USER GUIDE GeoExplorer® 2008 series
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USER GUIDE GeoExplorer® 2008 series Version 1.
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Safety Information Radio use The Trimble® GeoExplorer® 2008 series handheld contains a Bluetooth® radio and a wireless LAN radio. In some situations, you may be required to turn off the radios. For example, aviation authority regulations restrict the use of radios on board aircraft. To prevent the handheld from emitting radio signals, do one of the following: • To turn off the handheld, press the Power button. • To turn off the Bluetooth and wireless LAN radios only: a.
Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency radiation (Bluetooth and WLAN transmitters) This device is approved as a portable device with respect to Radio Frequency (RF) exposure compliance. The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio transmitters is less than 10 milliWatt, which results in exposure levels far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, even when operated in close proximity to the body.
Safety Information Electrostatic discharge C WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld. To prevent static damage: – Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components inside your device, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface. The GeoExplorer 2008 series is designed for outdoor conditions; however under conditions of low humidity extremely high voltage discharge events are possible.
Safety Information Memory card use The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld provides a memory card slot, providing an alternative storage location to the storage memory in the handheld. 10 C WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld. To prevent static damage: – Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components inside your device, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.
Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Radio use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deactivating the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exposure to radio frequency radiation (Bluetooth and WLAN transmitters). AC adaptor safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrostatic discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Parts of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessing help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-installed programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing and replacing the stylus . . . . Interacting with the handheld. . . . . . . Tethering the stylus to the handheld. . . Entering information. . .
Using the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing available GPS satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting the GPS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using accuracy-based logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a real-time differential correction source Configuring GPS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory card issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . Wireless LAN connections . . . . . . . . . . . Serial clip issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GPS receiver issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Real-time DGPS issues . . .
CHAPTER 1 Introduction In this chapter: Q About the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld Q What’s in the box? Q Accessories Q Use and care of the handheld Q Technical assistance Q Your comments 1 The GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide describes how to set up and use the Trimble® GeoExplorer® 2008 series handheld. The information in this guide supplements the information in the GeoExplorer 2008 Series Quick Start Guide, which you received with the handheld.
1 Introduction About the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld The GeoExplorer 2008 series includes the GeoXH™, GeoXM™ and GeoXT™ handhelds. These handhelds combine a Trimble GPS receiver with a field computer powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 operating system. The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology for cable-free connection to other devices, and wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connectivity for connections to networks.
Introduction 1 What’s in the box? When you unpack the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, check that you have received all the components, as shown below. AC power adaptor and international adaptor kit Support module Pouch USB data cable Companion CD Handstrap kit Quick Start Guide Figure 1.
1 Introduction Accessories The following optional accessories are available: • Power/serial clip • Null modem cable1 1 • External patch antennas • Pole-mountable ground plane • Vehicle power adaptor • Baseball cap with antenna sleeve • External power kit • Backpack kit • Hard carry case • Screen protectors (2 pack) • Range pole • Stylus kit • Range pole bracket • • Hurricane antenna kit2 • Zephyr™ antenna kit3 GeoBeacon™ receiver (receives differential corrections from a bea
1 Introduction Storage If you are not going to use the handheld for three months or more, Trimble recommends that you do not leave the handheld in Suspend mode (see page 28). Instead, partially charge the battery and then turn off the handheld. To prepare the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld for storage: 1. Transfer any data that you need to an office computer. 2. Charge the battery to approximately 30% and then remove the handheld from the support module. 3.
1 Introduction Windows error reporting If for any reason a Microsoft Windows Error Reporting dialog appears, indicating that the handheld or Trimble GPS field software has encountered a problem and needs to close, you are prompted to send an error report to Microsoft. Trimble recommends that you click Send and then click any subsequent links that are used to obtain additional information. Trimble can access the report that is sent to Microsoft and use it to improve the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld.
CHAPTER 2 Getting Started In this chapter: Q Parts of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld Q Keypad buttons Q Powering the handheld Q Turning on and turning off the handheld Q Resetting the handheld Q Storing data Q Fitting the handstrap 2 This chapter describes the main features of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, and provides the information you need to get up and running with the handheld.
2 Getting Started Parts of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld The following pages show the main parts of the handheld. Integrated GPS receiver External antenna connector Windows Mobile powered handheld Stylus (pull out) Touch screen Application keys Reset button Speaker OK key Start menu key Microphone Power status LED Power key Thumb screws for memory card slot door Memory card slot door Navigation keys and Enter key Figure 2.
2 Getting Started Keypad buttons The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld provides ten keys and a Reset button for fast, easy access to common actions. Application keys Reset button OK key Start key Power key Navigation keys and Enter key Figure 2.2 GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld keypad buttons The function of each key is described below: B Key Description Power Press briefly (less than one second) to turn on or to turn off the handheld (put it into Suspend mode).
2 Getting Started Powering the handheld The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld contains an internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Note – Charge the battery completely before using the handheld for the first time. If the battery has been stored for longer than six months, charge it before use. Trimble recommends charging the battery for eight hours to recharge it fully.
2 Getting Started Charging the battery Charge the battery using the support module provided with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. If you have the optional serial clip, you can also use it to charge the handheld. For more information, see Connecting to an external power source with the serial clip, page 111. To charge the battery using the support module: 1. Connect one end of the AC adaptor cable to the support module and the other to an AC power outlet.
2 Getting Started The Power LED beside the Power key on the handheld indicates the battery power or charging status, as shown below: Power source Battery power External power LED state Handheld/battery state Off Off (in Suspend mode or turned off). Off On and battery level is good. Flashing red On and battery is low (less than 15%). Solid orange Charging.
2 Getting Started Conserving power Although the handheld battery can operate for a full day without recharging, Trimble recommends that you do the following to reduce power consumption: • Set the handheld to automatically turn off when idle. For more information, see Suspend mode, page 28. • Set the backlight to automatically turn off when the handheld is idle for a specified time. For more information, see Backlight, page 48. • Reduce the brightness setting for the backlight.
2 Getting Started The options available from the Power menu are as follows: Button Description Align Screen Starts the screen alignment sequence. If at any time the touch screen does not respond correctly to stylus taps, start the screen alignment sequence and follow the on-screen instructions. Suspend Puts the handheld into Suspend mode. This is a low-power mode. The handheld and the integrated receiver are turned off and you can not operate the handheld.
2 Getting Started Resetting the handheld If the screen on the handheld is blank, the handheld has turned off. Press the Power button to turn on the handheld. If the handheld stops responding to the stylus, or if it does not respond when you press any of the keypad buttons, you may need to reset it. First, try a soft reset. If the handheld does not respond, perform a hard reset. You can also reset the handheld to its factory default settings.
2 Getting Started Resetting to factory default settings Reset the handheld to factory default settings to restore the handheld to it’s original state, or only if a soft reset and then a hard reset does not resolve the problem. C CAUTION – Resetting the handheld to factory default settings erases all data, installed applications, and settings stored in the handheld, except for any data or applications that were pre-installed on the handheld or are stored on a memory card.
2 Getting Started C CAUTION – The Windows Mobile 6 operating system does not include a Recycle Bin. When you delete files from the handheld, they are deleted permanently. Trimble recommends that you regularly copy important data to an office computer. For more information, see Connecting to an Office Computer, page 53. Memory cards As an alternative to storage memory, you can save data to a memory card.
2 Getting Started Encrypting files on memory cards To prevent sensitive data on an SD or SDHC memory card from being used if the card is lost or stolen, files can be encrypted as they are placed on the card. When encryption is enabled, an encryption key is stored on the handheld. Files are encrypted as they are copied or written to the memory card. Files already saved on memory cards before enabling encryption are not automatically encrypted.
Getting Started 2 Fitting the handstrap The handstrap and screws are provided in the box with the handheld. To fit the handstrap: 1. Align the straight bracket with the slots below the Microsoft Windows Mobile logo. Insert the bracket by pressing it down and into the slots. 2. Insert the first screw and then use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the screw. 3. Align the curved bracket with the slots above the communication swipes at the base of the handheld.
