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How to Use Launch on an Android Smartphone or Tablet
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Getting Started
Install the VMware Horizon Client Software on:
Android Mobile device
You will need
Capital Power Username and Password
Entrust security code (soft token or grid card)
Play Store account
Minimum Operating System Requirements
Android 5.0.1 or newer
Minimum Internet Browser Requirements Safari version 8 or
newer
Internet Explorer 9
or newer
Chrome version
45 or newer
Firefox version 41
or newer
Quick Links Download and Install VMware Horizon Client Customize Your Launch Homepage
Login to Launch Create Your Launch Favorites Page
Open and Close an Application Sign Out of Launch
Gestures
Find an Application
Download and Install VMware Horizon Client
I. In your browser, type: launch.capitalpower.com
II. Click Download VMware Horizon Client Software
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III. The system will detect the version of the VMware Horizon Client software to download
based on your device.
Click the Download icon:
1. Once installation begins, Open with Play Store
2. From the Play Store, VMware Horizon Client, tap Install
3. Tap Accept, close application
4. To access Launch from your browser type launch.capitalpower.com
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AFTER you have installed VMware Horizon Client:
Log In to Launch 1. In your browser, type: launch.capitalpower.com
2. Enter your:
Capital Power Username and Password
Entrust security code
If you do not have an Entrust security code, contact the Service Desk
3. Once logged in, you will be directed to your own Launch Homepage which contains all of the
applications that you have access to.
If you do not see the application that you need on your Homepage or in the App Center,
contact the Service Desk.
Sample Android View:
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Open and Close an Application
Option 1: To start an application, tap on the application icon and hold for 2 seconds, tap Launch,
a menu will appear, tap Launch
Option 2: To start an application, tap twice on the application icon. The application will load and
open.
If you have not downloaded the VMware Horizon Client, the message below will display.
Click on Install the Horizon Client and follow the download instructions.
or
If you have downloaded the VMware Horizon Client Software and you see this message
when opening an application, click Open Horizon Client to open the application.
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1. Your application will launch and load
Tap the gesture to use the application
2. When you are finished, tap X to close
the application
3. You can work in another application by
tapping it. When you are finished, tap
the X to close the application (see 2)
4. To log out: Option A: Return to your browser to CP Launch homepage and Sign out of Launch
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5. Option B:
From the application, tap on the gesture
to expand it, tap
6. Tap Disconnect
Tap
Tap Log Out
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Gestures
When you open an application on an Android device, the gesture icon will appear, tap it and
menu buttons will appear. When using an application you will need to select the ‘tool’ you would
like to use from the menu. For example, to type, select the keyboard.
Gesture Help – displays a number of pictures explaining how you can use touch gestures to control the client. You will see instructions and a tutorial every time you connect if ‘Gesture Help’ is turned on. You can turn off ‘Gesture Help’ under ‘Settings’
Settings – displays a list of settings to adjust such as resolution, presentation mode, keyboard and touchpad
Taskbar – opens and closes the taskbar
Disconnect – disconnects from the current application you have open
Functions – displays a keypad with arrow keys and ‘page up’ and ‘page down’ buttons to move around the screen. It also displays a ‘home button
Keyboard – allows typing as if you were using a standard keyboard
Touchpad – allows scrolling as if you were using a touchpad on your laptop computer
Open/Close – opens and closes the gesture menu
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Find an Application Category 1. Tap the menu button
2. Select a category from the
drop down menu: e.g. Office
3. Select an application from
the category
Search
You can also search for an application by typing the title into the Search field. The application will
appear if you have been granted access.
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Customize Your Launch Homepage 1. To remove an application from your Launch Homepage, tap on the appropriate icon and hold
for 2 seconds, a menu will appear, select the trashcan icon or click Remove. The application
will be moved to the App Center.
2. To add an application back to your Launch Homepage:
a) click on the ‘+’ button to
access the App Center
b) click Add App
3. You can move application icons around your homepage, tap on the appropriate icon, hold for 2
seconds, a menu will appear, select move to top or move to bottom
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How to Use Launch on an
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Create Your Launch Favorites Page
1. Create a Favorites Page with the applications that you use most frequently. To add a favorite,
tap on the appropriate icon and hold for 2 seconds, a menu will appear, select the star icon or
Make Favorite.
You will need to set favorites on each device
2. To access your Favorites page:
a) Tap the Menu button from the
Launch Homepage
b) Tap Favorites
3. To remove an application you have selected as a favorite,
click on the star icon
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Sign Out of Launch
1. Click the menu icon on the Launch Homepage
2. Tap Settings 3. Tap Sign Out and close your internet browser
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