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1. System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Opens property sheet For the current selection Step 2 You should see a dialogue box similar to the one below Select the Driver tab and click on the Update Driver button to proceed 16 Sis 5596 6326 Properties General Driver Resources E SiS 5598 6326 Driver Provider Microsoft Driver Date 6 6 2001 Driver Version 5 1 2001 0 Digital Signer Microsoft Windows 4P Publisher To view details about the driver files Update Driver To update the driver for this device patpat IF the device fails after updating the driver roll zm back to the previously installed driver Uninstall To uninstall the driver Advanced Step 3 Follow the instructions in the Hardware Update Wizard to re install the video drivers Select the option Install from a list and click on the Next button Hardware Update Wizard Welcome to the Hardware Update Wizard This wizard helps you install software for 515 5595 6326 If your hardware came with an installation CD lt o floppy disk insert it now What do vou want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Step 4 17 You should now see a screen that looks like the one below Select the option Don t search and click on the Next button Hardware Update Wizard Please choose your s
2. 9 2 Setting up a Dial up Connection This section is intended for users who currently use the Internet and already have an account Under each user s profile a dial up connection may be personalized with their own login name and password Step 1 Double click on the My Computer icon generally located in the top left corner of your Windows desktop Step 2 Click on the link Network and Dial Up Connection Step 3 Make sure that the modem 1s installed in the Computer system and that it is plugged into a telephone wall outlet Step 4 Follow the screen instructions NOTE If a successful telephone connection is not made the user name and password will not be saved until a valid connection has taken place 47 10 Sharing the Internet Connection in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 10 1 Simultaneous and Independent Sharing Two people can simultaneously and independently share the Internet using ONE modem ONE telephone line and ONE Internet Service Provider ISP Each user can send and recetve e mail browse the World Wide Web play games chat and download files simultaneously and independently of each other Please note however that America Online AOL does not allow multiple users to check e mail simultaneously If using AOL only the host station can connect to AOL and browse the Internet Once the host is connected to AOL the station user can bring up Internet Explorer and both users can the
3. ThinSotft THINSOFT PTE LTD 23 Tai Seng Drive 06 00 Singapore 535224 Fax 65 6289 7308 www thinsoftinc com Be Twin 2000 XP User Manual Document Version 2 0 Copyright ThinSoft Pte Ltd 2003 2012 BeTwin 2000 XP User Manual Copyright 2003 2012 ThinSoft Pte Ltd All rights reserved ThinSoft Pte Ltd 23 Tai Seng Drive 06 00 Singapore 535224 Fax 65 6289 7308 This document is being furnished by ThinSoft Pte Ltd for information purpose only to licensed users of the BeTwin software product Efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented but is subject to change without prior notice Changes if any will be incorporated in future releases BeTwin are the registered trademark of ThinSoft Pte Ltd Other brand and product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows Windows 2000 Windows XP are the registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation IBM and PC AT are the registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation No part of this document may be reproduced for commercial purposes unless prior permission is obtained from the copyright holder Visit our Web Site at htto Awww thinsoftinc com Table of Contents 1 Introduction to BeTwin 2000 XP 2 Installation Overview 3 Hardware Guidelines 4 BeTwin Installation 4 1 Installing the BeTwin Hardware 4 2 Installing the V
4. If the BeTwin software is uninstalled and re installed on the same computer it will be necessary to register before BeTwin can work 25 4 7 Configuring the BeT win Station Using Configuration Wizard If you have not run the BeTwin Station Configuration Wizard during the software installation or if your hardware configuration has changed you can still run the Configuration Wizard from the BeTwin Control Center Step 1 Double click on the BeTwin icon to open Control Center On the opening screen click on STATION CONFIGURATION W Be Twin Host Program Users Stations Messages Options Help rae Stations Legged sen Ei Host Admin i Send a Message Step 2 The Configuration Wizard feature enables BeTwin to auto assign the USB mice and keyboards to their respective workstations To auto assign the USB audio speakers you need to connect the peripherals USB mouse keyboard and speakers of each workstation to its USB Hub respectively Click on CONFIGURATION WIZARD Station Configuration 26 Step 3 You should see a window similar to the one below Click OK to disable BeTwin reboot the system and start the Configuration Wizard Be Twin BeTwin is currently active and must be disabled The Configuration Wizard only runs when BeTwin is disabled because the Wizard needs to access all the video cards keyboards and mice that are connected to the computer Press OK to disable BeT
5. Model Rename Station i g HID Keyboard Device l Sy HID compliant mouse 2 i Remove Station Hardware Configuration Login Configuration Configuration Wizard 33 Step 3 Enter the default username and password to use at an individual BeTwin station and deselect the Always prompt for password check box You can also specify a program to run automatically under the Initial Program and Working Directory Note The usefulness of setting the working directory will depend on the application being run Login Configuration Be Twin Station 1 Default username Use F Always prompt for password HHH Password Confirm password e Domain MS6533E Initial program C Program Files Microsoft Office 0 fice i working directory C AProaram Files Microsoft OfficeO fice Step 4 The step is only applicable if your computer is part of a network domain You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group on the computer in order to complete this procedure e On the Windows desktop select Start menu button gt Settings gt Control Panel gt User Accounts e Click the Advanced tab e In Secure logon deselect the Require users to press Ctrl Alt Delete check box e Reboot the computer User Accounts Users Advanced Passwords and NET Passports You can manage the passwords you have stored on this computer or change your default Passport with the NET Passport Wi
6. If an error message occurs when users try to simultaneously initiate a print job try printing again If a system configuration makes using peripherals difficult from a BeTwin Station try using the Computer s console for these functions For example if there is trouble printing from a BeTwin Station try printing from the Host workplace DO NOT shut down the Computer while any games are running Installing the BeTwin software interferes with the Windows Multi monitor support Some video drivers complain about this interference by displaying the yellow exclamation point next to the appearance of the video adapter in both the Windows Device Manager as well as the BeTwin Control Center s Hardware list Most of the time this is normal and does not prevent BeTwin from working properly 50 13 Registration Licensing 13 1 Demo version When initially installed BeTwin runs in demo mode While in demo mode you can evaluate BeTwin before you purchase During the evaluation period you can use up to eight BeTwin stations After the period BeTwin will terminate all BeTwin Station s If you do wish to purchase BeTwin you will need to access our web site to purchase and register the software 13 2 Internet Registration Note Please make sure that the BeTwin Stations are setup and running correctly under demo mode before registering BeTwin For Internet Registration you will need to use Microsoft s Internet Exp
7. Insert the manufacturer s installation disk and then a make sure that the corect drive is selected below Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from DAV G Alsis6326 ka Step 7 You should now see a dialogue box titled Select the Device Driver Select the model SiS 6326 and click on Next to proceed Hardware Update Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware S Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next IF you have a disk that contains the diver you want to install click Have Disk This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing iz important Step 8 Once Windows XP has copied the information from the video driver disk you should see a screen that looks like the one below Click on Finish to proceed 19 4 4 Hardware Update Wizard Completing the Hardware Update Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for g slo 6326 Click Finish to close the wizard Step 9 You will be prompted to restart your computer Remove the video driver disk from the CD ROM drive Click on the Yes button to restart Your computer will reboot and you will next see the Windows XP desktop screen Enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature under Windows 2000 Professional After successfully installing the PCI or PCI Express video card by default the Multiple Display Monitor feature is disabled To enable the Multiple
8. PCI Express VGA first If you are not sure if your PC has such an option kindly refer to your PCs documentation or contact your PC Manufacturers Technical Support a Under the BIOS CMOS Setup options selection select Integrated Peripherals lt Init Display First then select the option AGP or PEG b Under the BIOS CMOS Setup options selection select BIOS Features Setup lt VGA Boot from then select the option AGP or PEG c Under the BIOS CMOS Setup options selection select Integrated Peripherals lt Init Display First then select the option Enabled Step 3 Windows will now detect the video card and ask for the Windows disk or driver disk supplied with the video card Refer to the VGA User Manual to direct you through this portion on the installation Step 4 In some cases Windows may detect the video card and install with the built in Windows drivers automatically without prompting for the Windows disk or driver disk supplied with the video card NOTE Please re install the video drivers from driver disk supplied with the video card or download the latest version from the vendor s web site if you are seeing a yellow exclamation mark under Display Adapters in the Device Manager Refer to the instructions under the section Installing the Video Drivers to direct you through this portion of the installation To verify if there is any device drivers co
9. Step 9 You should now see a dialogue box similar to the one below Click on the Next button Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Start Device Driver Installation The device driver will be installed with the default settings The wizard is ready to install the driver for the following hardware device m SiS 6326 Windows will use default settings to install the software for this hardware device To install the software for your new hardware click Next Cancel Step 10 You should now see a screen that looks like the one below Click on Yes to proceed Digital Signature Not Found i x xX The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with windows and that the software has nat been altered since it was bested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsoft digital signature Therefore there it no guarantee that this software works comectl with Windows sis 6326 If You want to search for Microsoft digitally signed oftware vizit the Windows Update Web site at http iwindowsupdate microsoth com to see if one it available Do vou want to continue the installation Ho More Info Step 11 Once Windows 2000 has copied the information from the video driver disk you should see a screen that looks like the one below Click on Finish to proceed 14 Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Completing the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard E S
10. correctly If you cannot see this please contact the video card manufacturer for assistance Step 7 Connect the USB mouse and USB keyboard to the computer following the manufacturer s instructions Step 8 Windows will now detect the USB equipment and may ask for Windows disk or USB driver disk supplied with the USB equipment Refer to the instructions supplied with the mouse and keyboard to direct you through this portion on the installation e It is possible at this point that Windows has already detected and installed the new hardware properly and may not request any additional drivers Step 9 The USB mouse and USB keyboard can be tested by its effect on the host screen e You may verify the working status of the keyboard by pressing the Windows key The start menu should be displayed e You may verify the working status of the mouse by moving it The mouse cursor should move e Ifthe mouse and keyboard do not work properly please contact the manufacturer of those devices for assistance At this point the video card or video adapter monitor USB mouse and USB keyboard should be working properly with Windows You may now install the BeTwin software 10 4 2 Installing the Video Drivers for Windows 2000 Professional Follow the instructions below for installation of the video drivers if your personal computer is running Windows 2000 Professional Step 1 Right click on the conflicting device under the Dis
11. 800 by 600 pixels Use this device as the primary monitor C Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor e To enable the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adpter check the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors a 2 Display 2 Default Moritor on SiS 6326 Screen resolution Color quality Less COMO Metta 16 ba v 800 by 600 pixels nin lif C Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Troubleshoot e You may change the Colors and Screen area options for the PCI PCI Express video catd USB video card e Click the OR button e The monitor connected to the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter should now display the same background color and pattern as the Host monitor You may drag your mouse all the way to the right the mouse cursor should now appears on the Station monitor This means that the Multiple Display Monitor feature is working correctly If you cannot see this please contact the video card manufacturer for assistance 23 4 6 Installing the BeT win Software The BeTwin software should only be installed after the hardware has been successfully installed and tested At this point the PCI PCI Express v
12. Display Monitor feature of the PCI or PCI Express video card under Windows 2000 Professional follow the instructions below Step 1 e Go to Windows Control Panel double click on the Display icon and click on the Settings tab The next message box to appear will provide the options for enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI or PCI Express video card Display Properties 2 x Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Relisys RE518 on Nvidia Vanta 7 Screen area Less More Colors High Color 16 bit 1024 by 768 pixels Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Identify Troubleshoot Advanced IV Vv Cancel Apply 20 e Click on the second monitor under the Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors section Under the Display option it will show the name of the PCI or PCI Express video card Display Properties El x Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 2 Default Monitor on 18 6326 x Colors High Color 16 bit Screen area kwa iacs 800 by 600 pixels Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows deskto
13. FIGURATION 30 2 Be Twin Host x Program Users Stations Messages Options Help f A ED Hast ie Twin Station 1 s not logged Step 2 You should see a window similar to the one below Click on LOGIN CONFIGURATION Station Configuration Add Station H m Rename Station H jal HID Keyboard Device H HID compliant mouse z T emove Station Hardware Configuration Login Configuration Configuration Wizard Step 3 Enter the default username and password to use at an individual BeTwin station and deselect the Always prompt for password check box You can also specify a program to run automatically under the Initial Program and Working Directory Note The usefulness of setting the working directory will depend on the application being run 31 Login Configuration Belwin Station 1 Default username Use Always prompt for password HHH Password Confirm password Domain M56533E Initial program C Program Files Microsoft Office 0 fice a Working directory C Program Files Microsoft Office Office cot Step 4 e On the Windows desktop select Start menu button gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Users and Passwords e Click the Advanced tab e In Secure Boot Settings deselect the Require users to press Ctrl Alt Delete before logging on check box e Reboot the computer Users and Passwords i E ajx Users Advanced Certifi
14. FIGURATION H Be Twin Host Ea x Program Users Stations Messages Options Help le Stations Ep Host Admin Step 2 e You should see a window similar to the one below Click on ADD STATION Station Configuration Hardware Conhiguraticn Lagin Contiguration Configuration Wizard Ok 28 e Rename the station or leave the name as BeT win Station You can also change the name later Click OK Add Station New Station Hame Beliwin Station 1 ff HID Keyboard Device oy HID complant mouse e Click HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Now select the hardware to be used for station Hardware Configuration Free Hardware Station Hardware Host os NVIDIA Yanta H a Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Nat oy Microsoft P52 Mouse ia Bel win Station 1 E NVIDIA AWA TAT 2 Model 64 Model 6 fq HID Keyboard Device By HID compliant mouse os lt i E a i Refresh F5 Set Different Hame Fz 29 4 9 Note The display mouse and keyboard will already have been selected for the station Each station must have a video card mouse and keyboard In addition audio joystick or other hardware may be assigned Note Some computers equipped with an Intel 810 815 built in display adapter do NOT have a BIOS option to force that adapter to be the primary display and will need to assign the Intel 810 815 display adapter to the station and use the added PCI or PCI E
15. Monitor feature is disabled To enable the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter under Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition follow the instructions below Step 1 e Go to Windows Control Panel select the option Appearance and Themes Double click on the Display icon and click on the Settings tab The next message box to appear will provide the options for enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 1 Relisys RE518 on ATI RADEON VE DDR v Screen resolution Color quality Less y More Medium 16 bit 1024 by 768 pixels ii nin inf Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor e Click on the second monitor under the Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors section Under the Display option it will show the name of the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter Display Properties Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors Display 2 Default Monitor on 515 6326 v Screen resolution Color quality Less J More Medium 16 bit i E EE EE E
16. administrative privileges in order to use the Windows User Applet For more information regarding the Windows User Applet please see Windows help Any changes made to the user profiles will not take effect until the system is restarted 37 4 12 3 Message Mode Message Mode is selected by clicking on the message button I BeTwin Host Program Users Stations Messages Options Help sa DA Messages Check Messages Send a Message Message mode is used to send messages to another user or to check messages Clicking the Send a Message option produces the message box Send a Message fx Cancel Send a Message Stations Logged LIZET C Host Admin acy BeTwin Station 1 User 4 12 4 Eventlog Mode Eventlog mode is selected by clicking on the eventlog button Eventlog mode is used to display eventlog messages for troubleshooting purposes Only events relating to the BeTwin software are displayed 38 4 12 5 Menu Options Additional options are available from the menu bar at the top of the Control Center S BeTwin Host E3 a Program Users Stations Messages Options Help The Program menu allows for exiting the BeTwin Control Center or for shutting down Windows Users Configuration Ctrl U Statistics Show Programs Users Configuration brings up the Windows User Applet Statistics displays a utility that monitors system resource use Show Programs displays all tasks running on both host and
17. all stations The Stations menu allows entry into Station Mode to configure a station Stations Station Configuration Ckri 5 Ctrl M Check Messages Ctrl C Eventlog Messages Ctrl 4 Delete Eventlog Messages Show All Eventlog Messages 39 The Options menu can be used to select different languages for the BeTwin Control Center if desired Options Help G4 Interface Language E Set Configuration Set Secure Shutdown filSet Shutdown Messages Set Remote Desktop Set Dualview Detection Application Compatibility The Set Configuration selection on the Options menu is used to disable the BeT win software for testing purposes It is also recommended that the BeTwin software be disabled prior to any hardware changes are made to the system It is also necessary to disable the BeTwin software and reboot prior to either uninstalling BeTwin or before updating the BeTwin software to a newer version When selected the Set Configuration option presents the following options Set Configuration Change configuration to allow temporary deactivation of BeT win without uninstalling it Select original configuration and reboot before installing any new hardware and some software applications O Deactivate BeTwin original configuration Cancel Update A reboot is required before either selected option will take effect The Set Secure Shutdown selection on the Options menu is used to modif
18. and BeTwin workstations 49 12 Problem Solving 12 1 General Guidelines The following are general guidelines which will assist in properly using and maintaining BeTwin If you are having trouble getting the additional display to work correctly make sure that the AGP or PCI Express adapter is the primary display It is the primary display if the attached monitor is used while the computer is booting If it is not you should change the BIOS option in the BIOS setup screen When editing the Primary Display option You should make sure that it says AGP or PEG Some BIOSs have slightly different wording some do not have this option If the BIOS does not have this option it may be possible for BeTwin to work however the use of such machines is not recommended Always install and uninstall programs on the Computer when BeTwin stations are not in use e Use the Computer s console host workplace when listening to audio from multimedia CD s or the World Wide Web Sound is not supported on BeTwin Stations unless USB audio equipment has been installed Try to schedule the use of floppy disk drives for times when the usage of BeTwin is at a minimum Use of floppy drives may cause momentary slow downs of the system If a monitor keyboard or mouse is replaced shut down then restart the BeTwin Station e The BeTwin Station will not work unless all three devices are attached monitor keyboard and mouse
19. cate Management Use certificates to positively identify yourself certification authorities and publishers New Certificate Certificates Advanced User Management Local Users and Groups can be used to perform advanced user Management tasks Advanced Secure Boot Settings It is recommended that You require users to press af Ctrl Alt Delete before logging on This ensures password security and helps protect the system From harmful programs T Require users to press Ctrl Alt Delete before logging on 32 4 10 Logging onto the station automatically under Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition The Login Configuration feature enables user to specify the username and password to use at an individual BeTwin station to automatically log on the station User can also specify a program to run automatically The Host station is managed using the TweakUI program downloadable from http www microsoft com windowsxp pro downloads powertoys as Step 1 Double click on the BeTwin icon to open Control Center On the opening screen click on STATION CONFIGURATION S Be Twin Host E aA Program Users Stations Messages Options Help IAI Logged user Admin not logged Send a Message Step 2 You should see a window similar to the one below Click on LOGIN CONFIGURATION Station Configuration g ima BeTwin Station 1 Add Staen l NVIDIA Alva TNT2 Model 64
20. e To continue click Next Cancel Step 4 You should now see a screen that looks like the one below Select the option Display a list of the known drivers and click on the Next button Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Install Hardware Device Drivers Fata 4 device driver is a software program that enables a hardware device to work with Sy an operating system This wizard upgrades drivers for the following hardware device SiS 5598 6326 Upgrading to a newer version of a device driver may add functionality to or improve the performance of this device What do you want the wizard to do Search for a suitable driver for my device recommended lt Back Cancel Step 5 You should now see a dialogue box similar to the one below Insert the video driver disk into your floppy or CD ROM drive Click on Have Disk since the driver is located in the disk drive Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Select a Device Driver Pua ta Which driver do you want to install for this device SY oO Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Models Show compatible hardware Have Disk C Show all hardware of this device class lt Back Cancel 12 Step 6 You should now see a dialogue box titled Install From Disk You may choose to Browse the v
21. e user rights put a check in the box next to the user group In this case the right in question is Shut down the system 45 8 Shutting Down Windows in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition To restrict the shutdown option to users with Administrator privileges the User Accounts in Windows need to be configured accordingly To change the User Accounts Settings in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition iP Click Start and then click Control Panel pA Double click User Accounts 3 Pick and click on an account to change 4 Click on the option Change the Account Type 5 Select the option Limited Standard user or Restricted user and apply the change 6 Reboot the system 46 9 Sharing the Internet Connection in Windows 2000 Professional 9 1 Simultaneous and Independent Sharing Two people can simultaneously and independently share the Internet using ONE modem ONE telephone line and ONE Internet Service Provider ISP Each user can send and receive e mail browse the World Wide Web play games chat and download files simultaneously and independently of each other Please note however that America Online AOL does not allow multiple users to check e mail simultaneously If using AOL only the host station can connect to AOL and browse the Internet Once the host is connected to AOL the station user can bring up Internet Explorer and both users can then browse the Internet
22. earch and installation options S Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driwer found will be installed Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware TE Step 5 You should now see a dialogue box similar to the one below Insert the video driver disk into your floppy or CD ROM drive Click on Have Disk since the driver is located in the disk drive Hardware Update Wizard Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware S Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Nent IF you have a disk that contains the diver you want to install click Have Disk Model Sof SiS 5598 6926 L Esk This driver is digitally signed Have Disk Tell me why driver signing iz important Step 6 You should now see a dialogue box titled Install From Disk You may choose to Browse the video driver disk to look for the correct path or just type in the files directory as shown Then click on the OK button 18 Assumption Your CD ROM drive designator is D and you are using the iS6326 video card The latest SiS6326 VGA driver supporting Windows XP Multiple Display Monitor feature is located in D VGA SiS6326 Install From Disk
23. iS 6326 Windows has finished installing the software for this device The hardware you installed will not work until you restart your computer To close this wizard click Finish lt Back Step 12 You will be prompted to restart your computer Remove the video driver disk from the CD ROM drive Click on the Yes button to restart Your computer will reboot and you will next see the Windows 2000 desktop screen System Settings Change og E i xi C Your hardware settings have changed You must restart your computer for these changes to take effect Do you want to restart your computer now 15 4 3 Installing the Video Drivers for Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition Follow the instructions below for installation of the video drivers if your personal computer is running Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition Step 1 Right click on the conflicting device under the Display Adapters and select Properties Device Manager File Action view Help 4 R z 4 asus Computer Disk drives ig Display adapters NVIDIA Aladdin TNT2 2 orire Update Driver _ i Disable Floppy dis Uninstall A Floppy dis Human In Scan for hardware changes IDE ATA amp amp Keyboard Mice and other pointing devices Monitors BB Network adapters Y Ports COM amp LPT SB Processors Sound video and game controllers
24. ideo Drivers for Windows 2000 Professional 4 3 Installing the Video Drivers for Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 4 4 Enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature under Windows 2000 Professional 4 5 Enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature under Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 4 6 Installing the BeTwin Software 4 7 Configuring the BeTwin Station Using Configuration Wizard 4 8 Configuring the BeTwin Station Manually 4 9 Logging onto the station automatically under Windows 2000 Professional 4 10 Logging onto the station automatically under Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 4 11 Using the Locator Buttons 4 11 1 Keyboard Mouse Locator 4 11 2 Sound Device Locator 4 12 Using the BeTwin Control Center 4 12 1 Station Mode 4 12 2 User Mode 4 12 3 Message Mode 4 12 4 Eventlog Mode 4 12 5 Menu Options 5 Logging onto the Computer for the First Time 6 Logging onto the Computer as a Different User 7 Shutting Down Windows in Windows 2000 Professional 8 Shutting Down Windows in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 9 Sharing the Internet Connection in Windows 2000 Professional 9 1 Simultaneous Independent Sharing 9 2 Setting up Dial up Connection 10 Sharing the Internet Connection in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition 10 1 Simultaneous Independent Sharing 10 2 Setting up Dial up Connection 11 Adding Software or Hardware 12 13 14 15 Prob
25. ideo card USB video adapter Multiple Display Monitor feature should work as described above and the additional USB mouse and keyboard should both be working properly with Windows You are now ready to install the BeTwin software It is necessary to first download the BeTwin software from the Www thinsoftinc com web site Once this file is saved onto your hard disk locate it and double click the filename setup exe Step 1 Double click on the My Computer icon Double click on the C drive icon Double click on the BeTwin Download folder Double click on the Setup icon the one with the picture of a computer monitor with a box in front of it Follow the instructions on the screen Depending on what Windows options have already been installed on some systems the BeTwin installation may require additional files from the Windows CD so be sure to have the Windows CD handy when installing BeTwin You should see a screen that looks like the one below during the software installation Ensure that you have checked the box to run the BeTwin Station Configuration Wizard after system reboots InstallShield Wizard Run Configuration Wizard coca Restart the computer after successfully installing the BeTwin software and video drivers only applicable to Windows 2000 Professional NOTE For Windows 2000 Professional systems your computer will reboot twice This is normal while BeTwin setup is configuring drivers Follow the instruct
26. ideo driver disk to look for the correct path or just type in the files directory as shown Then click on the OR button Assumption Your CD ROM drive designator is D and you are using the iS6326 video card The latest SiS6326 VGA driver supporting Windows 2000 Multiple Display Monitor feature is located in D VGA SiS6326 Install From Disk re xj Insert the manufacturer s installation disk into the drive Ok selected and then click OK Cancel Copy manufacturer s files from D VGA SiS0320 Step 7 You should now see a dialogue box titled Select a Device Driver Select the model SiS 6326 and click on Next to proceed Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Select a Device Driver Which driver do you want to install for this device O Select the manufacturer and model of your hardware device and then click Next If you have a disk that contains the driver you want to install click Have Disk Models SiS 6326 lt Back Next gt Cancel Step 8 You should now see a screen that looks like the one below Click on Yes to proceed Update Driver Warning a xj compatible with your hardware IF the driver is not compatible your hardware will not work correctly and your computer might become unstable or stop working completely Do you want to continue installing this driver AN Installing this device driver is not recommended because Windows cannot verify khat it is 13
27. ion on the screen Click OK to proceed with the Configuration Wizard 24 Select OK with the Keyboard you wish to use at the respective station If prompted click OK with the Mouse you wish to use at the station When the Configuration Wizard is completed you will be prompted to restart Windows Click OK Congratulations You have now fully installed the BeTwin software and configured the system Step 2 After the system reboots click on Start Programs BeTwin to launch BeTwin Control Center The next message box to appear will provide options for registering your BeTwin software Click on the Internet Registration button if you are using the Internet Explorer browser Click on the License Server button to use ThinSoft s License Server software for licensing License Server IF You want to use this product without registering click on the Register Later button Register later If you are testing the software click the Register later option If you have decided to register your Be Twin software click the Internet Registration option if using Internet Explorer Your computer will then be connected to the registration website which will provide instructions for registration Note The BeTwin Control Center will appear immediately after the registration dialog box has been closed Also please note that uninstalling and re installing the BeTwin software will result in the expiration of the free time trial
28. lem Solving 12 1 General Guidelines Registration Licensing 13 1 Demo Version 13 2 Internet Registration Updating BeTwin Technical Support 50 50 51 51 51 53 54 1 Introduction to BeTwin 2000 XP Product Description BeTwin 2000 XP is the software that allows multiple users to simultaneously and independently share a personal computer running Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition Installation is simple Install a second display adapter video card USB video adapter and connect it to the second monitor Plug in a USB mouse USB keyboard and optionally USB speakers Finally install the BeTwin 2000 XP software Additional video cards or USB video adapters monitors mice keyboards and USB speakers can be installed to support up to eight additional users Hardware Requirements BeTwin requires an available PCI PCI E or USB slot to install the video card or USB video adapter At least one USB Connector must be available for the keyboard and mouse Hardware Options BeTwin uses a standard PCI PCI Express card USB video adapter for the additional user In order to be used by BeTwin the video card must support the Windows 2000 or Windows XP Multiple Display Monitor feature If you have any questions ask the vendor of the video card if it supports Windows 2000 or Windows XP Multiple Display Monitor feature A monitor is required for the additional user Alternately if you have insta
29. lled a video card that supports a TV out option a television can be used instead The additional user requires a USB keyboard and mouse Any USB keyboard and mouse can be used Many USB keyboards allow additional USB devices to be connected directly to the keyboard These are recommended as they increase the number of USB devices that can be attached to the system The PCI PCI Express card USB VGA adaptor monitor USB keyboard and USB mouse are not sold with BeTwin software and must be purchased separately Manufacturer s Notice The BeTwin allows multiple users to simultaneously and independently share the same hardware and software on a single Personal Computer Some software is licensed for use on a single computer while other software may be licensed for single or multiple users It is the responsibility of the BeTwin purchaser user to read and comply with the licensing agreements of any software that may be used on a BeT win Station 2 Installation Overview Installation is simple By following these steps a two or nine users system should take less than 30 minutes to set up Each step is explained in detail in the following pages Step 1 Install the additional display adapter with Multiple Display Monitor feature enabled following the manufacturer s instructions Step 2 Connect the USB mouse and keyboard following the manufacturer s instructions Step 3 Test the hardware to ensure that it works properly
30. lorer for this purpose Though the BeTwin Registration menu will pop up at times when you double click the BeTwin desktop icon to invoke the BeT win Control Center it is also possible to get to this Registration menu from the BeTwin Control Center user interface Step 1 Click on BeTwin Control Center Help About BeTwin Step 2 You should see a screen that looks like the one below Click on the Internet Registration button About Be Twin ie BeT win 1 8 0 93 Copyright C 2001 2003 Thindott Ine a Patent Pending Standard Bel win status Activated Seral number Mlasimum users Host 4 BeT win 3 AOF License expiration day 01 2003 Install directory C Program Files Bel win Windows sF Professional 5 01 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 Directs version Directs 3 1 Windows directory Cw INDOS Terminal Services Hot Installed Administrator privileges Yes System uptime 2 hours 17 minutes a Step 3 Select the option Internet Registration 51 Click on the License Server button to use ThinSoft s License Server software for licensing License Server If you want to use this product without registering click on the Register Later button Register later Step 4 When Internet Registration is selected this will invoke your web browser and link you to the ThinSoft Pte Ltd s BeTwin Registration web page Note Ensure that you are using the Microsoft s Internet Explo
31. n Windows desktop Step 1 Click on the Windows Start button Step 2 1 Click on the Shutdown menu option 2 Click on the Log Off menu option 3 Click on OR to log off Step 3 Follow the instructions in Logging Onto the Computer for the First Time 44 7 Shutting Down Windows in Windows 2000 Professional The Security Policy Settings in Windows 2000 Professional allow the Administrator to control certain user s privileges as well as control certain actions allowed for the user Administrator can modify numerous security relevant settings including users rights to shut down Windows by configuring the Local Security Policy To view and implement security policy on the computer you must have Administrator rights to the computer Administrators can use the following Windows 2000 Professional tools to view and assign user rights for the computer l Click Start and then click Control Panel under Settings A Double click Administrator Tools 3 Double click Local Security Policy 4 Click Security Settings and then click Local Policies S In the console tree click User Rights Assignment 6 In the details pane double click the user right you want to change Te The default security settings for Windows 2000 can be described by summarizing the permissions granted to four default groups Administrators Power Users Users and Backup Operators and three special groups To assign th
32. n browse the Internet 10 2 Setting up a Dial up Connection This section is intended for users who currently use the Internet and already have an account Under each user s profile a dial up connection may be personalized with their own login name and password Step 1 Double click on the My Network Places icon generally located in the top left corner of your Windows desktop Step 2 Select the option Set up a home or small office network under Network Tasks p p Step 3 Make sure that the modem is installed in the Computer system and that it is plugged into a telephone wall outlet Step 4 Follow the screen instructions NOTE If a successful telephone connection is not made the user name and password will not be saved until a valid connection has taken place 48 11 Adding Software or Hardware Installing new hardware It is recommended prior to installing any new hardware that the BeT win software first be deactivated This is most easily done in the BeT win Control Center under the Options menu with the utility Set Configuration Please refer to the Menu Options in the section Using the BeTwin Control Center of this manual for more detail on the use of this utility Installing printers All printers being installed after the BeTwin software is already operational should be installed on the host workstation followed by a reboot to ensure proper recognition and function from both host
33. nflict right click on the My Computer icon in Windows desktop and select properties Next select the Hardware tab in the system properties and click on the Device Manager button Cl c Device Manager Action wiew c Computer H Disk drives Display adapters Po NVIDIA vanta vanta LT io pogga HA DVD CD ROM drives AS Floppy disk controllers H E Floppy disk drives H a Human Interface Devices H IDE ATAJATAFI controllers Flee Keyboards ee Mice and other pointing devices Monitors H E Network adapters Bf Ports COM amp LPT lef Sound video and game controllers E System devices oz Universal Serial Bus controllers Step 5 After successfully installing the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter by default the Multiple Display Monitor feature is disabled To enable the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI or PCI Express video card follow the instructions under the section Enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature Step 6 After enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter the monitor connected to the PCI PCI Express card USB video adapter should now display the same background color and pattern as the Host monitor You may drag your mouse all the way to the right the mouse cursor should now appears on the Station monitor This means that the Multiple Display Monitor feature is working
34. o the BeTwin stations when Start Shutdown is selected When selected the Set Shutdown Messages option presents the following options Set Shutdown Messages iV Send popup messages to stations and delay before shutting down the system This is recommended to notify and allow station users time to save their data and exit ther applications Default message ystem i shutting down in 60 seconds Custom message Cancel The Set Remote Desktop selection on the Options menu allows other users to connect remotely to the computer with Remote Desktop Protocol RDP client software When selected the Set Remote Desktop option presents the following options Set Remote Desktop Allow users to connect remotely to this computer with Remote Desktop Protocol ADF client software Enabled i Disabled A reboot is required before either selected option will take effect The Set DualView Detection selection on the Options menu is used to configure the way Configuration Wizard detects Dual Head or DualView video graphics VGA cards Some Dual Head VGA cards may not be detected correctly users can configure the setting to Manual Force detecting cards as Dual View to force Configuration Wizard to detect the VGA card as a Dual Head VGA card Default is Automatic automatically detect Dual View cards 41 Set DualView Detection Some Dualview video cards are not detected as supporting two displays Set this to Man
35. p onto this monitor Identify Troubleshoot Advanced r r e To enable the Multiple Display Monitor feature of the PCI or PCI Express video card check the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor box Display Properties 2 x Background Screen Saver Appearance Web Effects Settings Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your monitors 12 2 Default Monitor on SiS 6326 v Colors High Color 16 bit x Screen area Less m More 800 by 600 pixels 7 Use this device as the primary monitor IV Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Identify Troubleshoot Advanced Cancel Apply e You may change the Colors and Screen area options for the PCI or PCI Express video card e Click the OK button e The monitor connected to the PCI or PCI Express video card should now display the same background color and pattern as the Host monitor You may drag your mouse all the way to the right the mouse cursor should now appears on the Station monitor This means that the Multiple Display Monitor feature is working correctly If you cannot see this please contact the video card manufacturer for assistance 21 4 5 Enabling the Multiple Display Monitor feature under Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition After successfully installing the PCI PCI Express video card USB video adapter by default the Multiple Display
36. play Adapters and select Properties m Device Manager Computer H E Disk drives E w Display adapters NYIDIA Yanta vanta LT ri DYDICD Uninstall 5 Floppy di Scan for hardware changes 9 Floppy d Ba Human 1 GEE E3 IDE ATASATAPI controllers 3 Keyboards TA Mice and other pointing devices S Monitors SF Network adapters aF Ports COM amp LPT g Sound video and game controllers m System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers 2 2 2 Step 2 You should see a dialogue box similar to the one below Select the Driver tab and click on the Update Driver button to proceed SiS 5598 6326 Properties General Driver Resources E SiS 5598 6326 Driver Provider Microsoft Driver Date 9 20 1999 Driver Version 5 0 2128 1300 Digital Signer Microsoft Windows 2000 Publisher To view details about the driver files loaded for this device click Driver Details To uninstall the driver files for this device click Uninstall To update the driver files for this device click Update Driver is Uninstall Update Driver OK Cancel 11 Step 3 Follow the instructions in the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard to re install the video drivers Click on Next to proceed Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Welcome to the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard This wizard helps you upgrade a device driver for a hardware devic
37. rer as the default browser and take note of the following prior to the purchase or register of Be Twin software 1 You must purchase register BeTwin from the computer on which it has been installed te NOT from any other computer Hence please ensure that you have installed BeTwin software on the computer where you intend to deploy it and make sure BeTwin is working correctly in demo mode and meeting your requirement before proceeding with the purchase registration process 2 Make sure you have logged into the computer as a Administrator with full access rights 3 Within Microsoft Internet Explorer click on Tools Internet Options Security Custom Level Set the Reset To option to Medium and click on the Reset button Next click on the OK button to apply the changes This is the required Internet Explorer setting and is what the BeTwin Registration page requires in order to successfully work the purchase registration process 4 When prompted to install and run ThinSoft Inc Registration Control and or the SheriffNet Module ActiveX control you must click on the Yes button to accept and trust content from ThinSoft Inc Notes When prompted to install and run the ThinSoft and or the SheriffNet Module ActiveX controls you must click on the Yes button to install and run the ActiveX controls Please wait for each page to load completely before proceeding to the next page Step 5 Select the language to regis
38. rrent BeTwin software prior to re installing the latest BeTwin software 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 4 Depending on what Windows options have already been installed on some systems the BeTwin installation may require additional files from the Windows CD so be sure to have the Windows CD handy when installing BeTwin 5 Restart the computer after successfully installing the BeTwin software You have now successfully updated your BeT win software to the most recent version If you have already registered BeT win you will not need to re register after upgrading the BeTwin software 53 15 Technical Support Technical support offered by ThinSoft Pte Ltd BeTwin products must be registered with ThinSoft before technical support may be offered Registration may be completed by registering online at our World Wide Web site Free support is offered for sixty 60 days from the date of registration Our technical staff is available to answer questions troubleshoot problems and to assist in the installation of BeT win products Before requesting technical support please be prepared to provide information including the date and place of purchase and product serial number r http www thinsoftinc com ThinSoft Pte Ltd 23 Tai Seng Drive 06 00 Singapore 535224 Fax 65 6289 7308 email support thinsoftinc com Support hours 9 00am to 5 00pm local time 54
39. ter Step 6 There are two options in the next registration page If your BeTwin software was purchased from a distributor or came installed on your computer you will have a serial number that will need to be entered in the Serial Number field on the web page Once that is done click on the Register amp Unlock BeTwin button If you have obtained BeTwin on a demo CD or downloaded the BeTwin software there is no serial number to be entered just click the Create New License amp Purchase BeTwin button 52 In either case the next page will display a form requiring completion requesting user name and address information etc If your are purchasing the BeTwin software credit card information is also required Be careful to indicate how many BeTwin stations licenses are desired as the purchase price will be computed accordingly Step 7 Once the payment has been approved clicking on the Proceed to unlock BeTwin button will automatically create the unlock code needed Clicking on the final acceptance button will automatically register your BeT win software on your computer 14 Updating BeTwin If you wish to update your BeTwin software to the most recent version you can so by downloading it from our web site 1 Download the BeTwin demo from http www thinsoftinc com Once this file is saved onto your hard disk locate it and double click the filename setup exe 2 You need not have to uninstall the cu
40. ter starts it is in Station mode If you are in another mode you can select Station mode by clicking on the Station button Station mode is used to configure a station and send a message to a station Be Twin Host gg x Epoa Users Stations Messages Options Help Elea Stations Logged user D Hos Admin E BeTwin Station not logged Send a Message 4 12 2 User Mode User mode is selected by clicking on the user button User mode is used to add remove or customize each uset s profile 36 BeTwin Host Jx Program Users Stations Messages Options Help FF user Users Configuration Send a Message Clicking on the Users Configuration option invokes the Windows User Applet that is used to add delete or customize user profile settings User Accounts Back 2 Home A Learn About A User Accounts a User accounts User account types 2 Switching users Pick a task Change an account Create a new account Change the way users log on or off ull or pick an account to change Admin Computer administrator Password protected Useri Computer administrator Password protected User2 Computer administrator Password protected User3 Computer administrator Password protected User4 Computer administrator Password protected Guest Guest account is off tl Buddy Host s untitled Paint User Accounts 9 Note You must have the
41. ual to force treating all video cards as Dualiew The default is Automatic detection Cancel Manual Force detecting cards as Dualview Update The Application Compatibility selection on the Options menu enables or disables the enhanced Application Compatibility mode which may help 16 bit applications to run in multi user mode When enabled it forces users to install application via the Control Panel Default is Disabled Help Bh Interface Language jLicense Server E Set Configuration f Set Secure Shutdown Set Shutdown Messages Set Remote Desktop w Application Compatibility The Help menu provides the BeTwin help Index as well as BeTwin version information 42 5 Logging On to the Computer for the First Time Windows Login Step 1 Type in the name in the user name box that is created in Windows User Applet For more information regarding the Windows User Applet please see Windows help Step 2 Press the tab key and type in the password of the user name that is created in Windows User Applet Step 3 Click on the ORK button Note You can create as many names and passwords as needed in the Windows User Applet There is no limit on the number of users that may be created 43 6 Logging On to the Computer as a Different User Users may log onto the Computer console or any BeTwin Station under their own name and y 10g p y password to access their ow
42. use has been activated Once identified using the Set Different Name utility will make organizing the peripherals easier Hardware Configuration Free Hardware Station Hardware Hardware y5 E Host NVIDIA Yanta Standard 1017 1 02 Key or Microsoft Hati Fi Microsott PS Mouse Creative SB Live Seres WOM my BeTwin Station 1 fl NVIDIA AWA TAT 2 Model 64 Model Be te HID Keyboard Device TY HID compliant mouse Refresh F5 Set Different Hame F2 ae In the above picture the station keyboard is being indicated 4 11 2 Sound Device Locator J To use the Sound Device Locator first click to highlight a sound device in the Hardware Configuration screen which will cause the Sound Locator button to un gray Clicking the locator button will cause a sound to play from the speakers connected to that device Note The Sound Locator is designed primarily for locating USB sound devices 35 4 12 4 12 1 Using the BeT win Control Center The BeTwin Control Center can be used to manage BeTwin hardware and software options It allows you to manage users on the system It also provides tools to assist you in troubleshooting any problems The Control Center runs in four modes Stations Users Messages and Eventlog The four buttons are used to select the mode Each mode has a different face designed to assist you to do your work Station Mode When the Control Cen
43. ware Before installing the BeTwin 2000 XP software you must first install the additional video card or USB adapter monitor USB mouse and USB keyboard These are not included with the BeTwin software and must be installed separately Step 1 Install the additional PCI or PCI Express video card 1 Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the computer with your fingers it Shut down your computer switch off the power and unplug it from the electrical outlet Remove the cover from the computer and locate an available PCI or PCI E slot i Remove the PCI or PCI Express video card from its anti static bag iv Insert the PCI or PCI Express video card into the PCI or PCI E slot gently until it sits securely into place Secure the chrome bracket of the PCI or PCI Express video card to the computer Ensure that no other cards have been accidentally pushed out of their slots v Put the case back onto your computer v1 Connect the second monitor cable to the VGA connector of the PCI or PCI Express video card vii Plug the power cable back to the electrical outlet before power on your computer Step 2 Upon the power on of the Host PC bootup display should appear on the Host PC s monitor screen Otherwise go into the Host PC s BIOS CMOS Setup to select the option to boot up from AGP or PCI Express VGA first Eg The following are examples where different types of PCs have different options to boot from the AGP or
44. win reboot the system and start the Configuration Wizard The Configuration Wizard will display a desktop on each station monitor in turn and ask you to press a button with the keyboard fand maybe the mouse that you wish to use at that station Please hawe all monitors USB hubs keyboards and mice plugged in and powered on IF a station monitor is not plugged in to every available video card you won t be able to see the Wizard prompt For that station IF that happens the Wizard will tine out in 30 seconds and continue on to the next station monitor Cancel Step 4 Click OK to reboot the computer Be Twain Step 5 Follow the instruction on the screen Click OK to proceed with the Configuration Wizard Select OK with the Keyboard you wish to use at the respective station If prompted click OK with the Mouse you wish to use at the station e When the Configuration Wizard is completed you will be prompted to restart Windows Click OK 27 4 8 Configuring the BeT win Station Manually For most BeTwin installations running the Configuration Wizard is sufficient for configuring the system Optionally you can configure the system manually or you can use manual configuration to change the hardware assignments created by the Configuration Wizard To assign the hardware to each workstation manually Step 1 Double click on the BeTwin icon to open Control Center On the opening screen click on STATION CON
45. with Windows Step 4 Install the BeTwin 2000 XP software Terminology The original computer display keyboard and mouse are used by one user This user is called the Jost A display USB mouse and USB keyboard are added for the additional user This user is called the station 3 Hardware Guidelines CPU A Pentium IT 333 MHz processor is the minimum recommendation For best performance a Pentium HI 450 MHz or faster is suggested Equivalent AMD processors are also supported The computer must have at least one available USB port Minimum e Pentium II 333 MHz Processor Recommended a Pentium lII Processor at 450 MHz or faster Memory 192 Megabytes of RAM is the minimum requirement for 2 users 64 MB of additional RAM is recommended for each station Minimum e 192 MB Recommended e Add 64 MB per station Station Hardware Each user requires a PCI PCI Express USB video adapter or card The video card must support the Windows 2000 or Windows XP Multiple Display feature Most recent video cards do support this function If you have any concerns it is best to contact the card vendor The BeTwin user also requires a USB keyboard and USB mouse If sound is required at the station USB speakers can be used Monitor PCI PCl Express card USB video adapter SVGA monitor Keyboard USB connector Mouse USB connector Speakers USB connector 4 1 BeTwin Installation Installing the Be Twin Hard
46. xpress adapter as the host display e To add a piece of hardware to a station highlight the item by clicking on it in the Free Hardware window then click on the gt gt button You will then see the hardware appear in the Station Hardware window e To remove a piece of hardware from a station click on the item in the Station Hardware window Click on the lt lt button and it will move from the Station Hardware to the Free Hardware window e When the station hardware is configured correctly click on OK This will return you to the Station Configuration windows Click on OR again When prompted to restart Windows click on OR i eS USING THE LOCATOR BUTTONS Please see next page Step 3 After the computer has rebooted e The BeTwin station is ready for use e Double click on BETWIN icon to open control center Logging onto the station automatically under Windows 2000 Professional The Login Configuration feature enables user to specify the username and password to use at an individual BeTwin station to automatically log on the station User can also specify a program to run automatically The Host station is managed using the TweakUI program downloadable from http www microsoft com ntworkstation downloads PowerToys Networking NTTweakULasp Step 1 Double click on the BeTwin icon to open Control Center On the opening screen click on STATION CON
47. y Windows shutdown availability It can be configured to allow any user to shutdown the system or restrict the shutdown option to users with Administrator privileges Restricting shutdown to Administrators requires a user with administrator privileges to log in to shutdown the system When selected the Set Secure Shutdown option presents the following options Set Secure Shutdown Speci who can shutdown or restart the system vou can allow any user to shutdown the system or restrict the shutdown option to users with Administrator privileges Restricting shutdown to Administrators requires an Administrator to log in to shutdown the system Cancel Onl Administrators can shutdown the system Update The Security Policy Settings User Accounts in Windows need to be configured accordingly when the option Only Administrators can shutdown the system is selected 40 To configure the Security Policy Settings in Windows 2000 Professional follow the instructions under the section Shutting Down Windows in Windows 2000 Professional To change the User Accounts Settings in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition follow the instructions under the section Shutting Down Windows in Windows XP Professional 32 bit or Home Edition A reboot is required before either selected option will take effect The Set Shutdown Messages selection on the Options menu allows users to customize the shutdown message sent t
48. zard Manage Passwords NET Passport Wizard Advanced user management Go Local Users and Groups can be used to perform advanced user management tasks Secure logon For added security you can require users to press Ctrl Alt Delete before logging on This guarantees that the authentic Windows logon prompt appears protecting the system from programs that mimic a logon to retrieve password information seh 34 4 11 Using the Locator Buttons Locator Buttons is only applicable if you are configuring the system manually or using the manual configuration to change the hardware assignments created by the Configuration Wizard If there is more than one BeTwin station it can be confusing determining which mouse keyboard or sound device should be assigned to each station Using the locator buttons can help ease this confusion Note To use the locator buttons BeTwin must be disabled Click on Start Program Files BeTwin Options Set Configuration Deactivate BeTwin to disable it Make sure BeTwin is enabled after devices have been assigned to each station Click on Start Program Files BeTwin Options Set Configuration Activate BeTwin to enable it 4 11 1 Keyboard Mouse Locator To locate a particular peripheral first click the keyboard mouse locator button and then press either a key on any USB keyboard or a button on any USB mouse The display in the Hardware Configuration screen will indicate which keyboard or mo

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