User's Manual

1 Introduction
2 Trimble R7/R8 GPS Receiver User Guide
Other sources of related information are:
• Release notes – the release notes describe new features of the
product, information not included in the manual, and any
changes to the manual. They are provided as a PDF on the CD.
Use Adobe Reader to view the contents of the release notes.
• Registration – register your receiver to automatically receive
e-mail notifications of Trimble R7 receiver firmware upgrades
and new functionality. To register, do one of the following:
–Run the Trimble R7, Trimble R8, 5700, and 5800 GPS
Receiver CD.
– Register electronically through the internet.
– Print the registration form that is on the CD, fill it in, and fax
or mail it to the address shown.
Contact your local Trimble Dealer for more information about
the support agreement contracts for software and firmware, and
an extended warranty program for hardware.
• Trimble training courses – consider a training course to help you
use your GPS system to its fullest potential. For more
information, visit the Trimble website at
www.trimble.com/training.html
1.2 Warnings and Cautions
Always follow the instructions that accompany a warning or a caution.
C
WARNING – Alerts you to a situation that is likely to cause serious
personal injury, irreparable damage to equipment, or unrecoverable data
loss.
C
CAUTION – Alerts you to a hazard or an unsafe practice that could cause
injury or property damage.