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Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Compaq Thin Clients Image Refresh Versions 4.21 and 4.22 Document Part Number: 3349401-004 October 2004 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions for configuring CE .NET-based thin clients. - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 2
services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or loss of information. Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Compaq Thin Clients Fourth Edition (October 2004) Document Part Number - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 3
1 Introduction Image Updates 1-1 Setup Wizard 1-2 Updates for Image Refresh Version 4.22 1-2 2 The Desktop Taskbar 2-1 Start Menu 2-2 Icons 2-2 3 HP Connections for Citrix Software Creating a New Connection 3-1 Deleting a Connection 3-2 Editing a Connection 3-2 Creating a Desktop Shortcut - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 4
5-3 DHCP Options 5-4 Dialing 5-5 Display 5-6 ELO Touch 5-8 Global ICA Client Settings 5-9 Hotkeys Tab 5-9 Preferences Configuration 5-20 Regional Settings 5-21 Security 5-22 Enabling Security 5-22 Creating a User's Account 5-23 SNMP 5-24 SNTP Client 5-26 Administrator's Guide www.hp - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 5
Contents System 5-27 System Update 5-27 Direct from HP Tab 5-28 FTP Tab 5-28 View or Remove Programs 5-29 Volumes & Sounds 5-29 6 HP Registry Import/Export Tool Clearing the Destination Registry 6-1 Exporting and Importing a Registry 6-2 Importing a Registry to Multiple Units 6-2 Exporting - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 6
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terminal. Chapters in this guide are specific to the desktop interface, the HP Connection Window utility, the HP Connection Administrator utility, and all the programs in the Control Panel. Image Updates HP provides periodic updates to the image for the HP Compaq t5300, t5500 and t5510 thin clients - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 8
not click Next before the timer expires, the default settings for the thin client will load. Updates for Image Refresh Version 4.22 ■ Adds FTP upgrade to support .CAB and .ARP file types. ■ Enhances ICA Publications to appear on desktop and Start menu. ■ Adds user interface for Mass Storage Enable - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 9
that should be familiar to most users of desktop computers. The desktop includes a taskbar, start menu, shortcut icons, and a background image. The desktop has the typical desktop functionality. To change the display settings, right-click on the desktop and select Properties from the pop-up list - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 10
Desktop By default, the taskbar is automatically hidden. You must move the pointer to the bottom of the screen to bring up the taskbar. If you want to change it so that the taskbar is always displayed The icons on the desktop are shortcuts to programs that include HP Connections for Citrix Software - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 11
HP Connection Window. The HP Connection Window utility is launched when the terminal boots. It is also available in the Start menu (Start > Programs > HP Connections for Citrix Software) and as a shortcut icon on the desktop . Follow the instructions in the Wizard or dialog that is displayed. ■ From - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 12
of connection you want to make. Follow the instructions in the Wizard or dialog that is displayed. Ä CAUTION: Do not rename a connection once the connection has been established and assigned to Failover Connection Groups in HP Connection Administrator. Renaming a Connection effectively deletes the - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 13
to a connection on the desktop through HP Connection Window (shortcuts can not be created through HP Connection Administrator). To create a shortcut, right-click on the connection and select Send to Desktop. A shortcut to the connection appears on the desktop. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 3-3 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 14
HP Connections for Citrix Software 3-4 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 15
Group display: The area on the left side of the window shows the Failover Connection Groups and their status as either "CONNECTED" or "NOT CONNECTED." The display only shows the Failover Connections assigned to the person who is currently logged on to the terminal. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 16
Click this button to access the Advanced window, where you can configure and assign connections, set up user security accounts, and configure the user interface for the terminal. ■ Exit button: Click this button to exit HP Connection Administrator. Advanced Window The Advanced window is accessed by - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 17
HP Connection Administrator Assign Connections Tab ■ User select list: This drop-down list includes all users accounts associated with the system. Select a user from the list to configure configure user accounts. ■ Available connections list: This panel on the left side of the window displays manually - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 18
displayed, the connection is a primary connection. If No is displayed, HP Communication Administrator starts up. If Yes is displayed, the system will automatically connect. If No is displayed displayed, the system will automatically attempt to reconnect. If No is displayed HP Connection Administrator to automatically start when - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 19
want the terminal to start up in Kiosk mode, which limits the terminal's functionality by hiding all icons on the desktop and all further lock down the terminal in Kiosk mode by hiding the user interface to connection settings. ■ Preview display: The display on the right side Guide www.hp.com 4-5 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 20
the terminal to be reset to factory defaults (registry and shortcuts) by pressing and holding the F9 key during boot. Users Tab The Users tab on the Security window is used to add, modify, and delete user accounts. The Users tab features the following fields: 4-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 21
HP Connection Administrator ■ Users display: This panel displays all user accounts associated with the system and shows which accounts are enabled and which users are Delete button: Select a user from the list and click this button to delete the user's account. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-7 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 22
the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Add button. 2. In the Choose type dialog box, select the type of connection you want to create and click the OK button. A Wizard or setup dialog for the connection type is displayed. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard or setup dialog - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 23
allows you to further configure the connections and assign them to users 1. From the HP Connection Administrator window, click A Wizard or setup dialog for the connection type is displayed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard or setup dialog to add the 's Guide www.hp.com 4-9 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 24
list of connections for the user (right panel). 4. Click the Save button to save the updated list of connections for the user Designating Connections as Primary or Secondary Connections can be designated as list that you want to make a primary connection. 4-10 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 25
HP Connection Administrator 4. In the Primary column, if the entry for the selected connection is No, click on No to change it to listed above the secondary connection, the connection at the very top of the list of connections must be a primary connection. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-11 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 26
to users can be set to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator starts up 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced button to connections can be set to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator is launched. 4-12 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 27
reconnect in the event that the connection disconnects 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced button to access the assigns a port to ping based on the connection type 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced button to access the Advanced window. - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 28
HP value for a valid connection is 1 second. 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced button to access the Advanced in the Ping Type column. A Properties dialog box for the connection is displayed. 3. In the Properties dialog box for the connection, enter the appropriate - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 29
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 Connection Administrator. ✎ To set a terminal want to hide HP Connection Administrator, 9. Reboot the terminal for all changes to - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 30
HP Connection Administrator 2. Enter Alt-F4 at the five-second log on display or Log on button. 3. , select the account that the terminal operator will automatically log in with. 6. Click the OK button at the top of the Security window to save your changes 4-16 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 31
HP Connection Administrator Creating a User Account Terminal operator user accounts created, click the Set from Template button. The Set from Template dialog box is displayed a. Select the account type that you want to use as a template from the drop box. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-17 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 32
HP Connection Administrator a. Select the items in the permissions list that you want to allow the user to access. If the user is an Users tab on the Security window. 10. After completing all the above steps, click the OK button on the Security window. 4-18 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 33
The Accessibility dialog box is used to configure the terminal with 508 Accessibility features. To open the Accessibility dialog box, double-click the Accessibility icon in the Control Panel. Accessibility options are available for the keyboard, sound, display, and mouse. ■ Keyboard tab: Allows you - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 34
is made to the intended secure server. Certificate information is exchanged between the terminal browser and the secure server when establishing a connection. If the certificate can the Import button. The Import Certificate or Key dialog box is displayed. 5-2 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 35
is used to set the date and current time, select the appropriate time zone, and enable automatic clock adjustment for daylight savings time for the terminal. To open the Date/Time Properties dialog box, double-click the Date/Time icon in the Control Panel. Select the appropriate date and time - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 36
DHCP Options dialog is used to set the DHCP tags that identify the FTP location of the upgrade image. Open the DHCP dialog box by double-clicking the DHCP Options icon in the Control Panel. To entry on the server should contain both the path and the filename. 5-4 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 37
dialing location and enter dial-up settings for the selected location. Local settings include the area code, county/region code, and tone or pulse dialing. You also have the option of disabling call waiting. location. Click OK after entering the information. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-5 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 38
Display The Display Properties dialog box is used to configure the monitor's background image, appearance scheme, screen resolution, color quality, refresh frequency, and screen saver. You must reboot the terminal after changing any of the display X X X X X X X 5-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 39
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. All configuration settings and connections will be lost when resetting the terminal to factory defaults. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-7 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 40
screen by clicking the Align button. To open the ELO Touch Screen dialog box, double-click the ELO Touch icon in the Control Panel. 5-8 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 41
Client Settings dialog box: Hotkeys, Preferences, Server Location, and Firewall Settings. Hotkeys Tab The Hotkeys tab is used to configure invokes the terminal Security dialog box. ■ The CTRL-ESC hotkey displays the Remote Task list on WinFrame servers, or displays the Start Guide www.hp.com 5-9 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 42
Host/Terminal. It is not necessary for MetaFrame servers. ■ Default Window Colors: Select the color option for the ICA client. If the ICA server does not support 16-bit color, then 8-bit color will be used. ■ PNAgent: Click the check box to enable PNAgent 5-10 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 43
Location tab is used to view/add Citrix servers on the network that have ICA connections configured. The Server Location tab contains the following fields and buttons: ■ Network protocol drop-down button: Click this button to rename the selected server group. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-11 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 44
by placing a proxy server between a server and a client. In the Proxy section, select a protocol from the box is used to configure Internet browser settings on the terminal. To open the display images in pages, play sounds in pages, enable scripting, display a notification about every script error - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 45
options, and if printing serial choose either hardware or software for serial handshaking between the terminal and printer. Click the Properties button to configure the chosen printer's settings. ✎ For more information, refer to the JETCET user's guide. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-13 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 46
to the server; therefore, the drivers for the selected language must also be installed on the server side. To open the Keyboard Properties dialog box, double-click the Keyboard icon in the Control Panel. Repeat delay determines how quickly the same character displays on screen when typed more than - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 47
LPD Control The LPD Control dialog box allows you to set the terminal up as a line printer (print server). To open the LPD Control dialog box, double-click the LPD Control icon in the Control Panel. ✎ HP Compaq t5300 thin client models do not have legacy ports. Therefore, the LPD Control program - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 48
Network and Dial-up Connections utility is used to configure connectivity between the terminal and the Internet, a network, or a computer New Connection icon, select the type of connection you want to make, then configure the connection as appropriate. There are five connection types to choose from: - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 49
supports industry-standard protocols. Direct Connection This type of connection is used to connect directly to another computer through the serial port on the terminal. ✎ This option is only available to thin clients the network and session services required by the thin client reside. An ISP must - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 50
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 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 51
and click the Open button. This invokes the Printer Wizard, which is used to configure a new printer. 2. In the first panel of the wizard, select the appropriate port model name of the driver installed on the terminal server. Otherwise, printing will fail. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-19 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 52
existing printer configuration in the Printers dialog box: 1. Double-click the desired printer icon or select the icon and click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Make any necessary modifications, then click the OK button to save the changes. 5-20 www.hp.com - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 53
■ Number tab: Used to change the way Windows displays numbers. ■ Currency tab: Used to change the way Windows displays currency values. ■ Time tab: Used to change the way Windows displays the time. ■ Date tab: Used to change the way Windows displays the date. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-21 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 54
terminal functions related to security and terminal tab to enable terminal security. This Lock to allow the terminal to be locked through dialog box that requires the terminal operator to press a keyboard select the account the terminal operator will automatically log in terminal to be reset to - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 55
To create a new security account for a terminal operator, select the Users tab on the account: 1. Click the Add button on the Users tab. The Add New User dialog box is displayed. 2. Enter a name for the new user account in the Name field. 3. Enter a box. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-23 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 56
properties when using the Set from Template feature. SNMP The terminal can be managed through standard third-party simple network management protocol ) queries (GETs). SNMP provides a means to query all terminals assigned to a specific community. Each community should have a unique name and all - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 57
is displayed. b. Enter a name for the new community and click the OK button. 4. To add a trap destination: a. Click the Add button. The SNMP Configuration dialog is displayed. b. Enter the host name or IP address of the NMS trap server and click the OK button. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 58
The SNMP Configuration dialog is displayed. b. 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. 5-26 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 59
a Configure Network Card button that can be used to adjust the speed/duplex for the card. ■ Copyrights tab: Displays copyright information for the terminal. System Update The System Upgrade define the means by which the image is upgraded on the terminal. The image can be upgraded directly from HP - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 60
Update icon in the Control Panel. The dialog box contains two tabs: Direct from HP and FTP. Direct from HP Tab The Direct from HP tab in the FTP Upgrade Settings dialog box is used to upgrade the terminal with the latest available image directly from Hewlett-Packard or restore the image currently - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 61
Update button to begin the update process. Ä CAUTION: DO NOT power off the terminal during the upgrade process. Turning off the power before the upgrade is complete may corrupt the flash memory on the terminal. the Volumes & Sounds icon in the Control Panel. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 5-29 - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 62
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Compaq t5510 thin client and the HP Compaq t5300 and t5500 thin clients is not supported. IMPORTANT: Your source and target machine must have the same image with the same quantity of software add-ons. These software add-ons must be of the same revision. The Registry Import/Export Tool cannot upgrade - Compaq t5500 | Administrator's Guide Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image for HP Comp - Page 64
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 uses to create distinct file names for each registry. 6-2 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide
Administrator’s Guide
Microsoft Windows CE .NET Image
for HP Compaq Thin Clients
Image Refresh Versions 4.21 and 4.22
Document Part Number: 3349401-004
October 2004
This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions
for configuring CE .NET-based thin clients.