HP t5730 Quick Start Guide

Quick Reference Guide for Microsoft WindowsXPe-based Thin Clients - t5720 & t5730Quick Reference Guide

Microsoft RDPThe Terminal Services Client application on the thin client accesses Microsoft Terminal Services. Youcan make Microsoft RDP available on

2 ConfigurationLogging onYou can log on to your thin client either automatically or manually.Automatic logonThe default for the XPe-based thin client

Manual logonWhen automatic logon is disabled, thin client startup displays the Log On to Windows dialog box. Typethe logon information in the User Nam

Logging off, restarting, and shutting down the thin clientTo restart, shut down, or log off from the thin client, click Start > Shut Down. From the

Power managementA “Monitor Saver” turns off the video signal to the monitor after a designated idle time, allowing themonitor to enter a power-saving

Local drivesThe following sections describe the local drives located on the thin client.Drive ZDrive Z is the onboard volatile memory (MS-RAMDRIVE) on

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.

User accountsThis section describes how to create a new user account and user profileCreating a new user accountCAUTION: Make sure to disable the writ

For the new user to match the characteristics of the default user, the administrator must create the userin the User group and add the new user to the

Regional and Language OptionsThe keyboard language options are preset at the factory. Should you need to make a change, thekeyboard language selection

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Administrative ToolsClick the Administrative Tools icon in the Control Panel to gain access to the available administrativetools:14 Chapter 2 Config

3 ApplicationsThe XP Embedded image that ships with your thin client has the following preinstalled applications:●Sygate Firewall●Citrix Program Neigh

Sygate firewallThe HP XPe SP2 image includes a Sygate firewall.HP Sygate Security Agent provides a customizable firewall that helps protect your compu

Microsoft Windows FirewallAn improved Microsoft Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection Firewall, or ICF) isavailable from HP as an

NOTE: After you launch the Windows Firewall add-on, the Control Panel applet is only available tothe Administrator account.●General Tab: The General t

Display a notification when the Windows Firewall blocks a program is selected by default.You can set a scope for each exception. For home and small of

Failure symptomsFailures related to the default configuration will manifest in two ways:●Client applications may fail to receive data from a server. E

Adding a portIf adding the program to the exception list does not resolve the application issue, you can add portsmanually. You must first identify th

Citrix Program NeighborhoodCitrix Program Neighborhood is a feature of ICA introduced with MetaFrame 1.8 that enables users toconnect to MetaFrame and

Remote Desktop ConnectionUse the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box to establish connections to a Windows Terminal Serveror to access remote applica

About This BookThis guide supplements the standard Microsoft Windows XPe documents supplied by MicrosoftCorporation. This document highlights the diff

HP PC Session Allocation Manager (SAM) ClientThe Consolidated Client Infrastructure (CCI) solution from HP centralizes desktop computing andstorage re

For more information about PC SAM, see http://h71028.www7.hp.com/enterprise/cache/323204-0-0-225-121.html.TeemNT Terminal EmulationAll t57x0 thin-clie

Altiris Client AgentThe Altiris Client Agent allows the Altiris server to discover valid clients that are added to the network.The agent carries out a

Macromedia Flash PlayerMacromedia Flash Player is the agent for rich Web experiences across multiple platforms. WithMacromedia Flash Player, Web users

4 Control Panel extended selectionsThe Control Panel is accessed by selecting Start > Control Panel.Some of the extended selections available on th

Enhanced Write Filter ManagerThe Enhanced Write Filter Manager provides a secure environment for thin client computing byprotecting the thin client fr

4. Type ewfmgr c:.5. Press Enter.Using the ewfmgr <drive-letter> -[boot command] syntax, use the following commands in theboot command variable

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:●Enab

HP RAMDiskThe RAMDisk is volatile memory space set aside for temporary data storage. It is the Z drive shown inthe My Computer window.The following it

HP DHCP Settings Update ClientThe HP DHCP Settings Update Client is a utility found in the Control Panel that allows an IT Administratorto apply setti

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HP ThinState CaptureThe HP ThinState Capture tool is a very simple wizard-based tool that you can use to capture an HPthin client XP Embedded image, w

2. Click Next.At this point, attach a disk on key (DOK) to the unit. The DOK drive letter and size are displayed.The DOK must be greater in size than

4. Click Yes. The HP ThinState Capture tool formats and makes the USB flash drive bootable. HPThinState Capture will now reboot the system.5. After yo

HP ThinState DeployTo 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

5 Administration and image upgradesThis section highlights and discusses the Remote Administration capabilities and firmware upgrademethods applicable

HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging ToolThe HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool is part of the SoftPaq deliverable that contains the originalfactory image fo

6 PeripheralsDepending on the ports available, the thin client can provide services for USB, serial, parallel, and PCIdevices, as long as the appropri

6. Verify that the Automatically Detect and Install my Plug and Play Printer check box is notselected.7. Click Next.8. Select Use the Following Port.9

IndexAaccountscreating user 11user 11add-on modules 38add-on upgrades 38adding ports, Microsoft WindowsFirewall 21adding printers 40adding programs, M

manufacturer print drivers 41mapping network drives 9Media Player 26memory, volatile 9Microsoft Internet Explorer 26Microsoft Internet Explorer unsafe

Table of contents1 IntroductionUpdates ...

Gathering configuration information ... 19Troubleshooting applications

1 IntroductionHP Compaq t57x0 thin client models use the Microsoft Windows XP Embedded (XPe) operating system.These thin clients provide the flexibili

This guide will introduce you to the features of this client that are not found in the standard MicrosoftWindows XP operating system.Typically, a term

For information about the functionality of the standard Windows XPe desktop and Start menu items,refer to the Microsoft Web site at http://msdn2.micro