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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Neoware Thin Clients running Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 ® ® USER MANUAL Neoware Software Release 8.1...
  • Page 2 © 2006 by Neoware, Inc. 3200 Horizon Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406 USA Tel.: +1-610-277-8300 Fax: +1-610-771-4200 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.neoware.com This manual is copyrighted by Neoware, Inc. All rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in writing, from Neoware, Inc.

  • Page 3: Fcc Regulatory & Safety Information

    FCC Regulatory & Safety Information FCC regulatory and safety information can be found in the Quick Start Guide that came with your thin client, and on the Support section of the Neoware website which can be found at: http://www.neoware.com/support.html CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 4: Microsoft Software License

    Microsoft Software License ® ® MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR WINDOWS-BASED TERMINAL DEVICES IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and the manufacturer (“Manufacturer”) of the special purpose computing device (“SYSTEM”) you acquired which includes certain Microsoft software product(s) installed on the SYSTEM and/or included in the SYSTEM package (“SOFTWARE”).
  • Page 5 • Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SYSTEM Software, except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by appli- cable law notwithstanding this limitation. • Single SYSTEM. The SYSTEM Software is licensed with the SYSTEM as a single integrated product. The SYSTEM Software installed in Read Only Memory (“ROM”) of the SYSTEM may only be used as part of the SYSTEM.
  • Page 6 6 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You agree that you will not export or re-export the SOFTWARE to any country, person, or entity subject to U.S. export restrictions. You specifically agree not to export or re-export the SOFTWARE: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods or services, which as of March 1998 include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan and Syria, or to any national of any such country, wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the products back to such country;...
  • Page 7 If you acquired this EULA in the United States, this EULA is governed by the laws of the State of Washington.If you acquired this EULA in Canada, this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Each of the parties hereto irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to commence any lit- igation which may arise hereunder in the courts located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario.

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully and keep this user manual for later reference. Before removing the outer case from the thin client, always disconnect the AC power cord to prevent the possibility of dangerous electrical shock. Before cleaning, disconnect the thin client from AC power. Do not use liquid or sprayed clean- ing products to clean the unit.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Table of Contents FCC Regulatory & Safety Information iii CANADA ICES/NMB-003 Class/Classe (B) iii Neoware Hardware Warranty iii Lead Content Warning iii Microsoft Software License iv Safety Instructions viii Table of Contents ix Introduction 1 CHAPTER 1 What is a Neoware Thin Client? 1 Getting More Information 2...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Connecting the Cables 9 Connecting Parallel & Serial Peripheral Devices 9 Arranging Your Work Area 10 Getting Started 11 CHAPTER 3 Starting Up Your Thin Client 11 User Interface Selection 12 Network Configuration 15 Creating a New Connection 16 Starting a Connection 18 Using the Connection Manager 20 Display Formats 20...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents The Connection Manager Properties Dialog 35 The Connections Tab 36 The ezConnect Tab 37 Network Configuration 39 CHAPTER 5 Introduction 39 The Network Settings Dialog 41 The IP Address Tab 41 The Name Servers Tab 42 The Network Speed Tab 43 ICA Connection Configuration 45 CHAPTER 6 Introduction 45...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Terminal Emulation Selection 76 TCP/IP Connection Settings 80 TN3270 Options 82 TN5250 Options 84 5250 Printer Options 86 Modem Connection Settings 90 Serial Connection Settings 91 Automate Login Process 93 Printer Port Settings 95 Direct Print Data To A Specific Port 95 Direct Print Data To A Network Printer 96 GUI Overrides 98 Aux Port Settings 100...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Displaying the Internet Options Dialog 119 The General Tab 120 The Connection Tab 122 The Security Tab 122 The Advanced Tab 124 The Popups Tab 124 Display Configuration 127 CHAPTER 13 Introduction 127 User Interface Selection 128 Display Properties 131 The Desktop Tab 131 The Screen Saver Tab 132...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents The Locale Tab 148 The Responsiveness Tab 149 Printer Configuration 151 CHAPTER 17 Introduction 151 Network Printer Properties 152 The LPD Print Tab 152 The TCP Print Tab 153 RDP Printers 154 Changing RDP Printer Properties 159 ThinPrint 160 The Setup Tab 161 The Assignment Tab 161...
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Importing a Certificate or Key 172 Removing a Certificate 172 Terminal Server Client Licenses 173 CHAPTER 21 Introduction 173 Displaying the Terminal Server Client Licenses Dialog 173 Managing Your Thin Client 175 CHAPTER 22 Automatic Thin Client Configuration 175 Shadowing a Remote Desktop 176 Update Portal 178 System Information 179...
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Thin Client Configuration for LPR/LPD Printing 194 Windows 2000/2003 LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client 196 Windows NT 4 LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client 197 UNIX/Linux LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client 198 Frequently Observed Issues 199 Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration 201 APPENDIX B Enabling the USB Controller 201...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Introduction CHAPTER 1 This chapter introduces Neoware thin clients running Microsoft Windows CE and describes the scope of this User Manual. What is a Neoware Thin Client? Neoware thin clients are sleek computing devices that contain no hard drive, fan, or other moving parts, making them extremely reliable and completely silent.

  • Page 18: Getting More Information

    Introduction Terminal Server Edition (TSE) • ® ® Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server , Metaframe • ® or WinFrame You can also connect to mainframes and minicomputers using the Neoware TeemTalk terminal emulation suite. Configurations vary with respect to the specific number of parallel port, serial port(s), and USB ports that are provided.

  • Page 19: About This Manual

    Introduction About This Manual This manual describes how to set up and use Neoware thin clients ® powered by Neoware Software incorporating the Microsoft Win- ® dows CE 5.0 operating system (Neoware software release 8.1). Note: This manual is intended to cover a number of different Neoware thin client models.
  • Page 20 Introduction Chapter 7: RDP Connection Configuration Describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 8: TeemTalk Connection Configuration Describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available. Chapter 9: VPN Connection Configuration Describes how to create a Virtual Private Network connection and explains the configuration options available.
  • Page 21 Introduction Chapter 17: Printer Configuration Describes how to configure your thin client for printing using TCP, LPD or ThinPrint (if included). Chapter 18: Port Configuration Describes the settings available for configuring the serial, parallel and USB ports. Chapter 19: Regional & Language Settings Describes how to specify the language used for input and a locale for formatting information according to location.

  • Page 22: Terms & Conventions

    Introduction Terms & The following terms and conventions are used in this manual: Conventions keys to press When you need to press two or more keys together at the same time, such as the Shift key and the Esc key, this will be indicated by a plus character between the key names, which will be highlighted.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Setting Up Your CHAPTER 2 Neoware Thin Client This chapter describes how to unpack and set up your Neoware thin client. Unpacking Your Neoware Thin Client Your Neoware thin client typically is shipped in cartons containing the items listed below.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client

    Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client Connecting The Components Back Panel The following is an explanation of the different connections that can Connectors be found on Neoware thin clients. Not all hardware platforms have the same number or type of back panel connectors. This listing is provided for general information about potential uses of these con- nectors.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Cables

    Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client MONITOR is a standard DB-15, high-density, VGA- • type monitor connector. The power supply connects through the supplied power cable. It • automatically detects and accepts either 120 VAC or 240 VAC line voltage. Connecting the Power must not be applied until all connections have been made.

  • Page 26: Arranging Your Work Area

    Setting Up Your Neoware Thin Client If you have an external modem, bar code scanner, or other serial device, connect its cable to a serial port (COM 1 or COM 2). Which serial port devices will work with your thin client depends on the software version installed in it.

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Getting Started CHAPTER 3 This chapter describes the basic procedure for creating connec- tions and introduces the main system features. Starting Up Your Thin Client If you have any peripheral devices connected to your thin client, power on the thin client first, then the devices.

  • Page 28: User Interface Selection

    Getting Started User Interface Selection Your Neoware thin client provides four user interface display options. When you start the thin client for the first time, or after you Neoware Interface Selec- reset the system to factory defaults, the tion Wizard will allow you to select the user interface to use.
  • Page 29 Getting Started Thin Client User Interface (default selection): Windows CE desktop with Thin Client Connection Manager: User Interface Selection...
  • Page 30 Getting Started Windows CE desktop with Advance Connection Manager: Windows CE desktop without the Connection Manager: User Interface Selection...

  • Page 31: Network Configuration

    Getting Started After the initial selection you can change the user interface at any Control Panel time by pressing the F2 key to display the , then dou- User Interface Selection ble-clicking on the icon. This will display a Neoware dialog with the same options that are displayed in the Interface Selection Wizard Control Panel...

  • Page 32: Creating A New Connection

    Getting Started Creating a New Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new connection. Descriptions of all the setup options available for each connection type are provided in the following chapters. Neoware Connection Manager If you are using the standard Configure click the tab.
  • Page 33 Getting Started Select the type of connection to create from the drop-down list then click Connection Manager Note: If you are using the advanced Configure can also click on the icon displayed in the column for the connection type required. A series of dialogs will be displayed allowing you to specify connection settings.

  • Page 34: Starting A Connection

    Getting Started Starting a Connection There are several ways of starting a predefined connection, depend- ing on the type of display: Thin Client User Interface Connections Double-click on the connection name listed on the • Neoware Connection Manager tab of the Connections Single-click on the connection name listed on the •...
  • Page 35 Getting Started Windows CE desktop with Thin Client Connection Manager or Advanced Connection Manager Connections Double-click on the connection name listed on the • Neoware Connection Manager tab of the Connections Single-click on the connection name listed on the • Neoware Connection Manager Connect tab of the...

  • Page 36: Using The Connection Manager

    Getting Started Using the Connection Manager Connection Manager provides access to all your connection configurations and enables you to create, edit and delete connec- tions. It also enables you to shutdown or restart your thin client. Connection Manager can be displayed by pressing the key com- bination Ctrl + Alt + End.

  • Page 37: Adding, Editing & Deleting Connection Configurations

    Getting Started Connection Manager Configure The advanced displays the Connections options on the same tab. It also displays icons for connection types which you can click in order to add a new connection configuration. Add... Adding, Editing & You can add a new connection configuration by clicking the Deleting Connection button.

  • Page 38: Connection Started Or Selected By Default

    Getting Started Connection Started You can specify that a connection is either started or selected by or Selected by Configure default by selecting the name of the connection on the Default Startup... Connection Startup then clicking the button. The dialog will be displayed allowing you to specify the startup option.

  • Page 39: The Start Menu

    Getting Started The Start Menu Start Start menu can be displayed by clicking the button on the Windows CE desktop taskbar. Programs Start Programs Selecting from the menu will list the programs which you can run on your thin client. Selecting a program name from the list will run that program.

  • Page 40: Settings

    Getting Started Settings Start Settings option on the menu provides access to system settings. Note that if a password has been set you will be prompted for it before you can view settings. Network Connections For a description of , refer to the chapter “Net- work Configuration”...

  • Page 41: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Getting Started Keyboard Shortcuts A variety of keyboard shortcuts are provided to enable you to quickly access or action items on the desktop: Connection Manager Display the : Ctrl + Alt + End • Switch to next connection: Ctrl + Alt + Up •...

  • Page 42: Setting The Date & Time

    Getting Started Setting the Date & Time It is important that your thin client is configured with the correct date and time as these settings will be used whenever you save files. The time will also be displayed on the Windows CE desktop task bar.
  • Page 43 Getting Started Time Zone Set the according to the region in which you are using the thin client. The thin client is set to automatically adjust the clock for daylight saving by default. You can disable this feature by unchecking the check box.

  • Page 44: Security

    Getting Started Security You can prevent unauthorised access to system settings by specify- ing a password. Once set, you will need to enter the password in order to view or save changes to system settings. Setting a Password To set a password: Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the Security...
  • Page 45 Getting Started Behavior Click the tab and select whether the password is required before you can view thin client properties (default) or before you can save changes to the properties. Click to make the password active. Click to exit. Security...

  • Page 46: Volume & Sounds Settings

    Getting Started Volume & Sounds Settings You can set the volume level and enable or disable sounds emitted Volume & Sounds Proper- from your thin client using options in the ties dialog. To specify volume and sound settings: Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the Volume &...
  • Page 47 Getting Started Sounds The options on the tab enable you to specify the sounds emitted when local events occur. You can save multiple collections of sound settings, called schemes. The sound scheme currently used Scheme by your thin client is selected in the field.

  • Page 48: Displaying System Information

    Getting Started Displaying System Information You can display information about your thin client, its system soft- ware and network connection in a variety of ways as described in the chapter “System Information” on page 179. To quickly display general information about your thin client and its system software: Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the...

  • Page 49: Network Inventory

    Getting Started Network Inventory Network Inventory tab displays information about your thin cli- ent’s network configuration. The MAC address is also displayed here. Refer to the section “The Network Inventory Tab” on page 182 for details. Displaying System Information...
  • Page 50 Getting Started Displaying System Information...

  • Page 51: Connection Manager Properties

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Connection Manager CHAPTER 4 Properties This chapter describes how to control the use of connections defined using the Neoware Connection Manager. Introduction Connection Manager properties dialog provides various set- tings that affect how defined connections can be used and how the Connection Manager is displayed.

  • Page 52: The Connections Tab

    Connection Manager Properties The Connections Allow connections to be created or modified Default: Checked You can prevent users from adding, changing or deleting connection Connection Manager configurations defined in the standard Configure Connection Manager unchecking this box. The tab in the will be removed.

  • Page 53: The Ezconnect Tab

    Connection Manager Properties autostarted connections, your thin client can be configured to always be connected to one or more servers. Enable French Terminal Server connections Default: Unchecked When this box is checked, RDP connections to the French version of Windows NT Server, Terminal Server Edition, are enabled. Note: This has no effect on ICA connections.
  • Page 54 Connection Manager Properties Enable F5 toggle key Default: Unchecked Single- Checking this box will enable the user to toggle between the Button Connection Manager Neoware Connection Manager and the by pressing the F5 key. The Connection Manager Properties Dialog...

  • Page 55: Network Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Network CHAPTER 5 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the thin client for connec- tion to your network. Introduction Your thin client must be assigned a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address in order to communicate on your network. Your network may also require other settings.

  • Page 56: Chapter 5 Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Double-click on the relevant Ethernet Adapter icon displayed in Network Connections window to display its settings dialog. Refer to the following sections for a description of the network con- figuration options available. Introduction...

  • Page 57: The Network Settings Dialog

    Network Configuration The Network Settings Dialog Network Settings dialog consists of three tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe the options available on each tab. The IP Address Tab Obtain an IP address via DHCP Default: Selected When DHCP is enabled, the thin client will rely on a remote DHCP...

  • Page 58: The Name Servers Tab

    Network Configuration IP Address When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a static IP address for the thin client. This must be entered in a dotted-decimal format (for example: 10.10.10.10). Subnet Mask When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify a subnet mask, if required.

  • Page 59: The Network Speed Tab

    Network Configuration Enable WINS Default: Unchecked When DHCP is disabled, this enables you to specify the IP addresses of WINS servers to use. Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is a server-based program that translates text-based server names into IP addresses. The Network Speed Network Speed The options on the...
  • Page 60 Network Configuration The Network Settings Dialog...

  • Page 61: Ica Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual ICA Connection CHAPTER 6 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an ICA connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the ICA client installed.

  • Page 62: Chapter 6 Ica Connection Configuration

    ICA Connection Configuration Creating a New ICA Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new ICA connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager New Connection then click the...
  • Page 63 ICA Connection Configuration Server Published Select the type of ICA connection required: Application Specify the name or IP address of the server, or the name of the published application in the field below. A list of available serv- ers or publications may be displayed for you to select from, or you can type in the details.
  • Page 64 ICA Connection Configuration C:\WTSVR\ Notepad.exe), and the drive and path of its work- Working Directory ing directory in the field (for example: C:\My Documents). Note that the specified application will be the only one available to the user during this connection. Next Click to continue.
  • Page 65 ICA Connection Configuration Select the number of simultaneous on-screen colors you would like this connection to use. For PPP connections, 16 colors may provide better performance. (MetaFrame is required on the server for color depths higher than 256 colors.) Thousands Note: The option to use of colors is only available when your thin client’s desktop area and refresh frequency is set...
  • Page 66 ICA Connection Configuration Firewall Settings The options in the dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server and/or published applications. Refer to the section “Firewall Settings” on page 55 for details. When you have finished configuring the ICA connection, click Done Configure...

  • Page 67: Server Selection

    ICA Connection Configuration Server Selection The first dialog displayed when you a new ICA connection enables you to specify the server or published application to connect to. (A published application is a server-based program to which you can directly connect.). Note that when using a version of Citrix MetaFrame prior to XP in your server farm, a list of servers or applications may not display in this dialog because ICA 7.0 and later clients default to a broadcast...
  • Page 68 ICA Connection Configuration Address List You can add a server address to the by clicking the button, typing the address and port number, then clicking Address List You can delete a server address by selecting it in the Delete field then clicking the button.

  • Page 69: Options

    ICA Connection Configuration Options Compress Data Stream Default: Checked This option should be selected when using either a dial-in connec- tion, wide-area network, or other bandwidth limiting connection type. It will improve performance by reducing the amount of data that is transmitted. Use Disk Cache Default: Unchecked Selecting this option will cause bitmap data to be stored in local thin...
  • Page 70 ICA Connection Configuration Enable Session Reliability Default: Unchecked Session Reliability enables ICA sessions to remain active even when the network connection is interrupted. When the connection is re- established the user will not be prompted for their credentials again. When Session Reliability is enabled, all ICA traffic is sent to port 2598 by default.

  • Page 71: Firewall Settings

    ICA Connection Configuration Firewall Settings The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server and/or published applica- tions. Proxy When using a Proxy server, change the none (direct) setting to either SOCKS or Secure (HTTPS) using the drop-down list box.

  • Page 72: Global Ica Client Settings

    ICA Connection Configuration Global ICA Client Settings Global ICA Client Settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply to all ICA connections unless overridden by settings for a spe- Global ICA Cient Settings cific connection. To display the dialog: Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the Global ICA Settings...

  • Page 73: The Keyboard Shortcuts Tab

    ICA Connection Configuration The Keyboard Shortcuts Tab Keyboard Shortcuts tab enables you to specify the key combi- nations used to perform various ICA functions. The default keyboard shortcuts and their functions are listed below. Windows NT ICA Function Status Dialog Ctrl + 6 Displays the connection status.

  • Page 74: The Preferences Tab

    ICA Connection Configuration The Preferences Tab Serial Number In this field you can enter the serial number for your ICA client soft- ware, which is required for servers running Citrix’s WinFrame. Default Window Colors Default: 256 This enables you to select the number of simultaneous on-screen colors you would like ICA connections to use.
  • Page 75 ICA Connection Configuration PNAgent Default: Unchecked PNAgent allows you to configure the thin client so that it only displays the published desktops provided from an NFuse or Web Interface server. When enabled, at startup the thin client prompts the user for user credential information and a password, then displays only ICA published applications that are made available to that user.

  • Page 76: The Server Location Tab

    ICA Connection Configuration The Server Location When you define ICA connections, the ICA Client Setup Wizard uses a broadcast to locate a server configured as an ICA Master Browser server. Since network broadcasts are not routinely transmit- ted through routers, if the ICA Master Browser is on a different sub- net to the thin client, no list of servers or published applications will appear from which to make a selection.
  • Page 77 ICA Connection Configuration You can select the broadcast protocol to use from the list box at the bottom of the dialog. Choose from TCP browser, TCP + HTTP browser (default), or SSL/TLS + HTTPS browser. Select TCP + HTTP browser ifyour firewall restricts UDP broad- casts.

  • Page 78: The Firewall Settings Tab

    ICA Connection Configuration The Firewall Settings Tab The options in this dialog should only be used if a firewall exists between the thin client and the ICA server and/or published applica- tions. Proxy When using a Proxy server, change the none (direct) setting to either SOCKS or Secure (HTTPS) using the drop-down list box.

  • Page 79: Rdp Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual RDP Connection CHAPTER 7 Configuration This chapter describes how to create an RDP connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the RDP client installed.

  • Page 80: Chapter 7 Rdp Connection Configuration

    RDP Connection Configuration Creating a New RDP Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new RDP connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager New Connection then click the...
  • Page 81 RDP Connection Configuration Next Click to continue. Automatic Logon If you want to enable auto login, check the Username Password box and enter the . If the user authenti- cates against an NT-domain, you will need to specify the name Domain of the domain in the field.
  • Page 82 RDP Connection Configuration You can either display the Windows NT desktop when an RDP Desktop connection is made, or start an application. The option is selected by default. If you want an application to be automatically started once you Application file have logged into an RDP connection, select name and enter the application file name in the field below.
  • Page 83 RDP Connection Configuration Next Click to continue. When you have finished configuring the RDP connection, click Finish Configure Connection Connection Man- and/or tabs of the ager will display the name of the connection you have created. If you are displaying the Windows CE desktop, an icon for the new connection will be displayed on the desktop, and the con- Start nection name will be listed for selection from the taskbar...

  • Page 84: Global Rdp Settings

    RDP Connection Configuration Global RDP Settings Global RDP Settings The settings specified in the dialog will apply to all RDP connections unless overridden by settings for a specific Global RDP Settings connection. To display the dialog: Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the Global RDP Settings Double-click on the icon.

  • Page 85: The Local Resources Tab

    RDP Connection Configuration The Local Resources Local Resources Some of the configuration items on the tab are RDP 5.1 features and will not work with Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server with Terminal Services enabled. RDP 5.1 features such as audio and serial port mapping, only work with Windows XP Professional desktop devices and Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services.

  • Page 86: The Experience Tab

    RDP Connection Configuration The Experience Tab Experience tab includes preset configurations for optimizing your experience when connecting to a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services session through a variety of typical bandwidth limited connections. Connection Speed Default: Custom This enables you to select the speed of the connection. Select Custom to make your thin client automatically select the appropriate speed.

  • Page 87: Teemtalk Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual TeemTalk Connection CHAPTER 8 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a TeemTalk connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have the TeemTalk client installed.

  • Page 88: Chapter 8 Teemtalk Connection Configuration

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Creating a New TeemTalk Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new TeemTalk connection. For a complete description of all the options available, refer to the "TeemTalk User Manual". Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager New Connection...
  • Page 89 TeemTalk Connection Configuration By default the language used in all TeemTalk menus and dialogs is English. You can change the language to French, German or Operating Language Spanish by making a selection from the list at the bottom of this dialog. Enter a descriptive name for the TeemTalk connection in the Connection Name field.
  • Page 90 TeemTalk Connection Configuration TCP/IP is selected, enter the name or IP address of the server Host Name to connect to in the field. Modem Configuration Name is selected, select the Serial Connect to is selected, select the port to Next Click to continue.
  • Page 91 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Next Click to continue. Check the summary of the TeemTalk configuration. If you are Finish Back happy with it, click , otherwise click to change set- tings. Finish Configure Connection When is clicked, the and/or tabs of Connection Manager will display the name of the connection you have created.

  • Page 92: Terminal Emulation Selection

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Terminal Emulation Selection Emulation Connection Information list box in the dialog enables you to make a selection from a list of all the terminal emula- tions supported by your version of TeemTalk. The names of the ter- minal emulations that may be available are abbreviated as follows: ADDS A2 Provides compatibility with software designed to...
  • Page 93 TeemTalk Connection Configuration HZ1500 Provides compatibility with software designed to drive the Hazeltine 1500 terminal, as emulated by the Wyse WY-50/50+/60 terminals IBM 3151 Provides compatibility with software designed to drive the IBM 3151 terminal. IBM 3270 Provides compatibility with software designed to drive the IBM 3270 terminal.
  • Page 94 TeemTalk Connection Configuration TA6530 Provides compatibility with software designed to drive the Tandem 6530 terminal. TVI 910, TVI 920 and TVI 925 Provide compatibility with software designed to drive the TeleVideo 910+, 920 and 925 terminals, respectively, as emulated by the Wyse WY-50/50+/ 60 terminals.
  • Page 95 TeemTalk Connection Configuration VT+HP220 This emulation is based on the VT500 terminal series and includes the HP function keys F1 - F8 (not user programmable). The terminal ID is set to VT220. WY50, WY50+ and WY60 Provide compatibility with software designed to drive the Wyse WY-50, WY-50+ and WY-60 termi- nals, respectively.

  • Page 96: Tcp/Ip Connection Settings

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration TCP/IP Connection Settings TCP/IP Telnet Configuration Host dialog is displayed from the Information Advanced TCP/IP dialog by clicking the button when selected. Note that the options available and the default settings depend on the currently selected terminal emulation. Host Port Number This enables you to specify the Telnet port number.
  • Page 97 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Enable Keep Alives Selecting this option will prevent the session from being discon- nected from the host by an inactivity timeout. Suppress Echo When selected, this will will prevent the emulator from generating the Telnet echo option on connection. Suppress 3270 Regime When running the IBM 3270 emulation, the setting of this option determines whether or not support for the Telnet "3270 regime"...

  • Page 98: Tn3270 Options

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration DONT Will force negotiation. A negotiation packet will be sent to the host telling it that the option is not supported. Break Settings The setting of these options determine whether or not a timing mark and/or carriage return is sent with a Telnet break packet. A timing mark is sent by default.
  • Page 99 TeemTalk Connection Configuration can specify how many characters of the name is returned in each case. For example, %.3s will return the first three characters of the local host name, and %-.3s will return the last three characters. To automatically assign a new device name for each successive con- nection, either enter %dN% after the name, where N is a decimal value, or %xN%, where N is a hexadecimal value.

  • Page 100: Tn5250 Options

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Bind setting determines whether or not the server is allowed to send the SNA Bind image and Unbind notification to the emulator. Responses When is selected, positive and negative response han- dling is supported. It allows the server to reflect to the emulator any and all definite, exception, and no response requests sent by the host application.
  • Page 101 TeemTalk Connection Configuration case. For example, %.3s will return the first three characters of the local host name, and %-.3s will return the last three characters. To automatically assign a new device name for each successive con- nection, either enter %dN% after the name, where N is a decimal value, or %xN%, where N is a hexadecimal value.

  • Page 102: 5250 Printer Options

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration User, Password, Library, Menu These options enable you to specify the initial entries required on the standard startup screen so that it can be bypassed. Each entry can be a maximum of ten characters. Program This enables you to specify the name of the initial program to run. The entry can be a maximum of ten characters.
  • Page 103 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Mfg. Type and Model Specifies the manufacturer, type and model of the printer. The entry must exactly match an AS400 printer type string, including the * (asterisk) character. The following valid entries are for the IBM AS/ 400 V3R1.
  • Page 104 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Font Specifies the font identifier and point size used by the single-byte printer (e.g. 11). Formfeed This is always set to Don't Report. The Paper Source 1 option is used to specify the paper format to be used. Paper Source 1 &...
  • Page 105 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Envelope Hopper This specifies the envelope format to be used. The possible settings are: Don't Report No value returned. *NONE No envelope source is defined. *MFR The system determines the envelope type used based on the manufacturer, type and model of the printer.

  • Page 106: Modem Connection Settings

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Modem Connection Settings Modem Settings dialog enables you to define a particular modem configuration that can be saved under a specific name for Host Information Configuration Name future selection in the dialog field. If this is a new configuration, enter a name to identify it in the Configuration Name field.

  • Page 107: Serial Connection Settings

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Serial Connection Settings Configuration of COM1 Host Infor- dialog is displayed from the mation Advanced Serial dialog by clicking the button when selected. Baud Rate Factory default: 9600 This specifies the transmit and receive baud rates for the port selected for host communications.
  • Page 108 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Flow Control Factory default: Input This option specifies the type of flow control used by the line port to communicate readiness to transmit or receive data from the host. None No flow control. Input XON/XOFF on received data. Output XON/XOFF on transmitted data.

  • Page 109: Automate Login Process

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Automate Login Process Automate Login Process dialog is displayed by clicking the Auto Login Advanced Options button in the dialog. The options in this dialog enable you to automate the host login procedure by specifying what is sent to the host in response to prompts displayed on the screen.
  • Page 110 TeemTalk Connection Configuration carriage return command. This is specified by selecting C. Return in the list of predefined commands in the list box below Insert then clicking the button. A will appear in the Respond With field. Respond You can also enter a predefined key function in the With field by selecting Key Definition in the list of predefined commands in the list box below, selecting one of the virtual key...

  • Page 111: Printer Port Settings

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Printer Port Settings Printer Port Settings Print- dialog is displayed by clicking the Advanced Options button in the dialog. The options in this dia- log enable you to direct print data to a specific port or a network printer.

  • Page 112: Direct Print Data To A Network Printer

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration If you find a through print results in data being split into lines, each Seconds Close treated as a separate print job, specify a time in the Delay field (e.g. 5 seconds). This will enable the next line of data to be sent before the print job is assumed to have finished and therefore prevents the print job from being closed prematurely.
  • Page 113 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Advanced Clicking the button will display a dialog that enables you to send printer-specific commands to specify, for example, font size, colour, or page header and footer. Printer Port Settings...

  • Page 114: Gui Overrides

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration GUI Overrides GUI Overrides GUI overrides dialog is displayed by clicking the Advanced Options button in the dialog. The options in this dialog enable you specify various display options, such as which items are displayed in the TeemTalk window (menus, status bar etc.), and how the emulator should respond when the host closes the connection.
  • Page 115 TeemTalk Connection Configuration Disable Status Bar / Scroll Bar Default: Unchecked You can disable the status bar and/or scroll bar by checking the rele- vant box. Disable Clipboard Accelerators Default: Unchecked You can disable the Ctrl + C (copy) and Ctrl + V (paste) keyboard commands by checking this box.

  • Page 116: Aux Port Settings

    TeemTalk Connection Configuration Aux Port Settings Aux Port Settings Aux Port dialog is displayed by clicking the Advanced Options button in the dialog. The options in this dialog enable you to specify a COM or LPT port for bidirectional output when in any DEC VT mode, ANSI BBS, Sco Console HP 700-92/ 96, or IBM 3151 mode Configure...

  • Page 117: Vpn Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual VPN Connection CHAPTER 9 Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Virtual Private Network connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models.

  • Page 118: Chapter 9 Vpn Connection Configuration

    VPN Connection Configuration Creating a New VPN Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new VPN connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager New Connection then click the...
  • Page 119 VPN Connection Configuration Enter a descriptive name for the VPN connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Virtual Private Network (PPTP) Select the connection type: Virtual Pri- use the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (default), vate Network (L2TP) to use the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol, PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) to use the Point-to-Point Protocol...
  • Page 120 VPN Connection Configuration Virtual Private Network (PPTP) Virtual Pri- If you selected vate Network (L2TP) , specify the host to connect to by entering its name or IP address. PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) If you selected , select a device from Service Name the drop-down list box, then select a or leave...

  • Page 121: Tcp/Ip Settings

    VPN Connection Configuration TCP/IP Settings The General Tab Use server-assigned IP address Default: Checked Unchecking this box enables you to enter an IP address instead of allowing the server to assign it. Use Slip Default: Unchecked This setting determines whether the Serial Line Interface Protocol (SLIP) is used.

  • Page 122: The Name Servers Tab

    VPN Connection Configuration The Name Servers Use server-assigned addresses Default: Checked This setting determines whether name server IP addresses are supplied by the server (default) or the entries in this dialog. Unchecking the box enables you to enter the IP addresses for the primary and secondary DNS and WINS servers.

  • Page 123: Security Settings

    VPN Connection Configuration Security Settings Use Data encryption Default: Checked Data that is sent between the VPN client and VPN server across a shared or public network must be encrypted in order to prevent unauthorized interception. The VPN server may be configured to force data encryption, in which case the VPN client must be config- ured to encrypt data otherwise the connection will not be allowed.
  • Page 124 VPN Connection Configuration Unencrypted password (PAP) Default: Unchecked PAP is a plaintext password authentication mechanism that provides no protection from an attacker that captures a PAP authentication exchange. Challenge Handshake (CHAP) Default: Unchecked CHAP is an encrypted password authentication mechanism that avoids transmitting the password on the connection.

  • Page 125: Dial-Up Ppp Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Dial-Up PPP CHAPTER 10 Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Neoware Dial-Up PPP connection and explains the configuration options available. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models.

  • Page 126: Chapter 10 Dial-Up Ppp Connection Configuration

    Dial-Up PPP Connection Configuration Creating a New Dial-Up PPP Connection This section describes the basic procedure for creating a new Dial- Up PPP connection. Descriptions of all the options available are provided later in this chapter. Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager...
  • Page 127 Dial-Up PPP Connection Configuration Enter a descriptive name for the Dial-Up PPP connection. This will be used to identify the connection to the user. Next Click to continue. Select a modem from the drop-down list. Note: If an internal modem is installed, it will be listed as Com 3. Device Properties Click the button.
  • Page 128 Dial-Up PPP Connection Configuration Note: When setting the baud rate for 56k modems, select 115200. If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or System Administrator has specified settings for your PPP/RAS connection, click the TCP/IP Settings Select Modem button in the dialog.
  • Page 129 Dial-Up PPP Connection Configuration Check the boxes that coincide with the type of security you require for your connection. Click when you have finished. Next Select Modem Click to continue (in the dialog). Enter your login details. Note: This information is used to login, via PPP/RAS, to your ISP or other network.
  • Page 130 Dial-Up PPP Connection Configuration Next Click to continue. Enter the telephone number for your Internet Service Provider or your Dial-Up server. When you have finished configuring the Dial-Up PPP connec- Finish tion, click Configure Connection Connection Man- and/or tabs of the ager will display the name of the connection you have created.

  • Page 131: Chapter 11 Microsoft Internet Explorer Connection Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Microsoft Internet CHAPTER 11 Explorer Connection Configuration This chapter describes how to create a Microsoft Internet Explorer connection. Introduction This manual is intended to cover a number of Neoware thin client models. Depending on the software version included with your thin client, it may not have Microsoft Internet Explorer installed.

  • Page 132: Creating A New Internet Explorer Connection

    Microsoft Internet Explorer Connection Configuration Creating a New Internet Explorer Connection This section describes the procedure for creating a new Internet Explorer connection. Configure Neoware Connection Man- Display the options in the ager New Connection then click the button to display the dialog.
  • Page 133 Microsoft Internet Explorer Connection Configuration If you want Internet Explorer to load a specific web page when it Start is started, enter the URL in the field. If you leave this field blank, the current home page will be loaded. Next Click to continue.
  • Page 134 Microsoft Internet Explorer Connection Configuration Creating a New Internet Explorer Connection...

  • Page 135: Internet Options

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Internet Options CHAPTER 12 This chapter describes how to configure the web browser. Introduction If your thin client includes a web browser, you can configure it Internet Options using settings specified in the dialog, which is Control Panel displayed from the Displaying the Internet Options Dialog...

  • Page 136: The General Tab

    Internet Options The General Tab Start Page Default: http://www.neoware.com This specifies the URL of the web page you want loaded when the Home web browser is started or when you click the button in the browser. Search Page Default: http://www.google.com This specifies the URL of the web page you want loaded when you Search click the...
  • Page 137 Internet Options Cache Size Default: 512 KB The cache size is the amount of persistent cache, in kilobytes, that will be used by the web browser. Your browser uses persistent cache to save the history, cookies, and elements of the pages visited, so they may be easily accessed when visited in the future.

  • Page 138: The Connection Tab

    Internet Options The Connection Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify how the thin client con- nects to the internet for the web browser. If you access the internet Access the Internet using a proxy through a proxy server, check the server Address Port...
  • Page 139 Internet Options Internet Settings Clicking the (globe) icon then the button will dis- play a dialog that enables you to select ActiveX controls, scripting controls and some miscellaneous items such as content controls, meta refresh, subframes, non-encrypted form data, etc. Local intranet Sites Clicking the...

  • Page 140: The Advanced Tab

    Internet Options The Advanced Tab This tab allows you to enable or disable a variety of options relating to accessibility, browsing, multimedia and security. The Popups Tab Block The options on this tab allow you to block pop-ups. When the popups Exceptions box is checked, clicking the...
  • Page 141 Internet Options Advanced Clicking the button will display options allowing you to only block popups on specified events. The Popups Tab...
  • Page 142 Internet Options The Popups Tab...

  • Page 143: Display Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Display Configuration CHAPTER 13 This chapter describes how to configure the display to suit your requirements. Introduction This chapter describes the various settings offered through the Control Panel that affect the display. Settings are grouped in User Interface Selection Display dialogs under the headings...

  • Page 144: User Interface Selection

    Display Configuration User Interface Selection User Interface Selection dialog is displayed by double-clicking User Interface Selection Control Panel icon in the Your thin client provides four user interface display options. To change the interface, make your selection in this dialog then click Control Panel .
  • Page 145 Display Configuration Thin Client User Interface (default selection): Windows CE desktop with Thin Client Connection Manager: User Interface Selection...
  • Page 146 Display Configuration Windows CE desktop with Advance Connection Manager: Windows CE desktop without the Connection Manager: User Interface Selection...

  • Page 147: Display Properties

    Display Configuration Display Properties Display Properties dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Display Control Panel icon in the Display Properties dialog consists of several tabs of setup options which are accessed by clicking on the tab titles along the top. The following sections describe all the options available on each tab.

  • Page 148: The Screen Saver Tab

    Display Configuration The Screen Saver Screen Saver The options on the tab enable you to specify screen saver settings. Enabling screen saver will extend the life of your monitor. Enable Screen Saver When is checked (default), you can specify the Screen Saver type of screen saver to use from the drop-down list:...

  • Page 149: The Appearance Tab

    Display Configuration The Appearance Appearance The options on the tab enable you to select the colors used for the desktop, windows, dialogs and menus. Scheme A selection of standard color schemes are provided in the list box. You can see the effect of the currently selected scheme in Apply the window to the left.

  • Page 150: The Settings Tab

    Display Configuration The Settings Tab Settings The options on the tab enable you to set the resolution of the desktop area, the screen refresh rate, and the number of colors available for display. Desktop Area and Refresh Frequency Details setting deter- mines how many pixels are used for the width and height of the dis- play, and the speed at which the screen is redrawn.
  • Page 151 Display Configuration If you click , you will be prompted to try different settings. Note: If the user wants to change the display resolution to the default setting when the thin client is starting, they can press F5 while the green bar is sliding across the screen. Portions of the bar will turn purple to indicate that the display change has been received, and the thin client will boot using the default resolution 800x600.

  • Page 152: Screen Saver Password

    Display Configuration Screen Saver Password You can set a password to prevent unauthorized users from restoring the display once it is in screen saver mode. This is achieved using Screensaver Password dialog which is displayed by double- Screensaver Password Control Panel clicking the icon in the New Password...

  • Page 153: Taskbar And Start Menu Settings

    Display Configuration Taskbar and Start Menu Settings Taskbar and Start Menu Settings dialog is displayed by double- Taskbar Settings Control Panel clicking the icon in the Always on top Default: Checked The setting of this option determines whether the taskbar is always displayed on top of any overlapping windows on the desktop, or is hidden underneath them.
  • Page 154 Display Configuration Pass Window Key to Session Default: Checked This setting determines whether the Windows Key performs a local function, or a function defined by the session (default). Pass Alt + Tab to Session Default: Checked This setting determines whether pressing the Alt + Tab keys per- Task Manager forms a local function enabling you to display the select an active task, or a function defined by the session (default).

  • Page 155: Touch Screen Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Touch Screen CHAPTER 14 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure an ELO or eTurbo touch screen to suit your requirements. Introduction Con- This chapter describes the various settings offered through the trol Panel that affect touch screens.

  • Page 156: Elo Touch Screen Configuration

    Touch Screen Configuration ELO Touch Screen Configuration You can configure an ELO touch screen by double-clicking the Touch Screen Control Panel icon in the Serial An ELO touch screen can be connected to a port on the thin client. If it is connected to the serial port, specify the port by Port Setting selecting from the list.

  • Page 157: Eturbo Touch Screen Configuration

    Touch Screen Configuration eTurbo Touch Screen Configuration You can configure an eTurbo touch screen by double-clicking the eTurbo Touch Screen Control Panel icon in the The options in this dialog enable you to perform a draw test, cali- brate your touch screen and specify sound settings. Before using the options you must select the required module from the list box at the top of the dialog.
  • Page 158 Touch Screen Configuration eTurbo Touch Screen Configuration...

  • Page 159: Mouse Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Mouse Configuration CHAPTER 15 This chapter describes how to configure a mouse to suit your requirements. Introduction You can configure your mouse using settings specified in the Mouse Properties Control dialog, which is displayed from the Panel .

  • Page 160: The Mouse Speed Tab

    Mouse Configuration The Mouse Speed Tab Mouse speed This setting determines the distance the mouse pointer travels on the display depending on how far you move the mouse. Choosing a fast speed setting will cause the mouse pointer to travel further over the display when you move the mouse (even over a short distance) than if you chose a slow speed setting.

  • Page 161: The Visibility Tab

    Mouse Configuration The Visibility Tab Show Mouse Pointer Default: Checked This enables you to remove the mouse pointer from the display. Unchecking the box to disable mouse pointer visibility then clicking will cause a message to be displayed asking you to either unplug the mouse from the thin client then re-insert, or restart the thin client for the change to take effect.

  • Page 162: The Double-Click Tab

    Mouse Configuration The Double-Click Tab Double-Click tab enables you to adjust the time delay between two mouse button clicks within which it is interpreted by the thin cli- ent as a double-click instead of two single clicks. To set the time delay and physical distance between the two mouse button clicks to be interpreted as a double-click, move the mouse pointer onto the checkerboard and perform a double-click in the speed you require.

  • Page 163: Keyboard Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Keyboard CHAPTER 16 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure the keyboard to suit your requirements. Introduction You can configure the keyboard using settings specified in the Keyboard Settings Control dialog, which is displayed from the Panel .

  • Page 164: Chapter 16 Keyboard Configuration

    Keyboard Configuration The Locale Tab Locale Default: English (US) Specifies the nationality of the keyboard being used. It is important that this option is set correctly otherwise the characters displayed may not match the legends on the typed keys. Enable Num Lock key at startup Default: Unchecked When this option is selected, Num Lock will be activated automati- cally when the thin client starts.

  • Page 165: The Responsiveness Tab

    Keyboard Configuration The Responsiveness Tab Enable character repeat Default: Checked When this option is selected, holding down a key will cause the Repeat delay action of the key to be repeated according to the Repeat rate settings until the key is released. When this option is not selected, holding down a key will cause the action of the key to be performed once only.
  • Page 166 Keyboard Configuration The Responsiveness Tab...

  • Page 167: Printer Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Printer CHAPTER 17 Configuration This chapter describes how to configure your thin client for print- ing using TCP, LPD or ThinPrint (if included). Introduction Con- This chapter describes the various settings offered through the trol Panel that affect printing.

  • Page 168: Chapter 17 Printer Configuration

    Printer Configuration Network Printer Properties Network Printer Properties dialog is displayed by double-click- Network Printing Control Panel ing the icon in the The LPD Print Tab LPD printing enables a printer connected to your thin client to be used through any server that can print using the LPR/LPD protocol (UNIX, Linux, NT Server, Windows 2000/2003 Server, main- frames, etc).

  • Page 169: The Tcp Print Tab

    Printer Configuration The TCP Print Tab TCP printing enables a printer connected to your thin client to be used by other users through a Windows 2000/2003 Server. The TCP Print utility is enabled by default, using the parallel port with port number 9100.

  • Page 170: Rdp Printers

    Printer Configuration RDP Printers RDP Printers dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Printers Control Panel icon in the This enables you to define printers to be used with RDP connections to Windows 2000 or later servers with Terminal Services activated. Note: The printers defined here are not used by ICA or Internet Explorer.
  • Page 171 Printer Configuration Select the port to which your local RDP printer is attached. For USB printers select the port LPT2. Next Click to continue. Manufac- Specify the printer model either by selecting from the turer Printers User Defined list then the list, or by checking the Next box then clicking...
  • Page 172 Printer Configuration Next Click to continue. Enter a name for the printer. If you selected from the pre-defined list of RDP printers, a default printer name will appear. Only change this name if instructed to do so by your System Adminis- trator.
  • Page 173 Printer Configuration If more than one RDP printer has been defined, a dialog will enable you to specify if you want the current printer definition to be the default printer to receive all RDP print jobs. Next Click to continue. Next If you want to configure another printer, click then...
  • Page 174 Printer Configuration Finish Click Printer tab will display an icon for each defined printer. RDP Printers...

  • Page 175: Changing Rdp Printer Properties

    Printer Configuration Changing RDP Printer Properties You can change the properties of an RDP printer configuration by Properties clicking on the printer icon then clicking the button. Printer Properties dialog enables you to change any setting for the RDP printer except the printer port. If you want to move a printer from one port to another, first delete the current printer definition in RDP Printers Delete...

  • Page 176: Thinprint

    Printer Configuration ThinPrint Note: Not all Neoware thin client versions include ThinPrint. ® ThinPrint allows you to compress print jobs, enabling you to avoid bandwidth problems that may occur, for example, when the client is connected to the server via WAN lines, or via the Internet. Note: ThinPrint is a commercial product that needs to be installed in its commercial version on the server as well.

  • Page 177: The Setup Tab

    Printer Configuration The Setup Tab Current Printer list box enables you to select the printer to use Assignment by default from the list of printers defined on the tab. The Assignment Tab The options on this tab enable you to specify the printers controlled by ThinPrint and the ports to which they are connected.
  • Page 178 Printer Configuration ThinPrint...

  • Page 179: Port Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Port Configuration CHAPTER 18 This chapter describes the settings available for configuring the serial, parallel and USB ports. Introduction Port Settings dialog enables you to configure the serial, paral- lel and USB ports on your thin client. Displaying the Port Settings Dialog Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the...

  • Page 180: The Serial Tab

    Port Configuration The Serial Tab Baud Rate Default: 9600 This specifies the transmit and receive baud rate. Data Bits Default: 8 This specifies the number of data bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Parity Default: None This specifies the parity mode for each transmitted character. If the Databits number of is 8, set this option to None.

  • Page 181: The Parallel Tab

    Port Configuration Stop Bits Default: 1 This specifies the number of stop bits sent for each character that is transmitted. Flow Control Default: None This enables you to specify the type of flow control used by the port to communicate readiness to transmit or receive data. You can select Xon/Xoff or Hardware flow control, or None.

  • Page 182: The Usb Tab

    Port Configuration The USB Tab Disable USB Ports Default: Unchecked You can disable the USB ports on the thin client by checking this box. The USB Tab...

  • Page 183: Regional & Language Settings

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Regional & Language CHAPTER 19 Settings This chapter describes how to specify the language used for input and a locale for formatting information according to location. Introduction Regional and Language Settings dialog enables you to specify the language used for input, and a locale that enables some applica- tions to apply specific formatting to numbers, currencies, time and date according to the selected language and country.

  • Page 184: The Regional Settings Tab

    Regional & Language Settings The Regional Settings Tab locale The setting of the option determines how some applications format information such as numbers, currency, times and dates according to the selected language and country. The list box enables you to select a standard set of locale settings for various languages English (United States) and countries.
  • Page 185 Regional & Language Settings The Regional Settings Tab...

  • Page 186: The User Interface Language Tab

    Regional & Language Settings The User Interface Language Tab The list box enables you to select the language you want all menus, dialogs and messages to be displayed in. The Input Language Tab Default Input Language This determines the language initially used for all input when you start the thin client.

  • Page 187: Managing Certificates

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Managing CHAPTER 20 Certificates This chapter describes the certificates management facility. The Certificates Dialog Certificates dialog enables you to manage certificates that may be required to use some trusted and secure connections. The dialog Control Panel is displayed by pressing the F2 key to display the Certificates...

  • Page 188: Chapter 20 Managing Certificates

    Managing Certificates Viewing Certificate To view the properties of the certificate, select the certificate in the Properties View main window then click the button. Import Importing a To import a certificate or key, click the button, specify Certificate or Key where to import it from, then click Removing a To remove a certificate, select the certificate in the main window...

  • Page 189: Terminal Server Client Licenses

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Terminal Server CHAPTER 21 Client Licenses This chapter explains how to view licenses issued to your thin client for Windows 2000/2003 Server RDP sessions. Introduction Terminal Server Client Licenses dialog enables you to view Terminal Services Client Access Licenses (TS CALs) for Windows 2000/2003 Server RDP sessions.
  • Page 190 Terminal Server Client Licenses To view the contents of a license in the main window of the dialog, Stored Licenses Delete select its title in the list box. You can also Save the currently displayed license. Displaying the Terminal Server Client Licenses Dialog...

  • Page 191: Managing Your Thin Client

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Managing Your CHAPTER 22 Thin Client This chapter describes how to configure your thin client for remote administration. Automatic Thin Client Configuration The Neoware software on your thin client can be managed and updated from a remote server using Neoware Remote Manager. This allows an administrator to quickly update or reconfigure thin clients connected to the network without having to leave his desk.

  • Page 192: Chapter 22 Managing Your Thin Client

    Managing Your Thin Client Shadowing a Remote Desktop Shadowing is a feature that enables an administrator to remotely view and interact with your thin client using Neoware Remote Man- ezAnywhere Properties ager or a VNC client. The settings in the dialog specify how and if shadowing can be performed.
  • Page 193 Managing Your Thin Client Accept other VNC Clients Default: Unchecked The setting of this option determines whether your thin client can be shadowed remotely using a VNC client. When checked, you must Password specify a password in the field. Password Accept other VNC Clients When is checked, this field enables you to...

  • Page 194: Update Portal

    Managing Your Thin Client Update Portal Portal Settings dialog is displayed by pressing the F2 key to Control Panel Update Portal display the , then double-clicking on the Settings icon. Update Portal Settings icon launches the ezRemote Manager Portal Addition Server. By inserting the URL or IP address in the dialog, it enables you to manage and update the settings of such products as ThinPC and NCD terminals, as well as Neoware thin clients.

  • Page 195: System Information

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual System Information CHAPTER 23 This chapter explains how to display information about your thin client and its system, and test the network connection. Introduction System Properties System Inventory dialogs display information about your thin client and its system software. Note that if a system password has been set by the System Administra- System Properties tor, you will not be able to display the...

  • Page 196: System Properties

    System Information System Properties System Properties dialog is displayed by double-clicking the System Control Panel icon in the The General Tab General tab provides information about the operating system version, the name of your thin client and its unique product ID. It also provides an option allowing you to reset the thin client to its original factory default settings.

  • Page 197: The Software And Appliance Inventory Tab

    System Information identify the client device, and by Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Servers with Terminal Services to define client-connected printers. If you change the default name, you should use another unique iden- Appliance Name tifier. The must not start with a numeric digit or contain the following characters: \ : "...

  • Page 198: The Network Inventory Tab

    System Information The Network Inventory Tab Network Inventory tab displays information about your thin cli- ent’s network configuration. The MAC address is also displayed here. Adapter field displays the network adapter specific to this thin client. If you were using a wireless adapter, this box would display the specific wireless adapter you are using.
  • Page 199 System Information Pinging the Server Ping Clicking the button will display a dialog enabling you to test whether a specified server is accessible over the network. You can IP Address or send an icmp request to a target server by entering its Hostname Ping then clicking the...

  • Page 200: The Copyrights Tab

    System Information The Copyrights Tab Copyrights tab acknowledges the developers of third party tech- nologies contained in your thin client. The End User License Agreement End User License Agreement tab displays the "EULA" for the Microsoft Windows CE Operating System. System Properties...

  • Page 201: System Inventory

    System Information System Inventory System Properties If the dialog is password protected, users who do not have the password can still view information about the thin cli- System Inventory ent and its system by displaying the dialog. This Software and reproduces the same information that is found on the Appliance Inventory Network Inventory...

  • Page 202: The Network Inventory Tab

    System Information The Network Inventory Tab Network Inventory tab displays information about your thin cli- ent’s network configuration. The MAC address is also displayed here. Refer to the section “The Network Inventory Tab” on page 182 for details. System Inventory...

  • Page 203: Network Diagnostic Tools

    System Information Network Diagnostic Tools Network Diagnostic Tools dialog is displayed by double-click- Network Diagnostic Tools Control Panel ing the icon in the The Ping Tab Ping tab enables you to test whether a specified server is acces- sible over the network. Enter the IP address or host name of the server and specify the number of echo requests to send, then click Ping button.

  • Page 204: The Trace Tab

    System Information The Trace Tab Trace tab enables you to track a network packet between the thin client and the server. Enter the IP address or host name of the Trace server then click the button. The result will be displayed in the window below.

  • Page 205: The Ip Config Tab

    System Information The IP Config Tab IP Config tab enables you display the IP configuration of your thin client in full or abbreviated form, as determined by the state of Display all configuration information check box. Click the Config button to display the information in the window below. Network Diagnostic Tools...

  • Page 206: Event Viewer

    System Information Event Viewer Event Viewer Event dialog is displayed by double-clicking the Viewer Control Panel icon in the The main window will list application events in chronological order. You can save the information to a USB hard disk or the FTP server Save Save Log by clicking the...
  • Page 207 System Information Raw Log Clicking the button will open a window that displays a chronological history of all the activity of your thin client between reboots. You can save the raw log information to a USB hard disk or the FTP Save server by clicking the button.
  • Page 208 System Information Event Viewer...

  • Page 209: Network Printing Using Lpr/Lpd

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Network Printing APPENDIX A Using LPR/LPD This appendix describes how to configure your thin client for net- work printing with Windows and UNIX servers. Introduction LPR (Line Printer Remote) is a printing protocol that is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite.

  • Page 210: Thin Client Configuration For Lpr/Lpd Printing

    Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Thin Client Configuration for LPR/LPD Printing Power-off the thin client. Connect the printer that is to be networked to a parallel or serial port. Power-on the thin client. Control When the desktop appears, press F2 to display the Panel Network Printing Network...
  • Page 211 Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Inventory Control Panel Double-click the icon in the Network Inventory Click the tab and make a note of the Address of the thin client. Thin Client Configuration for LPR/LPD Printing...

  • Page 212: Windows 2000/2003 Lpr/Lpd Printing To The Thin Client

    Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Windows 2000/2003 LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client On the Windows 2000/2003 server, log in as administrator. Printers Open the dialog. Add Printer Select Next Click Local Printer Select , making sure that the check box is NOT Automatically Detect and Install my Plug and Play checked for Printer...

  • Page 213: Windows Nt 4 Lpr/Lpd Printing To The Thin Client

    Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Windows NT 4 LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client On the Windows NT 4.0 server, log in as administrator. Printers Open the dialog. Add Printer Select My Computer Select Next Click Add Port Select Select LPR port. New Port Click .

  • Page 214: Unix/Linux Lpr/Lpd Printing To The Thin Client

    Network Printing Using LPR/LPD UNIX/Linux LPR/LPD Printing to the Thin Client On the UNIX/Linx server, first log in as administrator (root). Edit the /etc/printcap file and add the following section with the appropriate values: :\ :sd=/var/spool/lpd/:\ :mx#0:\ :sh:\ :rm=:\ :rp=: For example, if the printer is named hp5si, attached to thin client...

  • Page 215: Frequently Observed Issues

    Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Frequently Observed Issues Do Not Use Punctuation Queue Name When you enter the , make sure you do NOT add a Queue Name colon (:) or any other punctuation. Just use the exactly Network Printer Properties LPD Print as it apppears in the tab on...
  • Page 216 Network Printing Using LPR/LPD Frequently Observed Issues...

  • Page 217: Aironet Wireless Lan Configuration

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Aironet Wireless LAN APPENDIX B Configuration This appendix decribes how to configure your thin client to use a Cisco Aironet 340 or 350 series PCI wireless Ethernet adapter. Enabling the USB Controller If you are using a Neoware thin client that was shipped prior to July 1st 2001, you will need to enable the USB controller in the BIOS in order to install and use the Cisco Aironet 340/350 internal wireless Ethernet card.
  • Page 218 Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration Neoware Interface Selec- Choose any interface option from the tion dialog then click Control Panel Press the F2 key to display the Wireless LAN Settings Double-click on the icon to display the Aironet Client Utility dialog. The settings in this dialog will default to the wireless card you just installed.

  • Page 219: Aironet Utilities

    Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration Aironet Utilities Aironet Client Utility enables you to change the configuration parameters of a Cisco Aironet 340 or 350 series PCI wireless Ethernet adapter that may be installed in your thin client. The Aironet utilities supplied with Neoware’s Windows CE software are provided by Cisco Systems, Inc.

  • Page 220: The Firmware Tab

    Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration You can set up encryption keys for your client adapter by clicking WEP Keys Profile Properties button in the dialog. WEP is an optional IEEE 802.11 feature that provides your client adapter (and other devices on your wireless network) with data con- fidentiality equivalent to that of a wired LAN.

  • Page 221: The Survey Tab

    Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration Survey The Survey Tab tab provides information on the performance of your wireless connection. Network Settings Settings for the wireless Ethernet card can be accessed by double- Network Connections Control Panel clicking the icon in the , then double-clicking the icon representing the wireless connection in the Network Connections...
  • Page 222 Aironet Wireless LAN Configuration Network Settings...

  • Page 223: Index

    Windows CE Thin Client User Manual Index bar code scanner administration keyboard password modem Remote Manager monitor Aironet Client Utility dialog mouse Firmware tab network cable Profiles tab peripheral devices Statistics tab power cable Status tab serial devices Survey tab connection Aironet Wireless LAN allow user to modify...
  • Page 224 Index Connection Manager Screensaver Password advanced Security allow connections to be modified System autostart all connections Taskbar Settings default connection Terminal Server Client Licenses deleting a connection ThinPrint display format Update Portal editing a connection User Interface Selection ezConnect Volume & Sound F5 toggle Wireless LAN Settings keyboard shortcut...
  • Page 225 Index Advanced tab ELO Touch Screen Properties dialog Connection tab eTurbo Touch Screen dialog General tab Event Viewer dialog Popups tab experience Security tab ezAnywhere Properties dialog IP address ezConnect keyboard factory default settings character repeat FCC regulatory & safety information configuring firewall settings connecting...
  • Page 226 Index name servers managing certificates ping (diagnostic tool) menu ping utility item selection using keyboard printing using LPR/LPD Start speed Microsoft Internet Explorer trace internet configuration WINS server introduction Network Connections new connection Network Diagnostic Tools dialog Microsoft software license IP Config tab modem Netstat tab...
  • Page 227 Index Serial tab setting up the thin client USB tab shadowing Portal Settings dialog disabling 176, 177 ports enabling 176, 177 VNC clients configuring shortcut keys parallel default serial display Connection Manager display Control Panel printer switch connections configuration shutdown thin client connecting Connection Manager LPR/LPD...
  • Page 228 Index technical support time TeemTalk (terminal emulator) setting 5250 Printer options synchronization automate login process touch screen configuration aux port settings GUI overrides eTurbo introduction trademark acknowledgements modem settings new connection unpacking printer port settings Update Portal serial settings updates TCP/IP settings obtaining terminal emulation selection...

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