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Administrator's Guide
Microsoft Windows CE Image for HP
Compaq Thin Clients
Image Version 5.0
Document Part Number: 349401-005
June 2005
This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions
for configuring CE-based thin clients.

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  • Page 1 Administrator’s Guide Microsoft Windows CE Image for HP Compaq Thin Clients Image Version 5.0 Document Part Number: 349401-005 June 2005 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions for configuring CE-based thin clients.
  • Page 2 Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Accessing HP Connection Administrator ........3–1...
  • Page 4 Direct from HP Tab ........
  • Page 5 HP Connections for Citrix Software........6–1...
  • Page 6 Contents www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...
  • Page 7 HP Connection Administrator is also used to determine the start mode and user interface for the terminal. Chapters in this guide are specific to the desktop interface, the HP Connection Window utility, the HP Connection Administrator utility, and all the programs in the Control Panel.

  • Page 8: Image Updates

    Support documentation can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html For the latest version of the HP Compaq t53x0 and t55x0 Thin Clients Microsoft Windows CE Image, visit the HP website at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/thinclients/us/index.html Setup Wizard Microsoft Windows CE HP Image version 4.21 and later include a...

  • Page 9: Updates For Image Refresh Version 5.0

    Windows CE 5.0 adds support for the EHCI USB controller driver (i.e. USB 2.0) on select models. VNC Server Add-on. TxtPad Add-on - Text Editor. RDP 5.5 Add-on Messenger 5.0 Add-on Auto DHCP Update Feature enabled by default. www.hp.com Introduction...
  • Page 10 Introduction www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 11: The Desktop

    The Microsoft Windows CE image includes an Explorer shell (desktop) that resembles the typical Windows desktop features that should be familiar to most users of desktop computers. The desktop includes a taskbar, start menu, shortcut icons, and a background image.

  • Page 12: Taskbar

    Properties, and clear the Auto hide check box. Start Menu Open the Start menu by clicking the Start button on the taskbar. The Start menu includes a Programs list, a Settings list, a Run dialog, and a Shut Down dialog. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Icons

    Icons The icons on the desktop are shortcuts to programs that include HP Connections for Citrix Software, Internet Explorer, and RDP. You can also add icons for shortcuts to connections that have been created by right-clicking on the connection icon in the HP Connection Window utility and selecting Send to Desktop.
  • Page 14 The Desktop www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Hp Connection Administrator

    ✎ Connections can also be established through the HP Connections for Citrix Software. If a Connection is created in HP Connections for Citrix Software, it will also appear in HP Connection Administrator. Likewise, if a Connection is created in HP Connection Administrator, it will also appear in HP Connections for Citrix Software.

  • Page 16: Main Hp Connection Administrator Window

    HP Connection Administrator Main HP Connection Administrator Window When HP Connection Administrator is launched, the first window displayed is the main HP Connection Administrator window. The main HP Connection Administrator window includes the following features. ■ ■ ■ Connection display: The area on the left side of the window shows the Connections and their status as either “CONNECTED”...
  • Page 17 Advanced window. Edit button: Select a connection in the connections display then click this button to edit the connection. Help button: Click this button to access HP Connection Administrator's online help. Advanced button: Click this button to access the Advanced...

  • Page 18: Adding, Editing, And Deleting Connections In Hp Connection Administrator Window

    Adding, Editing, and Deleting Connections in HP Connection Administrator Window You can add, edit, or delete connections in the HP Connection Administrator window or in the Advanced window. Adding a connection in the HP Connection Administrator window adds it to the list of connections assigned to the user currently logged on to the terminal.

  • Page 19: The Hp Connection Administrator Advanced Window

    The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window The Advanced window is accessed by clicking the Advanced button on the main HP Connection Administrator window. The Advanced window allows you to configure and assign connections, set up user security accounts, and configure the user interface for the terminal.

  • Page 20: Assign Connections Tab

    The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window ✎ You must be logged in with Administrator permissions or with the "User may add, edit, or delete connections" permission to access the Advanced window. The Advanced window includes two tabs, the Assign Connections tab and the Global UI tab.

  • Page 21: Global Ui Tab

    Global UI tab, and exit the Advanced window. Auto start Connection Administrator when logging into Windows check box: Select this check box if you want HP Connection Administrator to automatically start when the user logs into Microsoft Windows CE.
  • Page 22 Windows check box is selected. Check this box if you want the terminal to start up in Kiosk mode, which limits the terminal's functionality by hiding all icons on the desktop and all options in the Start menu other than Shut Down.
  • Page 23 ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window Preview display: The display on the right side of the Global UI tab provides a preview of how the user interface will appear when the various check boxes on the left side of the tab are selected.

  • Page 24: Security Window

    The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window Security Window To access the Security window, click the Security button on the Advanced window's Assign Connections tab. The Security window allows you to create and modify user accounts. You can also access the Security window by double-clicking the Security icon in the Microsoft Windows CE Control Panel.
  • Page 25 ■ ■ ■ Administrator’s Guide The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window Users display: This panel displays all user accounts associated with the system and shows which accounts are enabled and which users are assigned administrator permissions. Add button: Click this button to create a new user account. In...

  • Page 26: Adding, Editing, And Deleting Connections In The Advanced Window

    The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window Adding, Editing, and Deleting Connections in the Advanced Window You can add, edit, or delete connections in the HP Connection Administrator window or in the Advanced window. However, the Advanced window allows you to further configure the connections and assign them to users.

  • Page 27: Assigning Connections To Users In The Advanced Window

    Once a connection has been created, you can assign it to users in the Advanced window 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3. Double-click the connection in the list of available connections 4.
  • Page 28 The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window 4. In the Primary column, if the entry for the selected connection is 5. To assign a secondary connection to the primary connection, 6. To arrange the connections in the order that you want them to 7.

  • Page 29: Making A Connection Automatically Connect When Hp Connection Administrator Is

    HP Connection Administrator starts up 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3. Select the primary connection in the user's connection list that 4.

  • Page 30: Making A Connection Automatically Reconnect If It Disconnects

    This feature will reconnect whether the disconnect was intentional or unintentional. 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, select 3. Select the connection in the user's connection list that you want to 4.

  • Page 31: Setting Time Constraints For A Valid Connection

    ✎ The default value for a valid connection is 1 second. 1. In the HP Connection Administrator window, click the Advanced 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, 3. In the Properties dialog box for the connection, enter the 4.

  • Page 32: Setting The Terminal To Kiosk Mode

    Setting the Terminal to Kiosk Mode Kiosk mode limits the terminal's functionality by hiding the desktop icons and limiting the Start menu to Shut Down only. There are also Kiosk mode options for hiding the task bar and hiding HP Connection Administrator. ✎...

  • Page 33: Enabling Automatic Log On

    Microsoft Windows CE Control Panel. To enable automatic log on for a user: 1. On the HP Connection Administrator window, click the 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, click 3. On the System tab of the Security window, select the Automatic 4.

  • Page 34: Creating A User Account

    Guest and User accounts can be modified as needed. To create a new user account: 1. On the HP Connection Administrator window, click the 2. On the Assign Connections tab of the Advanced window, click 3. On the Security window, select the Users tab and click the Add 4.
  • Page 35 10. After completing all the above steps, click the OK button on the Administrator’s Guide The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window a. Select the items in the permissions list that you want to allow the user to access. If the user is an Administrator, select the User is Administrator check box to provide the user with access to all the listed items.
  • Page 36 The HP Connection Administrator Advanced Window 4-18 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Control Panel

    ■ Administrator’s Guide From the desktop, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. From the HP Connection Window utility, double-click the HP Connection Administrator icon to launch HP Connection Administrator, then click the Control Panel button in HP Connection Administrator.

  • Page 38: Certificates

    The Windows CE browser comes with a pre-defined list of trusted certificate authorities that include Thwarte, Entrust, GlobalSign, GTE, and others. ❏ My Certificates are your personal digital certificates. ❏ Other Authorities are intermediate certificate authorities. box is displayed. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 39: Date/Time

    From a Smart Card allows you to import a certificate from a Smart Card. Make sure the Smart Card is inserted and select a Reader from the drop-down list. ❏ Friendly name allows you to rename a certificate that you import. www.hp.com Control Panel...

  • Page 40: Dhcp Options

    To reset the option IDs to the default values, click the Reset to Defaults button. The default for File Server is 161. The default for Path and Filename is 162. ✎ The root path entry on the server should contain both the path and the filename. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Dialing

    To open the Dialing Properties dialog box, double-click the Dialing icon in the Control Panel. Select or add a “dialing from” location and enter the local settings for the location. Click OK after entering the information. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com Control Panel...

  • Page 42: Display

    Control Panel. ✎ You can also access the Display Properties dialog box by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Properties. The Settings tab includes a Test button that can be used to test the resolution and refresh settings.
  • Page 43 “Loading...” at the bottom. All configuration settings and connections will be lost when resetting the terminal to factory defaults. Administrator’s Guide 60Hz 70Hz 72Hz www.hp.com Control Panel 75Hz 85Hz...

  • Page 44: Global Ica Client Settings

    The ALT-ESC hotkey cycles the focus through the minimized icons. The ALT-TAB hotkey cycles through open applications in sequential order. The ALT-BACKTAB hotkey also cycles through open applications sequentially, but in the opposite direction. www.hp.com key on a Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Preferences Tab

    MetaFrame servers. Default Window Colors: Select the color option for the ICA client. If the ICA server does not support 16-bit color, then 8-bit color will be used. PNAgent: Click the check box to enable PNAgent www.hp.com Control Panel...

  • Page 46: Server Location Tab

    Server Group list: Use this drop-down list to select whether the servers entered in the server address list belong to your Primary, Backup 1, or Backup 2 group. Rename Group button: Click this button to rename the selected server group. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Firewall Settings Tab

    Advanced tab: Used to enable local browser window resizing, display images in pages, play sounds in pages, enable scripting, display a notification about every script error, and underline links. www.hp.com Control Panel 5-11...

  • Page 48: Jetcet Print 4.0

    Click the Properties button to configure the chosen printer’s settings. ✎ For more information, refer to the JETCET user’s guide which can be found at 5-12 http://www.westtek.com/support/pocketpc/jetcet.html www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 49: Keyboard

    Repeat rate determines how quickly the same character displays on screen when the associated key is held down. Legacy users should go to change keyboard settings. Administrator’s Guide “Regional and Language Settings” www.hp.com Control Panel 5-13...

  • Page 50: Lpd Control

    To open the LPD Control dialog box, double-click the LPD Control icon in the Control Panel. ✎ HP Compaq t5300 thin client models do not have legacy ports. Therefore, the LPD Control program will not appear in the Control Panel for those systems.

  • Page 51: Mouse

    To make a new connection, double-click the Make New Connection icon, select the type of connection you want to make, then configure the connection as appropriate. There are five connection types to choose from: Dial-up, Direct, VPN (PPTP), VPN (L2TP), or Ethernet (PPPoE). Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com Control Panel 5-15...

  • Page 52: Dial-Up Connection

    An Internet Service Provider (ISP) dial-up server provides access to the Internet, from which the thin client must access an enterprise Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Virtual Private Network (VPN) server that connects to the enterprise intranet. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Virtual Private Network (L2Tp) Connection

    Control Panel. To enable (lock) a port, select the appropriate check box(es) and click ✎ HP Compaq t5300 thin client models do not have legacy ports. Therefore, the Port Lock program will not appear in the Control Panel for those systems.

  • Page 54: Rdp/Ica Printers

    This invokes the Printer Wizard, which is used to configure a new printer. want the printer to use and click the Next button. model. If the desired printer is not listed, select the User Defined check box. Click the Next button. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Modifying An Existing Printer Configuration

    Next button. another printer then click the Next button. completed, click the Finish button. working properly. the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. save the changes. www.hp.com Control Panel 5-19...

  • Page 56: Regional And Language Settings

    Note that only English is supported. Input Language tab: Used to select desired language for keyboard. Note that you can select multiple languages if desired. You can toggle between languages by clicking on the language system tray icon. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 57: Security

    In the Account field, select the account the terminal operator will automatically log in with. Refer to the next section, “Creating a User’s Account,” new account. key during boot. www.hp.com Control Panel keyboard command. for information on creating a 5-21...

  • Page 58: Creating A User's Account

    Select the account type that you want to use as a template from the drop-down list of accounts in the Based on field. b. Click the Apply button to apply the selected template and return to the Add New User dialog box. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 59: Snmp

    Add New User tabs. You will return to the Users tab on the Security dialog box with the new account listed in the accounts list. “Enabling Security,” www.hp.com Control Panel to enable security 5-23...
  • Page 60 Enter a name for the new community and click the OK button. a. Click the Add button. The SNMP Configuration dialog is displayed. b. Enter the host name or IP address of the NMS trap server and click the OK button. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 61: Sntp Client

    Enter the host name or IP address and click the OK button. c. Repeats steps a and b above to add as many hosts as necessary. button in the upper right corner of the SNMP Network Administration dialog box. www.hp.com Control Panel 5-25...

  • Page 62: System

    The System Upgrade define the means by which the image is upgraded on the terminal. The image can be upgraded directly from HP, by manually entering the FTP file server information for the server that contains the upgrade files, or by allowing the DHCP server to locate the FTP file server that contains the upgrade files.

  • Page 63: Direct From Hp Tab

    Direct from HP and FTP. Direct from HP Tab The Direct from HP tab in the FTP Upgrade Settings dialog box is used to upgrade the terminal with the latest available image directly from Hewlett-Packard or restore the image currently installed on the terminal.

  • Page 64: Administrator's Guide Www.hp.com

    (the "viewer") on another computer anywhere on the Internet. For additional information please see the “VNC Server” on page 6 in Chapter Six of this guide. 5-28 restarted, select the Automatically Check for Updates on Startup check box. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 65: Volumes & Sounds

    You can also create custom sound schemes for various events. To open the Volumes and Sounds Properties dialog box, double-click the Volumes & Sounds icon in the Control Panel. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.com Control Panel 5-29...
  • Page 66 Control Panel 5-30 www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Programs And Add-Ons

    Touch icon in the Control Panel. HP Connections for Citrix Software The HP Connections for Citrix Software utility provides a quick and easy means of creating new ICA connections. You can also delete and edit connections, as well as create desktop shortcuts for connections.

  • Page 68: Shortcut To The Connection Appears On The Desktop

    1. Right-click on the connection you want to edit and select Edit 2. Reconfigure the connection as appropriate. Creating a Desktop Shortcut to a Connection You can create a shortcut to a connection on the desktop through HP Connections for Citrix Software (shortcuts can not be created through HP Connection Administrator).

  • Page 69: Hp Registry Import/Export Tool

    Altiris Deployment Server. ✎ Currently, Registry Import/Export between the HP Compaq t5510 thin client and the HP Compaq t53x0 and t5500 thin clients is not supported. ✎ Your source and target machine must have the same image with the same quantity of software add-ons.

  • Page 70: Exporting And Importing A Registry

    Job to the source unit under the Computers window. This will copy the source computer's registry and prepare it to be imported. the job to "All Computers" under the Computers window. This will import the settings from the source computer to the entire network. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 71: Rdp 5.5

    Terminal Server. Local-port redirection so server applications can use parallel and COM ports of the client device. Local drive redirection so server applications can use the file system (including ATA) of the client device. www.hp.com Programs and Add-ons...

  • Page 72: Vnc Server

    TS CAL maintenance tool. This control panel utility is available in any OS design that supports Control Panel programs, such as the Enterprise Web Pad. It requires that RDP client be in the run-time image. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

  • Page 73: Settings For Vnc Server

    "Accept connections on port" and "Allow HTTP connections on port". Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5900. Defaults to the standard VNC port of 5800 for JVM (Java) enabled Web Browser Viewers. www.hp.com Programs and Add-ons Explanation...

  • Page 74: Txtpad

    The .NET Messenger Service is one of two Windows Messenger client application server types. It enables a user to communicate with contacts using a .NET Passport account. www.hp.com Administrator’s Guide...

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