HP Compaq t5700 Quick Reference Manual
HP Compaq t5700 Quick Reference Manual

HP Compaq t5700 Quick Reference Manual

Microsoft windows xpe-based thin clients t5000 series
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Quick Reference Guide
Microsoft Windows XPe-based Thin Clients -

t5000 Series

Document Part Number: 253378-007
October 2005
This guide supplements the standard Microsoft Windows XPe
documents supplied by Microsoft Corporation. This document
highlights the differences, enhancements, and additional features
provided with this terminal.

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  • Page 1: T5000 Series

    Quick Reference Guide Microsoft Windows XPe-based Thin Clients - t5000 Series Document Part Number: 253378-007 October 2005 This guide supplements the standard Microsoft Windows XPe documents supplied by Microsoft Corporation. This document highlights the differences, enhancements, and additional features provided with this terminal.
  • Page 2 © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote Desktop Connection ........
  • Page 4 HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool........
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Image updates HP provides periodic updates to the image for HP Compaq t57x0 thin clients. Check the HP support site for important documentation that provides specific information for your image version. You can find support documentation at: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html...
  • Page 6: Citrix Ica

    The terminal emulation software uses the Telnet protocol to communicate with the computing platform. Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server with Terminal Services installed Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 7: Support Service - Altiris Deployment Solution

    See the write filter topics in Manager” on page 26 write filter when you no longer want permanent changes. Quick Reference Guide www.altiris.com/documentation Microsoft Terminal Server Client (Remote Desktop Connection Manager) Citrix Program Neighborhood If installed, a special-order terminal emulation application -commit command is issued during the current for instructions to disable the cache.
  • Page 8: Logging On

    Automatic logon The default for the XPe-based thin client is automatic logon. The administrator can use the HP Logon Manager in the Control Panel to enable/disable auto logon and change the auto logon user name, password, and domain. Only the administrator logon account can change auto logon properties.
  • Page 9: Administrator Logon Access

    The default username and password for the Administrator account is Administrator account is You can use the HP Manager application to permanently modify the default login user. Located in the Control Panel, only the Administrator can access this application. Pre-installed utilities There are several preinstalled utilities on the thin client, including: ■...
  • Page 10: Altiris Client Agent

    With Macromedia Flash Player, Web users worldwide can view and interact with content developed in Macromedia Flash. “Enhanced Write Filter Manager” for information about the write filter. command during the current boot session. See for instructions on how to disable www.hp.com “Enhanced Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 11: Remote Desktop Connection

    This section gives a general overview of the XPe User and Administrator desktop features and functions. User desktop The desktop that displays when you are logged on as a user is a standard Windows XP desktop, except that the Citrix Program Neighborhood, Remote Desktop Connection, and Internet Explorer are the only icons present.
  • Page 12: Administrator Desktop

    You may copy and paste text between remote session and local computer using standard copy and paste methods. Administrator desktop The desktop that displays when you are logged on as an administrator is a standard Windows XP desktop. Icons present on the default administrator desktop Start menu include: ■...
  • Page 13: Logging Off From, Restarting, And Shutting Down The Thin Client

    A user logon account does not have write filter disabling privileges; this is a local or remote administrator function. Quick Reference Guide Enhanced Writer Filter Power Management System Time -commit www.hp.com “Logging on” on 26. If you want to save command during the current boot...
  • Page 14: Programs Menu Extended Selections

    Citrix Corporation Web site at: www.citrix.com/support Search under Product Documentation. Citrix Program Neighborhood - also available as a desktop icon Remote Desktop Connection - also available as a desktop icon TeemNT Internet Explorer - also available as a desktop icon www.hp.com...
  • Page 15: Remote Desktop Connection

    The TeemNT terminal emulation application is installed on the thin client. Refer to the terminal emulation documentation (supplied separately) for instructions. By default, a desktop icon is not installed. Internet Explorer Version 6.0 of the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser is installed locally on the thin client.
  • Page 16: Regional And Language Options

    User Manager is a utility that allows the administrator to create, delete, and maintain user accounts. For more information, see profiles” on page Print spooling User/system temporary files 30). command during the current boot session before restarting. Services User Manager www.hp.com “User Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 17: Peripherals

    Under the Ports (COM & LPT) listing, a new COM port will display for the new connection. Note which COM port number is assigned to the new connection. using the discovered port number when prompted. Use the manufacturer’s procedures for other devices, such as a serial touch screen. www.hp.com...
  • Page 18: Printers

    You can print to network printers from ICA and RDP applications through print drivers on the servers. For more information, review the following document: http://h200001.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00298847/c00298847.pdf CAUTION: If the available free space on the flash memory is reduced to Ä...
  • Page 19: Using Manufacturer Print Drivers

    You can adjust the volume using the sound icon in the task bar system tray. You can single-click on this icon to open the master volume control or double-click to open the volume control application dialog box. Quick Reference Guide click Next. then click Next. -commit command to save the installation. www.hp.com...
  • Page 20: Microsoft Windows Xpe Service Pack 2 (Sp2)

    HP Sygate Standalone Agent has the ability to allow or block any port or protocol, inbound or outbound, by either application or traffic signature. The Agent not only blocks according to these parameters, but can also link them with logical and/or conditional statements, increasing the scope and flexibility of polices that you can apply.
  • Page 21: Microsoft Windows Firewall

    00282639/c00282639.pdf Microsoft Windows Firewall An improved Microsoft Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or ICF) is available from HP as an add-on. The firewall is enabled by default after you install the add-on. ✎ The Microsoft Windows Firewall is provided only as an add-on, and is not included in the image.
  • Page 22 When you select Don't allow exceptions, Windows Firewall blocks all requests to connect to your computer, including those from programs or services on the Exceptions tab. The firewall also blocks file and printer sharing and discovery of network devices. www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 23 The exception settings specify the set of computers for which this port/program is open. You can specify three different modes of access: ❏ Any computer (including those on the(Internet) ❏ My network (subnet) only ❏ Custom list www.hp.com...
  • Page 24 Security Logging: Create a log file for troubleshooting. ❏ ICMP: With Global Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) the computers on a network can share error and status information. ❏ Default Settings: Restore Windows Firewall to a default configuration. www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 25: Gathering Configuration Information

    Troubleshooting applications Modifying an application to work with a stateful filtering firewall is the ideal way to resolve issues. This is not always possible, so the firewall provides an interface for configuring exceptions for ports and applications. www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 26: Failure Symptoms

    Server applications running on the Windows XP computer may not respond to client requests. Examples include a Web server such as Internet Information Services (IIS), Remote Desktop, and File Sharing. www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 27: Adding A Program

    ✎ HP recommends adding a program instead of adding a port. Adding a program is easier and safer than adding a port because you do not have to know which port numbers to use, and the port is only open when the program is waiting to receive a connection.
  • Page 28: Additional Resources

    Manually Configuring Windows Firewall in Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy /cg0204.mspx Using the Windows Firewall INF File in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=cb 307a1d-2f97-4e63-a581-bf25685b4c43&displaylang=en Deploying Windows Firewall Settings for Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=445 4e0e1-61fa-447a-bdcd-499f73a637d1&displaylang=en www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 29: Microsoft Internet Explorer

    For more information about improvements to Windows Media Player, refer to the Windows Media Player home page at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/9series/ default.aspx Utilities and settings This section describes some of the utilities and settings found on your thin client. Quick Reference Guide www.hp.com...
  • Page 30: Enhanced Write Filter Manager

    ✎ To avoid flash corruption when administering the thin client for permanent changes, HP strongly recommends that you disable the write filter cache before making permanent modifications to the system. Remember to enable the writer filter after making all of your changes.
  • Page 31: Enhanced Write Filter Manager Command Line Control

    Quick Reference Guide -commit in the Open field and clicking OK. ewfmgr c: boot command -disable command to commit and then disable. www.hp.com command, all the temporary Enter. and press Using the syntax, use the variable of the -commit...
  • Page 32: Enhanced Write Filter User Interface

    This button is the same as executing the DOS prompt. Disable EWF This button is the same as executing the DOS prompt. Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools. www.hp.com ewfmgr.exe c: -Enable from ewfmgr.exe c: -Disable from Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 33: Enhanced Write Filter Status Tool

    ✎ In the event of a corrupted EWF state, you must re-flash the thin client with the standard shipping image provided on the Web. For additional information, see the "HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool" white paper located at: http://h200005.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c 00485307/c00485307.pdf...
  • Page 34: Local Drives

    Drive Z Drive Z is the onboard volatile memory (Ms-ramdrive) on the logic board of the thin client. Because drive Z is volatile memory, HP recommends that you do not use this drive to save data that you want to retain. For Ramdisk configuration instructions, see RAMDisk”...
  • Page 35: Saving Files

    CAUTION: The thin client uses an embedded operating system with a Ä fixed amount of flash memory. HP recommends that you save files that you want to retain on a server rather than on your thin client. Be careful of application settings that write to the C drive, which resides in flash memory (in particular, many applications by default write cache files to the C drive on the local system).
  • Page 36: User Log Accounts

    Administrator group. To create the user: CAUTION: Because of the limited size of flash memory, HP strongly Ä recommends that you configure other applications available to the new and existing users to prevent writing to the local file system. For the same reason, HP also recommends that you exercise extreme care when changing configuration settings of the factory-installed applications.
  • Page 37 New User dialog box. you want. Users folder in the left pane. This opens the [user name] Properties tabbed dialog box. Administrators in the Enter the Object Names to Select field. This enables the Check Names command button. www.hp.com...
  • Page 38: Remote Administration And Firmware Upgrades

    PXE allows a network administrator to remotely wake up a thin client and perform various management tasks, including loading the operating system and other software onto the thin client www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 39: Hp Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool

    HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool The HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool is part of the Softpaq deliverable that contains the original factory image for the HP Compaq t5000 thin client. You can use this utility to restore the original factory image to your thin client.
  • Page 40 Enhanced Writer Filter manager 9 extended selections Control Panel 11 firewall Microsoft Windows 17 Sygate 16 Flash 30 HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool 35 HP RAMDisk 11 HP Sygate Security Agent 16 image updates 1 Internet Explorer 11 language options 12 logging on...
  • Page 41 USB to serial converter cable 13 user creating new account 32 desktop 7 profiles 32 User Manager 12 user profiles 32 utilities and settings 25 Windows Media Player 9 25 Windows Messenger 25 Windows XPe extended features 3 www.hp.com Quick Reference Guide...

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