HP t5530, Windows CE 5.0 User Manual
Administrator's Guide: Windows CE 5.0 - HP
Compaq Thin Client t5530
Build 5.0.3.588 or higher
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Administrator's Guide
Business PCs
Third Edition (March 2008)
Document Part Number: 441897–003
About This Book
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Table of contents
1 Introduction
Image updates ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Setup Wizard ........................................................................................................................................ 2
HP Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM) .......................................................................................... 2
2 The Desktop
Display .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Taskbar ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Start Menu ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Icons ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
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Advanced Window ................................................................................................................................ 7
Creating user accounts ........................................................................................................................ 8
Connections ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Adding connections ........................................................................................................... 13
Editing connections ............................................................................................................ 13
Deleting connections ......................................................................................................... 14
Assigning connections to users ......................................................................................... 14
Assign Connections tab .................................................................................... 14
Assigning connections ...................................................................................... 16
Designating connections as primary or secondary ........................................... 16
Enabling automatic connection and reconnection ............................................. 17
Configuring the user interface ............................................................................................................ 18
Auto starting HP Thin Connect .......................................................................................... 18
Setting the terminal to Kiosk mode .................................................................................... 18
Enabling automatic log on and keyboard functions ............................................................................ 20
Switching to a different user ............................................................................................................... 21
4 Control Panel
Accessibility ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Boot Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 24
Certificates ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Date/Time ........................................................................................................................................... 26
DHCP Options .................................................................................................................................... 26
Dialing ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 28
Global ICA Client Settings .................................................................................................................. 30
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Keyboard Shortcuts ........................................................................................................... 30
Preferences ....................................................................................................................... 31
Server Location .................................................................................................................. 32
Firewall Settings ................................................................................................................ 32
HP Thin State Capture ....................................................................................................................... 33
Thin State Capture ............................................................................................................. 33
Thin State Deploy .............................................................................................................. 35
Internet Options .................................................................................................................................. 35
JETCET PRINT 4.0 ............................................................................................................................ 36
Keyboard ............................................................................................................................................ 37
LPD Control ........................................................................................................................................ 37
Modems .............................................................................................................................................. 38
Mouse ................................................................................................................................................. 39
Network and Dial-up Connections ...................................................................................................... 39
Dial-up connection ............................................................................................................. 40
Direct connection ............................................................................................................... 40
Virtual Private Network (PPTP) connection ....................................................................... 40
Virtual Private Network (L2TP) connection ........................................................................ 40
PPP Over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection ........................................................................... 40
Port Lock ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Power Settings ................................................................................................................................... 41
RDP/ICA Printers ............................................................................................................................... 42
Adding a printer ................................................................................................................. 42
Modifying an existing printer configuration ........................................................................ 44
Regional Settings ............................................................................................................................... 44
Security .............................................................................................................................................. 45
Enabling security ............................................................................................................... 45
Creating a user account ..................................................................................................... 46
SNMP ................................................................................................................................................. 46
SNTP Client ........................................................................................................................................ 51
System ............................................................................................................................................... 52
Resetting settings to factory defaults ................................................................................. 53
Copying registry settings ................................................................................................... 53
System Update ................................................................................................................................... 54
Direct from HP ................................................................................................................... 55
Custom .............................................................................................................................. 55
Terminal Server Client Licenses ........................................................................................................ 56
View or Remove Programs ................................................................................................................ 57
VNC Server ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Settings for VNC Server .................................................................................................... 58
Volume & Sounds ............................................................................................................................... 58
5 Programs and Add-ons
Programs ............................................................................................................................................ 60
ThinPrint ............................................................................................................................ 60
HP Connections for Citrix Software ................................................................................... 66
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ThinPrint over TCP/IP ....................................................................................... 60
ThinPrint Network Printer .................................................................................. 64
Creating a New ICA connection ........................................................................ 66
Deleting a connection ........................................................................................ 67
Editing a connection .......................................................................................... 67
Creating a desktop shortcut to a connection ..................................................... 67
RDP 5.5 ............................................................................................................................. 67
Terminal Emulation Connection ......................................................................................... 68
TxtPad ............................................................................................................................... 69
Add-ons .............................................................................................................................................. 69
ELO Touch Screen ............................................................................................................ 69
Messenger 5.0 ................................................................................................................... 70
USB Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 70
6 Registry Import/Export
Clearing the destination registry ......................................................................................................... 72
Exporting and importing a registry ...................................................................................................... 73
Importing a registry to multiple units ................................................................................................... 73
Exporting registries from multiple units .............................................................................................. 73
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 74
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1 Introduction
HP Compaq thin clients with Microsoft Windows CE are easy to deploy, manage, and secure, and
include powerful features for mainstream business use.
Easy to deploy
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Setup Wizard for easy configuration
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Familiar explorer shell that resembles Windows desktop
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Altiris Deployment Server
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Easy to manage
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Registry import tool
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Can update to the latest image directly from HP
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Can return to factory settings by pressing F9
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Easy to secure
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Can disable USB mass storage
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Can lock down user interface with HP Thin Connect
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Secure default Guest account
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More secure operating system
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HP provides this client “ready to go” out of the box to meet most common customer requirements. You
may want to add/remove features, lock down the user interface, etc. This guide will introduce you to the
many features of this client and show you how to customize the client to your needs.
This guide provides the network administrator with instructions for local and remote configuration of the
CE-based terminal. Typically, a terminal is configured locally then used as a template for other terminals,
which are then configured using remote administration tools.
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Image updates
HP provides periodic updates to the image for 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
For the latest version of the HP thin client Microsoft Windows CE image, visit:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/support/files/thinclients/us/index.html
Setup Wizard
HP’s Microsoft Windows CE images include a Setup Wizard, which provides a simplified, easy-to-follow
method to configure a thin client. The Setup Wizard launches after you unbundle the image.
NOTE: There is a 20 second delay after the Setup Wizard launches. If you do not click Next before
the timer expires, the thin clients loads the default settings.
HP Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM)
HP’s PC Session Allocation Manager (HP SAM) software provides dynamic allocation for assignment
of virtual desktop sessions. In a Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) desktop virtualization
environment, HP SAM enables a higher level of virtualization in your company by managing all the
remote desktop connections from users’ access devices to their computing resources thus helping you
get the most out of IT deployments.
For more information about HP SAM, go to the following Web site and perform a search on “HP SAM”.
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/solutions/leb.html
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2The Desktop
The t5530 thin client with Microsoft Windows CE uses an explorer shell (desktop) that resembles the
typical Windows desktop to make it look familiar and easy to use. The desktop includes a taskbar, Start
menu, shortcut icons, and a background image.
NOTE: The taskbar and the Start menu are hidden by default.
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Display
To change the display settings, right-click on the desktop and select Properties. You can change the
following:
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NOTE: You must reboot for changes to the display settings to take effect. If you do not know if your
monitor supports a setting, click the Test button on the Display Properties Settings tab.
For more information about display settings, see Display on page 28 in the Control Panel chapter.
Taskbar
Move the pointer to the bottom of the screen to display the taskbar. The taskbar is hidden by default to
provide a clean ICA connection experience.
The taskbar provides access to system software. The taskbar includes:
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background image
appearance
resolution and color quality settings
screen saver
Start button
active task buttons - currently running programs
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notification area - the system tray
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To configure the thin client to show the taskbar:
1. Right-click on the taskbar.
2. Select Properties.
3. Clear the Auto hide check box.
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Start Menu
To open the Start menu, click the Start button on the taskbar. The Start menu provides access to
software and settings, allows you to run commands, and allows you to shut down the system.
Icons
The icons on the desktop provide shortcuts to software and connections. To launch a program from the
desktop, double-click the respective icon.
You can add icons for connections by right-clicking on the connection icon in the HP Connection for
Citrix software and selecting Send to Desktop. For more information, see
Software on page 66 in Chapter 5.
NOTE: Windows CE architecture does not allow you to change the properties of programs from
desktop shortcuts. You can only change property values for the shortcut itself from the desktop.
HP Connections for Citrix
Start Menu 5
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HP Thin Connect allows you to:
Manage user accounts.
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Add, edit, and delete connections.
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Terminal emulation
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Microsoft Remote Desktop Client (RDP) connections
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HP PC Session Allocation Client (PC SAM)
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Internet Explorer
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Citrix ICA connections
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Assign connections to users.
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The main HP Thin Connect window allows you to perform actions for only the current user. To assign
connections to other users, use the HP Thin Connect Advanced window. For more information about
the Advanced window, see
You can access HP Thin Connect by clicking Start > Programs > HP Thin Connect.
NOTE: You must close all active connections to use the following buttons: Add, Delete, Edit,
Advanced, Exit.
Advanced Window on page 7.
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The HP Thin Connect window includes the following features:
Connection display area: Lists all connections assigned to the user currently logged on to the
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terminal. For each connection, the display shows the name, type, and status of the connection.
Connect: Click to activate a selected connection.
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Exit: Click to exit HP Thin Connect. The OK button performs the same function.
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Control Panel: Click to access the Control Panel. This feature requires appropriate permissions.
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Add: Click to create a new connection and add it to the list of connections assigned to the user
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currently logged on to the terminal. You can assign the new connection to other users in the
Advanced window. For more information, see
Delete: Click to delete a selected connection. The connection is deleted from the list of connections
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available to all users, not just the user currently logged on to the terminal. For more information,
Deleting connections on page 14.
see
Adding connections on page 13.
Edit: Click to edit the selected connection. For more information, see
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on page 13.
Advanced: Click to access the Advanced window, where you can configure and assign
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connections and configure the terminal user interface. For more information, see
Window on page 7.
Help: Click to access help.
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Advanced Window
You can access the Advanced window by clicking the Advanced button in HP Thin Connect. You must
log in with Administrator permissions or with the “User may add, edit, or delete connections” permission
to access the Advanced window. The Advanced window allows you to configure and assign connections,
set up user security accounts, and configure the user interface for the terminal.
CAUTION: Click either OK button to save changes and close the Advanced window. Click the X button
or Cancel to exit without saving changes.
Editing connections
Advanced
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Creating user accounts
You can set up terminal operator user accounts in the Security window, which you can access either
from the Thin Connect Advanced window or from Control Panel.
The system comes with three default accounts:
Administrator
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Guest
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User
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You can use the default accounts as templates for new accounts. You can modify the default Guest and
User accounts.
The Users tab lists all operator accounts and shows which accounts are set up with Administrator
security permissions and which accounts are enabled.
To create a new user account:
1. In HP Thin Connect, click Advanced.
2. On the Assign Connections tab, click Security. This takes you to the Control Panel Security
window.
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3. Select the Users tab, and then click Add to create a new user account.
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4. On the General tab, type a name for the new user account in the Name box. Valid characters for
the Name box include: A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9. (.)&^%$#!~‘’{}_-. Maximum length is 20 characters.
5. Type a password for the new user in the Password box.
6. Retype the password in the Confirm Password box.
7. To enable the user account, clear the Account is disabled check box.
8. To assign the same permissions to the new account that are assigned to an existing account, click
Set from Template.
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a. In the Based on list, select the account to use as a template.
b. Click OK to save your settings and return to the Add New User window.
c. To add another user, click Add another user. This option allows you to quickly add new users.
9. To select permissions for the new account, select the Permissions tab on the Add New User
window.
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a. Select the items in the permissions list that you want to allow the user to access. If the user
is an Administrator, select User is Administrator to provide full access. If you select User is
Administrator, you cannot select or clear items in the list.
b. To save your settings and add another user, click Add another user.
or
Click OK to save your settings.
10. Click OK when you are finished adding users.
11. If you want to modify or delete user accounts, select the account, and then click Modify or Delete.
12. Click OK at the top of the window when you are done adding or modify user accounts.
Connections
You can add, edit, or delete connections in HP Thin Connect and in the Advanced window. Add
connections as follows:
Use HP Thin Connect to create and assign connections to the user currently logged on to the
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terminal.
Use the Advanced window to assign the connection to other users.
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Adding connections
To add a connection in HP Thin Connect:
1. In HP Thin Connect, click Add.
2. In the Choose type dialog box, select the type of connection you want to create, and then click
OK. A Wizard or setup dialog for the connection type displays.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the Wizard or setup dialog to add the connection to the user’s
connections list and to the list of available connections that you can assign to other users in the
Advanced window.
NOTE: If you create a connection in HP Connections for Citrix Software, the connection also displays
in HP Thin Connect. Similarly, connections created in HP Thin Connect also display in HP Connections
for Citrix Software.
Editing connections
To edit a connection in HP Thin Connect:
Select the connection, and then click Edit. Make the appropriate changes in the Wizard or setup
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dialog.
NOTE: The following image illustrates the Edit Connection window for an RDP connection. The screen
varies based upon the type of connection you edit.
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NOTE: Renaming a connection effectively deletes it from all user accounts.
Deleting connections
To delete a connection in HP Thin Connect:
Select the connection, and then click Delete. The connection is deleted from all user connection
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lists.
Assigning connections to users
Assign and configure connections for users in the Advanced window of HP Thin Connect.
Assign Connections tab
The Assign Connections tab allows you to assign connections to users. This tab contains the following
features:
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User: This list includes all users accounts associated with the system. To configure connections
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for a user, select the user from the list.
Security: Allows you to access the Security window, where you can create and configure user
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accounts. This button opens the same window as selecting Security from Control Panel.
Available connections: On the left side of the window, this panel displays all available connections
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that you can assign to users. The columns in this panel include:
Name: Displays the name of the connection assigned when the connection was created.
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Type: Displays the type of connection.
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Add: Click to create a new connection and add it to the Available connections list. Clicking this
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button displays a connection type list. When you select a connection type to add and click OK, a
wizard opens that allows you to configure connections.
Delete: Select a connection in the Available connections list, and then click this button to delete
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the connection. Deleting a connection here also deletes the connection from the list of connections
assigned to all users.
Edit: Select a connection in the Available connections list, and then click this button to edit the
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connection.
Connections for [user]: On the right side of the window, this panel displays the connections
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assigned to the user displayed in the User box.
Name: Displays the name of the connection assigned to the user.
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Type: Displays the type of connection.
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Primary: Designates a connection as either primary or secondary. Yes indicates a primary
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connection. Click on the column value to change the setting. You cannot change the first
connection in the list to secondary.
Auto: Determines whether the system automatically connects when HP Thin Connect starts
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up. Yes indicates the system will automatically connect. Click on the column value to change
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the setting. NOTE: You must configure HP Thin Connect to auto start for this setting to function
properly. To configure Thin Connect to automatically start up, see
Connect on page 18.
Persistent: Determines whether the system will attempt to reconnect when a connection fails.
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Yes indicates the system will automatically attempt to reconnect. Click on the column value
to change the setting.
OK: Click to save changes and exit the Advanced window.
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Cancel: Click to cancel unsaved changes and exit the Advanced window.
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Apply: Click to save changes.
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Assigning connections
Once you have created a connection, you can assign it to users in the Advanced window.
1. In HP Thin Connect, click Advanced.
2. On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.
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3. Double-click the connection in the Available connections list, or select the connection and click
the right arrow. The connection is copied to the Connections for [user] list.
4. Click Apply to save the updated list of connections for the user.
Designating connections as primary or secondary
You can designate connections as primary or secondary in the Advanced window. A primary connection
is the first attempted in a group of connections. If a primary connection fails, the system attempts failover
secondary connections in the order they are listed. You can configure more than one primary connection,
each of which can have several secondary connections associated with it. Secondary connections are
optional.
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To designate a connection as primary or secondary:
1. In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.
2. On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.
3. Select the connection from the user’s connection list that you want to make primary.
4. In the Primary column, click on the column value to change it. Yes means the connection is a
primary connection. The first entry in the list must be primary.
5. If you want to assign a secondary connection, select the connection and change the value in the
Primary column to No. The connection becomes secondary to the first primary connection directly
above it in the list.
6. To arrange the order of connections, select a connection and click the up and down arrows.
Secondary connections are associated with the first primary connection above them in the list.
7. Click Apply.
NOTE: Every secondary connection must have a primary connection listed above it.
Enabling automatic connection and reconnection
In the Advanced window, you can set up primary connections assigned to users to automatically connect
at boot up and to reconnect if disconnected. Automatic connection requires that you configure HP Thin
Connect to start automatically. For more information, see
Auto starting HP Thin Connect on page 18.
To enable automatic connection and reconnection:
1. In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.
2. On the Assign Connections tab, select the appropriate user from the User list.
3. Select the primary connection in the user’s connection list that you want to automatically connect.
4. In the Auto column, if the entry for the selected connection is No, click on No to change it to Yes.
5. Select the connection in the user’s connection list that you want to make automatically reconnect.
NOTE: You can set only primary connections to automatically reconnect.
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6. In the Persistent column, if the entry for the selected connection is No, click on No to change it to
Yes.
7. To arrange the order of connections, select a connection and click the up and down arrows.
Secondary connections are associated with the first primary connection above them in the list.
8. Click Apply to save your changes.
NOTE: You can set only primary connections to automatically connect when HP Thin Connect is
launched.
Configuring the user interface
The Global UI tab on the Advanced window allows you to configure HP Thin Connect to start
automatically and allows you to set up Kiosk mode.
Auto starting HP Thin Connect
You can enable automatic log on, which causes HP Thin Connect to start automatically when the user
logs in to Windows.
To auto start HP Thin Connect:
1. In the HP Thin Connect window, click Advanced.
2. Click the Global UI tab.
3. Select Auto start HP Thin Connect when logging into Windows.
4. Click Apply to save changes.
Setting the terminal to Kiosk mode
Kiosk mode limits the terminal’s functionality by hiding the desktop icons and limiting the Start menu to
Shut Down only. There are also Kiosk mode options for hiding the task bar and hiding HP Thin Connect.
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