Users Guide

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Wyse 5070 thin client on ThinLinux
This section provides instructions on how to easily configure and efficiently manage Wyse 5070 thin client that runs on
ThinLinux.
Topics:
Introduction
Logging on to the Wyse 5070 thin client running ThinLinux
Configuring peripherals settings on Wyse ThinLinux
Introduction
The thin clients running Wyse ThinLinux from Dell simplifies the user management paradigm with elegant application icons
and comes with a single built-in user to enhance user experience along with having the benefits of a single-operating system.
ThinLinux running on thin client combines the security, flexibility, and market-leading usability of enterprise-grade Linux with
Dells thin computing optimizations in management. It is ideal for organizations that want to run server-based, Web-based,
or local applications including legacy applications without the deployment and security concerns of a nonstandard Linux
distribution.
Logging on to the Wyse 5070 thin client running
ThinLinux
On your initial configuration, Dell recommends that you connect by using a wired connection by plugging in the network
connected ethernet cable to your thin client.
After you turn on your thin client, you are automatically logged in to the local thinuser account. By default, the password of the
thinuser account is set to thinuser.
NOTE:
In cases where a GDM login is needed (for example, AD/Domain login, PNAgent login and so on), the auto-login
option can be turned off through the GUI or by using the INI.
Admin mode enables you to perform system administration tasks such as adding or removing connections and setting up specific
device settings. To enter into the Admin mode, click the Switch to Admin button from Setting application screen to admin
mode and then enter the default root password in the Password Needed window. The default root password is admin.
Configuring peripherals settings on Wyse ThinLinux
On the System Settings page, click the Peripherals icon. The following tabs are displayed on the left pane of the System
Settings page.
Keyboard
Mouse
Printers
Sound
Setting the keyboard preferences
The Keyboard setting page enables you to set the Keyboard preferences and make the Keyboard layout.
NOTE:
By default, the Keyboard screen is available in both User mode and Admin mode. Any changes made through
Keyboard preferences screen is saved and continued for the built-in thinuser
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