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User information
User information introduction
This chapter is intended for the user of the HP Workstation Blade Solution and describes how to interact
with the workstation blade from the client computer. The following topics are included in this chapter:
• Powering on the workstation blade client
• Changing the behavior of RGS
• Connecting from the client to the blade
• Sending Ctrl+Alt+Del to the workstation blade
• Accessing workstation blade desktop windows
• Moving desktop windows between monitors
• Spanning multiple displays with a desktop window
• Maximizing a window to a single display
• Supported USB devices
• Synchronizing a PDA
• Adjusting audio volume on the client and blade
• Disconnecting the client from the workstation blades
• Reconnecting to disconnected sessions
Powering on the HP workstation blade client
To power on the workstation blade client, press the power button on the blade front panel. The computer
cycles through a startup sequence in less than a minute and then displays either an Enterprise Directory
authentication window or the remote display control panel. If a Webmin administration screen appears,
your client has not been properly configured. Contact your administrator for assistance.
Changing the behavior of RGS
You might have to change the behavior of RGS. This is done using the RGS Receiver Control Panel, the
Remote Display Window Toolbar, or the Virtual KVM. The Receiver Control Panel enables you to change
all connections between a client and one or more blades. The Remote Display Window Toolbar controls
only a single connection. The Virtual KVM allows switching between connections in situations where you
have more display area on your blades than you have monitors on the client. For more information about
configuring RGS, see the HP Remote Graphics User's Guide.
The RGS Receiver must be in Setup Mode (where keyboard and mouse input are directed to the RGS
Receiver) to access the RGS controls. When the RGS Receiver is in Setup Mode, the display fades to gray
as a visual queue. Setup Mode is activated by entering certain key sequences while the RGS Receiver
