Thin Client TC710 User Manual X
E7172 First Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER, INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices................................................................................................................ iv Safety information.......................................................................................... ix Setting up your system...................................................................... ix Care during use.................................................................................... ix About this guide.....................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 2004/108/EC “Electromagnetic compatibility” and 2006/95/EC “Low voltage directive”. CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/ EC of the European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
France Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst case maximum authorized power indoors are: • • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz.
This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.arcep.fr) Your WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Safety information Your PC is designed and tested to meet the latest standards of safety for information technology equipment. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you read the following safety instructions. Setting up your system • • • • • • Read and follow all instructions in the documentation before you operate your system. Do not use this product near water or a heated source such as a radiator. Use the provided stand according to need.
• • • • Liquid has been spilled into the system. The system does not function properly even if you follow the operating instructions. The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. The system performance changes. Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Global Environmental Regulation Compliance and Declaration ASUS follows the green design concept to design and manufacture our products, and makes sure that each stage of the product life cycle of ASUS product is in line with global environmental regulations. In addition, ASUS disclose the relevant information based on regulation requirements. Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/english/Compliance.
ENERGY STAR complied product ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. All ASUS products with the ENERGY STAR logo comply with the ENERGY STAR standard, and the power management feature is enabled by default. The monitor and computer are automatically set to sleep after 15 and 30 minutes of user inactivity.
About this guide This user guide is intended for system integrators, and experienced users with at least basic knowledge of configuring a sever. Contents This guide contains the following parts: Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications. Chapter 2: Hardware setup This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections on front panel and rear panel specifications.
1.1 Package contents Congratulations on your purchase of Thin Client TC710. The following illustrations display the package contents of your new PC. If any of the below items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 System specifications Model name OS Support Processor Chipset Graphics TC710 Windows® EMBEDDED STANDARD 7 Processor Type Intel® Cedar Trail-D D2550 Intel® NM10 Graphics Controller Integrated Graphics Memory N/A Memory Type DDR3, SO-DIMM 2GB SSD 16GB SSD Memory Storage Communications MS RDP Protocols Wired Networking Wireless WiFi Antenna Card Reader I/O ports Audio ports Machine information RDP 7.1 10/100/1000 Mbps 802.11b/g/n SMA port SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC input at the front panel 1 1 1 4 x USB2.
1.3 1.3.1 Knowing your TC710 Front view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1 X 2 3 4 5 1 1-4 Memory card slot The built-in memory card reader reads MMC/SD/SDHC/ SDXC cards used in devices like digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs.
2 Power switch The power switch allows powering ON and OFF the system. 3 USB port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is compatible with USB devices such as keyboards, mouse devices, cameras, and hard disk drives. USB allows many devices to run simultaneously on a single computer, with some peripheral acting as additional plug-in sites or hubs. 4 Microphone jack The microphone jack is designed to connect the microphone used for video conferencing, voice narrations, or simple audio recordings.
1.3.2 Rear view Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on this side of the system. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Antenna jack The jack is used to connect the supplied wireless antenna to enhance wireless signal reception. The antenna is installable/ removable according to need. Fasten the antenna onto TC710 for better signal reception when Wi-Fi is in use.
3 Serial Port (COM Port) (EB1030) The 9-pin D-sub serial port supports native serial devices such as a serial drawing tablets, serial mouse, or serial modem. 4 LAN port The eight-pin RJ-45 LAN port supports a standard Ethernet cable for connection to a local network. 5 Display (Monitor) Output The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or projector to allow viewing on a larger external display. 6 Power input (DC 19V, 2.
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Chapter 2: Hardware setup 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing or removing system components.
2.1 Installing the stand Erect your Thin Client TC710 with the optional stand. To do so: 1. 2. Locate the screw hole on the bottom of TC710. Align the stand screw to TC710’s screw hole, and then secure the stand to TC710 with a screw driver.
2.2 Installing your TC710 to a monitor You can also install your Thin Client TC710 to the back of a monitor. To do so: 1. Secure the VESA mount to your monitor with the four screws provided by the VESA mount kit. To fasten the VESA mount, your monitor must comply with VESA75 or VESA100 standard.
2. Place your TC710 onto the VESA mount noting the correct alignment, and then secure TC710 to the VESA mount from below with the stand screw. 1 2 3 Make sure that the ASUS trademark on the rotation wheel of the VESA mount is set to its customary position when putting in TC710 so that the machine can rotate properly.
3. The VESA mount is designed for you to rotate TC710 so to use the front and rear I/O ports at convenient angles. To turn TC710 secured in the VESA mount, press the lever switch at the bottom of the VESA mount to unlock the wheel. Then turn according to preference. 3 1 2 1. Setting the rotation wheel upright when the system is in use is recommended. 2. Please take note of the cables connected to TC710 while operating the rotation wheel.
2.3 Connecting to a display Connect one end of the VGA cable to an LCD monitor ( 1 ) and the other end to the Display (Monitor) Output port on the system rear panel ( 2 ). LCD monitor 2 1 2.4 Connecting to USB devices Connect USB devices like wired/wireless keyboards (vary by areas), mouse devices, and printers to the USB ports on the system front panel.
2.5 Connecting to a network device 2.5.1 Connecting to LAN Connect one end of a network cable to the LAN port on the system rear panel and the other end to a hub or switch. Network cable with RJ-45 connectors Network hub or switch 2.5.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi via wireless antenna The wireless antenna is provided for enhancing wireless signal reception. The antenna is installable/ removable according to need. Fasten the antenna onto TC710 for better signal reception when Wi-Fi is in use.
2.6 Turning on the system Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC IN jack on the system rear panel, and then press the power switch on the front panel to turn on the system. 4 3 2 1 • When your TC710 is not in use, unplug the power adapter or switch off the AC outlet to save on power consumption. • Adjust the power management settings in the Window® Control Panel. This is to ensure that your TC710 is set to a low power consumption mode and is fully operational at the same time.
Chapter 3: System configuration 3 This chapter describes how to configure the necessary settings of your TC710 system.
All screenshots in this section are for reference only. Actual screen images may vary with operating systems. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest information. 3.1 Configuring wireless connection To connect to a wireless network, follow the instructions below: For security concerns, DO NOT connect to an unsecured network. Otherwise, the transmitted information without encryption might be visible to others. 1.
3.2 Configuring wired connection To establish a wired network, follow the instructions below: 3.2.1 Using a dynamic IP / PPPoE network connection: 1. Click the network icon with a yellow warning triangle in the Windows® Notification area and select Open Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Change adapter settings in the left blue pane. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
4. Click Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. 5. Click Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK. (Continue the following steps if using PPPoE) 6. 3-4 Return to the Network and Sharing Center and then click Set up a new connection or network.
7. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next. 8. 9. Enter your User name and, Password, and Connection name. Click Connect. 10. Click Close to finish the configuration. 11. Click the network icon in the taskbar and click the connection you just created. Select Broadband (PPPoE) and click Next. 12. Enter your user name and password. Click Connect to connect to the Internet.
3.2.2 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 3-6 Using a static IP: Repeat steps 1–4 in Using a dynamic IP to start the static IP network configuration. Click Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway from your service provider. If needed, enter the preferred DNS Server address and alternative address. After entering all the related values, click OK to build the network connection.
Chapter 4: System recovery 4 This chapter describes how to recover your TC710 system to its factory default state.
Using the bundled recovery DVD You need to connect a USB optical drive to your computer before inserting the bundled recovery DVD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Before using the recovery DVD, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to a USB device or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Connect a USB optical drive to your computer. Turn on your computer and press .
Restore the OS to the Default Partition Select this option if you simply want to restore the OS to the factory default partition. This option deletes all data on the system partition “C” and keeps the partition “D” unchanged. After you click Next, the factory default partition will be displayed. Click Next again. Restore the Whole Hard Disk Select this option if you want to restore your TC710 to the factory default state.
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