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  • Page 1: Thin Client

    SC-T46 (Linux) Thin Client User Guide Model No. VS15832...

  • Page 2: Compliance Information

    Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. Keep these instructions in a safe place. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Rohs2 Compliance

    Declaration of RoHS2 Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/ EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed Maximum...

  • Page 5: Copyright Information

    Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
  • Page 6 You can enter this mode manually by choosing Suspend after clicking Power Off button. • Wake On LAN. ViewSonic SC-T46 supports Wake On LAN by default, using ViewSonic Device Manager to wake up the thin client remotely through the network.

  • Page 7: Product Registration

    _______________________________ Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic respects the environment and is committed to working and living green. Thank you for being part of Smarter, Greener Computing. Please visit ViewSonic website to learn more. USA & Canada: http://www.viewsonic.com/company/green/recycle-program/ Europe: http://www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/recycling-information/...

  • Page 8: About This User's Manual

    About This User’s Manual This manual provides detailed instructions on how to set up, use, manage, and maintain ViewSonic SC-T46 thin clients. Manual Structure and Subjects Chapter Subject Provides an overview of ViewSonic SC-T46 thin clients. Provides detailed instructions on how to set up ViewSonic SC-T46 thin clients.
  • Page 9 Style Conventions The following styles are used throughout this manual while referring to operational items on input devices, hardware panels, or application interfaces. Item Style Example Ctrl + F2, Alt + F9, Alt + Tab keys on the keyboard bold application windows or first letter Confirm Dialog window, RDP Connection list, ICA Connection list,...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    4.2.2 Available Settings at a Glance 4.2.3 Configuring Time Zone and Time Server 4.2.4 Configuring the Access Privileges and Passwords of ViewSonic Client Setup 39 4.2.5 Configuring Shadow Settings for Remote Assistance 4.2.6 Updating Firmware from the Management Computer 4.2.7 Enabling or Disabling the Appliance Mode 4.2.8...
  • Page 11 Accessing VMware View or Horizon View Services 4.6.11 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings 4.6.12 Configuring SSH Connection Settings 4.6.13 Launching SSH and Telnet Sessions Appendices Resetting Your SC-T46 to the Factory Default 183 Updating Firmware for Your SC-T46 184 Specifications Other Information Customer Support Limited Warranty...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Overview This chapter provides an overview of your SC-T46 thin clients. 1.1 Introduction Desktop virtualization and simple endpoint devices 1.2 Features Key features of ViewSonic SC-T46 1.3 Package Contents Check your package contents 1.4 Exterior Views Overview of thin client outside elements 1.5 Panel Components...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    VMware® View™ and VMware® Horizon View™ • Support for high-definition technologies: Ź Microsoft® RemoteFX® Ź Citrix® HDX™ Ź VMware® View™ PCoIP® • Simple click-access to various applications / desktops • Built-in ViewSonic Client Setup as the local client management console...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Please check your package contents. Ensure that all of the items are present in your package. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. SC-T46 (Non WiFi) ViewSonic SC-T46 (non WiFi) AC Adapter DVI-I to VGA Adapter...

  • Page 15: Exterior Views

    Overview Exterior Views 1.4 Exterior Views Front Right Side Left Side Rear Standard Stand Front Right Side Left Side Rear Selectable Stand with Wireless Module...

  • Page 16: Panel Components

    Overview Panel Components 1.5 Panel Components Front Panel Components Sign Name Description Power LED Indicates the status of power. • Press to turn on the thin client. • Press to exit the System Sleep mode. Power button See page 17 for Suspend feature. •...
  • Page 17 Overview Panel Components Rear Panel Components Sign Component Name Description DVI-I port Connects to a monitor. DVI-D port Connects to a monitor. USB port Connects to a USB device. (USB 2.0) USB port Connects to a USB device. (USB 3.0) LAN port Connects to a network.

  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    Overview LED Indicators 1.6 LED Indicators YourSC-T46 is equipped with a Power LED to indicate the state of power. The meanings of LED signals are described as follows: Signal Meaning The client is off. Power LED Orange The client is in System Sleep mode. Blue The client is on.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Sc-T46

    This chapter provides detailed instructions on how to set up your SC-T46 thin clients. 2.1 Positioning Your SC-T46 To mount your SC-T46 2.2 Assembling the AC Adapter How to assemble the AC adapter and its detached plug 2.3 Getting Connected How to connect peripherals and power for SC-T46...

  • Page 20: Positioning Your Sc-T46

    Put it (with its stand) on a desk or a desired place uprightly. • Mount it on the back of a monitor using a VESA mount kit. To mount your SC-T46 on the back of a monitor, please follow the steps below: Step 1: Remove the Stand from Your SC-T46...
  • Page 21 Step 2: Understand Your Stand / VESA Mount Kit for SC-T46 The stand for your SC-T46 is dual-purpose: it can be used as a stand or as a VESA mount kit. All screws of different types supplied with the stand / VESA mount kit can be stored away inside the main bracket when not needed.
  • Page 22 NOTE • Please refer to the figure and descriptions in “Step 2: Understand Your Stand / VESA Mount Kit for SC-T46” for the correct storage space of each screw. Step 4: Remove Screws from the Bracket To remove screws stored inside the bracket, please do the following: 1.
  • Page 23 VESA mount holes on the bracket to align with two mount holes on your SC-T46 such that the bracket projects out and is closer to the rear panel than the front one as shown below, and then secure the bracket to your SC-T46 with two (2) screws of type 4.
  • Page 24 SC-T46 (with WiFi) to the monitor with two (2) screws as shown. Ensure that your SC-T46 (with WiFi) is located in the center of the monitor and the rear panel of your SC-T46 (with WiFi) is facing rightward as shown below.

  • Page 25: Assembling The Ac Adapter

    2. Connect a keyboard and mouse to your SC-T46 with USB ports. 3. Connect and turn on the monitor(s). 4. Connect your SC-T46 to a power outlet using the AC adapter included in the package. NOTE • For detailed instructions on how to assemble the supplied AC adapter, please refer to section “2.2 Assembling the AC Adapter”...

  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides the basics of how to use your SC-T46. 3.1 Learning the Basics Topic 1: Powering On Your SC-T46 Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen Topic 4: Accessing Desktops or Applications...

  • Page 27: Learning The Basics

    Getting Started Learning the Basics 3.1 Learning the Basics The following topics will guide you through the basics of using your SC-T46: Topic 1: Powering On Your SC-T46 Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen (if needed)
  • Page 28 Otherwise, the client may fail to set an appropriate resolution for the connected monitor. 2. Press the Power button to turn on the client. Wait a moment for ViewSonic Quick Connection screen to appear. Topic 2 to set the time zone for the first time use.
  • Page 29 Getting Started Learning the Basics Topic 2: Configuring the Time Zone To set the time zone for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. Click the Setup icon to launch ViewSonic Client Setup. ViewSonic Client Setup Category Tabs Click a tab to select a setting category.
  • Page 30 Getting Started Learning the Basics Topic 3: Returning to the Quick Connection Screen To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen when on local Linux desktop, please double click ViewSonic Quick Connection on that desktop. Local Linux Desktop ViewSonic Quick Connection...
  • Page 31 Getting Started Learning the Basics Topic 4: Accessing Desktops or Applications Through ViewSonic Quick Connection screen, you can access three types of desktop virtualization services: Remote Desktop, Citrix, and VMware View. ViewSonic Quick Connection Screen Icon Description Page Remote Desktop Click to access Microsoft Remote Desktop services.
  • Page 32 3. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired system, and then click OK. 4. The IP address of the selected system will appear in the Computer field. • To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4), press Esc.
  • Page 33 1. Click on ViewSonic Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 2. On the appeared ViewSonic Citrix Connection screen, enter the appropriate IP address / URL / FQDN of the server, and then click Log On. ViewSonic Citrix Connection Screen NOTE •...
  • Page 34 The following are some examples of Citrix Logon screens. XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum: Citrix Logon Screen Type the required user name, password, and then click Log On to access virtual desktops. NOTE • To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen, press Esc.
  • Page 35 Log On to access virtual applications. NOTE • To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen, press Esc. • If your XenApp server doesn’t belong to any domain, type the computer name of the server in the Domain field. XenApp 6.5 Platinum:...
  • Page 36 Type the required user name, password, and then click Log On to access virtual desktops. NOTE • To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen, press Esc. XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum: Citrix Logon Screen Type the required user name, password, and then click Log On to access virtual desktops.
  • Page 37 Getting Started Learning the Basics Accessing Virtual Desktops and Applications You will enter the Desktop Selection or Application Selection screen after logon. On the screen you can click to select the desired desktop or application(s). NOTE • You might enter the virtual desktop directly if only one type of virtual desktop is assigned to the provided credentials.
  • Page 38 Getting Started Learning the Basics Virtual Desktop Example: Windows 7 Ultimate XenApp 6.5 Platinum: 1. The Application Selection screen appears after logon. Application Selection Screen 2. Click to select the desired application(s). 3. The selected application(s) will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 39 — Click to launch another virtual desktop if any or to launch other applications. — Click Log Off on the top of the screen to return to the Citrix Logon screen. — Press Esc to return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen directly. XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum: 1.
  • Page 40 Getting Started Learning the Basics You might see this screen when you log in to XenApp 7.5 for first time. Just click to add your favorite apps from a list. Two buttons may be available for your to switch between Application and Desktop Selection screen, depending on your server-side deployment.
  • Page 41 — Click to launch another virtual desktop if any or to launch other applications. — Click Log Off on the top of the screen to return to the Citrix Logon screen. — Press Esc to return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen directly.
  • Page 42 2. On the opened window, enter the IP address or computer name of the VMware View Connection Server, and then click Connect. NOTE • To return to ViewSonic Quick Connection screen (see the screen in Topic 4), close the opened window.
  • Page 43 Getting Started Learning the Basics NOTE • A window might appear with a certificate message about the remote server. Consult the IT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first. To import a security certificate, please refer to section “4.2.11 Importing Certificates for Remote Computers”...

  • Page 44: Configuring Client Settings

    Configuring Client Settings This chapter provides instructions on how to configure advanced settings and customize your SC-T46 with ViewSonic Client Setup. 4.1 ViewSonic Client Setup Interface overview Available settings at glance 4.2 Configuring System Settings System tab overview Available settings at a glance 4.3 Configuring User Interface Settings...

  • Page 45: Viewsonic Client Setup

    Configuring Client Settings ViewSonic Client Setup 4.1 ViewSonic Client Setup Your SC-T46 comes with ViewSonic Client Setup, the built-in local client management console to help you configure client settings and customize your SC-T46. 4.1.1 Interface Overview To access ViewSonic Client Setup on your SC-T46, please do the following: 1.

  • Page 46: Client Settings At A Glance

    Configuring Client Settings ViewSonic Client Setup 4.1.2 Client Settings at a Glance The following table provides a brief description of each setting item under five main setting categories. Setting Item Section Page • Configuring time zone and time server • Configuring passwords •...

  • Page 47: Configuring System Settings

    4.2 Configuring System Settings 4.2.1 System Tab Overview System tab enables you to configure settings for the operation and maintenance of clients. To access available settings of System tab, click the tab on ViewSonic Client Setup. System Tab Overview Interface Elements Name...

  • Page 48: Available Settings At A Glance

    Manager remote computers. NOTE • ViewSonic Device Manager is a remote and mass client management console, helping you remotely manage a large number of endpoint devices in a desktop virtualization infrastructure. For more information about ViewSonic Device Manager, please refer to the User’s Manual for ViewSonic Device Manager.

  • Page 49: Configuring Time Zone And Time Server

    • The IP address of the default time server is pool.ntp.org. For more information on the default, please refer to the website for the NTP Pool Project at www.pool.ntp.org. • Ensure the connectivity of your SC-T46 to the network or Internet in order to get accurate time from the time server.

  • Page 50: Configuring The Access Privileges And Passwords Of Viewsonic Client Setup

    4.2.4 Configuring the Access Privileges and Passwords of ViewSonic Client Setup You can configure the access privileges of ViewSonic Client Setup for SC-T46 users by the Password setting. NOTE • All SC-T46 users are allowed to access ViewSonic Client Setup by factory default.
  • Page 51 Setting Access Privileges and Password Also for Standard Users To set access privileges and password also for standard users, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Password. 2. Under the User section, click to check Use Password.

  • Page 52: Configuring Shadow Settings For Remote Assistance

    • To use the Shadow feature on a remote computer, you need to install the ViewSonic Device Manager console and Java software on that computer, and add your SC-T46 into a managed group under ViewSonic Device Manager. For details, please refer to the User’s Manual for ViewSonic Device Manager.
  • Page 53 Taskbar of the local Linux desktop and a notification pops up in the bottom-right corner. If you are under the Quick Connection mode (the default for SC-T46 thin clients), a notification would pop up in the upper-left corner on ViewSonic Quick Connection screen.

  • Page 54: Updating Firmware From The Management Computer

    Update Firmware allows client users to update firmware from its management computer. NOTE • Ensure that your SC-T46 has been added into a managed group under ViewSonic Device Manager installed on a remote computer, and that you have imported client firmware files into ViewSonic Device Manager.
  • Page 55 This option may not be available on your system. Keep the User Data NOTE: If the client is managed by ViewSonic Device Manager and here No is selected, ViewSonic Device Manager will fail to manage the client after firmware update. For more information on ViewSonic Device Manager, please refer to the User’s Manual for ViewSonic Device Manager.

  • Page 56: Enabling Or Disabling The Appliance Mode

    Enabling or Disabling the Appliance Mode The Appliance mode allows your SC-T46 to start up directly with the desired Microsoft Remote Desktop, Citrix ICA, VMware View or Horizon View session. Under this mode, users will feel as if they were using a standalone desktop computer;...
  • Page 57 — “4.6.8 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings” on page 148 — “4.6.11 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 176 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Appliance Mode. 2. Click to check Enable Appliance Mode. 3. Other settings of the Appliance mode appear.
  • Page 58 5. Click Save to confirm your selections. 6. The system will enter the Appliance mode after restart. NOTE • To disable the Appliance mode or to access ViewSonic Client Setup under the Appliance mode, please refer to “Disabling the Appliance Mode” on page 48.
  • Page 59 2. Click Ctrl + Shift + Del to launch ViewSonic Client Setup. NOTE • You cannot access the Taskbar of the client operating system (ViewSonic Linux) under the Appliance mode. 3. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Appliance Mode.

  • Page 60: Configuring The Quick Connection Mode

    “3.1 Learning the Basics” on page 16. • There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of priority are...
  • Page 61 Configuring Client Settings Configuring System Settings 2. Click to check/uncheck Enable Quick Connection after Power-up to enable/disable the Quick Connection mode, check/uncheck to enable/disable other options when in Quick Connection mode, and then click Save to apply the changes. Remote Desktop Option Item Description Check/Uncheck to enable/disable multimedia redirection.
  • Page 62 Configuring Client Settings Configuring System Settings 3. Switch shortcuts are also added to or removed from the START menu and local Linux desktop as shown below.

  • Page 63: Enabling Or Disabling The Command-Line Functions

    Enabling or Disabling the Command-line Functions To enable/disable the execution of the text-based (command-line) functions, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Terminal. 2. Click to check/uncheck Enable to allow/disallow the execution of the command-line functions.

  • Page 64: Collecting Event Logs And Capturing Related Screens

    1. Plug a USB flash drive into your SC-T46. NOTE • This USB flash drive will be used for storing the event logs of your SC-T46. • Ensure that you have enabled the access and automount of USB storage devices.
  • Page 65 The attached USB flash drive is the default location if attached. Click Save to apply. Capturing Error-Related Screens To capture error-related screens of your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Error Report.

  • Page 66: Importing Certificates For Remote Computers

    To import certificates for remote computers through a USB storage device, please do the following: 1. Copy your certificates to a USB storage device, and then connect this storage device to your SC-T46. 2. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager.
  • Page 67 Configuring Client Settings Configuring System Settings 4. In the From File section, click Browser to locate the desired certificate file, and then click Open to confirm. 5. Click Import to start importing the certificate. 6. On completion, the certificate is shown in the Certificate list.
  • Page 68 Importing certificates from remote computers through the network To import the certificate from a remote computer through the network, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager. 2. Click Add on the top of the Certificate list.
  • Page 69 NOTE • Before proceeding, ensure that (1) your thin client has been added into a managed group in the management console, that is, ViewSonic Device Manager, and that (2) you have imported certificates into the management console. 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click System > Certificate Manager.

  • Page 70: Configuring User Interface Settings

    4.3.1 User Interface Tab Overview User Interface tab enables you to configure settings for the user interface of clients. To access available settings of User Interface tab, click the tab on ViewSonic Client Setup. User Interface Tab Overview Interface Elements...

  • Page 71: Available Settings At A Glance

    4.3.3 Configuring Display Settings To configure display settings for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click User Interface > Display. 2. Click drop-down menus to select the number of attached display(s), arrangement of displays, resolution, etc.
  • Page 72 Configuring Client Settings Configuring User Interface Settings Display Item Description Click to select the number of attached display(s). Option Description Number of Display One display is attached. Two displays are attached. Click to select the arrangement of displays. Option Description Use DVI-I Use the single display that is attached to the DVI-I port.

  • Page 73: Monitor Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring User Interface Settings Monitor Settings Item Description Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the automatic detection of the attached monitor(s) when the client is powered on. Option Description Automatic detection of the attached monitor(s) is enabled. Enabled The system would set an appropriate resolution for the Enable Auto-Detection at attached monitor(s) when the client is powered on.

  • Page 74: Customizing Desktop And System Language Settings

    4.3.4 Customizing Desktop and System Language Settings To customize desktop and system language settings for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click User Interface > Desktop. 2. Click drop-down menus or tick/untick checkboxes to choose desired settings. Refer to the following table for a description of each setting item.
  • Page 75 Centers and sizes the image proportionally to fill the screen. NOTE: Depending on the size of the connected display, two options might have the same effect. Click the drop-down menu to select the color of ViewSonic wallpaper. Four colors Wallpaper are available: Green, Blue, Orange, and Cyan.

  • Page 76: Hiding Or Showing Quick Access Shortcuts

    4.3.5 Hiding or Showing Quick Access Shortcuts When the Quick Connection mode is disabled, the switch shortcuts ViewSonic Quick Connection on the START menu and local Linux desktop will be hidden. In case you want to access services quickly when the Quick Connection mode is disabled, you can choose to show Quick Access shortcuts Remote Desktop / Citrix / VMware View on the START menu and local Linux desktop.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Keyboard Settings

    Linux desktop. 3. Click Save to apply the change. 4. The selected shortcuts will be shown/hidden. 4.3.6 Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard settings for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click User Interface > Keyboard.
  • Page 78 Configuring Client Settings Configuring User Interface Settings 2. Click drop-down menus, tick/untick checkboxes, or move sliders to choose desired settings. Refer to the following table for a description of each setting item. Keyboard Item Description Check/Uncheck to enable/disable the use of custom keyboard settings. NOTE: You are allowed to set the keyboard layout and type only when this Use Custom Keyboard Settings setting is enabled.

  • Page 79: Configuring Screensaver Settings

    Configuring User Interface Settings 4.3.7 Configuring Screensaver Settings To configure screensaver settings for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click User Interface > Screensaver. 2. Click drop-down menus or tick/untick checkboxes to choose desired settings.

  • Page 80: Configuring External Device Settings

    4.4 Configuring External Device Settings 4.4.1 Devices Tab Overview Devices tab enables you to configure settings for external devices of clients. To access available settings of Devices tab, click the tab on ViewSonic Client Setup. Devices Tab Overview Interface Elements Name...

  • Page 81: Available Settings At A Glance

    • To access locally attached USB storage devices in a local or virtual session, you need to configure appropriate settings under this setting item. 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Devices > USB Storage. 2. Tick/untick the checkboxes to choose the desired settings.

  • Page 82: Manually Mount And Eject Attached Usb Storage Devices

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring External Device Settings Settings for USB Storage Devices Item Description Tick/Untick this checkbox to allow/disallow the access of USB storage devices. NOTE: To use the locally attached USB storage devices in an RDP / ICA / View session, the mapping of local USB storage devices must be enabled in this session’s RDP / ICA / View connection settings.

  • Page 83: Disabling Or Enabling Attached Audio Devices

    — “4.6.11 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings” on page 176 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Devices > Audio. 2. Click to check/uncheck Enable System Audio Device. 3. Click Save to confirm your selection. NOTE • The change will not take effect until SC-T46 has been restarted.

  • Page 84: Adding A Local Printer

    Adding a Local Printer To add a local printer for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. Connect the desired printer to your SC-T46 and turn on the printer. 2. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Devices > Printer. 3. Click Add on the top of the Printer list.
  • Page 85 Configuring Client Settings Configuring External Device Settings 8. A field for the selected printer appears and the printer URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) data is automatically filled out in the field. NOTE • A URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) is a sequence of characters that is used to identify a resource on the Internet.
  • Page 86 Name. NOTE: For example, if a printer is locally attached to your thin client and is added as a local printer through ViewSonic Client Setup with the printer name EPS, and the IP address of your thin client is 192.168.50.146.

  • Page 87: Adding A Network Printer

    Adding a Network Printer To add a network printer for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. Ensure that your SC-T46 is connected to the network and the desired network printer is turned on. 2. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Devices > Printer.

  • Page 88: Configuring Network Settings

    Configuring Network Settings 4.5 Configuring Network Settings 4.5.1 Network Tab Overview Network tab enables you to configure network settings for clients. To access available settings of Network tab, click the tab on ViewSonic Client Setup. Network Tab Overview Interface Elements Name Description...

  • Page 89: Available Settings At A Glance

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Network Settings 4.5.2 Available Settings at a Glance Setting Icon Description Section Page 4.5.3 Ethernet Click to configure wired network settings. 4.5.4 Click to configure VPN (Virtual Private Network) 4.5.5 connection settings and create a VPN connection. 4.5.6 Click to create the mapping of IP addresses to the names of host servers.

  • Page 90: Configuring Wired Network Settings

    Configuring Network Settings 4.5.3 Configuring Wired Network Settings The Ethernet setting enables you to configure the wired network settings for your SC-T46 thin client. Using a Dynamic IP Address To use a dynamic IP address, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Ethernet.
  • Page 91 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Network Settings 4. Type in the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for your SC-T46 thin client. NOTE • Consult your network administrator for a free IP address and other required data about the network to which your SC-T46 connects.
  • Page 92 Configuring Network Settings NOTE • If you choose to use a static IP address for your SC-T46 thin client, then you need to specify DNS server addresses manually. In this case, the DNS type field will not appear for you to select Manual setting or Dynamic DNS (via DHCP).

  • Page 93: Enabling Or Disabling Wake On Lan

    4.5.4 Enabling or Disabling Wake On LAN Your thin client supports Wake On LAN, enabling you to wake it up remotely with ViewSonic Device Manager, the client management console developed by ViewSonic. To enable/disable Wake On LAN, please do the following: 1.

  • Page 94: Establishing And Stopping A Vpn Connection

    Configuring Network Settings 4.5.5 Establishing and Stopping a VPN connection The VPN setting enables you to establish/stop a virtual private network connection for your SC-T46. NOTE • The VPN setting also allows you to configure and manage virtual private network settings.
  • Page 95 6. Click Save to add the virtual private network. Establishing a Virtual Private Network Connection To establish a virtual private network connection for your SC-T46, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list.
  • Page 96 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Network Settings NOTE • If you haven’t created any entry, the Virtual Private Network list will be empty. For instructions on adding a virtual private network, please see the preceding topic. 2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Connect button then appears on the top of the Virtual Private Network list.
  • Page 97 Stopping a Virtual Private Network Connection To stop a virtual private network connection, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list. 2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Disconnect button appears on the top of the Virtual Private Network list.

  • Page 98: Configuring Virtual Private Network Settings

    To adjust connection settings for a virtual private network, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > VPN to open the Virtual Private Network list. 2. Click to check the desired virtual private network. The Edit button appears on the top of the Virtual Private Network list.

  • Page 99: Creating The Mapping Of Ip Addresses To Names Of Host Servers

    Creating the Mapping of IP Addresses to Names of Host Servers ViewSonic Client Setup allows you to use the name or alias of a host server instead of its IP address wherever you need to specify an IP address while configuring client settings. To use this feature, first you need to create the mapping of IP addresses to names or aliases of host servers.
  • Page 100 Managing the Mapping List To manage the Mapping list, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Hosts to open the Mapping list. 2. Select to manage entries on the Mapping list. • To adjust the settings of an entry, double click the entry, or check off an entry, and then click the Edit button on the top of the Mapping list.

  • Page 101: Changing The Host Name Of Your Thin Client

    Changing the Host Name of Your Thin Client To change the host name of your thin client, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Host Name. 2. Change the default host name of your thin client.

  • Page 102: Establishing And Stopping A Wireless Connection

    Configuring Network Settings 4.5.9 Establishing and Stopping a Wireless Connection The Wireless setting enables you to establish/stop a wireless connection for your SC-T46 thin client. NOTE • Before you can access available wireless networks, you need to install an external and USB-based wireless network adapter for your SC-T46.
  • Page 103 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Network Settings 3. Click Connect to create a wireless network connection through the selected wireless network. 4. A window appears prompting for confirmation or authentication. NOTE • If you ever accessed this wireless network before, the password will be automatically recorded for future access.
  • Page 104 Stopping a Wireless Network Connection To stop a wireless network connection, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list. 2. Click to check the desired wireless network. The Disconnect button appears on the top of the Wireless Network list.

  • Page 105: Configuring Wireless Network Settings

    Adjusting Connection settings for a Wireless Network To adjust connection settings for a wireless network, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Wireless to open the Wireless Network list. 2. Click to check the desired wireless network. The Edit button appears on the top of the Wireless Network list.

  • Page 106: Configuring Proxy Settings For Web-Based Access To Services

    • Settings available here are only applicable to services that use Web-based access, such as (Microsoft) Remote Web Access and (Citrix) Web Logon connection types. 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Network > Proxy. 2. Click the Mode drop-down menu to select the desired configuration mode. Four modes are available: No Proxy, Auto-detect proxy settings, Manual proxy configuration, and Auto proxy configuration.
  • Page 107 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Network Settings 3. Provide the data as required. Please refer to the following table for a description of each setting item. Connection Settings Item Description Click to select the desired proxy configuration mode. Mode Description No Proxy Don’t use any proxy server.

  • Page 108: Configuring Service Access Settings

    4.6 Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.1 Applications Tab Overview Applications tab enables you to configure settings for service access on clients. To access available settings of Applications tab, click the tab on ViewSonic Client Setup. Applications Tab Overview Interface Elements Name...

  • Page 109: Available Settings At A Glance

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.2 Available Settings at a Glance Setting Icon Description Section Page Click to configure RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) 4.6.3 connection settings and create shortcuts on Remote Desktop 4.6.4 the local desktop and START menu for Remote 4.6.5 Desktop sessions.

  • Page 110: Configuring Basic Rdp Connection Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.3 Configuring Basic RDP Connection Settings The Remote Desktop setting allows you to configure RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connection settings and create shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. You can access remote desktops or applications for work simply through these shortcuts.
  • Page 111 Connection Type: Remote Desktop To quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Remote Desktop connection type, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, Click Applications > Remote Desktop. 2. The RDP Connection list appears in the Configuration area.
  • Page 112 Please visit Microsoft’s websites at www.microsoft.com support.microsoft.com more information. • SC-T46 supports up to two Remote Desktop sessions at the same time. • Windows® RemoteFX™ is the technology that offers a rich user experience over a network for remote desktop users. NOTE •...
  • Page 113 To quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Remote Web Access connection type, please do the following: NOTE • ViewSonic SC-T46 supports only RD Web Access based on Windows Sever 2012 R2; Windows Server 2008 R2 based is not supported.
  • Page 114 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Remote Web Access. 5. Type in the session name and connection URL through which Web-based remote applications is accessible. NOTE • The red asterisks indicate the required fields. •...
  • Page 115 To quickly configure RDP connection settings for the Web Feed connection type, please do the following: NOTE • ViewSonic SC-T46 supports only RD Web Feed based on Windows Sever 2012 R2; Windows Server 2008 R2 based is not supported. 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, Click Applications > Remote Desktop.
  • Page 116 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Web Feed. 5. Type in the session name, Web Feed URL through which remote applications is accessible, and your credentials for Web Feed. NOTE •...
  • Page 117 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 6. Click Update Now in the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections section. After completion, the result will be shown as below in that section. NOTE • You can and need to use Update Now to refresh the Web Feed summary if there are newly published applications.
  • Page 118 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 9. Access shortcuts for available applications can be found in that folder. NOTE • You need to use Update Now described in Step 6 to refresh the Web Feed if there are newly published applications. Otherwise, new applications will not be shown.

  • Page 119: Accessing Remote Desktop Services

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.4 Accessing Remote Desktop Services Connection Type: Remote Desktop To access remote desktops, please do the following: 1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide required credentials if needed. 3.
  • Page 120 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Example: Windows 8 Enterprise NOTE • The connection type of Remote Desktop also allow you to launch application- only sessions; only a specific application is launched rather than a full desktop. For details, please refer to section “4.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings”...
  • Page 121 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Connection Type: Remote Web Access To access remote applications, please do the following: 1. Double click the created shortcut on the desktop. 2. A window appears prompting for credentials. NOTE • A warning message “This Connection is Untrusted“ might appear. Consult the IT administrator for details and ensure the connection is secure first.
  • Page 122 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. Access shortcuts will be shown on the screen. 5. Click or Double-click to select the desired application. 6. A window appears prompting for credentials. 7. Provide your credentials, and then click OK to launch the selected application. •...
  • Page 123 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Connection Type: Web Feed 1. Double click Work Resources folder on the local desktop. 2. Access shortcuts for available applications can be found in that folder. 3. Double-click to select the desired application.
  • Page 124 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. A window appears prompting for credentials. 5. Provide your credentials, and then click OK to launch the selected application. Remote Application Examples Mozilla Firefox and Calculator...

  • Page 125: Configuring Advanced Rdp Connection Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.5 Configuring Advanced RDP Connection Settings The tables below provide a description of each setting item for RDP connections. Please refer to these tables to configure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on local desktop and START menu for service access. NOTE •...
  • Page 126 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Select to enable/disable Network Level Authentication. NOTE: Network Level Authentication is the authentication method used to enhance the server security by requiring that the user be authenticated Network Level Authentication before the logon screen is displayed and a session is created. This is a more secure authentication method that can help protect the remote computer from malicious users and software.
  • Page 127 Select whether to open a Remote Desktop session automatically or not when SC- T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 128 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Options Sub-tab Programs Item Description Click the drop-down menu to enable or disable the Application mode. Use this option to select the session type. Two remote session types are available: • Remote Desktop (when the Application mode is disabled) •...
  • Page 129 NOTE: To configure the display resolution of the local desktop, please refer to section “4.3.3 Configuring Display Settings” on page 60. Click the drop-down menu to select whether to use the ViewSonic Toolbar on a Remote Desktop session. The tool bar allows you to adjust a session window size or suspend a session.
  • Page 130 When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in a Remote Desktop session. NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your SC-T46 first, and then Printer Mapping enable this feature here to use that printer in a Remote Desktop session.
  • Page 131 1. Ensure that the desired USB device has been connected to your client. Use RemoteFX USB Redirection 2. Ensure that RemoteFX is enabled on your SC-T46 (see “Use RemoteFX” on page 118). 3. Click to check Use RemoteFX USB Redirection.
  • Page 132 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Web Access NOTE • For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Desktop, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Desktop” on page 114. •...
  • Page 133 Select whether to open a Remote Web Access session automatically or not when SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 134 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Options Sub-tab NOTE • No options are available under the Options sub-tab in the connection type of Remote Web Access. RD Gateway Sub-tab NOTE • No options are available under the RD Gateway sub-tab in the connection type of Remote Web Access.
  • Page 135 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of Web Feed NOTE • For descriptions of settings for the connection type of Remote Desktop, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Remote Desktop” on page 114. •...
  • Page 136 When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in a Remote Desktop session. NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your SC-T46 first, and then Printer Mapping enable this feature here to use that printer in a Remote Desktop session.
  • Page 137 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable serial port mapping. Serial Port Mapping When Enable is selected, users can access a serial device, such as a barcode scanner, in a Remote Desktop session. Click the drop-down menu to enable/disable parallel port mapping. Parallel Port Mapping When Enable is selected, users can access a parallel device, such as a printer or scanner, in a Remote Desktop session.
  • Page 138 On the client side, please do the following to enable locally attached USB devices in a virtual machine based desktop: 1. Ensure that the desired USB device has been connected to your SC-T46. Use RemoteFX USB Redirection 2. Ensure that RemoteFX is enabled on your SC-T46 (see “Use RemoteFX” on page 118).

  • Page 139: Configuring Basic Ica Connection Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.6 Configuring Basic ICA Connection Settings The Citrix ICA setting allows you to configure ICA connections for Citrix services and create shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. You can access virtual desktops and applications for work simply through these shortcuts.
  • Page 140 Connection Type: Web Logon To quickly configure ICA connection settings for the Web Logon connection type, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.
  • Page 141 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, leave the connection type as Web Logon as default, and then type in the desired session name and the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which Citrix services are accessible. NOTE •...
  • Page 142 StoreFront / Web Logon VDI-in-a-Box VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, Click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE • If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.
  • Page 143 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select StoreFront. 5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual applications/ desktops are accessible, and the name of desktop group or application. NOTE •...
  • Page 144 StoreFront / Web Logon VDI-in-a-Box VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, Click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE • If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.
  • Page 145 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select VDI-in-a-Box. 5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops are accessible, and the name of the desktop group.
  • Page 146 StoreFront / Web Logon VDI-in-a-Box VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE • If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.
  • Page 147 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select XenDesktop. 5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual desktops are accessible, and the desired desktop group.
  • Page 148 StoreFront / Web Logon VDI-in-a-Box VDI-in-a-Box / Web Logon 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE • If you haven’t created any entry, the ICA Connection list will be empty.
  • Page 149 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select XenApp. 5. Type the session name, the IP address / URL / FQDN of the server through which virtual applications are accessible, and the desired application name.
  • Page 150 • This connection type is used to connect to XenApp server for administration and supports only XenApp 6.5 and earlier. 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > Citrix ICA. 2. The available ICA Connection list appears in the Configuration area.
  • Page 151 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On General sub-tab, click the Connection Type drop-down menu to select Server Connection. 5. Type the session name, server address, and server name. NOTE • You may need to provide the XML port number as well for your server address (for example, 192.168.77.10:8080), depending on your server-side configuration.

  • Page 152: Accessing Citrix Services

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.7 Accessing Citrix Services For Connection Types of StoreFront, VDI-in-a-Box, XenDesktop, XenApp, and Server Connection To access Citrix services, please do the following: 1. Double click the created (customized) shortcut on the desktop, and then provide your credentials if needed. 2.
  • Page 153 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenDesktop 5.6 Platinum Citrix Logon Screen Example: VDI-in-a-Box...
  • Page 154 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Citrix Logon Screen Example: XenApp and XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum 3. Type in the required credentials, and then click Log On. NOTE • If your XenApp server doesn’t belong to any domain, type in the server name in the Domain field instead.
  • Page 155 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. On the Desktop or Application Selection screen, click to select the desired desktop or application(s). NOTE • You might enter the virtual desktop directly if only one type of virtual desktop is assigned to the provided credentials.
  • Page 156 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Selection Screen Example: XenApp 7.5 Platinum Selection Screen Example: XenDesktop 7.5 Platinum...
  • Page 157 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 5. The selected virtual desktop or application(s) will be displayed on the screen. Virtual Application Examples PowerPoint Viewer, Adobe Reader, and Notepad Virtual Application Examples Adobe Reader, Mozilla Firefox, and PowerPoint Viewer...
  • Page 158 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Virtual Desktop Example Windows 7 Ultimate Virtual Desktop Example Windows Server 2008 R2...

  • Page 159: Configuring Advanced Ica Connection Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.8 Configuring Advanced ICA Connection Settings The tables below provide a description of each setting item for ICA connections. Please refer to these tables to configure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. NOTE •...
  • Page 160 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings General Sub-tab Server Settings Item Description Session Name Type in the name of browser sessions for Citrix service access. This table only provides descriptions for available settings when Web Logon is selected. Six connection types are available: Option Description Provides access to virtual desktops and applications...
  • Page 161 Select whether to open a browser session for Citrix service access automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 162 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.
  • Page 163 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of StoreFront NOTE • For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 148. •...
  • Page 164 Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 165 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.
  • Page 166 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Number of Retries Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10. Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from Delay between Retries 5 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 167 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of VDI-in-a-Box NOTE • For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 148. •...
  • Page 168 Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 169 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.
  • Page 170 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from Delay between Retries 5 to 60 seconds. Enable Audio Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session. Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session. Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.
  • Page 171 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of XenDesktop NOTE • For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 148. •...
  • Page 172 Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 173 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a virtual desktop.
  • Page 174 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from Delay between Retries 5 to 60 seconds. Enable Audio Check/Uncheck to enable/disable sound in an ICA session. Click the drop-down menu to choose the desired sound quality in an ICA session. Three options are available: High Quality, Medium Quality, and Low Quality.
  • Page 175 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of XenApp NOTE • For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 148. •...
  • Page 176 Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 177 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a delivered application.
  • Page 178 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session Enable Automatic Reconnect was interrupted. Number of Retries Click the drop-down menu to select the number of retries, ranging from 1 to 10. Click the drop-down menu to select the delay time between retries, ranging from Delay between Retries 5 to 60 seconds.
  • Page 179 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Settings for the Connection Type of Server Connection NOTE • For descriptions of available settings for the connection type of Web Logon, please refer to “Settings for the Connection Type of Web Logon” on page 148. •...
  • Page 180 Select whether to open a Citrix ICA session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 181 Citrix ICA sessions. Mapping Local Serial Ports NOTE: This setting item is not applicable to your SC-T46. However, if you use a serial-based barcode scanner, and attach it to your SC-T46 with a serial- to-USB adapter, you need to enable this setting in order to use the local barcode scanner in a virtual server desktop.
  • Page 182 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings Check/Uncheck to enable/disable automatic reconnecting after an ICA session was interrupted. Enable Automatic Reconnect NOTE: Automatic reconnecting (Auto Client Reconnect) may not work for a XenDesktop ICA session. This is a known issue. For more details, please visit Citrix websites at support.citrix.com or www.citrix.com.

  • Page 183: Configuring Basic Vmware View Connection Settings

    • For more information on VMware desktop virtualization solutions, please visit VMware website at www.vmware.com. To quickly configure VMware View connection settings, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > VMware View. 2. The View Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE •...
  • Page 184 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. Type in the desired session name and the computer name or IP address of the View Connection Server, and then click Save to confirm. NOTE • These are the only required fields for the creation of a service access shortcut on the desktop.

  • Page 185: Accessing Vmware View Or Horizon View Services

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.10 Accessing VMware View or Horizon View Services To access VMware View or Horizon View services, please do the following: 1. Double click the created (customized) access shortcut on the desktop. 2. On the appeared View Client window, type in the computer name or IP address of the View Connection Server, and then click Connect.
  • Page 186 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 5. A window appears with available desktops for the provided credentials. NOTE • You can click the Screen Size drop-down menu of a virtual desktop group to select the desired screen size. Five options are available: Full Screen - All Monitors, Full Screen - This Monitor, Large Screen, Small Screen, and Custom Size.

  • Page 187: Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.11 Configuring Advanced View Connection Settings The table below provides a description of each setting item for View connections. Please refer to this table to configure advanced settings and customize shortcuts on the local desktop and START menu for service access. General Sub-tab Server Settings Item...
  • Page 188 Select whether to open a VMware View or Horizon View session automatically or not when your SC-T46 is started up (Autostart mode). NOTE: There are three similar but different modes for your SC-T46 and only one mode will take effect if all are enabled. Three modes and the order of...
  • Page 189 When Enable is selected, users can access a local or network printer in a virtual desktop session. NOTE: You need to add a local or network printer for your SC-T46 first, and then Printer Mapping enable this feature here to use that printer in a virtual desktop session.

  • Page 190: Configuring Ssh Connection Settings

    Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.12 Configuring SSH Connection Settings To configure SSH (Secure SHell) connection settings, please do the following: 1. On ViewSonic Client Setup, click Applications > SSH. 2. The SSH Connection list appears in the Configuration area. NOTE •...
  • Page 191 Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4. Click the drop-down menu to select the desired connection type. Two types are available: SSH and Telnet. 5. Type in the desired session name, the computer name or IP address of the remote server, the user name, and then click Save to confirm.

  • Page 192: Launching Ssh And Telnet Sessions

    Configuring Client Settings Configuring Service Access Settings 4.6.13 Launching SSH and Telnet Sessions To launch an SSH or Telnet session, please do the following: 1. Double click the created shortcut on the local desktop. 2. The SSH or Telnet session starts in the opened window. Example: SSH Session Example: Telnet Session...

  • Page 193: Appendices

    This chapter provides instructions for the maintenance and upgrade of your SC-T46 thin client. A.1 Resetting Your SC-T46 to the Factory Default How to restore factory default settings for your SC-T46 A.2 Updating Firmware for Your SC-T46 Four ways to update firmware for your SC-T46...

  • Page 194: Resetting Your Sc-T46 To The Factory Default

    • Resetting your SC-T46 to the factory default will erase all current settings in ViewSonic Client Setup and restore all settings to defaults. 1. Restart your SC-T46. 1. During the POST (Power-on Self-Test) period, press Esc on the keyboard to enter ViewSonic Thin Client Menu. ViewSonic Thin Client Menu Normal Mode...

  • Page 195: Updating Firmware For Your Sc-T46

    1. Connect your thin client to the network, and then restart it. 2. During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) period, press Esc on the keyboard to enter ViewSonic Thin Client Menu. 3. Select Firmware update and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the task.

  • Page 196: Specifications

    1 x DVI-D 1 x Headphone 1 x RJ-45 1 x DC IN Networking 10/100/1000Mb Ethernet Wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (only for SC-T46 (with WiFi)) Power Input/Output: 100-240Vac, 1A, 50-60 Hz / DC +12Vdc, 3A Operating system Linux Supported Microsoft RDP with RemoteFX / Citrix ICA with HDX / VMware PCoIP...

  • Page 197: Other Information

    Latin America C= http://www.viewsonic.com/la/ www.viewsonic.com/la/ soporte@viewsonic.com (Mexico) soporte/servicio-tecnico Nexus Hightech Solutions, Cincinnati #40 Desp. 1 Col. De los Deportes Mexico D.F. Tel: 55) 6547-6454 55)6547-6484 Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/servicio-tecnico#mexico Latin America C= http://www.viewsonic.com/la/ www.viewsonic.com/la/ soporte@viewsonic.com (Peru) soporte/servicio-tecnico Macau www.hk.viewsonic.com T= 853 2870 0303 service@hk.viewsonic.com...

  • Page 198: Limited Warranty

    ViewSonic Thin Client products are warranted for (3) years from the first consumer purchase for parts and labor. User is responsible for the back up of any data before returning the unit for service. ViewSonic is not responsible for any data lost.
  • Page 199 Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

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