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General Info
Starting Up and Machine Specs
Docking/Undocking
Power Management
Track Point
C and D drives
Altiris
Creating Files on CD
Windows XP
How to Request Special Needs
Equipment with New Machines
CGD Tools Utility
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Old IBM Machines Vs. New Dell Machines
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Laptop Laptop Desktop Desktop
station station
Dual Core
P4- P4 P4 Xeon- 1 P4 64
Processor Processor P4 2.8 Ghz
1.4Ghz 2.24Ghz 2.8 Ghz 3.4 Ghz
1.66GHz
14.1"
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Monitor Wide
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This end user guide is designed give you Mouse Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
an in-depth view of the new Dell Cummins
Global Desktop, and the numerous CD-RW/ CD-RW/ CD-RW/
CD Options
enhancements provided in the package. Laptop Latitude D620 DVD-ROM DVD-ROM DVD-ROM
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Starting Your New Machine Docking and Undocking: Dell D610 Laptop
ß Your Power button looks like this: What is Informed Hot Undocking?
ß Press and hold the power button to turn on and shut off the machine. ß Dell laptops utilize Informed Hot Undocking. Informed undocking refers to telling the
Operating System that an undock from the port replicator will take place.
ß When you first turn on your new machine, it will verify completion of the operating
system setup. ß Neither Dell nor Microsoft supports un-informed undocking, hot (active) or
warm (suspend).
Notes for laptop users:
Please turn on your laptop before putting your machine on the Advanced Port Replicator. Once you
verify the operating system is installed and the Microsoft Windows desktop appears, shut down again The Laptop: Undocking
and restart. You may then dock your machine on the APR.
ß Just click the Undock Request button on your Advanced Port Replicator (APR)
before you release the machine.
Also, note in the picture the size difference
between the two power sources supplied with ß When it shows steady green, click the Release button and remove the laptop.
your laptop by Dell. The larger power source
connects your port replicator to an electrical ß Undocking can also be initiated by navigating within Windows to Start > Undock
outlet. The smaller power source is for you to use Computer. You will see this option only when the laptop is on the APR.
when you are not docked on your port replicator. ß You will receive a bubble message just above the system tray at the bottom of the screen.
The smaller power source plugged into port It informs you that the machine is ready to be removed from the replicator.
replicator will result in an error message.
ß You risk losing unsaved files or causing other problems on the laptop if you do not use
informed undocking when your machine is in either hot (active) or warm (suspend) mode.
Both Microsoft and Dell recommend following these quick steps FIRST.
Release
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Docking Power Management Wizard
ß Before attaching the laptop to the Advanced Port Replicator for the first time, turn it on to ß Click or double-click the QuickSet icon that is located in the system tray to open
ensure Windows XP is fully set up. the Power Management Wizard.
ß When you see the Windows desktop, shut the machine down. ß The first two screens of the wizard—Welcome and What is Power
Management?—describe and define various power management options.
ß Connect the APR to the power supply cord and outlet power. Attach a wired network
connection as indicated.
ß Now you can carefully place the laptop on the APR by centering the machine over the
connector. Turn the computer on using the power button on the APR or the power button
on the laptop. Power indicator lights will show green on both the laptop and the APR.
Power Management
ß Place the computer in standby mode when you leave the computer unattended for long
periods of time.
ß You can use the Power Management Wizard to configure the computer to enter or
exit power management modes by pressing the power button, closing the display, or
pressing <Fn><Esc>.
ß Use the screens that follow Welcome and What is Power Management? to set
ß Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low
limited to the following: battery charge alarms.
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ß This screen allows you to select, create, Setting Sleep Modes
and edit power scheme settings. In
addition, you can delete power schemes This screen defines standby and hibernate
that you create, but you cannot delete modes. From the screen you can:
Dell™ QuickSet predefined power
schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum ß Set standby-mode password options.
Performance and Presentation). ß Enable or disable hibernate mode.
ß All QuickSet power schemes are ß Select how the computer will respond
displayed in a drop-down menu near the when you close the display.
center of the screen. The power settings
for each scheme in the menu are listed ß Select how the computer will respond
below the menu. when you press the power button.
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ß The final screen summarizes the QuickSet
power scheme, sleep mode, and battery
alarm settings for your computer.
ß The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you to ß Open the Control Panel, click
move the cursor on the display. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you Printers and Other Hardware, and then
would use a mouse. click Mouse.
ß To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the touch pad. ß In the Mouse Properties window:
ß To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of the touch pad or use your thumb to – Click the Device Select tab to
press the left touch-pad button. disable the touch pad and
track stick.
ß To select and move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice
on the touch pad. On the second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the – Click the Touch Pad or Stick tab
selected object by sliding your finger over the surface. to adjust touch pad and track
stick settings.
ß To double-click an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad
or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. ß Click OK to save the settings and close
the window.
ß You can also use the track stick to move the cursor. Press the track stick left, right, up, or
down to change the direction of the cursor on the display. Use the track stick and track
stick buttons as you would use a mouse.
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C and D Drives Introducing Altiris Recovery Solution
System Partition ß Before Cummins selected Altiris, computer users were asked to create their own
back-up copies of the C: drive image to have on hand in the event of a catastrophic
Your Cummins Global Desktop machines come with two system partitions. computer failure.
ß The first of two partitions is the system ß Altiris Recovery Solution creates system restore snapshots from the local hard disk drive
partition, identified as the C: drive. This automatically on a weekly basis and stores them on a hidden partition on your computer.
partition contains the Windows XP
operating system. ß If files on your computer get accidentally deleted or corrupted, Altiris Recovery Solution
can roll back your complete fi le system to a previous working state.
ß Applications should be installed to this
section, and data should not be stored to ß Quick restoration of desktops prevents time consuming reinstallations and ensure
the C: drive. business continuity.
ß Typically, a full system recovery can be performed when a computer has an unbootable
operating system. It does not help in the case of broken hard disk or stolen notebook
since all the data isstored locally.
ß Altiris is not a replacement for backing up data to network drives. Generally data
Data Partition should be maintained on a shared network drive, which is routinely backed up by IT
operations staff.
ß The second partition of the disk drive
is the data partition, identified as the
D: drive.
There are three ways to recover data from an Altiris snapshot. You can recover individual
ß This section contains the user-specific files, rollback to a previous state from within Windows, or in the event that Windows can’t
data portion of Lotus Notes, the “My be started by pressing the F11 key at system startup.
Documents” folder, and the “Application
Data” folder.
ß From the Snapshot and Restore tab click the Restore Files button.
Data Storage
ß Store data on the D drive only:
– If it is non-critical.
– An application requires it to be local.
– Need to use it temporarily offline.
ß Generally data should be maintained on a shared network drive, which is routinely backed
up by IT operations staff.
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ß If you aren’t sure where the file was ß A dialog displaying the last backup of all
stored, you can search for it by entering the files that meet the search criteria will
any part of the filename in the search field be displayed.
and clicking the Search button.
ß Click the All Versions button to show all
backups of the file(s).
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ß A progress indicator will be displayed.
ß The most recent backup files will be displayed. Click the View menu and then click
Details to display the file details.
ß To view all of the backups of the files, Click the View menu, click Recovery Solution
Versions, and click All Versions.
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ß Select a folder and click OK.
ß You will be prompted for the directory where you want to save the restored file(s). Note
that the default will be the original location of the file.
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To Rollback To a Previous State From Within Windows ß A list of previous snapshots will be
displayed. Select the most recent backup
ß Double-click the Altiris icon in the that you think would resolve your problem.
system tray. ß It is recommended that Restore system
ß From the Snapshot and Restore tab click and application files only is selected and
the Rollback button. Enable Rollback file deletion is checked.
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In the event that Windows can not start, you can perform a full recovery at boot time by To Accelerate a Backup with Altiris
pressing F11. Note that performing a restore from F11 will reapply an initial image to the
system and then apply a recent snapshot to bring your system up to date. This will destroy
ß Double-click the Altiris icon in the
any data that was changed since your last snapshot.
system tray.
After pressing F11 you will be prompted to press the Enter key to continue or press the
ß Click the Accelerate button to accelerate
Escape key to cancel.
the next scheduled snapshot to be
performed immediately. This action will
cause Altiris to run the next automatic
backup when the button is pressed. After
the backup is complete Altiris will create a
new schedule for the next backup.
If you press the Escape key (Esc) the system will reboot and the restore will be canceled.
If you press the Enter key, the system restore will begin immediately, there will be no
further warnings or prompts. This portion of the restore is applying the initial image of the
machine that was taken when it was first configured. When this stage completes Windows
will re-start and you will be prompted to select which recent snapshot to restore. You should
select the most recent date that you believe the system was in good working order. If you
don’t select a snapshot within 30 seconds, the most recent will be automatically selected.
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Creating Files on CD Record a CD using Sonic RecordNow!
Steps for Burning a CD Using Windows XP ß Click Sonic RecordNow! Plus after
pointing to All Programs from the
ß Open either My Computer or
Windows XP Start menu.
Windows Explorer.
ß Insert a blank or appendable disc into your
ß Navigate to the location of the files that
recorder drive.
you want to copy to the CD.
ß Click the Data tab on the
ß Highlight the files or folders you wish
RecordNow! console.
to copy.
ß The Project Window displays a list of
ß Click Copy on the Edit menu.
data projects.
ß Click Paste on the Edit menu. At this ß Click the Add Files and Folders button.
point, nothing is actually written to the CD. ß Navigate to the location of the files that
ß Repeat the steps above for additional files you want to copy to the CD.
or folders to be copied. ß Select the files or folders to be copied and
ß Click Write these files to CD on the File click the Add button.
menu, or click the same command from ß Repeat the steps above for additional files
the CD Writing Tasks box to Burn the CD. or folders to be copied.
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Windows XP File Menu
ß The File menu also shows menu commands that vary according to the type of file
Changes In Windows XP that you select.
There are some differences between Windows XP and older Microsoft operating systems. ß For example, the Print command is not available for a sound file but is available for a
Word Document file.
ß First, the My Computer and My Documents icons look different. However, they function
in much the same way. Clicking My Computer shows drives and devices such as the
CD-ROM. Clicking My Documents shows folders and files you created.
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CGD Tools Utility ß Click the first button to toggle the
hibernation support setting.
Most Cummins Global Desktop users do not have administrative rights. There are several
functions that users regularly need to perform that require these rights. To allow users to The first button will display the current
perform some of these functions, the CGD Tools utility will be available on all Cummins state of the hibernation support setting.
Global Desktops. The CGD Tools utility allows a user to: You can now use the Dell Quickset utility to
set hibernation options.
ß Enable or Disable waiting for a dial tone when using the modem on Laptops.
ß Enable or Disable hibernation functionality. Note that this setting takes effect immediately and
no reboot is required.
ß Modify the Dots per Inch (DPI) settings to increase or decrease the size of screen objects.
Hibernation Settings
Windows XP provides two “sleep” modes. You can use the Dell Quickset utility to set
options for sleep modes. However, the “Enable hibernation support” check box has no Dial-tone Settings
effect unless the user has Administrator rights.
Sometimes when traveling or at locations with non-standard dial tones, such as the
staggered dial tone caused when voice mail is waiting, a user will encounter a “No Dial
Please note the enabling hibernation support will create a file on the C: drive of equal size to the total
Tone Detected” error message. Similar problems can occur when the “wait for dial tone”
memory installed in the system. For example, a Cummins Global Desktop with one gigabyte of memory
setting is disabled. This can be a problem because the modem may dial before the phone
will create a one gigabyte hibernation file on the C: drive. This disk space is taken even if hibernation
system is ready to accept the call, causing only part of the dialed number to be recognized.
is not used, as long as hibernation support is enabled.
The CGD Tools utility allows a user to modify the “wait for dial tone” setting. To do this:
The CGD Tools utility allows a user to modify the “Enable hibernation support” setting.
To do this: ß Start the CGD Tools Utility.
ß Start the CGD Tools Utility. ß The second button will display the current state of the “wait for dial tone” setting.
ß The first button will display the current state of hibernation support setting.
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ß Click the second button to toggle the ß Change the % change box to the desired
Wait for Dial Tone setting. You will be setting. Recommended DPI settings are
prompted that you must reboot before the 100% (96 DPI), which is the default, or
setting takes effect. 125% (120 DPI).
ß Click OK. You will need to reboot before ß If the following dialog box is displayed, click Yes.
applications see the change to the Wait
for Dial Tone setting.
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On desktop and laptop models, only a portion of the full screen size will be used if a
resolution less than optimal (1680x1050 or 1280x800) is selected. To enable the full screen:
ß Click Apply.
ß This will Stretch the display to fit the screen. Some objects may look odd
because of this.
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What You Need to
Know About Software
Class 1 Software
Class 2 Software
Class 3 Software
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Class 1 Software Class 2 Software
The Cummins Global Desktop comes from the manufacturer with a custom set of Class 2 applications are available upon request. They are sometimes referred to as
applications already installed. “off-the-shelf” programs for which there is a large demand. Ordering Class 2 software
is part of the pre-deployment process at your site. In any case, these applications are
ß These standard applications – referred to as Class 1 – provide both system programs and available on request from the on-line ordering system called Software Shelf (http://
data programs to meet the work needs of most Cummins computer users. All Cummins softwareshelf.cummins.com). Most programs can be delivered to you electronically;
Global Desktop machines have the same Class 1 image. a few require a visit from desktop support.
ß Unless you are an IT support person with administrator privileges, do not attempt to
uninstall or reinstall any of these programs. ß Class 2 applications available from CGD
upon request:
ß What’s on the machine: – Access 2003
– Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Operating System) – Acrobat Professional 7 (includes
– Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 Distiller/Writer)
– Altiris Local Recovery Pro 6.1 – Dreamweaver MX 2004
– Cisco VPN Client 4.03f – Exceed 10
– Citrix ICA, Client 9 – iGrafx FlowCharter 2005
– Cyberlink PowerDVD 5 – Java Virtual Machine BUILD 3805
– Eracent EPA and EPM 8+ – Palm Desktop 4.1.4
– Global Print Icon – Project 2003
– Intel Supplicant (Wireless Manager) – Pylon 5.2.3
– IPass Dialer 3.26+ – Remedy - Action Request
– Lotus Notes 6.5.4, Including Sametime Chat System 4.0.5.1
– Marimba Castanet Tuner 6 – Remedy - CRM 4.0.5.1 (Customer
– Microsoft Word 2003 Relationship Management)
– Microsoft Excel 2003 – Roaming Notes 2.0
– Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 – Visio Professional
– Minitab 14.2CE – Visio Standard 2003
– Network Associates McAfee Anti-Virus 8.0i patch 10
– Network Associates E-Policy Orchestrator 3.5.5 Class 3 Software
– Nexus Mainframe Terminal 5.46
– Sonic Record NOW! 7.3 There is another class – Class 3. These are applications specific to your job or
– Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0 Business Unit and must be approved before they can be installed.
– WinZip 10 with Command Line Support Add-on
You can get more information by going to the Software Shelf, where you can browse the
– Zone Alarm Integrity Desktop
approved catalog and request installation through your Business Unit’s approval process.
– APN/PistolStar 5.1.1
If you have a problem with the delivery of approved Class 2 or Class 3 software, you can
get help by entering a ticket at http://help.cummins.com. When you are prompted to enter
a category, choose BU apps.
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Lotus Notes
Start Up and Screen Maps
Calendar
Replication
Archiving
Roaming Notes
Instant Messaging
On-Line Meeting
APN User Instructions
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Start Up and Screen Maps Check the check box (Authenticate directly against Notes ID) only if you have
been directed to do so by helpdesk or are using a Shared ID i.e. an email ID shared
between multiple users. Checking this box bypasses the synchronization of Windows
Lotus Notes 6.5 and Notes passwords.
Cummins is introducing a new version of Lotus Notes along with your Cummins ß During the first logon, you may get the following prompt if the Lotus Notes password does
Global Desktop. We use Lotus Notes for e-mail, calendaring, instant messaging and not match the Windows Login / CED password.
web conferencing.
ß Look for a new desktop icon and shortcut for Lotus Notes 6.5, which includes ß Password: Enter your Lotus
e-mail, instant messaging and web conferencing. Notes password
Your new Lotus Notes Log in will look like the screen below:
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ß Once you enter your passwords, you will see the Lotus Notes welcome page. From this
opening page, you will see several options.
Web and Instant Window Tabs Action Bar Buttons for
ß You can create and customize your welcome page, see what is new with Lotus Notes 6.5, Messaging Toolbars Mail Inbox View
or you can select the default settings and begin working in the new environment.
ß As you can see on the left-side of the screen, icons are similar to your previous Lotus
Notes screen. You can click these to jump to your programs and databases.
Icons similar to
Lotus Notes 5
The next page is a snapshot of your Lotus Notes inbox in the new version, 6.5.
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ß When you change your Windows Login / CED password every 60 days, your Lotus Notes
password will automatically be changed. You can no longer change your Lotus Notes
password from within Notes. If you try, you will receive the following messages:
ß To get to Mail User Preferences, go to File, Preferences, User Preferences, and Move to Current Date Action Bar Buttons for Calendar View
click on Mail in the left navigation pain of the dialog box. This User Preferences
section also allows you to personalize other settings. To-Do List or New Notices Change Format of Calendar View Format Summary of
Entries on Page
ß In the Action Bar, you will see a few new
tools for replying to e-mail. You can now
reply without history, with history, without
attachments, and in Internet-style history.
The same applies to the e-mail forwarding
action, with the same options available.
ß In the Action Bar, you will also notice a Chat button. The Chat button allows you to start
a Instant Messaging chat without having to click on a name in your buddy list. See the
Instant Messaging section of the training for additional information.
This snapshot is a view of your calendar in Lotus Notes 6.5.
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ß The Action bar has several new features and enhanced old features. Replication
ß The Schedule a Meeting button makes it set up a meeting. See below for an example of
the new meeting template. How to create a full replica:
ß Open the database you want to create a
replica for, and from the menu, choose
File - Replication - New Replica.
ß To customize settings for this replica, such as whether to replicate to or from the
server (or both), a schedule, and which documents in the database to replicate, click
More Settings.
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Archiving How To Archive Your Mail:
ß From your Inbox select Tools, then ß From the Advance tab you can setup a
Archive Settings. schedule to have your mail archived.
This will only work while you have Lotus
Notes open.
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Lotus Instant Messaging Starting a Chat
ß When you launch your Lotus Notes, you ß From the mail view, to chat with the
will receive a dialog box Log on to sender of a message, select the message,
instant messaging. click Chat, and select Chat with.
ß Here you will enter your HTTP password. ß From a mail message, to chat with the
This is the same password that you sender, click Chat then select Chat
used previously to log into with sender.
softwareshelf.cummins.com and ß From the Instant Messaging Contact List,
hardwareshelf.cummins.com. select a name and click the Chat icon.
ß Click Add.
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Changing your Online Status Online Meeting
Scheduling a meeting:
ß Click on the I am Active button in
the bottom right hand corner of your ß In the meeting form, select This is an
Lotus Notes. Online Meeting in the Where section of
the new meeting form.
ß Select one of the available status ß Select one of these options in the
messages or click on Edit Current Type field:
Status Message and type in your
Collaboration for either small meetings
customized status message.
with fewer than five participants, or for
highly interactive meetings with several
presenters.
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Security
Integrity Flex
E-mail Attachment Encryption
(eEnvelope)
Hard Drive Encryption
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Integrity Flex Security ß These are informational alerts
informing you that an application is
attempting to access the local network or
ß Firewalls help protect the integrity of the Cummins network. Power Sweep II has the internet. As you install new programs
selected Integrity Flex as the standard firewall loaded on all laptops, desktops, and work on your laptop, you may occasionally see
stations. This version of Integrity Flex deployed with your Power Sweep II machine these types of alerts. If you just started
provides enhanced security. a new program or know what the alert is,
check the box labeled Remember this
ß When you are connected to the network at a Cummins facility, Integrity Flex will receive answer the next time I use this
an enterprise firewall policy from a central server. program, click Yes, and you will not see
ß This policy will provide the user with enhanced protection from malicious or the alert again.
intrusive applications. ß Checking Yes or No is the user’s decision,
ß When you are not connected to the Cummins network or cannot contact the Integrity based on the type of alert. Check to make
server, an off-line (or “personal”) policy will activate. sure the program is familiar, is from a
trusted source, or one that you requested.
ß The off-line policy has also been designed to provide the user with enhanced protection
from malicious or intrusive applications as well. ß Server Program alerts are generated
when your laptop is requesting server
ß When the off-line policy is activated you may see pop-up alerts. There are several types permissions from either the local area
of alerts Integrity can generate: network or the Internet. To keep from
seeing these alerts, check the box
New Program (Yellow Banner) Repeat Program (Green Banner)
Remember this answer the next time
I use this program and click on Yes.
This is the decision of the user, based
on the type of alert.
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ß When you see Firewall alerts, Integrity How to use Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional to create eEnvelope
has protected your laptop by blocking
traffic not allowed by the firewall. These ß Open Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional and
alerts can be caused by potentially click on Document; from the list, select
harmful network activity and will have an Security then Secure PDF Delivery.
orange banner.
eEnvelope
ß When you send an encrypted e-mail, your attachments are still vulnerable unless they are
encrypted as well.
ß Choose an envelope template (option with
ß Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional allows you to send attachments securely by putting them date stamp recommended) and click Next.
into an eEnvelope. An eEnvelope is the encrypted PDF document into which attachments
can be placed without having to alter them.
ß Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional is Class 2 software, so computer users must order it from
the Software Shelf (see the section regarding Class 1 and Class 2 software).
Note: The recipients of your eEnvelope must have Adobe Acrobat 6.0 or higher to open it. It is a free
download from the Web.
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ß You can chart your progress in the ß When you have finished entering the information you want the recipient to know about
Steps box; now choose a delivery you, you will see a box confirming the name of the file(s) you want to enclose and the
method by selecting Complete the location of the envelope you are about to create.
eEnvelope manually.
ß When you are satisfied with the information, click Finish.
ß Click Next.
ß Now you are ready to set a password for opening the attachment. You can also restrict
printing and editing by granting permission only to those who receive the password from
you. Click OK when you have selected your passwords and permissions.
ß Now enter identity information that you ß Confirm the password and click OK. Be
wish appear on the envelope. You have sure to remember that password.
to fill this out only once. You can elect to
make changes in it at a future time.
Click Next.
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Hard Drive Encryption
Any document on your hard drive that is not encrypted can be viewed by others if they:
For this reason, the My Documents folder on all new Cummins Global Documents
Desktops will be encrypted by default.
• Save the envelope you’ve created. Using the Save As option lets you select any save ß Encryption of this folder will be mostly transparent to the end user.
location you wish.
ß Every document that is created in this folder will be automatically encrypted.
ß Any file that is copied from this folder, onto another folder on your hard drive, will NOT be
automatically decrypted.
ß Any time you attempt to copy a file from this folder to external storage such as a network
share or a USB memory stick, you will see the following prompt:
• You are now ready to create an e-mail in Lotus Notes and add the attachments secured in ß When attaching an encrypted file to
the eEnvelope. Follow the steps you typically use for creating attachments. a Lotus Notes e-mail, the attachment
will automatically be decrypted before
• Use a separate e-mail or a telephone call to the recipient(s) for sharing the password that sending. If you need to encrypt an e-
will open the envelope. mail attachment see the section on using
Adobe Acrobat eEnvelopes.
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If you have other folders on where confidential data is kept, you can encrypt them with the ß From the General tab click
following procedure: the Advanced button.
ß Right click on the folder you want to encrypt and click Properties.
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ß Click OK at the Confirm Attribute
Changes dialog.
Remote Access
iPassConnect
Setting Up a Compatible Home Network
ß Encrypted files and folders will appear GREEN in My Computer or Windows Explorer
ß To decrypt a file or folder, just follow the above procedure and UNCHECK Encrypt
contents to secure data at the Advanced Attributes dialog.
ß Encrypting Windows or Program File folders could affect system performance or prevent
programs from functioning correctly. Don’t encrypt program folders or windows folders.
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iPassConnect ß Select the country, state if applicable,
and city.
ß When you are away from a Cummins location, you can connect to the network using
iPassConnect. ß Click on the twisty next to modem
entry, select the city listed under the
ß The new version of iPassConnect provided with your Power Sweep II machine is the modem connections.
single point of entry, making it easier for you to connect anywhere, at any time. This
training tells you how to: ß If the city you are in is not listed, click
on Clear, select the country, enter a local
– Connect via analog/dial-up number, and click on Find. This will locate
– Access the network with home broadband any numbers that are considered local to
– Make high speed and wireless connections your area.
– Update the iPassConnect phonebook.
Analog
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ß If required, click on Dial Properties and ß iPassConnect will verify McAfee and
enter the number to access an outside Integrity Desktop is running, dial the
line, disable call waiting, or change the dial local number, and verify your user name
from Tone to Pulse. and password.
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Home Broadband iPassConnect will:
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ß The Intel ProSet/Wireless LAN adapter
ß Clicking on the icon to the right of
will disable itself to allow iPassConnect to
the access point will tell you if the location
control the wireless adapter. Click OK.
is iPassConnect enabled, Personal or
Other Network hotspot.
iPassConnect will:
ß If your location is an iPassConnect ß After clicking the Continue button you will
enabled access point listed under be connected to the Cummins network.
Available Wireless Network, select the
access point and click on Connect.
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ß If this is a Personal or Other Network ß In addition to disabling the proxy, you may
enabled access point listed under also be required to enter an access key if
Available Wireless Network, you the access point is using encryption.
may need to disable the Internet
ß Location staff should be able to provide
Explorer’s proxy and connect to the
you with the necessary information.
internet before launching iPassConnect.
Check with the location staff to determine
what is required.
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Updating the iPassConnect Phonebook ß Once all disk activity has stopped you
need to exit the iPassConnect
ß Cummins recommends you update your application completely by right-clicking
iPassConnect phonebook prior to on the icon located in the system tray
traveling. You can do this by completing in the lower right-hand corner of your
the following steps. desktop, and clicking on Exit.
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Installing a Compatible Home Network ß In order to use your new Cummins laptop with a wireless connection at home you will
need to configure the Intel adapter. To do this will require accessing the router and
Configuring and Using an Existing Home Network obtaining the current SSID and WEP key settings.
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ß If your router is a WRT54G, click on the Wireless tab, click on Basic Wireless Settings,
and record the SSID, then click on Wireless security and record the Key 1 value.
ß If you have a BEFW11S4 router, from the Setup tab, record the SSID, then click on
WEP Key Setting and record the Key.
Note: The entire key is not displayed, you will need to scroll to the right to see the remaining
characters. There will be 26 characters total.
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ß Open the Intel PROSet adapter by ß From the Security Settings window, enter
the key you recorded earlier in the
double-clicking the icon on the Wireless Security Password (Encryption
system tray. Key) field and click Next.
ß Under Available Networks select SSID ß This completes the wireless configuration
not broadcast and click on Configure. for your home network.
Note: If you have broadcast enabled on your ß After clicking OK, you should see
router the SSID will be displayed here. a balloon notifying you the configuration
was successful.
ß Once all “wired” connectivity is successfully established (you can connect to the
Internet), wireless connectivity can be configured. In order to configure wireless service
while connected directly to the router, bring up the router web management console (refer
to the router’s Reference Manual on how to do this).
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ß On the front page, click on the Wireless tab and then click on Basic Wireless Settings.
ß In the Wireless Network Name (SSID) field, enter a name for your network, (in this
example we’ll use homenet as the SSID). Record this name for later use.
ß Make sure that SSID broadcast is set to Disable and click on Save Settings.
ß Once you have completed these set-up steps, please refer to the section on
configuring an existing home network, starting by launching IntelPro from this icon
ß From the Wireless tab click on Wireless Security. on your system tray:
ß Set the Security mode to WEP and WEP Encryption to 128 bits 26 hex digits.
ß In the Passphrase field enter a short phrase of your choosing and click generate. This
will generate a random set of numbers in the Key 1 field. Record these numbers for
later use.
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Post Deployment
and Steady State
Software Shelf
Hardware Shelf
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Instructions for Use of the Software Shelf Creating a Software Install Request
Accessing Software Shelf ß Click Create Request.
ß Go to http://softwareshelf.cummins.com
ß Enter your WWID and HTTP password. Your HTTP password is the same password you
use to log on to Instant Messaging.
ß Select the replica closest to your physical location at the time of submitting the request.
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Software Install Request
ß Fill out the Information Request Form.
– Select Business Unit
– Answer the question: Are you a Contractor?
– Select Country
– Select Location
– Select Recipient Name (if different from yourself)
ß Complete the Software Request Form. To add additional applications, click the Select
Applications button. To remove applications previously selected, click the Remove
button next to the application.
ß Select the application(s) you need by clicking the checkbox to the left of the Application
Name. You can sort by Application Name and Manufacturer and search functionality.
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ß Fill out the Software Order Form. My Requests
ß Complete the Business Justification. ß To view your orders, click My Requests.
ß Fill in Accounting Info: ß Identify the request you are looking for to see the current status:
– Responsibility Code – Awaiting Approval (will show next approver)
– Department Number – Approved
– Account Number – Rejected
– Select Approver (Direct Manager)
ß Click Checkout.
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My Approvals Instructions for use of the Hardware Shelf
ß To view My Approvals, click My Approvals. Accessing Hardware Shelf
ß If a request is awaiting your approval and you can not find the approval link in your Lotus ß Launch Internet Explorer.
Notes inbox, click the Resend Link:
– Open Lotus Notes ß Enter the following URL: http://hardwareshelf.cummins.com
– Click the Link
– Approve/Reject the request (can include comments in approval)
ß Select the country or region from which you are doing this order. For example, if you are
US resident but are in the UK you should select UK.
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ß Choose the kit desired.
ß If there are option available for this kit they will be offered on this screen.
ß Check the kit and options needed and click Add to Cart.
ß You will be prompted for the country and location of the person that is to receive the piece
of hardware being ordered.
ß Once responses are chosen from the drop down menus click Continue.
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ß To process this order click on Process.
– Business Unit (choose from the pull down menu) Note: If you have special needs, you may place requests through the Hardware Shelf,
hardwareshelf.cummins.com.
– Justification (This is a free for test filed and so as much information as possible
should be entered) ß Power Sweep II recognizes that a standardized environment must make room
for some special circumstances; these might be related to health or a specific
– Manager (Choose the department manager that should approve this order from
business requirement.
the address book)
ß The Cummins Global Desktop can accommodate visual impairment by offering a 20-inch
– and Department.
monitor. There are also ergonomic keyboards and mice for computer users with
repetitive movement problems.
ß Some jobs might require a larger viewing field, so a 20-inch monitor is available – with
approval – as a special business need.
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Help and Additional
Training Resources
help.cummins.com
Other Sources for Help
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help.cummins.com
Infant Care and Help in Steady-State
When the Power Sweep II deployment is over, there will be a brief period during which on-
site teams will be available to assist you with the new machines. Once that period is over,
you will be able to get help by using the steady state processes.
After infant care, all computer-related issues need to be raised through help.cummins.com
(Help Desk) or you local support staff.
help.cummins.com
ß All Cummins computer users can enter an on-line help ticket at http://help.cummins.com
ß In the Category field, you are being asked to select a general classification for your
problem. For example, if you are having trouble with hardware, your category is
PC Hardware-CGD.
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Here are additional examples of possible issues and their corresponding categories.
Issue: Category:
Software Class 1 and 2 BU Apps
ß For hardware and general start-up questions, reference the Setup Guide that
accompanied your machine.
ß If you have questions on remote access, check out the iPassConnect Quick Tutorial on
the hard drive of your computer.
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