Acer WT 300 User Manual

Acer WT 300

User’s Guide

Acer WT 300 User’s Guide Part No.: 49.32B01.001 Draft Version: July, 1999

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Notices

FCC Notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ❑ Increase the separation between the device and receiver ❑ Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

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Notice: Shield Cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral Devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

Notices

Use Conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the 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.

Notice: Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3. Do not use this product near water.

4. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

6. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated

on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate

this product where persons will walk on the cord.

8. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the

total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension

cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet

slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

11. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

If liquid has been spilled into the product

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water

d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance,

indicating a need for service.

12. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in

your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 10A 250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Notices

Year 2000 Compliance Statement

This product is Year 2000-compliant and carries the “NSTL Hardware Tested Year 2000 Compliant” logo. This product has been tested both by Acer’s internal test labs and NSTL using NSTL’s YMARK2000 certification test. These tests certify that this product will successfully make the year 2000 transition.

For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.tw/service/y2k/

Chapter 1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Unpacking Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Connecting System Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting the Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the Power Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting the Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Base Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning On Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Turning Off Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Terminal Connection Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Microsoft Remote Desktop Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Citrix ICA Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Ericom Power Term Terminal Emulator (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Multiple Sessions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Terminal Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Chapter 2 Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

VGA Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Software Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Bootloader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting Your Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Getting Started

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

Acer has been on the leading edge of microcomputer systems development for both corporate and home computing needs for 20 years, as the OEM of choice for many of the world’s leading computer companies. Acer is committed to meeting the world’s demand for state-of-the-art computers at the best prices.

Your Window Based Terminal (WBT) configuration provides flexible feature in a small footprint making it perfect for general business or commercial use.

Overview

The Acer WT 300 system is a combination of one Cyrix MediaGX microprocessor, a Cyrix’s Virtual system architecture enabling XpressGRAPHICS and XpressAUDIO, an Ethernet Controller (AMD 79C973), one PCI connector for upgrading to TYPE II PCMCIA daughter card, and one DIMM socket (which supports up to 256 MB RAM). The Acer WT 300 system is based on Intel® x86 architecture with audio capability and 100 BaseT support.

The Acer WT 300 system is one of Acer’s Window Based Terminal numerous product line. It’s advantages are high performance, low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), low administration cost, good security and seamless integration into networking environment.

Preinstallation

The preinstallation process involves the following activities:

· Selecting a site

· Unpacking components

Selecting a Site

Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer:

· Determine the best site for your system. Cable paths should not run near equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference such as radio transmitters, television sets, copy machines, or heating and air conditioning equipment.

· Route cables away from personnel and equipment traffic.

· Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and

humidity.

Unpacking Components

Unpack the contents of each box carefully. Save all packing materials in case you need to move or ship the system in the future.

Check that all items are present and in good condition. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing or damaged.

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Features

The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a base holder, power adapter and it may also come with an optional SmartCard.

Front Panel

The figure below shows the system unit front panel.

# Description

1 SmartCard slot

2 Power indicator

3 Manufacturer’s logo

Rear Panel

The figure shows the system unit rear panel.

# Description

1 Parallel/Printer connector

2 Mouse connector

3 Ethernet connector

4 Main power switch

5 Power adapter jack

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# Description

6 USB ports

7 Keyboard connector

8 Serial connector

9 Monitor/VGA connector

10 Line-out/Speaker port

Note : As of now, Windows CE does not support the USB port, it will be available in the future.

Connecting System Components

Do not turn on the power until you finish connecting the system components.

The following sections show how to connect each component to the system.

Connecting the Keyboard

Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard connector on the rear panel. See the figure below.

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Connecting the Monitor

Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel.

Connecting the Mouse

Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.

Connecting the Printer

If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel connector on the rear panel. See figure below.

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