NCS Technologies Cirrus LT User manual
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Cirrus LT
User Guide
TZ-241G v1.1b September 8, 2014
Contents
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................4
Battery Safety and Tips..................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ..............................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Before You Start ....................................................................................................................6
Package Contents............................................................................................................................................6
Components ..............................................................................................................................................7
Front View ........................................................................................................................................8
Right View ........................................................................................................................................8
Left View...........................................................................................................................................8
Bottom View.....................................................................................................................................9
Notebook LEDs................................................................................................................................9
Docking Station ..............................................................................................................................10
Docking Station LED Lights........................................................................................................10
Laptop and Docking Station LED Status Light Indicators...................................................11
Chapter 2: Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 12
Powering Up Your Notebook ......................................................................................................................12
Connecting the AC Adapter...................................................................................................................12
Installing the Battery .............................................................................................................................13
Using Battery Power ..............................................................................................................................14
Charging the Battery..............................................................................................................................14
Starting Your Notebook................................................................................................................................15
Opening the Display Panel ....................................................................................................................15
Turning On Your Notebook...................................................................................................................16
Using the Keyboard.......................................................................................................................................16
Function Keys ..........................................................................................................................................16
Touchpad.........................................................................................................................................................17
Point ..........................................................................................................................................................17
Click...........................................................................................................................................................17
Double-click .............................................................................................................................................17
Drag...........................................................................................................................................................17
Using the Fingerprint Reader .....................................................................................................................18
Chapter 3: Making Connections ...........................................................................................................19
Connecting External Display Devices.......................................................................................................19
Connecting a Projector or Display Monitor.......................................................................................19
Connecting USB Devices ............................................................................................................................ 20
Connecting to a Mouse and Keyboard......................................................................................................21
Connecting Headphones..............................................................................................................................21
Connecting an External Microphone........................................................................................................21
Connecting the Docking Station ................................................................................................................22
Installing a SFP Module...............................................................................................................................27
Chapter 4: Navigating the On Screen Menu.......................................................................................29
On Screen Menu (OSM) Structure ........................................................................................................... 29
Main Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 30
Network ....................................................................................................................................................31
Ethernet ....................................................................................................................................................31
WiFi...........................................................................................................................................................32
Available Networks.................................................................................................................................33
Preferred Networks.................................................................................................................................37
Auto Connect ...........................................................................................................................................37
Captive Portal..........................................................................................................................................38
Display Settings..............................................................................................................................................39
On Lid Close............................................................................................................................................ 40
Native Display O...................................................................................................................................41
Brightness................................................................................................................................................ 42
Display Options.......................................................................................................................................43
Status Bar................................................................................................................................................ 44
Speakers....................................................................................................................................................45
Touchpad ..................................................................................................................................................45
Webcam ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Administrator ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Admin Login ............................................................................................................................................47
Administrator Settings.......................................................................................................................... 48
Allow Saving Wifi Password ................................................................................................................ 49
Allow Captive Portal ............................................................................................................................. 49
Change Admin Credentials .................................................................................................................. 49
Change User Credentials .......................................................................................................................50
System Info...............................................................................................................................................51
Restore Factory Defaults .......................................................................................................................51
Admin Log O .........................................................................................................................................52
Chapter 5: Opening and Configuring the Teradici Firmware Menu.............................................53
Chapter 6: Making Remote Connections...........................................................................................55
Connecting to Remote Machines with Teradici Host Cards ...............................................................55
Important Teradici Host Software Settings.......................................................................................55
Chapter 7: Upgrading the Firmware....................................................................................................56
Chapter 8: Management Console .........................................................................................................60
Chapter 9: Advanced Networking........................................................................................................61
Assigning a Static IP Address......................................................................................................................61
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................62
General Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................................................... 62
Conflicts Between Teradici and NCS Firmware.................................................................................... 64
NCS Help....................................................................................................................................................66
Appendix: Specifications........................................................................................................................67
Appendix: Regulatory and Legal Information...................................................................................69
FCC Compliance Information ................................................................................................................... 69
Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 69
Warranty Provisions..................................................................................................................................... 70
Warning Statement....................................................................................................................................... 70
FCC Test Report.............................................................................................................................................71
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Safety Instructions
DO NOT block the opening vents provided for ventilation. Blocking these vents may cause
the computer processor to overheat.
• DO NOT place your notebook on an unstable or uneven surface.
• DO NOT place or drop heavy objects on your notebook.
• DO NOT apply heavy pressure on your notebook.
• DO NOT press or touch the display panel.
• DO NOT use your notebook under harsh conditions.
• DO NOT subject your notebook to magnetic fields.
• DO NOT use or store your notebook in extreme temperatures.
• DO NOT place your notebook near fire or other sources of heat.
• DO NOT expose to dust or corrosive materials.
• DO NOT spray water or any other cleaning fluids directly on the display panel.
• DO NOT expose your notebook to rain or moisture.
• DO NOT tamper with the battery. Keep this away from children.
• DO NOT slam your notebook shut and never pick up or hold your notebook by the
display.
• DO NOT expose your notebook to sudden changes in temperature or hu-
midity. Keep your notebook away from air conditioners or heating vents.
• DO NOT check your notebook in as baggage. If you are traveling, carry it on in
stead.
Battery Safety and Tips
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used battery ac-
cording to the instructions.
• Do not disassemble, heat, or incinerate.
• Dispose of used battery according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not dispose of battery in a fire. It may explode. Check with local authorities for
disposal instructions.
• Keep away from children.
• Store unused battery in a normal room temperature range.
• To optimize battery life, make sure to let the battery drain before plugging it in to
charge.
• Leaving the notebook constantly plugged in will result in a deteriorating battery
life.
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Introduction
The Cirrus LT is a zero client notebook that allows you to securely connect to any kind of
network, remote host, or virtual machine. The Cirrus LT has no local storage, so there is no
vulnerability to viruses or malware, and no files or information will be compromised if the
notebook is lost or stolen.
The Cirrus LT is based on Teradici’s high performance TERA2321 processor, which uses
the PCoIP protocol. PCoIP compresses, encrypts, and encodes the entire computing expe-
rience at the data center and transmits it as pixels across the IP network to a zero client.
Remote users have eortless access to a fully functional, even HD, computing experience.
now secure computing functionality is available for the first time on a zero client laptop.
Compact, lightweight, and engineered for high performance, Cirrus LT using PCoIP tech-
nology is optimized for VMWare Horizon View for a highly ecient IT administrative
experience and low cost of ownership. Cirrus LT supports both copper and fiber and WiFi
and delivers state-of-the-art security, AES 128/256 bit encryption/decryption and Suite B
ciphers.
The Cirrus LT breaks the last security barrier and sets a new performance standard for
computing practicality.
Note: Since the firmware may be updated at a later date, screenshots contained in this
document of the NCS GUI may be subject to changes without notice.
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Chapter 1: Before You Start
Package Contents
• Cirrus LT
• Lithium-ion battery
• 65 watt power adapter
• Docking station and 90 watt docking station power adapter (optional)
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1 Built-in PC Webcam
2 LCD Screen
3 Speakers
4 Power Button/LED
5 Keyboard
6 Function (Fn) Key
7 Touchpad & Buttons
8 LED Indicators
9 Fingerprint Reader
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3
4
6
7
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3
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Components
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• Front View
Optional Secondary
Smart Card Reader
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• Right View
1 Microphone Jack
2 Headphones/Headset Jack
3 Dedicated Keyboard USB Port
4 Dedicated Mouse USB Port
5 Primary Smart Card Reader
2345
1
1 Security Key Lock
2 DC-in Jack
3 Mini DisplayPort
4 Charging USB Port*
5 RJ-45 LAN Jack
6 PCoIP USB Ports
23456
• Left View
1
*This port is labeled “Local” on the notebook, but it functions as a charging
port for certain devices.
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Battery
Port
Replicator
Connector
• Bottom View
• Notebook LEDs
1 Battery
2WiFi
3 PcoIP
4 Local
5 CapsLock
6 NumLock
23 4 6
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Note: The docking station port may be covered with a rubber cover to keep
dust and debris out of the connector when not in the docking station.
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• Docking Station
1 DC-in Jack
2 Headphones Jack
3 Microphone Jack
4Dedicated Mouse and
Keyboard USB Ports
5 PCoIP USB 2.0 Ports
6 Fiber SFP Port
7 Charging USB Port
8 RJ-45 LAN Jack
9 DVI-1 Port
10 DVI-2 Port
23 4 6 7
15 8 9 10
1 CapsLock
2 Battery
3 PCoIP Session Status
4 NumLock
5 Wifi Status LED
6 LOCAL Mode Status - Not Used
7 Power/Connect Button
• Docking Station LED Lights
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3
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• Laptop and Docking Station LED Status Light Indicators
Power LED
Green LED – Normal Operation – unit is powered on
Amber LED – Wake On Lan is enabled/unit is OFF
No LED – unit is off (Wake on Lan is disabled)
Blinking Green LED – Host PC is in low power (sleep state)
Blinking Green and Amber - unit is in the process of upgrading BIOS (DO NOT
TURN OFF)
Battery LED
Green LED – Battery is full or AC adapter is plugged IN
Blinking Green LED – Battery is charging
Blinking Amber LED - Low Battery, Battery is under 10% charge
Amber LED – charging error
NO LED – normal operation, battery discharging
Blinking Amber LED - Low Battery, Battery is under 10% charge, or battery is
not present.
Wireless LED
Green LED – Wireless is enabled/ this can be on when not connected to a
wireless LAN.
NO LED – Wireless is disabled
PCoIP LED Green LED – Connected to a remote host
NO LED – no connection present
Local LED For Future Use (not used)
CapsLock LED Green LED – CAPSLOCK Enabled
NO LED – CAPSLOCK DISABLED
NumLock LED Green LED – NUMLOCK Enabled
NO LED – NUMLOCK DISABLED
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
This chapter will guide you on how to use your notebook.
It covers the following sections:
• Powering Up Your Notebook
• Installing the Battery
• Opening the Display Panel
• Starting Your Notebook
• Using the Keyboard
• Using the Touch Pad
• Navigating the On Screen Menu
Powering Up Your Notebook
Your notebook can be powered up using the AC adapter or the Lithium-ion battery.
Connecting the AC Adapter
The AC adapter powers up your notebook and charges the battery.
• Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook.
• Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
• Plug the power cord to an electrical outlet.
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Installing the Battery
To install the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Align and slide the battery into the battery compartment.
2. Push the battery into the compartment until the battery locks into
place, and make sure the latches are locked into position. The left latch
will automatically go into the locked position when you push the bat-
tery in place, but you must manually lock the right latch, as shown.
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Using Battery Power
Install a charged battery in the battery compartment by removing the AC adapt-
er (if plugged in). Your notebook will automatically use the battery power.
Charging the Battery
The Lithium-ion battery is not fully-charged upon purchase.
To charge the battery, follow the steps below:
3. Install the battery to your notebook. See procedures above.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the DC-in jack of your notebook.
5. Connect the AC adapter to the power cord.
6. Plug the power cord to an electrical tlet.
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Starting Your Notebook
Opening the Display Panel
The notebook lid is secured with small magnets while closed and is easily
opened.
• To open, simply lift the cover lid up to the upright position.
• To close, carefully place the cover lid down. Do not slam it shut.
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Turning On Your Notebook
• Press the Power button until the Power LED lights up.
Note: To force a hard shut down, press and hold the Power button for more than
four seconds.
Using the Keyboard
Function Keys
The function keys allow you perform certain tasks on your notebook. Below is a list
of the function keys and their actions:
Fn-F1: Turns WiFi on and o.
Fn-F2: Decreases screen brightness
Fn-F3: Increases screen brightness
Fn-F4: Turns Native Display on and o.
Fn-F5: Toggles between various available display modes.
Fn-F6: Enables and disables the touchpad
Fn-F7: Turns sound on and o.
Fn-F8: Decreases volume
Fn-F9: Increases volume
Fn-F10: Brings up On Screen Menu (OSM)
Fn-F11: Turns status bar on and o*
Fn-F12: Enables or disables webcam (webcam optional)
*This function will only work if you have key sequence enabled in the Status
Bar submenu.
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Touchpad
The touch pad is a cursor-pointing device. You can point, select, or drag items or
objects on the screen.
Point
Slide your finger on the touch pad to point the cursor to an item or object on the
screen.
Click
To left-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then lightly tap
the touch pad or press the left button.
To right-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then press
the right button.
Double-click
To double-click, move the cursor to the item or object on the screen, then tap
the touch pad twice or press the left button twice.
Drag
To drag an item or object, press and hold the left button then slide your finger on
the touch pad to move the item or object.
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Using the Fingerprint Reader
Shown below is the scanning fingerprint reader. There is also an option for a swipe
fingerprint reader or for no fingerprint reader at all.
Note: You will need to load your appropriate drivers on your virtual machine or
remote host to support this device. Drivers can be downloaded from our NCS
website at http://www.ncst.com/content/downloads-0
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Chapter 3: Making Connections
This chapter will guide you on installing peripheral devices to maximize the use of your
notebook. It covers the following sections:
• Connecting External Display Devices
• Connecting USB Devices
• Connecting Headphones
• Connecting External Microphone
Connecting External Display Devices
You can connect your notebook to other display devices, such as a projector or an-
other display monitor.
Your notebook is equipped with miniDisplayPort which provides digital video sig-
nals.
Note: The DisplayPort cable is not included in the package. It is sold separately or
it may come with your external display device.
Note: NCS sells a variety of adapters for most modern LCDs out in the market
today, ie. MiniDP to DP, MiniDP to DVI, MiniDP to VGA, etc.
Connecting a Projector or Display Monitor
1. Connect one end of a DisplayPort cable to the miniDisplayPort of your note-
book.
2. Connect the other end to a projector or display monitor.
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Connecting USB Devices
You can connect your notebook to other USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard,
digital camera, printer, or an external hard disk drive.
Connect one end of a USB cable to the USB port of your notebook.
Connect the other end to the USB device.
Note: The USB cable is not included in the package. It is sold separately or it may
come with your USB device.
Note: USB devices (including, but not limited to, printers, optical drives, and hard
drives) that do not have their own power sources are not ocially supported. Most
of these devices tend to draw too much power from the USB port. But, you can still
connect these devices to the Cirrus LT. If the device only has one USB port, use one
of the two PcoIP USB ports on the left side of the notebook. If the device has two
USB ports (one for enumeration and one for auxiliary power), use one PCoIP USB
port for the enumeration plug and the charging USB port (also located on the left
side of the notebook) for the auxiliary power plug. Refer to the image below.
Note: These ports are located on the left
side of the notebook.
Charging USB Port PCoiP USB Ports
Enumeration
Plug
Auxiliary
Plug
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