NCD ThinSTAR 300 Basics
1-2 NCD ThinSTAR 300 User’s Guide
Start-Up Options
This section describes the steps to take to start a session
with a server using the NCD ThinSTAR300. How to start
theterminal, the most common initial panel displays, and
how to create a connection are explained.

Two Power Modes

YourNCD ThinSTAR 300 terminal has a power switch in
the back, and an on/off button in the front. When the
power switch is on, you can turn off the terminal by
pressing the on/off button in the front. To re-start your
terminal, simply press the button on the front of the
terminal again.
Usethe on/off button for daily powering down and up of
theterminal. The power switch in back need be used only
for installing new hardware or other system
administration procedures.

Initial Start-Up

Forinitial start-up, switch the power on in the back of the
terminal and turn on the monitor. TheNCD ThinSTAR
300 and Microsoft Powered by Windows CE logos
display, a chime sounds, and the screen briefly goes
blank.What happens next depends on how your terminal
is configured.
The terminal displays one of the panels shown on the
next page. The most common initial display panels are
shown. If your display differs, see Chapter 3 or your
system administrator.