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Linutop OS 4.0 Quick User Guide

Linutop OS has been optimized for: Firefox 3.6, Open Office 3.2, VLC Media Player 1.1, GNOME 2., Pidgin 2.6, on screen keyboard, GQ view Picture viewer, file manager, network manager, VPN, Thin Client: VNC, RDP. Configuration menu will help you to set up linutop software. You can select the language, keyboard layout and time zone, screen size and auto started applications.

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Linutop OS 4.0 Quick User Guide

Linutop OS has been optimized for: Firefox 3.6, Open Office 3.2, VLC Media Player 1.1, GNOME 2., Pidgin 2.6, on screen keyboard, GQ view Picture viewer, file manager, network manager, VPN, Thin Client: VNC, RDP. Configuration menu will help you to set up linutop software. You can select the language, keyboard layout and time zone, screen size and auto started applications.

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OS 4.

0
Operating System Quick user guide

Linutop OS has been optimized for :

Linutop 3

Linutop 2

Specifications: Linutop Applications Linutops Kiosk Software, Linutop setup, Firefox 3.6, Open Office 3.2, VLC Media Player 1.1, GNOME 2.30 , Pidgin 2.6, PDF Viewer, Text editor, On screen keyboard, GQ view Picture viewer, File manager, Network manager, VPN, Thin Client: VNC, RDP. Size: approximately 700Mb Supported Formats: Documents: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, PDF, RAR, ZIP Multimedia: MP3, MP4, AVI, MKV, FLV Linutop can boot on other PCs BOOTING on an external USB Key It should boot automatically on USB key if not: 1 insert the USB key 2 Power on 3 enter bios settings 4 Go to Boot menu 5 Select Hard Disk Drives 6 As a First Boot Drive Select USB: Generic Flash Disk 7 Press F10 to save

Energy Efficient Computing


Maintenance free system for: Public Internet access, Digital signage, Telecom, and many other uses.

Linutop Setup Menu:

Linutop Services: OS installation or configuration

Linutop configuration menu will help you to set up linutop software. You can select the language, keyboard layout and time zone, screen size and auto started applications. Linutop can be configured to start automatically after reboot: Multimedia files: audio, video or play list, slideshows, Linutop Kiosk or any added software. Linutop Kiosk has a separated configuration menu. At each start you can have your linutop: Display a Web page, Display a presentation, Play music or Video stream or file Or you can start automatically a specific application. Once validated all changes will take effect at the next reboot You can access the menu in: Linutop > Linutop Setup

- Installation Linutop OS can be dowloaded and installed on a USB key, Hard Drive or internal Flash. Once installed the sytem is bootable. - Configuration Configuration Service will automatically setup your linutop for a specific use. This feature requires Internet connectivity and also email adress and invoice number. You can access the menu in: Linutop > Linutop Setup, Services Tab

Linutop_OS_4.0_quick_user_guide_FEB2011B.docThe information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Linutop 2011

www.linutop.com

Linutop Network Setup:

Advanced configuration:

- Enable Network Manager: Simplifies USB wifi keys use. - Network configuration: By default the network uses DHCP to connect to a local network and/or internet and no action from your part should be needed. You can configure Static IP, Wifi usb key with WEP, WAP, Or Modem - Shared folders: Helps you to set up and share linutop data on your network. - Windows Shares access: Helps you to set up an access to a shared directory on a Windows system via the network. Enter the IP address of the Windows unit and the name of the shared directory. - Remote access: Configure the remote access to your linutop Deskop. A VNC client can be used to access the linutop screen using the linutop IP address displayed in the About tab. You can access the menu in: Linutop > Linutop Setup, Network tab

- Backup/Restore Save your configuration on a 1GB or more USB Key. The USB key is a bootable backup. Restore your linutop by booting on a Linutop USB Key and restore on the internal device: /dev/sda - Misc: (only for Advanced Users) - Daily reboot to prevent memory saturation. - Command line system without Xorg (no graphical interface) - Disk check at boot time. - Format a USB key in FAT - System Reset to remove all newly installed software and configs. You can access the menu in: Linutop > Linutop Setup, Advanced Tab

Security:
Your Linutop can be locked with a password, and will be restored after reboot as it was at the lock point. This feature is designed to minimize maintenance costs.

Adding software:

You can add software by using synaptic. You can access the menu in: Linutop > System > Administration > Synaptic Package Manager 1) Switch to linutop lock mode (Maximum security) 2) High security (user settings and data only persistence) 3) Switch to Medium security to set up the system (add applications, edit the default settings and change the system configuration...). To deactivate the lock mode go back to this menu. The password will be requested. You can access the menu in: Linutop > Linutop Setup , Security Tab Linutop system structure: 1 partition: ext3 containing the system and user data. Screen saver pictures in:/cdrom/photo Play lists samples in:/cdrom/playlists User data are stored in: /home/linutop User desktop is stored in: /home/linutop/Desktop(Linux is case sensitive) Peripherals compatibility, Setup - Please check on our Wiki www.linutop.com/wiki - Recommendation: Always have a backup of your data and system.

Linutop_OS_4.0_quick_user_guide_FEB2011B.docThe information contained herein is subject to change without notice.

Linutop 2011

www.linutop.com

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