Tadpole M1400 User manual

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Contact Information
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Copyright and Trademark Information
Copyright and Trademark Information
Tadpole M1400 Thin Client Notebook Getting Started Guide
Copyright 2008 General Dynamics Intronix Corporation
All rights reserved.
Part Number: 00-28010258 Rev B
Printed in the United States of America
Tadpole® is a registeredtrademark of General Dynamics Intronix.
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contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the
preparation of this publication, General Dynamics Itronix assumes
responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for
damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to
change without notice.
Some components of the Tadpole M1400 series Thin Client notebook
contain code licensed under the Linux Real Mode Interface (LRMI
dated 1998), the GNU General Public License (GPL_Version 2 dated June
1991) and is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group
and TIFF library, written by Sam Leffer. License details are appended to
the end of this document. For any further assistance please contact your
distributor or contact sup[email protected].

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Disclaimer of Warranty Notice
General Dynamics Itronix Corporation makes no representations or warranties with
respect to this manual, and shall not be liable for technical or editorial omissions
made herein; nor incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual. Further, General Dynamics Itronix Corporation
reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the product described
within this manual at any time without notice and without obligation of General
Dynamics Itronix Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Environmental Statement
General Dynamics Intronix Corporation support the concept of an environmentally
responsible corporation. To this end we attempt to produce environmentally friendly
products, minimize waste, and make use of recycled or used parts in our products
to make the most use of used materials and components that pass our rigorous
test and qualification procedures. All products containing such parts and
components are supported fully by our manufacturers new product warranty.

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Declaration of FCC, UL & CE Conformity
We, General Dynamics Itronix Corporation,
12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 USA
[phone], declare under sole responsibility that the product
Tadpole M1400 Thin Client complies with applicable FCC, UL, and CE directives.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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DOC Class B Notice
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emission for a digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Shielded Cables
Connections between this system and peripherals must be made using shielded cables in
order to maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits.
The connection of unshielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate
the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits
established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and
use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Modifications
Modifications to this device not approved by General Dynamics Itronix Corporation may
void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

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Safety Precautions
Battery Warning Instruction
WARNING
WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or other non-
rechargeable batteries with the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client’s adapter/
charger. Alkaline batteries cannot be recharged. Attempting to
recharge alkaline batteries may cause personal injury and/or damage
to the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook.
WARNING
WARNING: To prevent fire, shock hazard, or damage to the equipment,
do not expose the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook to rain or
moisture. Do not immerse the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook in
water. If water has entered the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook,
do not use the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook until it has been
inspected by General Dynamics Itronix Corporation.
WARNING
WARNING: Do not dispose of the Tadpole M1400 batteries in fire.
Disposal of the Tadpole M1400 batteries in fire may cause personal
injury.
WARNING
WARNING: All service and upgrades to the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client
notebook must be performed by a authorized technician only.
Otherwise, you may encounter personal injury and/or damage your
computer.
WARNING
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equipment type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Important Safety Instructions
The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock, or bodily injury. Please
read all of these instructions carefully.
1. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on the product or included in this
manual.
2. Do not place this product on an unstable or unsupported surface.
3. The computer may fall, causing serious damage to the computer and others around.
4. Slots and openings in the product are for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
Tadpole M1400, and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered. Do not use this computer on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.This
product should never be placed near an oven, a radiator, or heat register. This product
should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
5. Never push objects of any kind into the Tadpole M1400 cabinet openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electrical
shock. Keep liquids of any kind away from the computer.
6. This product should only be connected to the AC power source indicated on your
product system's information label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power available,
consult your dealer or local power company. Only connect the Tadpole M1400 to a
power outlet matching the power requirements of this product.
7. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not position this product where
people will walk on the cord.
8. If you have to use an extension cord with this product, make sure that the total
amperage rating of all equipment plugged into it does not exceed the amperage rating
of the extension cord. Also, make sure that the total of all equipment plugged into the
main AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amps.
9. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded type plug.
10. Unplug your Tadpole M1400 from the main electrical power outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11. Keep liquids of any kind away from the product.

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Supplemental Documentation
The Tadpole M1400 User’s Guide provides much more comprehensive information about the
Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook, including advanced user configuration options.
For more information on related Tadpole M1400 Thin Client products and features, please
visit the Customer Service area on the General Dynamics Itronix Tadpole product website at:
http://www.tadpole.com/Product_support.asp
You will also find additional documentation at the following url:
ftp://ftp.tadpole.com/support/Thin_Client/M1400/Documentation

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Welcome to the Tadpole M1400 Getting Started Guide.
The Tadpole M1400 is a high-resolution, wireless-enabled thin client notebook equivalent to
that of the Sun Ray thin client manufactured by Sun Microsystems.
Tadpole M1400 Thin Client Notebook

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The Sun Ray computing model components
The thin client notebook unit
The Tadpole M1400 is an example of a thin client notebook. The thin client is a stateless
device through which users can access data and applications that reside on a secure server.
No data is stored on the thin client.
The Sun Ray Server
With the release of the Sun Ray Server Software 3.0, Sun Ray Servers can be Solaris or Linux
based. The Sun Ray Server manages user authentication and user sessions that run on the
thin clients. User sessions, data, and applications reside on the server. Multiple servers can be
configured for failover, back ups, and load balancing. Sun Ray Server Software 4.0 and above
is recommended for the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook. However, all models are
supported on version 3.1 of Sun Rays Server Software.
An interconnection fabric
The interconnection fabric is comprised of the network components that connect the thin
clients to the server. The Tadpole M1400 has a 10/100 Ethernet port as well as a built in
wireless card for wireless connections. In addition, the Tadpole M1400 supports a number of
mobile broadband devices via the Express card/54 slot or USB ports. (Optional configuration,
dependent on locality. Devices not bundled as standard.) For a list of the supported devices,
see ftp://ftp.tadpole.com/support/Thin_Client/M1400/3G_devices.pdf.
The Tadpole M1400 also supports a virtual private network, or VPN, which supports features
to allow communication across the network that is secured through authentication and
encryption. A list of these is available in the section titled Configuring VPN on the Tadpole
M1400.

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Tadpole M1400 components
As you unpack your Tadpole M1400, check the shipping carton and the components inside it
for damage. Here are the items you should find in your shipping carton:
Figure 1.
Tadpole M1400
shipping components
If either the shipping carton is damaged or the Tadpole M1400 components are missing or
damaged, please contact your shipper or dealer immediately.
Each carton contains:
1. Tadpole M1400 thin client notebook
2. AC adapter and power cord (not pictured)
3. Rechargeable battery (not pictured)
4. Smart card
5. This Getting Started Guide

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This section provides instruction for configuring and connecting the Tadpole M1400 thin
client to the network using a wired, Ethernet connection, wireless connection, or mobile
broadband connection. An overview of the network access procedures is provided on page
53.
Configuring and connecting to the network

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Accessing the Tadpole M1400 menu system
Follow these 3 steps to access the Tadpole M1400 menu system.
NOTE: The MENU key is to the right of the spacebar.
NOTE: The cursor must be located inside the On Screen Display (OSD) window to enable any of the menu
items to be selected.
It is also possible to move the OSD window by dragging the window to a new position using the
touchpad or an attached USB mouse.
1. Turn on the Tadpole M1400.
2. Press [Menu-M].
3. The menu will come up in OSD as shown below. To navigate the OSD’s menus use the
[up/down/left/right arrow] to the appropriate menu. When highlighted, press [Enter]
to select.
Figure 2.
Main Menu screen
In addition to accessing the Tadpole M1400’s main menu system (as shown above), the
following OSD menus or system functions can be selected as follows:
[Menu-A] Soft reset of the client firmware. The system will power cycle and restart
[Menu-B] Mini-browser
[Menu-P] Lists configured profiles and enables selection for use
[Menu-M] Main Menu
[Menu-N] Network information
[Menu-S] Lists Screen Resolution and enables selection for use.
[Menu-V] Version of firmware
[Esc] Exits the previous menu

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Default Ethernet configuration DHCP
The Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook’s default configuration or ‘profile’ is to connect via
DHCP to a Sun Ray server, provided the Ethernet cable is connected. No further
configuration is required depending on your Sun Ray server configuration.
It is possible to configure the first profile, which is named ‘DHCP,’ or create your own profile
for any given network configuration. The name of the current active profile is displayed in
the top left hand corner of the OSD.
Figure 3.
Connected to
DHCP network

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Network Profiles
Each profile can be configured to attach to both a wired network and a wireless or mobile
broadband network, provided the connectivity to the Sun Ray server is identical. If the
Ethernet cable is not present, the Tadpole M1400 will connect via the wireless or mobile
broadband network.
The Network Profiles menu allows you to save up to 20 network profiles. Saved network
profiles will not be deleted when you upgrade to new firmware.
Figure 4. Network
profile menu

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Creating a new profile
1. After selecting the Network Profiles option from the main menu, select New Profile
from the Network Profiles screen and press [Enter]
Figure 5.
Network Profiles
menu
2. Enter a new Network Profile name. This can contain up to 32 characters.
Figure 6.
New Profile
screen
3. Press [Enter] to save the new profile.

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Editing a profile
1. To configure the new profile, select Edit Profile for the Network Profiles screen, then
select your profile name.
Figure 7.
Edit Profile menu
2. Configure the network profile in accordance with your network setup.
See sections regarding configuring the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client for connection over
Ethernet, wireless, and mobile broadband.

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Activating a profile
1. To use a saved Network Profile, first activate the profile. Select Activate Profile from the
Network Profiles menu and select the network profile required for use.
Figure 8.
Network Profiles
screen
2. For changes to take effect, the Tadpole M1400 Thin Client notebook must be re-
initialized. Press [Menu-A] to reset/reboot the notebook.

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Copying a profile
1. Select Copy a Profile from the Network Profiles menu. Select the profile you wish to
copy and then insert a new name.
Figure 9.
Copy a Profile
screen
2. Press [Enter] to save the newly created profile.