Administrator Guide

Configuring thin client settings
You can configure available thin client settings on the thin client using the following. Depending on user privilege level, some
dialog boxes and options may not be available for use.
● Local settings menu
● Reset features
NOTE: While it is not recommended to use dialog boxes for configuring thin client settings, they are available in case you
want to temporarily override central default configurations or you do not have the option to set up central configuration
(smaller environments). In general, it is recommended that you use central configuration to enable you to automatically push
updates and any desired default configuration to all supported thin clients in your environment, see Central configuration:
Automating updates and configurations.
Local Settings Menu
Local Settings menu items include:
● Configuring the system preferences
● Configuring the display settings
● Configuring the peripherals settings
● Configuring the printer settings
To access the Local settings menu:
● Zero desktop—Click the System Settings icon on the Zero toolbar. Administrators can also click the Admin Mode button
on the Login dialog box.
● Classic desktop—Click User Name, and select System Setup.
NOTE: User Name is the user who is logged-on and is at the lower-left pane of the taskbar.
Configuring the system preferences
Use the System Preference dialog box to select personal preferences such as screen saver, time/date and custom information
settings.
Use the following options to configure the system preferences:
● Setting the general system preference
● Setting time and date
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Setting the custom information
Setting the general system preference
To configure the general settings for system preference:
1. From the desktop menu, click System Setup, and then click System Preferences.
The System Preference dialog box is displayed.
2. Click the General tab, and use the following guidelines:
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