

Local drive redirection so server applications can use the file system (including ATA) of the client
device.

●

File redirection filter that permits exposing only specific directories. If you specify that only external
storage, such as Compact Flash or USB storage, be exposed through the redirected drive, information
is saved only to the redirected drive.

●

TS CAL maintenance tool. This control panel window is available in any OS design that supports
Control Panel programs, such as the Enterprise Web Pad. It requires that RDP client be in the runtime image.

RDP now runs in Graphics, Windowing, and Events Subsystem (GWES) rather than in its own process
space. This provides faster display updates by reducing the protected server library (PSL) and kernel
overhead. RDP running in GWES can improve performance up to 30%.
NOTE: If you configured RDP to run in GWES, you cannot run RDP inside a Web browser.
Optionally, you can configure RDP to run in Microsoft ActiveX Control.

Terminal Emulation Connection
Terminal Emulation Connection (TEC) allows you to create a terminal emulation session for a terminal.
You can create two different types of TECs, a one-time connection, or a connection associated with a user
account.
To create a one-time connection:

Click Start > Programs > Terminal Emulation.

In the Type box select the connection type.

Click Configure to configure settings for the connection type you selected.

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If you selected TCP/IP in the Connect box, click Telnet Options to further configure the
connection.

In the Connect To box select the port to which to connect.

Click Connect to establish the connection. The Connect button is not available until the connection
is properly configured.

To associate a TEC with a user account:
1.

Start > Programs > HP Thin Connect.

Click Add.

Select Terminal Emulation, and then click OK.

Follow the wizard to configure the connection.

TxtPad
TxtPad is a simple text editor in the Windows CE the image. TxtPad associates with the following file
extensions: .txt, .ini, .log, and .arp.
NOTE: The maximum character limit is 5-MB of ASCII data.
TxtPad is available from a shortcut in the Start > Programs menu.

Add-ons
The following section provides information about add-ons that can be added to your CE-based thin client
image.

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Add-ons

ELO Touch Screen
The ELO Touch Screen applet allows you to enable or disable the touch screen. You can also calibrate
the touch screen by clicking the Align button.

Messenger 5.0
The Windows Messenger 5.0 add-on adds the following functionality:
●

Support for categorizing contacts into groups and for dragging and dropping contacts.

●

User Interface (UI) improvements, including system tray notifications (known as alerts) for incoming
messages, and ToolTip support.

●

An updated .NET Messenger Service.

●

Microsoft Windows Messenger for Windows CE real-time communications software combines realtime voice and text communications with file transfer capability. The .NET Messenger Service is one
of two Windows Messenger client application server types. It enables a user to communicate with
contacts using a .NET Passport account.

USB Wireless
The wireless add-on allows you to set up wireless connections.
To set up a wireless connection:

Load the driver on the unit.

Plug in the driver. The following screen displays.

Select your wireless device from the list. The device configuration screen displays.

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Configure the wireless network key and IEEE information, as required.

Click OK. The

icon in the taskbar indicates an active wireless connection.

Add-ons

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Registry Import/Export

ATTENTION: When deploying an image and settings from a “source” or “master” thin client to a “target”
thin client, please make sure that source/master and target thin clients have identical hardware. This is
applicable regardless of deployment method being used: HP ThinState Tools, Altiris Deployment Solution,
HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or any other deployment solution being used.
This chapter explains how to import/export a thin client registry using Altiris Deployment Server. For more
information about Altiris, see http://www.altiris.com/.
For information about installing an Altiris BootWorks partition, see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/
docs/support/SupportManual/c00215445/c00215445.pdf.
The Registry Import/Export tool is an HP-engineered software technology that makes it significantly easier
and more cost efficient to manage HP thin clients. Registry Import/Export allows thin client devices to
inherit properties of other thin client devices. Extracting the settings of one device and redeploying the
same settings to other devices reduces network congestion. Registry settings can be 100 to 10,000 times
smaller than the entire image.
Please note the following about the Registry Import/Export tool:
●

The tools requires extensive knowledge of Altiris Deployment Server.

●

The source and target machine must have the same image with the same quantity of software addons, and the software add-ons must be of the same revision. The Registry Import/Export Tool cannot
upgrade or downgrade application versions.

●

The import/export process may take approximately two minutes to complete.
CAUTION: Currently, Registry Import/Export between the HP Compaq t5510 thin client and the
HP Compaq t53x0 and t5500 thin clients is not supported.

Clearing the destination registry
Before importing a new registry to a thin client, you must clear the destination machine registry. To clear
the registry, drag and drop CE_RegReset from the Job window to the Destination Computer. Completion
of this process takes two to three minutes.

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Clearing the destination registry

Exporting and importing a registry
To export a registry:
1.

Open the Deployment Server Console.

Select CE_RegExport from the Job window and drag and drop the Job to the source unit under the
Computers window. This copies the source computer’s registry and prepares it for import.

Select CE_RegImport from the Job window and drag and drop the job to the destination computer
under the Computers window. This imports the settings from the source computer to the destination
computer.

Importing a registry to multiple units
You can import a single registry to multiple units. To import a registry to multiple units:
1.

Select CE_RegExport from the Job window and drag and drop the Job to the source unit under the
Computers window. This copies the source computer’s registry and prepares it for import.

Select CE_RegImport from the Job window and drag and drop the job to “All Computers” under
the Computers window. This imports the settings from the source computer to the network.

Exporting registries from multiple units
While it is possible to export registries from multiple thin clients, it is important to ensure the registry files
have different names. The export process saves a time stamp as part of the name for the saved file (for
example, 051306840.reg, which is May 30, 2006 at 8:40). If you export multiple units at the same time,
the registry file names will be identical. To create distinct file names for each registry, HP recommends
that you capture each registry a minute apart.

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Index

Symbols/Numerics
508 Accessibility features 24
A
Accessibility 24
accounts
default 9
user 9
add-ons 59, 69
adding
connections 8, 14
permissions 12
printers 36, 41
rights to community 47
shortcut 67
SNMP packets 48
user accounts 9
Advanced window 8
Altiris Deployment Server 73
appearance scheme 28
area code 27
ARP 53
Assign Connections tab 15
assigning connections to users 15
associating
TEC with user account 69
Auto column 16
auto starting
HP Thin Connect 19
automatic log on
enabling 21
B
background image 28
Based on box 12
bypass auto logon 22
C
call waiting 27
capturing images 33

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Certificates 25
changing display settings 4
Citrix 66
clearing the registry 73
color quality 28
configuring
dialing patterns 27
display properties 28
mouse 39
SNMP 49
user interface 19
connections
adding 14
adding ICA 66
assigning 15, 17
automatic 18
deleting 15
deleting ICA 67
dial-up 40
direct 40
editing 14
editing ICA 67
primary 16
primary or secondary 17
Control Panel 23
copying registry settings 53
country code 27
creating
desktop shortcut 67
new ICA connection 66
one-time TEC 68
user account 9
user accounts 45
D
Date/Time 25
default accounts 9
deleting
connections 15

ICA connection 67
user accounts 13
deploying images 34
designating connections
desktop 3
desktop icons 5
device name 53
DHCP Options 26
dial-up connection 40
Dialing 27
dialing patterns 27
direct connection 40
Display 28
display settings 4, 28
documentation 2

E
editing
connections 14
ICA connection 67
ELO touch screen 70
Enable Reset Hotkey check
box 22
enabling
automatic connection 18
security 45
export 73
exporting a registry 74
F
factory defaults 53
features 1
firewall settings, ICA 32
form feeds 38
frequency 28
FTP server 26
G
GETs 46
Global ICA Client Settings 30

Index

GWES 68
H
hidden
Start menu 3
taskbar 3
High Contrast display 24
HP Connections for Citrix
Software 66
HP SAM 2
HP Thin Connect
auto starting 19
HP Thin State Capture 33
I
ICA
connection 66
firewall settings 32
keyboard shortcuts 30
preferences 31
seamless 31
serial number 31
server location 32
ThinPrint 60
icons 5
image 2, 54
import 73
importing a registry 74
Internet Options 35
Internet printing 36
Internet Printing Protocol 41
IPP 36, 41
J
Java 58
JETCET PRINT 36
K
Keyboard 37
keyboard shortcuts, ICA
Kiosk mode 20
L
L2TP 40
local printing 36
LPD Control 23, 37
LPT1 & 2 36
M
memory allocation 52
Messenger 5.0 70

Index

Modems 38
modifying
printers 41, 43
user accounts 13
Mouse 39
MouseKeys 24
My Certificates 25
N
name 53
Network and Dial-up
Connections 39
network device name 53
Network Management Station
query 46
NMS 46
O
Other Authorities

P
permissions 12, 13
Persistent column 17
PNAgent 31
Port Lock 40
PPPoE 40
PPTP 40
preferences, ICA 31
primary connections 17
printer
adding 41
modifying 43
ports 36
printing 36, 37, 41
pulse dialing 27
R
RDP (5.5) 67
RDP, ThinPrint 60
RDP/ICA Printers 41
reconnection 18
refresh frequency 28
region code 27
Regional Settings 43
registry
clearing 73
importing and exporting 74
settings 53
registry import/export tool 73
Remote Desktop Protocol 67
repeat delay 37

repeat rate 37
resetting settings
resolution 28

S
SAM 2
screen resolution 28
screen saver 28
screen settings 28
seamless 31
secondary connections 17
Security 44
serial number 31
Session Allocation Manager 2
Set from Template button 11
setting
Kiosk mode 20
permissions 12
settings
VNC server 58
Setup Wizard 2
shortcuts 5, 67
Single Button Log On check
box 22
SNMP 46
SNTP Client 51
sounds 58
SoundSentry 24
SSL 25
SSL/TLS Relay 33
Start menu 3, 5
StickyKeys 24
support documentation 2
switching users 22
System 52
System Update 54
T
taskbar 3, 4
TEC 68
Terminal Emulation
Connection 68
Terminal Server Client Licenses 56
Thin Connect
Advanced window 8
Thin State 33
Thin State capture 33
Thin State deploy 34
ThinPrint
ICA 60

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RDP 60
TCP 64
time 25
tone dialing 27
touch screen 70
traps 46
Trusted Authorities
TxtPad 69

U
updating your system 54
USB wireless 70
user accounts 9, 45
user interface 19
users
assigning connections to 15
switching 22
V
View or Remove Programs 57
Virtual Network Computing 57
Virtual Private Network 40
VNC Server 57
Volume and Sounds 58
VPN 40
W
Web sites
Altiris 73
HP SAM 2
JETCET 36
latest image 2
support documentation 2
VNC 58
white paper for Alitiris
BootWorks partition 73
white paper for auto updating
clients 55
wireless 70

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