Page 3 - About This Book
About This Book This guide supplements the standard Microsoft Windows XPe documents supplied by MicrosoftCorporation. This document highlights the differences, enhancements, and additional features providedwith this terminal. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow dire...
Page 5 - Table of contents
Table of contents 1 Introduction Updates ................................................................................................................................................ 2The XPe desktop ....................................................................................................
Page 7 - Introduction
1 Introduction HP Compaq t57x0 thin client models use the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded (XPe) operating system.These thin clients provide the flexibility, connectivity, security, multimedia, and peripheral capabilitiesthat make them ideal for most mainstream business use: ● Flexible ◦ Win32-based ap...
Page 8 - User desktop; Administrator desktop
This guide will introduce you to the features of this client that are not found in the standard MicrosoftWindows XP operating system. Typically, a terminal is configured locally then used as a template for other terminals, which are thenconfigured using local or remote administration tools. Updates ...
Page 9 - Server environment requirements; Session services; Citrix ICA
For information about the functionality of the standard Windows XPe desktop and Start menu items,refer to the Microsoft Web site at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/embedded/aa731409.aspx . NOTE: Right-clicking the mouse when the pointer is on the administrator’s desktop background opens a pop-up me...
Page 10 - Support service - Altiris Deployment Solution
Microsoft RDP The Terminal Services Client application on the thin client accesses Microsoft Terminal Services. Youcan make Microsoft RDP available on the network using any of the following services: ● Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server with Terminal Services installed ● Microsoft Windows Server 200...
Page 11 - Configuration; Logging on; Automatic logon
2 Configuration Logging on You can log on to your thin client either automatically or manually. Automatic logon The default for the XPe-based thin client is automatic logon. The administrator can use the HP WindowsLogon Configuration Manager in the Control Panel to enable/disable auto logon and chan...
Page 12 - Manual logon; Administrator logon access
Manual logon When automatic logon is disabled, thin client startup displays the Log On to Windows dialog box. Typethe logon information in the User Name and Password text boxes. Note the following: ● For a user account, the factory-default user name and password are both User . ● For an administrato...
Page 13 - Logging off, restarting, and shutting down the thin client; Enhanced Write Filter
Logging off, restarting, and shutting down the thin client To restart, shut down, or log off from the thin client, click Start > Shut Down . From the Shut Down dialog box, select the desired action, and then click OK . NOTE: You may also log off or shut down using the Windows Security dialog box....
Page 14 - Power management; System time
Power management A “Monitor Saver” turns off the video signal to the monitor after a designated idle time, allowing themonitor to enter a power-saving mode. Parameters for this mode are available by right-clicking on thedesktop background and selecting Properties > Screen Saver > Power . Syste...
Page 15 - Local drives; Drive Z; Drive C and flash; Saving files; Mapping network drives
Local drives The following sections describe the local drives located on the thin client. Drive Z Drive Z is the onboard volatile memory (MS-RAMDRIVE) on the logic board of the thin client. Becausedrive Z is volatile memory, HP recommends that you do not use this drive to save data that you want tor...
Page 16 - Roaming profiles
To keep the mappings after the thin client is rebooted: 1. Disable the write filter cache during the current boot session or issue the -commit command. 2. Select Reconnect at Logon . Because a user logon cannot disable the write filter cache, you can retain the mappings by logging offthe user (do no...
Page 17 - User accounts; Creating a new user account; User Manager
User accounts This section describes how to create a new user account and user profile Creating a new user account CAUTION: Make sure to disable the write filter cache during the boot session in which a new account is created. Remember to enable the write filter after saving all of your permanent ch...
Page 19 - Regional and Language Options
Regional and Language Options The keyboard language options are preset at the factory. Should you need to make a change, thekeyboard language selection is made through the Regional and Language Options selection in theControl Panel. From this program you can select the type of keyboard you are using...
Page 21 - Applications
3 Applications The XP Embedded image that ships with your thin client has the following preinstalled applications: ● Sygate Firewall ● Citrix Program Neighborhood ● Microsoft RDP ● HP PC Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Client ● TeemNT Terminal Emulation ● Altiris Client Agent ● Internet Explorer ● ...
Page 22 - Sygate firewall
Sygate firewall The HP XPe SP2 image includes a Sygate firewall. HP Sygate Security Agent provides a customizable firewall that helps protect your computer fromintrusion and misuse, whether malicious or unintentional. The firewall detects and identifies knownTrojans, port scans, and other common att...
Page 23 - Microsoft Windows Firewall; Configuring Microsoft Windows Firewall
Microsoft Windows Firewall An improved Microsoft Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or ICF) isavailable from HP as an add-on. The firewall is enabled by default after you install the add-on. NOTE: The Microsoft Windows Firewall is provided only as an add-on and is no...
Page 26 - Adding a program
Failure symptoms Failures related to the default configuration will manifest in two ways: ● Client applications may fail to receive data from a server. Examples include an FTP client,multimedia streaming software, and new mail notifications in some e-mail applications. ● Server applications running ...
Page 27 - Adding a port
Adding a port If adding the program to the exception list does not resolve the application issue, you can add portsmanually. You must first identify the ports used by the application. The most reliable method fordetermining port usage is consulting with the application vendor. If the port number(s) ...
Page 28 - Citrix Program Neighborhood
Citrix Program Neighborhood Citrix Program Neighborhood is a feature of ICA introduced with MetaFrame 1.8 that enables users toconnect to MetaFrame and WinFrame servers and published applications. Program Neighborhoodallows complete administrative control over application access and delivers an even...
Page 29 - Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection Use the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box to establish connections to a Windows Terminal Serveror to access remote applications using Microsoft RDP. Refer to the Microsoft Web site for documentation that offers a detailed explanation and instructions onhow to use the Mic...
Page 30 - HP PC Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Client
HP PC Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Client The Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) solution from HP centralizes desktop computing andstorage resources into easily managed, highly secure data centers, while providing end users theconvenience and familiarity of a traditional desktop environmen...
Page 31 - TeemNT Terminal Emulation
For more information about PC SAM, see http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/ 323204-0-0-225-121.html . TeemNT Terminal Emulation All t57x0 thin-client models include terminal emulation software to support computing on legacyplatforms. The software uses the Telnet protocol to communicate with t...
Page 32 - Windows Media Player 11
Altiris Client Agent The Altiris Client Agent allows the Altiris server to discover valid clients that are added to the network.The agent carries out assignments and reports the status of individual thin clients to the Altiris server. Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7.0 of the Microsoft Internet...
Page 33 - Macromedia Flash Player
Macromedia Flash Player Macromedia Flash Player is the agent for rich Web experiences across multiple platforms. WithMacromedia Flash Player, Web users worldwide can view and interact with content developed inMacromedia Flash. Some Web sites require newer versions of the player. To install newer pla...
Page 34 - Control Panel extended selections
4 Control Panel extended selections The Control Panel is accessed by selecting Start > Control Panel . Some of the extended selections available on the Control Panel are discussed in the following sections. 28 Chapter 4 Control Panel extended selections ENWW
Page 35 - Enhanced Write Filter Manager command line control
Enhanced Write Filter Manager The Enhanced Write Filter Manager provides a secure environment for thin client computing byprotecting the thin client from undesired flash memory writes (the operating system and functionalsoftware components reside in flash memory). The write filter also extends the l...
Page 36 - Enhanced Write Filter user interface
4. Type ewfmgr c: . 5. Press Enter . Using the ewfmgr <drive-letter> -[boot command] syntax, use the following commands in the boot command variable of the command line: ● -all : Displays information about all protected volumes and performs a command, such as disable, enable, and commit, on ea...
Page 37 - Enhanced Write Filter status tool
3. Click the EWF Manager icon. 4. Use the EWF user interface to select Write Filter options. The EWF user interface includes the following buttons: ● Enable EWF : This button is the same as executing ewfmgr.exe c: -Enable from the DOS prompt. ● Disable EWF : This button is the same as executing ewfm...
Page 38 - HP RAMDisk
HP RAMDisk The RAMDisk is volatile memory space set aside for temporary data storage. It is the Z drive shown inthe My Computer window. The following items are stored on the RAMDisk: ● Browser Web page cache ● Browser history ● Browser cookies ● Browser cache ● Temporary Internet files ● Print spool...
Page 39 - HP DHCP Settings Update Client
HP DHCP Settings Update Client The HP DHCP Settings Update Client is a utility found in the Control Panel that allows an IT Administratorto apply settings to an HP XP Embedded operating system. The settings are applied through an .INI file that uses a subset of parameters from Microsoft’s sysprep.in...
Page 40 - HP ThinState Capture
HP ThinState Capture The HP ThinState Capture tool is a very simple wizard-based tool that you can use to capture an HPthin client XP Embedded image, which you can then deploy to another HP thin client of identical modeland hardware. What do you need to have? ● An HP thin client XP embedded unit tha...
Page 43 - HP ThinState Deploy
HP ThinState Deploy To perform an HP ThinState deployment: 1. Set the boot order in the F10 System BIOS to USB boot . 2. Attach the USB flash drive to the thin client unit you wish to deploy the captured image to, and thenpower on the unit. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you remove the ...
Page 44 - Administration and image upgrades; Altiris Deployment Solution software; Image upgrades; HP ThinState Capture and Deploy
5 Administration and image upgrades This section highlights and discusses the Remote Administration capabilities and firmware upgrademethods applicable to your thin client. Altiris Deployment Solution software The Altiris Deployment Solution software is a full-featured remote administration tool set...
Page 45 - HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool; HP Universal Print Driver for Thin Clients Add-on
HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool The HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool is part of the SoftPaq deliverable that contains the originalfactory image for the HP Compaq t5000 thin client. You can use this utility to restore the original factoryimage to your thin client. This utility allows you to perf...
Page 46 - Peripherals; Printers; Adding printers-using generic text-only print driver
6 Peripherals Depending on the ports available, the thin client can provide services for USB, serial, parallel, and PCIdevices, as long as the appropriate software is installed. Factory-installed software is described in thefollowing section. As they become available, you can install add-ons for oth...
Page 47 - Using manufacturer print drivers; Audio
6. Verify that the Automatically Detect and Install my Plug and Play Printer check box is not selected. 7. Click Next . 8. Select Use the Following Port . 9. Select the appropriate port from the list, and then click Next . 10. Choose the manufacturer and model of the printer, and then click Next . 1...
Page 48 - Index
Index A accounts creating user 11user 11 add-on modules 38add-on upgrades 38adding ports, Microsoft Windows Firewall 21 adding printers 40adding programs, Microsoft Windows Firewall 20 Administrative Tools 14administrator desktop 2logon 6 Altiris 4Altiris Client Agent 26Altiris Deployment Solution 4...
