Administrator’s Guide Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin Clients For the following image versions: - L1ST3149 (t5125) - L3ST3149 (t5515) - 128MB model only - L4ST3149 (t5525) Document Part Number: 395346-003 October 2005 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions for configuring Linux-based thin clients.
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Contents 1 Introduction Thin client image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 t5125 Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 t5515/t5525 Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2 HP Connection Administrator HP Connection Administrator window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 Advanced Configuration utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Configuring available connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Configuring user connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6 Frequently Asked Questions Linux operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VNC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction This guide provides the network administrator with instructions for local and remote configuration of the Linux-based thin client and explains the various configuration utilities. This guide provides instructions for both the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and t5525 thin client. all features described in this guide are available in all ✎ Not Linux-based terminal models.
Introduction Thin client image HP developed this Linux image especially for thin client use by integrating a comprehensive set of open source, commercial, and custom-developed components. You can use the Altiris client to provide remote management of the thin client and to upgrade the Linux image with feature enhancements, device drivers, and maintenance updates. Desktop The desktop of the HP Compaq t5125 differs from that of the t5515 and the t5525, as shown in the following images.
Introduction t5515/t5525 Desktop The following image provides an example of the default t5515 and a t5525 desktop: t5125 desktop Desktop Options The following sections describe the function of the desktops of the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and HP Compaq t5525 thin clients. The layout of the desktop, as well as connectivity options, are determined by the selection in HP Desktop Options. For more information, see “HP Desktop Options” on page 1-8.
Introduction The taskbar is shown in the following illustration: taskbar Taskbar For more information, see “Taskbar” on page 4-19. can also access the XFce Settings Manager from the HP ✎ You Connection Administrator, or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Settings. XFce Panel Bar - t5515 & t5525 only By default, the XFce Panel Bar displays at the bottom of the screen. XFce Panel Bar The XFce Panel Bar includes the following default features: ■ GO button - displays the GO menu.
Introduction Desktop menu The programs available vary by thin client. For more information about these programs, see “Programs” on page 1-6. ✎ The Linux-based thin client does not support desktop icons.
Introduction Programs The following sections describe the programs available on the desktop. Program access depends on your thin client. You can configure the thin client so that the user will have access to these programs through HP Connection Administrator or Citrix. Console The Console provides a dialog box with a prompt # for entry of various shell commands. To start the Console, right-click anywhere on the desktop and select Console. The suite of commands provided come from the BusyBox suite.
Introduction Web browser The HP Compaq t5515/t5525 thin client image includes the Firefox Web browser with JRE (Java Runtime Environment). For more information about creating a Firefox connection, see “Firefox connection” on page 2-15. HP also includes an integrated Adobe Acrobat reader for viewing PDF files on the t5515/t5525. Citrix The Citrix (ICA) program allows you to set up and configure Citrix ICA client connections. For more information about creating Citrix connections, see Chapter 3, “Citrix.
Introduction VNC server ✎ the VNC server is available only on the t5515 and t5525. Virtual Network Computing (VNC) is a remote control program that allows you to view and interact with one computer (the “server”) using a simple program (the “viewer”) on another computer anywhere on the Internet. The VNC Server runs as a service and therefore is available even when the user is logged off the thin client. The system stores the VNC server password in encrypted form in a hidden directory named “.
Introduction Available desktop options include: ■ HP Connection Administrator ■ Citrix ICA Client ■ xfce (t5515/t5525 only) HP Desktop Options ✎ The xfce option is only available on the t5515/t5525. HP Connection Administrator is the default interface. To determine which interface displays on the user’s desktop: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select Settings to open the XFce Settings Manager. 2. From the XFce Settings Manager window, select HP Desktop Options. 3.
Introduction Linux image To locate the Linux image version: 1. Click GO > Settings > System. 2. Click the General tab. The image version is displayed in the System area of the screen. Linux image version - System For more information, see “System” on page 4-17. 1-10 www.hp.
Introduction Image location The image is stored in various formats. The bootup process decompresses and loads certain portions of the image in RAM. Some features and aspects of the image are not loaded until they are needed. The image is stored in three partitions as follows: Administrator’s Guide ■ /dev/hda1 - ext2 - boot loader ■ /dev/hda2 - cramfs - majority of the image ■ /dev/hda3 - ext2 - optional components and home directories www.hp.
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2 HP Connection Administrator HP Connection Administrator allows you to manage server and application connections by setting up Web, RDP, XDM, ICA, and other types of connections, setting up user accounts, and assigning connections to users. Web browser is only available in the HP Compaq t5515 and ✎ The t5525 thin client images. To access all HP Connection Administrator functionality, you must log in with root permissions as a member of the root group.
HP Connection Administrator must log in with root permissions to access all components of the ✎ You HP Connection Administrator window. The HP Connection Administrator features the following: 2-2 ■ Connections Display: Lists all server and/or application connections assigned to the user currently logged on to the terminal. For each connection, the display shows the name, type, and status of the connection. ■ Connect: Click to activate a selected connection.
HP Connection Administrator Advanced Configuration utility You can configure and assign connections and configure the user interface for the terminal in the Advanced Configuration utility. To access the utility, click the Advanced button on the HP Connection Administrator window. must log in with root permissions to access the Advanced ✎ You Configuration utility.
HP Connection Administrator ■ Add: Click to create a new connection and add it to the list of available connections in the current user's connection list. For more information, see “Adding, editing, and deleting connections” on page 2-12. ■ Edit: Click to edit a selected connection. For more information, see “Adding, editing, and deleting connections” on page 2-12.
HP Connection Administrator ■ >: Click to add a selected Available Connection (left list box) to the selected user’s connection list (right list box). ■ <: Select a connection from the list of connections assigned to the user and click this button to remove the connection from the user's connections list. ■ Up arrow: Click to move a selected user connection up in the list. ■ Down arrow: Click to move a selected user connection down in the list.
HP Connection Administrator Configuring connections as primary, secondary, or to auto connect Use the following procedure to configure connections in the Advanced Configuration utility. ■ You can designate connections as primary or secondary. A primary connection is the first attempted in a group of connections. Secondary connections are attempted if the primary connection fails, and attempt to connect in their listed order.
HP Connection Administrator each secondary connection must have an associated primary ✎ Since connection listed above it, the connection at the top of the list must be a primary connection. 5. If you want to set automatic connections: a. In the Auto column, select the check box. b. Click Save to save your changes. can set only primary connections to automatically connect when ✎ You HP Connection Administrator is launched. 6. If you want to set automatic reconnections: a.
HP Connection Administrator Configuring Global UI Kiosk settings Global UI Kiosk Settings allow you to change the way the user interface displays. The preview pane to the right of the check boxes indicates how the user interface will display based on which check boxes you select. Global UI Kiosk Settings for the t5515/t5525 Show Taskbar: Select to display the taskbar at the top of the desktop. Show User Interface: Select to display the HP Connection Administrator.
HP Connection Administrator Setting Citrix global settings Click this button to configure global Citrix settings. Server Location Use this tab to add or modify Citrix servers. Global Citrix Settings - Server Location tab To add a server: 1. Select the browser type from the list in the box at the bottom of the dialog box. 2. Click Add. 3. Type the server address and port number. 4. Click OK. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator Preferences Use this tab to select the keyboard language. Global Citrix Settings - Preferences tab Hotkeys Use this tab to configure thin client hotkeys. Global Citrix Settings - Hotkeys tab 2-10 www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator Drive Mapping Use this tab to assign drive numbers to drives and configure whether th drive is enabled, readable, and writeable. Global Citrix Settings - Drive Mapping tab To configure a drive: 1. Click the drive letter to configure. 2. Select Enable, Read, or Write to assign those characteristics to the drive. 3. With the drive letter selected, click in the Path column. 4. Type the drive path.
HP Connection Administrator COM ports Use this tab to map devices to communication ports. Global Citrix Settings - COM Ports tab To map devices: 1. Click Add. 2. Under Folders, select the location of the device. 3. Under Files, select the device. 4. Fill in the Selection: /dev box. Adding, editing, and deleting connections You can add, edit, or delete connections in the HP Connection Administrator or in the Advanced Configuration utility.
HP Connection Administrator For more information about the different types of connections, see the related sections later in this chapter. To add, edit, or delete a connection: 1. Click Add. The system displays the Add Connection dialog box, which lists the connection types registered with the system. ✎ The Web browser is only available in the image for the t5515/t5525. 2. Select the type of connection you want to create and click OK. For more information, see “Connection types” on page 2-13. 3.
HP Connection Administrator Citrix ICA Use the following tabs to configure a Citrix ICA connection: ■ Server: Allows you to choose or add a server and to configure server location settings. ■ Applications: Allows you to select applications by entering a command line. ■ Logon: Allows you to specify logon information for connecting to a remote application. ■ Window: Allows you to specify how the application window size and color.
HP Connection Administrator Firefox connection Firefox Web connection The Firefox connection allows you to create a browser connection. browser is available only for the HP Compaq t5515/t5525 thin ✎ Web client. You must complete the following settings to configure this connection: ■ Name this connection: Type a name to associate with this connection. ■ Start Page: Enter the Web address to launch with this connection.
HP Connection Administrator General Allows you to select a remote computer and provide the logon credentials for accessing this computer. General tab To select a computer: 1. Type the computer name or select a computer from the drop-down menu. 2. Enter the username and password. 3. Enter the domain (optional). 4. In the Client Hostname box, type the hostname for the terminal services session. This entry allows you to dictate what is displayed when viewed shared resources. 5.
HP Connection Administrator Display Allows you to configure the size and color of the remote desktop. Display tab Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator Local Resources Allows you to configure local devices. Local Resources tab This window allows you to configure the following: 2-18 ■ Remote computer sound and the keyboard language. You can play the remote computer’s sound on your thin client, play no sound at all, or leave the sound at the remote computer. ■ The desired keyboard language. www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator ■ Connection to the following local devices: ❏ disk drives - Type the path or symbolic link. ❏ printers - Type the path to the printer. ❏ parallel ports - Type the location of the physical device. The default is /dev/lp0. ❏ serial ports - Type the location of the physical device. The default is /dev/tty50. For more information, type the rdesktop command in the console.
HP Connection Administrator Programs Allows you to launch programs through the remote desktop connection. Programs tab To launch a program: 1. Select Start the following program on connection. 2. Type the program path and file name. 3. Type the folder from which you want the program to launch. 4. Click Save. 2-20 www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator Experience Allows you to configure the thin client desktop and performance factors. Experience tab You can configure the following: Administrator’s Guide ■ Choose your connection speed: Select the speed at which the thin client connects. ■ Desktop background: Select to allow a desktop background to display. ■ Show contents of window while dragging: Select to allow the contents of windows to display when you drag the window. www.hp.
HP Connection Administrator ■ Menu and window animation: Select to allow menu and window animation. ■ Themes: Select to allow themes. ■ Bitmap caching: Select to allow bitmap caching, which places commonly used bitmaps in a file on the thin client. This process improves performance by minimizing the amount of display information that must be passed over a connection. upon connection configuration, selecting Bitmap caching ✎ Depending may or may not improve performance.
HP Connection Administrator XDM connection The X Display Manager (XDM) connection window allows you to create and configure an XDM connection. XDM Connection window The following is a list of configuration options: Administrator’s Guide ■ Hostname: Type the XDM server name or server IP address. For example, corp-suse or 150.0.0.30. ■ Display: Select the Linux display setting for this XDM connection to utilize. The display number determines which display to use.
HP Connection Administrator ■ ■ Query Mode: Select the type of XDM connection: ❏ Broadcast: Uses the first host that replies. ❏ Indirect: Provides a list of available hosts. ❏ Direct: Uses a single host. Name this connection: Type a name to associate with this XDM connection. Other The Other connection dialog box allows you to run a command to create a connection.
3 Citrix This chapter provides an overview of the Citrix (ICA) program. For more detailed help in configuring the Citrix client, see the Clients for UNIX Administrator’s Guide at: http://support.citrix.com/docs/ Introduction The HP Linux thin client allows for the loading of different startup shells or user interfaces when the thin client boots. One of these shells is the Citrix ICA client. You set the Citrix ICA client as the default shell for a variety of reasons.
Citrix Citrix (ICA) The Citrix (ICA) program allows you to set up and configure Citrix ICA client connections. ICA Client Settings To view or set the preferences for ICA, select Tools > Settings. From the Settings window, you can select keyboard layouts and types, enable or disable sounds, configure audio input, and allow automatic client updates.
4 XFce Settings Manager This chapter provides an overview of the utilities in the XFce Settings Manager, which is the control panel for the Linux-based thin client image. You can use the utilities in the settings manager for local and remote administration. You can open the XFce Settings Manager in any of the following ways: Administrator’s Guide ■ Click the Settings button on the HP Connection Administrator window. ■ Click GO, and then select Settings (t5515/t5525 only).
XFce Settings Manager XFce Settings Manager in XFCE Settings Manager vary depending on whether the ✎ Icons current user is logged in a root account. In addition, some icons require root user access. 4-2 www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Date/Time The Date/Time Properties utility allows you to set the date and current time, select the appropriate time zone, and enable NTP (Network Time Protocol). Date/Time Properties Use the values in the Date, Time, and Time Zone areas to select the appropriate date and time information. Select Monday First to configure the monthly calendar show Monday as the first day of the week.
XFce Settings Manager Configuring the system hardware clock from BIOS You can set the system hardware clock to your local date and time using the BIOS setup utility as follows: 1. Reboot the system and press F10. 2. After the Setup utility displays, press Esc. 3. Select the standard CMOS features option, and then press Enter. 4. Set the date and time using the Page Up and Page Down keys. 5. To save the changes, press F10, and then press Enter.
XFce Settings Manager Using an image for your background To change the background image: 1. From the XFce Settings Manager, click Desktop: backdrop. 2. Click Browse. 3. Locate and select a .jpg or .png image. 4. Click OK. Changing background color To change the background color: 1. From the XFce Settings Manager, click Desktop: backdrop. 2. Click Background color. 3. Select the desired color, and then click OK. 4. Select Use color only.
XFce Settings Manager VNC Shadow VNC Shadow allows the administrator to remotely observe or take control of the user’s desktop. HP Desktop Options ■ VNC Shadow: Select to enable remote access to the thin client. ■ Read Only Mode: Select to prevent the remote access session from making changes to the unit. ■ Advise User of Monitoring: Select to display a message that informs the logged on user that their session is about to be monitored. You can customize the message by typing text in the box.
XFce Settings Manager TouchScreen Select Enable EloTouch to enable support for an Elo touch screen. Touch Screen tab USB Storage Select Enable USB Storage to enable USB automounting and redirection on the thin client. USB automounting allows the thin client to automatically recognize USB devices plugged in to the USB port. USB redirection allows a remote session to access devices that you plug into your local thin client USB ports.
XFce Settings Manager FTP Updates Use this window to enable automatic FTP updates as an alternative to Altiris Deployment Solution. Enabling this feature allows you to configure the thin client to check a specific ftp location for a newer image or package upon reboot.
XFce Settings Manager Display The Display Preferences utility allows you to configure the monitor’s screen resolution, color quality, and refresh frequency. Display Preferences You must reboot the terminal or restart the session for the changes to take effect. After you change display settings, the thin client allows you to test the settings. If the settings do not provide the desired results, you can cancel them to revert to the previous settings. The default resolution is 800x600x16@60Hz.
XFce Settings Manager The following table provides all available screen resolutions: Mode Refresh Rate Color Depth 640 x 480 60, 75, or 85 Hz 8-, 16-, or 24-bit 800 x 600 60, 75, or 85 Hz 8-, 16-, or 24-bit 1024 x 768 60, 75, or 85 Hz 8-, 16-, or 24-bit 1280 x 1024 60, 75, or 85 Hz 8-, 16-, or 24-bit ✎ If you select 32-bit resolution, the setting defaults to 24-bit.
XFce Settings Manager Screen saver Select Screen Saver to enable and configure the screen saver. If you select Password Protected, the thin client uses your logon password as the screen saver password. Screen saver Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Keyboard The Keyboard Preferences utility allows you to select a keyboard language, keyboard character repeat parameters, and the Numlock setting. Keyboard Preferences Changes to the keyboard language apply locally as well as on the remote computer. for the various languages do not transfer to the remote ✎ Drivers computer; therefore, you must also install the drivers for the selected language on the remote computer. 4-12 www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Mouse The Mouse Preferences utility allows you to set the mouse double-click sensitivity, speed, and drag and drop setting. You can also configure the mouse buttons for right-handed or left-handed users. Mouse Preferences Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Network Management The Network Management utility allows you to configure connectivity between the terminal and the Internet, a network, or a computer. Network Management utility You can configure the following items in the Network Management utility: 4-14 ■ Ethernet ■ Token Ring ■ Modem www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Printer Manager The Printer Manager allows you to add a new printer and modify printer settings. pre-installed image includes only a generic printer device driver. ✎ The You can add other printer device drivers. The Linux image provides for generic text support and postscript support. Other printers may be compatible and should be tested for initial compatibility prior to usage. For full printer feature support, you must install the appropriate printer device driver.
XFce Settings Manager 5. Configure the printer using the dialog box specific to the chosen printer type, and then click Next. 6. Type the printer name, alias, and description. All three fields provide different names you can use for the same printer. 7. Select Do Local Filtering and type the location of the local filter to convert files to the appropriate format for the printer. 8. At your discretion, click Test Printing to send a sample job to the printer. 9. Click OK to save changes.
XFce Settings Manager Sound The Sound dialog box allows you to set the volume and microphone input volume for the thin client. System The System utility allows you to view thin client manufacturer and product information, network settings, and copyright information. You can also reset the terminal to the default factory settings, adjust the memory allocated for storage and running programs, and enter a device name for network identification purposes.
XFce Settings Manager You can reset to factory defaults by clicking Reset under Terminal Settings. Restoring factory defaults restores only the system level default settings. It does not reset any user account settings. You can manually reset user account settings using Console shell commands to clear user files in the “/home” folder. Network tab The Network tab provides network identification and settings information.
XFce Settings Manager Copyrights tab The Copyrights tab provides HP and Altiris copyright information. About tab The About tab provides information on open source software package licenses. Taskbar The taskbar contains the four separate workspace icons. each workspace can have different programs running. Click one of these icons to open a workspace (or session). The Taskbar utility allows you to change the position and size of the taskbar.
XFce Settings Manager ■ To change the width of the taskbar, drag the bar left or right under Size. ■ To hide the taskbar, select Auto hide taskbar. To display a hidden taskbar, move the mouse to the area of the screen where the taskbar is configured to display. You can add or remove workspace icons from the taskbar by pressing the middle mouse button (scroll wheel) anywhere on the desktop.
XFce Settings Manager Managing a user account The following sections include instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting a user account. Add a user To add a new user: 1. In the User Management window, click User. 2. Click Add, and then click the User tab. User Properties window 3. Type a user name and the associated user's full name. 4. If you want to manually specify a user ID, select Specify user ID manually and type or select the user ID in the UID box. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager 5. If you want the system to automatically assign a user ID, clear Specify user ID manually. 6. To lock the account, select User account is locked. 7. Type a password for the account in the Password and Confirm Password boxes. 8. To add the user to an existing group, type or select a group name in the Primary Group box. 9. Select Create a private group for user to place the user in a individual group specific to that user. Private groups provide an easy way to manage user settings.
XFce Settings Manager Permissions Click the Permissions tab to grant permissions to users. Permissions window To grant permissions to a user: 1. In User Management, click the User tab. 2. Select the user to modify. 3. Click Modify. 4. Click the Permissions tab. Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager 5. In Choose group type, select the group that includes the permission you want to add to the user. 6. Click the permission. Yes displays in the Selected column to indicate the user has that permission. 7. Click OK. User options The “/etc” directory and the “passwd” file contain a list of defined users.
XFce Settings Manager Managing a group The following sections include instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting a group. Adding a group To add a new group: 1. In the User Management screen, click the Group tab. 2. Click Add. User Properties window 3. In the Group Name box, type a group name. 4. If you want to manually specify a group ID, select Specify group ID manually and type or select the group ID in the GID box. 5.
XFce Settings Manager 6. To add users to this group, select a user from the other users list, and then click Add >>. 7. To remove users from the group, select the user from the users of group list, and then click << Remove. 8. Click OK to save changes. Modifying a group To change user access: 1. In the User Management screen, click the Group tab. 2. Type or select a group, and then click Modify. 3. To change the group ID, type or select a new ID in the GID box. 4.
XFce Settings Manager Adding a user to a group manually BusyBox does not include a utility similar to usermod. As a result, you must edit the “passwd” file and correct the user's group id, as shown in the following steps: 1. Execute the id command using the user name. 2. Note the user id and group id displayed by the id command. 3. Change the directory to /etc cd /etc. 4. Open the group file using the editor vi group. 5. Find the group in the list and note its id number. 6. Close the editor using :q!. 7.
XFce Settings Manager Decoration style The Decoration style tab allows you to configure title font, title alignment, application skin, and button layout. Decoration Style tab ✎ Do not select all items as hidden. 4-28 www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Keyboard and focus The Keyboard and focus tab allows you to set the focus for new windows. Focus refers to the component currently receiving input. For example, if focus follows the mouse, then if you move the mouse pointer over a window, the window receives the input. Keyboard and Focus tab Administrator’s Guide www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure windows snapping and workspace wrapping. Window Manager Advanced tab 4-30 www.hp.
XFce Settings Manager XFce Panel The XFce Panel utility allows you to configure the appearance of the XFce Panel Bar, which is the desktop controller. XFce Panel Bar bar item configuration ✎ Panel You can add and remove items from the panel bar, as well as configure the items displayed. Use the right mouse button to access the menus that allow you to configure menu bar items. XFce Panel Settings window To remove an item from the panel bar: » To remove an item, right-click the item and select Remove.
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5 Support If you require support for your Linux-based thin client, contact your region’s HP Technical Support Center. While HP provides support for Linux-based thin clients, HP does not provide technical support for the Linux operating system or application components that are obtained from the open source community. Support contact information is available at the Contact HP link on the HP homepage or at: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/contact_us.
Support Image updates and add-ons HP provides periodic updates to the image, as well as add-ons. Check the HP support site for important documentation that provides specific information for your image version and for installing add-ons. You can find support documentation at: www.hp.com/support/ To search for support documentation, enter your country and product name, and then click Manuals. Custom image requests There are two methods for obtaining a custom image.
Support Availability of Linux open source code If your HP thin client shipped with Linux, you can get the source code using one of the following methods: ■ Internet download at: http://www.metrowerks.com/MW/Develop/Embedded/Linux/hp thinclient.htm ✎ You must register prior to downloading the source code. ■ On media by mail: Source code is available only on recordable media. To obtain the media, contact your local HP Customer Support Center. HP may charge a nominal fee for the media.
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6 Frequently Asked Questions Linux operating system How do I tell what the Linux image version/build number is? To obtain the Linux image version, click GO > Settings > System > General or right-click on the desktop and select Settings > System/General. The General dialog box provides system information, including the image version. The image designation format is as follows: ■ L4ST31xx : is the 256MB flash memory image and includes the Firefox browser.
Frequently Asked Questions System Administrator How are users managed? A System Administrator creates new user accounts and assigns users to groups. The image provides the System Administrator with two different methods to manage users: ■ The User management utility, accessible by clicking Settings > User management. ■ Standard command-line tools to manage users - all from the Console command shell’s BusyBox. Letter case matters when using command line names and option switches.
Frequently Asked Questions How do you change file permissions using BusyBox? To change the permission options the System Administrator uses the chmod command. An overview of the chmod command follows. chmod [-R] MODE[,MODE]... FILE... Each MODE is one or more of the letters ugoa, one of the symbols + or -=, and one or more of the letters rwxst”=. You can also set the permissions using an octal numeric based code, where 4 equals read, 2 equals write, and 1 equals execute permissions.
Frequently Asked Questions How do you configure the date and time? The Date and Time management GUI applet provides an easy method for managing the date and time. You can configure the date, time, time zone, and network time protocol (NTP). The Applet is launched by clicking GO > Settings > Date/Time. How do you change the boot order? Run the BootOrder utility to alter the order of the boot up device. The utility is installed with the standard image.
Frequently Asked Questions Options: Options Description -r Read hardware clock and print result -s Set the system time from the hardware clock -w Set the hardware clock to the current system time -u The hardware clock is kept in coordinated universal time -l The hardware clock is kept in local time VNC How is the VNC password reset? The system stores the VNC server password in encrypted form in a hidden directory named “.vnc” in the user’s home directory.
Frequently Asked Questions General Are there any hotkeys? Yes, see the following table: Key Combination Action Ctrl+Alt+Backspace Logs off the current session and displays the login dialog. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon completes. 6-6 Ctrl+Alt+Delete Locks the screen. Entering any character displays the locked screen dialog and requests the password for the user that locked the screen. Ctrl+Alt+Home Switches virtual desktop workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions Are the Function keys operational? Yes, they are operational during the pre-boot process as follows: Ctrl+Alt+Backspace Logs off the current session and displays the login dialog. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon completes. Administrator’s Guide Ctrl+Alt+Delete Locks the screen. Entering any character displays the locked screen dialog and requests the password for the user that locked the screen. Ctrl+Alt+Home Switches virtual desktop workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions Ctrl+Alt+Backspace Logs off the current session and displays the login dialog. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon completes. F10 Invokes the BIOS Setup utility during the boot process. F11 No action Ctrl+Alt+Backspace Logs off the current session and displays the login dialog. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon completes. The wrong characters display when I use the keyboard? Click GO > Settings > Keyboard.
Frequently Asked Questions What are the steps to capture and deploy an image on an HP Compaq t5125/t5515/t5525 thin client? The t5525 supports the Linux version of the Altiris Remote Management Client. Altiris management software allows you to remotely capture and deploy Linux images. You can use the Altiris Rdeployt tool, a text-base utility, to perform this function. Capturing an Image: HP Compaq Thin Client Actions (Required) 1. Reboot the client and launch the F10 System Configuration Setup Screen. 2.
Frequently Asked Questions 7. Select the DOS radio button from In which OS would you like to run this script? 8. Click Finish. You can drag and drop this job to any Linux unit to capture its image. How is an image deployed using Altiris? An image can be deployed by performing the following steps: HP Compaq Thin Client Actions (Required) 1. Reboot the client and launch the F10 System Configuration Setup Screen. 2. Select the Advanced BIOS Features option and press Enter. 3.
Frequently Asked Questions 7. Select the DOS radio button from In which OS would you like to run this script? 8. Click Finish. 9. To deploy an image, you can drag and drop this job to any HP Compaq Linux thin client. How can a factory image be restored locally? A factory image can be restored locally using USB drive key or USB CD-ROM. Instructions for this procedure are available on the HP Compaq Thin Client Linux Image SoftPaq. Can you capture and deploy settings separately from an image? Yes.
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7 Troubleshooting Review the solutions to the following issues that may arise on the thin client. Issue You add a rdesktop connection with the default settings, and then change the video size to 200 percent or to full screen on Media Player, and no video displays. Solution 1. In HP Connection Administrator, select the connection, and then click Edit. 2. Click the Experience tab. 3. Clear Bitmap caching and Use persistent bitmap caching.
Troubleshooting Issue You cannot print large jobs to local printers from an ICA session. Solution This issue may occur if a large volume of documents or an individually large document is sent to the local printer. Try to send large documents to a printer that is not connected locally to the thin client. If you want to print multiple documents, allow the print queue to clear before submitting the documents. 7-2 www.hp.
Index A adding connections 2–12 groups 4–25 groups using BusyBox 6–2 printer 4–15 users 4–21 users to a group manually 4–27 Advanced Configuration utility 2–3 Altiris deploying images 6–10 FTP alternative 4–8 hotfix 6–8 remote image capture 6–9 remote image deployment 6–9 remote management 1–2 warranty 5–1 animation, menu and window 2–22 assigning connections to users 2–5 Auto check box 2–4 automatic connections 2–4, 2–6 automatic logon 4–16 automounting 4–7 B backdrop 4–4 background color 4–5 desktop 2–21
Index Citrix connections 2–14 Citrix settings 2–9 COM ports 2–12 connections 2–1, 2–6 date and time 6–4 disk drives 2–19 display 4–9 drives 2–11 Firefox 2–15 global UI Kiosk settings 2–8 groups 4–20 hotkeys 2–10 keyboard 4–12 keyboard preferences 2–10 mouse 4–13 network 4–14 other connection types 2–24 parallel ports 2–19 primary connections 2–6 printer manager 4–15 printers 2–19 rdesktop connections 2–15 secondary connections 2–6 serial ports 2–19 sound 4–17 system hardware clock 4–4, 6–3 taskbar 4–19 USB
Index F I FAQs 6–1 general 6–6 Linux operating system 6–1 manageability 6–8 system administrator 6–2 system management 6–3 VNC 6–5 file permissions 6–2, 6–3 filtering 4–16 Firefox 1–7, 2–15 flash memory 4–17 focus 4–29 forwarding rdesktop connections 2–19 frequently asked questions 6–1 FTP updates 4–8 function keys 6–7 ICA 1–7 ICA Client Settings 3–2 image 1–10 capturing 6–9 custom-developed 5–2 deploying 6–9 HP-developed 5–2 location 1–10, 1–11 restoring locally 6–11 version 4–17 input volume 4–17 IP a
Index M MAC address 4–18 manageability FAQs 6–8 managing 4–25 groups 4–25 users 6–2 memory 4–17 Metrowerks 5–2 microphone volume 4–17 modifying background color 4–5 connections 2–12 groups 4–26 users 4–22 monitoring, VNC 4–6 mouse 4–13 N network management 4–14 network settings and information 4–18 Network Time Protocol 4–3 NTP 4–3 O opening Settings Manager 4–1 ownership changing 6–3 P parallel port configuration 2–19 password default 1–1 resetting VNC 6–5 screen saver 4–11 PCS 5–2 persistent bitmap ca
Index Show Taskbar check box 2–8 Show User Interface check box 2–8 software warranty 5–1 sound 4–17 source code 5–3 subnet mask 4–18 support 5–1 synchronizing BIOS and system time 6–4 system administrator FAQs 6–2 system hardware clock, configuring 6–3 system management FAQs 6–3 system utility 4–17 T taskbar 1–3, 4–19 themes 2–22 time 4–3 setting 4–3 synchronizing with BIOS 6–4 touchscreen 4–7 troubleshooting 7–1 U USB storage 4–7 user connection list 2–2 user ID 4–22 user management 4–20 user permission
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