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NCD ThinSTAR 300
User’s Guide
Part Number 9300744
November, 1998
Network Computing Devices, Inc.
350 North Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
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Copyright Copyright © 1998 by Network Computing Devices, Inc. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Network Computing Devices, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains information which is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translate
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Contents Chapter 1 NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics 1-1 What is a Windows-based Terminal? 1-1 What is a client? 1-1 Start-Up Options 1-2 Two Power Modes 1-2 Initial Start-Up 1-2 Initial Display Panels 1-3 If a Desktop Displays 1-3 If the Connection Manager Displays 1-5 If the Setup Wizard Displays 1-5 If a Connection Wizard Displays 1-6 The WTS Connection Wizard 1-6 The Citrix ICA Connection Wizard 1-8 The Dial-Up Connection Wizard 1-9 Using the Connection Manager 1-11 Starting Multiple Connections 1-12
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- Chapter 2 Windows NT Basics 2-1 Initial Desktop 2-2 Icons 2-3 Taskbar 2-4 Finding Things 2-5 Running Application Programs 2-6 Manipulating Windows 2-6 Manipulating Files and Folders 2-7 Online Help for Programs 2-7 Printing 2-8 Chapter 3 In Case of Trouble 3-1 The Network Panel Displays 3-2 Fixing a Cable Problem 3-2 Fixing an Address Problem 3-3 An Upgrade Message Displays 3-3 The Screen Looks Garbled 3-4 Error Messages Appear 3-5 Front Panel LEDs Blink 3-5 Appendix A Advanced Users Configura
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CHAPTER 1 NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics This chapter describes your NCD ThinSTAR 300 Windows-based Terminal (WBT) basic operating procedures. This chapter contains these topics: Topic See “What is a Windows-based Terminal?” page 1-1 “Start-Up Options” page 1-2 “Using the Connection Manager” page 1-11 “Logging Off” page 1-13 What is a Windows-based Terminal? Your NCD ThinSTAR 300 Windows-based Terminal is a simple thin client device that allows you to use Microsoft Windows applications running on Windo
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics Start-Up Options This section describes the steps to take to start a session with a server using the NCD ThinSTAR 300. How to start the terminal, the most common initial panel displays, and how to create a connection are explained. Two Power Modes Your NCD ThinSTAR 300 terminal has a power switch in the back, and an on/off button in the front. When the power switch is on, you can turn off the terminal by pressing the on/off button in the front. To re-start your terminal,
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics Initial Display Panels Terminal Server Desktop If a connecting panel displays briefly, and the Terminal Server desktop displays, you are connected to a Windows NT Terminal Server through either a RDP or ICA client. If the Logon Information panel displays, log on to the server. If a WinFrame desktop displays, see your WinFrame documentation for operating procedures. For more information, see “If a Desktop Displays” on page 1-3. Connection Manager If the NCD ThinSTAR Connect
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics Alternatively, your terminal may have been configured with a connection, and automatic logon, but no automatic application start-up. In that case, if in WinCenter, open the Program Manager (if not already open) and double-click on the application you need. If in MetaFrame or Windows NT, use Start > Programs to begin your application. It is also possible that your terminal may have been configured with a connection but no automatic logon or application start-up. In that case
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics If the Connection Manager Displays Depending on how your terminal is configured, the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager may list one or more connections. If the Connection Manager displays: 1. Select a connection by clicking on itsConnection Name in the connection list and clickingConnect (or simply double-click the Name). If the connection was defined for automatic logon, and the server it connects to is running, the terminal makes the connection and you are logged on. 2. If
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics After you finish with the NCD ThinSTAR Setup Wizard, a Connection Wizard may display; see the next section for information. If a Connection Wizard Displays If your terminal has not been configured with any connections, a connection wizard may display. The three wizards described here are: ■ Microsoft Terminal Server Client’s WTS Connection Wizard ■ Citrix ICA Client’s Connection Wizard ■ NCD Dial-Up Client’s Make New Dial-Up Connection Wizard This section describes the step
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics Figure 1-2 WTS Connection Wizard To create a connection: 1. In the first page of the WTS Connection Wizard: a. Enter a brief description of the connection in the Name field. b. Enter the name (or network IP address) of a Terminal Server. ClickNext. If you plan to use the NCD Dial-Up Client, enter the FQDN (fully qualified domain name, for example, accthydra.ncd.com) for the server, not an abbreviated version. 2. ClickNext in all of the remaining data entry pages. 3. ClickFi
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics The Citrix ICA Connection Wizard If the Citrix ICA Connection Wizard displays, you must create a Network or Dial-In ICA Client connection to a Citrix WinFrame or Terminal Server MetaFrame server using the name or network address of the host (server computer). As with other connections, you can configure the automatic start-up of an application or a published application (ICA connections only). A published application is one which your system administrator has named and con
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics 3. If desired, select an application for automatic start-up. ClickNext. 4. If desired, specify logon information. ClickNext. 5. Select Window Options, if needed. ClickNext. 6. Set Compression, Cache, and Sound, if needed. Click Next. 7. Select a Title for the connection. ClickFinish. The Connection Manager displays. 8. Select the connection you just added and click Connect (or simply double-click the Name). The Terminal Server’s Logon Information panel displays. For detai
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics To create a dial-up connection follow these steps: 1. Give the dial-up connection a name and clickNext. 2. ClickNext to accept the default modem, or select a modem and configure it, if necessary. 3. Enter the phone number of the modem to which you wish to connect. ClickNext. 4. Associate a protocol (RDP or ICA) with your dial-up connection by selecting a session to start. This selection is optional. ClickFinish, the Connection Manager displays. 5. Select the dial-up connec
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics Switching the Terminal to LAN Mode You can put the terminal back into LAN mode with the Terminal Properties > Management tab > Network Options panel. The terminal restarts for the setting to take effect. In LAN mode, dial-up connections display in the Connection Manger but cannot be activated. Using the Connection Manager The NCD ThinSTAR 300 Connection Manager lists all defined connections to Terminals Servers as well as all defined dial-up connections. Active connections
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics The Connection Manager lets you: ■ Start connections or switch among currently active connections. — Select the desired Connection Name and click Connect (or simply double-click the Name). ■ Stop connections. — If problems on the server cause your connection to not respond to a normal logoff (see the following section “Logging Off” on page 1-13) bring up the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager, select the connection and clickEnd. ■ Add or edit new connections. — Use the Config
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics or PressCTRL+ALT+UP_ARROW or CTRL+ALT+DOWN_ARROW to cycle through the list of active connections. The connection list reflects the order in which the connections were started, the most recent being on top. See the Hot Keys section that follows for details. Hot Keys If the Terminal Properties > Management tab > Enable Connection Hot Keys option is enabled, the following hot keys are available. To switch between connections, without using the Connection Manager: CTRL+ALT+UP_
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NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics c. SelectLogoff, then clickOK in the panel that displays. d. Terminal Server closes any programs that are still running. 3. A new session starts or the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager displays. 4. At this point, you can turn off the terminal. Ending Auto-Start Connections To end an auto-start connection, follow these steps: 1. PressCTRL+ALT+END to bring up the NCD ThinSTAR Connection Manager. 2. Select the Configure tab. 3. Select the auto-start Connection Name and press S
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CHAPTER 2 Windows NT Basics This chapter introduces the Terminal Server to users who are unfamiliar with Windows NT 4.0. For more information, see the Terminal Server online help which you can reach throughStart > Help. Experienced Windows NT 4.0 users may want to skip this chapter. This chapter contains these topics: Topic See “Initial Desktop” page 2-2 “Finding Things” page 2-5 “Running Application Programs” page 2-6 “Manipulating Windows” page 2-6 “Manipulating Files and Folders” page 2-7 “On
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Windows NT Basics Initial Desktop This section explains the icons, Start menu, and taskbar on a typical desktop. The Terminal Server desktop is similar to the Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 desktop. The first time you log on, the desktop resembles the following example. Taskbar and Start button Figure 2-1 Terminal Server Desktop Terminal Server preserves the layout of the desktop for you. For example, if you left the My Computer window open when you logged off, it will be open the next time you lo
