Administrator Guide
Getting started
Use the following information to learn the basics and get started using your thin client:
• Logging in to your thin client device
• Using your ThinLinux desktop
• Conguring thin client settings and connections
• Viewing system information
• BIOS settings
Logging into your thin client device
On your initial conguration, Dell recommends that you connect by using a wired connection by plugging in the network connected
Ethernet cable to your thin client.
After you turn on your thin client, you are automatically logged in to the thinuser account. The default password of the thinuser account is
thinuser. For information about changing the default password, see Managing the account settings.
NOTE
: If a GDM login is needed (for example, AD/Domain login, PNAgent login, and so on), the autologin option can be turned
o through the GUI or by using the INI parameter.
Admin mode enables you to perform system administration tasks such as adding or removing connections and setting up specic device
settings. To switch to admin mode, click the Switch to Admin button on the Settings application screen and enter the default root
password in the Authentication required window. The default root password is admin. For information about changing the default
password, see Managing the account settings.
You can press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + F11 to switch to admin mode.
Application overview screen
ThinLinux boots to the application overview screen. This is the default ThinLinux screen that is displayed after you log in to the thin client
(without auto-start of any connections or application).
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