End User License Agreement (“License”) A printed copy of the Wyse Technology End User License Agreement is included in the shipping box and provided for your reference only. The License at http://www.wyse.com/license as of the purchase date is the controlling licensing agreement.
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Caution Changes or modifications not covered in this manual must be approved in writing by the manufacturer’s Regulatory Engineering department. Changes or modifications made without written approval may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Regulatory Compliance for Thin Computers EMC and Safety Requirements Thin computers are compliant with the regulatory requirements in the regions listed below.
Battery Information Wyse X class thin computers contain a replaceable battery. The battery is designed to work with your Wyse thin computer. Do not use a battery from other thin computers with your thin computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Wyse (refer to the Wyse Web site).
About this Guide 1 Organization of this Guide 1 Finding Information in this Guide 1 Important Safeguards 2 Caution Statements 2 Wyse Technical Support 3 Links to Related Documentation and Services 3 Introducing Your Thin Computer Check the Package Contents 5 Features 5...
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Power Saving Tips 18 Heat Considerations 19 Graphics System 19 Screen Controls 19 Connecting to an External Monitor 19 Making Connections Wired Net/LAN 21 Wi-Fi 21 Making a Connection 21 Adding a Certificate 21 Express Card 22 Installing a Card 22 Removing a Card 23 Express Card Size Restrictions 23 Bluetooth 23...
About This Guide The Wyse X90L and X90Le are wireless mobile thin computers in the Wyse X class of mobile thin computers. The Wyse X90L and X90Le use the Windows™ XP Embedded (XPe) operating system. These thin computers provide access to applications, files, and network resources made available on machines hosting Citrix™...
Chapter 1 Important Safeguards Please follow these important safeguards: • Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program. • The first time you use your thin computer, carefully read the "Introducing Your Thin Computer"...
To access international support, visit http://www.wyse.com/global Links to Related Documentation and Services Wyse mobile thin computer features can be found in the Datasheet for your specific thin computer model. Datasheets are available on the Wyse Web site at: http://www.wyse.com/products. Administrator and User documentation for your thin computer model are available on the Wyse Web site at: http://www.wyse.com/manuals.
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Chapter 1 If you need to upgrade your XPe operating system, contact Wyse Customer Support at: http://www.wyse.com/support.
Introducing Your Thin Computer This section provides package contents, features, and detailed views of your thin computer. Check the Package Contents After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The shipping carton should contain the following: •...
Chapter 2 Inside View (1) Display (5) System indicator lights (2) Power On/Off button (6) Touch pad button (2) (3) Keyboard* (7) Touch pad (4) Function key * International keyboard shown. Front View (1) System indicator lights (2) Release latch...
Introducing Your Thin Computer Back View (1) VGA Port - Connect an analog monitor. (2) LAN RJ-45 Network Port - With the built-in Ethernet LAN combo, you can make LAN connections. Connection speed is up to 1 Gbps. Right Side View (1) Line out/Headset out - Connect a stereo headset or external speakers to this port to listen to multimedia.
Chapter 2 Left Side View (1) DVI port - Connect to a digital monitor. (2) USB 2.0 port - Attach a computer peripheral. (3) SD card slot - Attach a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. You can use this card as a second hard drive to store data files, photographs, and video.
Getting Started This section provides information on setting up and using your thin computer, power management, and the graphics system. Setting Up Your Thin Computer To quickly set up your thin computer follow the next three simple steps. Step 1 - Install the Battery With your thin computer turned off, insert battery in the battery compartment located on the underside of the thin computer and secure it by sliding the latches.
See "Setting Up Access to the Enterprise Servers" for information about setting up your server environment. Additional information is available in ® the thin computers’ operating system documentation, Administrators Guide: Wyse ® ® Series, Based on Microsoft Windows XP Embedded.
Getting Started Adjusting the Brightness Use the following hot key combinations to adjust the display panel brightness: Fn + ↓ decreases the brightness • Fn + ↑ increases the brightness • Adjusting the Volume There are two ways in which to adjust the volume: •...
Chapter 3 Keyboard Function Keys for System Control The numeric keypad numbers and symbols are printed in blue on the keypad keys. Press and hold the Fn key while pressing the appropriate function key. Table 3-2 Keyboard Function Keys for System Control Icon Description Function Key...
Getting Started Figure 3-3 Numeric Keypad Touch Pad The touch pad is a pressure-sensitive pointing device that provides all the features of a two-button mouse. Its primary function is to move the cursor around the screen. Figure 3-4 Touch Pad To use the touch pad: 1.
Chapter 3 first move the pointer over the object you want to select, and then press the left button one time. The functions of these buttons are software specific. 5. Double-clicking is a common technique for selecting objects or launching programs from icons.
Getting Started Note In order to access the power management options in the Power Options Properties dialog box, you must be logged in as an Administrator. Monitoring Battery Power There are two ways to display battery properties and monitor how much power the battery has left: •...
Chapter 3 Figure 3-6 Power Option Properties - Alarms Warning When battery power is low, the thin computer will display a warning on the screen. Take immediate action, such as saving files or connecting to the power adapter, or data may be lost. When the thin computer alerts you that the battery is low, immediately do one of the following: •...
Getting Started When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. Changing the Battery Change the main battery pack as follows: 1.
Chapter 3 Figure 3-8 Power Option Properties - Advanced Standby Mode Select the settings for Standby mode in the Power Management dialog box. You may have the thin computer stand by or you can power off the thin computer altogether. Initiating Standby Mode There are four ways to initiate Standby mode.
Getting Started Heat Considerations The thin computer's processor has been specially designed to consume little power, and generates very little heat. However, working in a hot environment, or working for long periods may raise the temperature. Your thin computer takes the following step to lower temperature: •...
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Chapter 3 4. On your thin computer, click Start | Settings | Control Panel, and select the Display icon to open the Display Properties window. 5. In the Display Properties window, click Advanced in the Settings tab. 6. Click the S3Display tab. Figure 3-9 S3Display tab 7.
Making Connections This section provides information about the various ways your thin computer makes connections. Your mobile thin computer makes connection through: • Wired Net/LAN • Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n wireless LAN) • Express card provided by data carriers • Bluetooth* *Bluetooth is a feature for X90Le.
Chapter 4 2. On the Contents tab, select Certificates. 3. Click on Import to open the Certificate Import Wizard window 4. Click Next and browse to the file where the certificate resides. 5. Follow the on screen instructions. Express Card The express card slot can be used as an interface between your thin computer and a variety of communications devices, such as network adapters, or can provide additional data storage capacity.
The card will not be able to eject if it is less the 75mm. Figure 4-2 Express Card Size Restrictions Bluetooth Bluetooth is a feature for Wyse X90Le. The prerequisite for making this connection is a Bluetooth-enabled phone with Dial-Up Networking (DUN) capability and the Wyse X90Le thin computer.
Chapter 4 Note Before you start, make sure that your thin computer and phone are turned on and the batteries are fully charged. Establishing the connection To make the connection between your thin computer and a Bluetooth device: 1. Turn on Bluetooth in your mobile phone as instructed by the mobile phone manual. 2.
Making Connections Figure 4-4 Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 7. If the mobile device is detected on your thin computer, select the device and click Next. 8. Select the option Don’t Use Passkey and click Next. 9. The mobile device will be detected on the Bluetooth Devices window. Figure 4-5 Bluetooth Devices Window Enabling the Bluetooth device for connecting to the Internet: To enable the Bluetooth device so it can connect to the Internet:...
Chapter 4 Connecting to a Network through a DUN-Capable Mobile Phone To connect to a network through a DUN-capable mobile phone: 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network Connections to open the Network Connections Window. 2. Click on Create a new connection to open the Network Connection Wizard and click Next.
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Making Connections 7. Enter the ISP’s phone number. Note The ISP (Internet Service Provider) phone number is provided by your mobile phone provider and may require a special data plan. 8. Click Finish to finish the New Network Connection Wizard setup. A connection window opens.
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Chapter 4 Figure 4-9 Opening Port 10.Click on the message pointing to the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. The following window opens for entering a passcode. Figure 4-10 Entering a Passcode, when Needed 11. Enter the Passkey number and click Next. Within a few moments the mobile phone also asks for the Passkey.
Making Connections Disconnecting Windows Bluetooth DUN To disconnect a Bluetooth device: 1. In the Network Connections window under Dial-up, find the connection you previously created for your Bluetooth DUN connection. Note “Connect“ is the name given as the ISP Name (as shown in Figure 4-7). Figure 4-11 Network Connection 2.
Establishing a Server Environment This section contains information on the network architecture and enterprise server environment needed to provide network and session services enabling Wyse X class thin computers network connection. It also includes information to help you to address important considerations when configuring access to the server environment and when configuring the services to be provided by the server environment.
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For more information on the New Connection Wizard, refer to documentation on the Microsoft Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com. Note More information about setting up access to the enterprise servers is available in the thin computers’ operating system documentation, ® ® ® Administrators Guide: Wyse 9 Series, Based on Microsoft Windows Embedded.
Frequently Asked Questions This section contains information and help on installation, setup, conflicts, and general troubleshooting. Table 6-1 Frequently asked questions about the Wyse X90L and Wyse X90Le Question Answer My screen seems to time out too quickly. This is part of Windows Power Management. Access Power...
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Figures Battery Latches 9 Connecting the Power Cable 10 Numeric Keypad 13 Touch Pad 13 Power Option Properties - Power Meter 15 Power Option Properties - Alarms 16 Battery Latches 17 Power Option Properties - Advanced 18 S3Display tab 20 Installing an Express Card 22 Express Card Size Restrictions 23 Welcome to the Add Bluetooth Device Wizard 24...
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Tables System Indicator Lights for Status and Power 11 Keyboard Function Keys for System Control 12 Frequently asked questions about the Wyse X90L and Wyse X90Le 33...
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Users Guide ® Wyse Mobile Thin Computer X90L/X90Le Issue: 030708 Written and published by: Wyse Technology Inc., March 2008 ® ® Created using FrameMaker and Acrobat...