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CHAPTER 3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System In this chapter: Q Parts of the screen Q Using the stylus Q Status indicators Q Pre-installed programs Q Accessing help Q Entering information Q Personalizing the handheld Q Messaging 3 The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld is powered by the Windows Mobile 6 Classic operating system. This chapter describes the main features of the Windows Mobile operating system.
Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Parts of the screen The main parts of the screen are shown below. Start button Tap to open the Start menu, where you can access programs and system controls. Title bar Contains status icons for important system functions. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth icons Show status of integrated radios. Tap either icon to access the Wireless Manager. Today screen Summarizes your appointments, tasks, notes, and e-mails for the day. Tap any item to open it.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Status indicators Status indicators that appear in the title bar at the top of the screen are as follows: Icon Tap icon to...
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Program Function Notes Create handwritten, typed, or recorded notes. Office Mobile Provides access to these Office Mobile applications: Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, and Word Mobile. Pictures and Videos Take, view, and edit pictures, or record and launch video clips. PowerPoint Mobile From the Start menu, tap Office Mobile and then tap PowerPoint Mobile. Use PowerPoint® Mobile to view slide show presentations.
Using the Windows Mobile Operating System 3 Interacting with the handheld To interact with the handheld, use the stylus to tap on the touch screen. Actions you can perform with the stylus are as follows: Action Definition Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Entering information Depending on the program you are using, you can enter information in several ways, as described below: Input method Description Synchronizing Use Microsoft connection management software to exchange information between the handheld and an office computer. For more information, see Chapter 4, Connecting to an Office Computer. Typing Use the Keyboard input panel to enter typed text by tapping keys on the on-screen keyboard.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Using the on-screen keyboard To enter characters, use the stylus to tap the keys on the keyboard. When you finish entering text in a field, tap to accept the text you have entered and then move to the next field. To enter special characters, tap to display keyboards containing numbers and symbols. To switch back to the main keyboard, tap again. To hide the keyboard, tap the keyboard icon again.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Making a recording You can create a stand-alone voice note or you can add a recording to a note. Then you can work with voice notes in the same way that you work with notes. To make a recording: B 1. Tap / Programs / Notes. 2. Do one of the following: – To create a stand-alone recording, in the screen displaying the list of notes, tap the Record button to begin recording.
Using the Windows Mobile Operating System 3 Personalizing the handheld Use the controls in the Settings area to customize the handheld. The following examples describe controls that are available. Buttons Use the Buttons control to assign the action you want to be performed when you press the left or right application key. By default, these keys perform the same action as the left and right softkeys in the menu bar. Alternatively, program these keys to perform a selected action.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Today Use the Today control to change the display theme that controls the appearance of the Today screen, and to customize which items appear on the Today screen. Appearance You can use a theme to customize the background picture on the Today screen, the color of the title and menu bars, menus, and messages. To change the display theme: 1. Tap 2. Tap the Appearance tab. 3. Do one of the following: 4. / Settings / Personal / Today.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Set the time zone In the Today screen, tap the clock icon . The Clock Settings screen appears. Tap the Time tab, select the Home option and then select the correct time zone. Device lock Use the Device Lock option on the Today screen to lock the screen and keypad while the handheld remains turned on. To lock the device, tap Device unlocked in the Today screen. The Today screen shows Device locked, and Unlock appears in the left corner of the menu bar.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Sounds and notifications Use the Sounds & Notifications control to set preferences for the speaker volume and system sounds. To open the Sounds & Notifications control: • Tap / Settings / Personal / Sounds & Notifications. To turn on or turn off sounds: 1. Tap the Sounds tab. 2. Select or clear the check boxes to enable or disable categories of sounds. 3.
Using the Windows Mobile Operating System 3 Screen Use the Screen control to align the touch screen or to change the appearance of text on the screen. To open the Screen control: • Tap / Settings / System / Screen. To change the screen settings: 1. Tap the General tab. 2. To change the orientation of the screen, select an option in the Orientation group. 3. To start the alignment sequence for the touch screen, tap Align Screen. 4. Tap OK.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Backlight The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light, but uses extra power. Use the Backlight control to configure power-saving settings for the backlight. To open the Backlight control: • Tap / Settings / System / Backlight. To set the backlight to automatically turn off: 1. To automatically turn off the backlight when the handheld is idle and is using battery power, tap the Battery Power tab.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive receive e-mail messages using the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Messaging is the equivalent of your e-mail Inbox. To use e-mail, you can do one of the following: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook® on an office computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System Connecting directly to an e-mail server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with an office computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server. Before you can send and receive e-mail, you must create an e-mail account in the Messaging software. Note – You must set up an Internet connection on the handheld before you can set up and use your e-mail account.
3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send , which saves space on the handheld. When working offline, you can disconnect from the e-mail server after you download new message headers or partial messages and then decide which messages to download completely.
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CHAPTER 4 Connecting to an Office Computer In this chapter: Q Connection management software Q Connecting the handheld to a computer Q Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center Q Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology Q Installing software onto the handheld 4 Connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to an office computer to transfer information, settings, and files from one device to the other, or to install software onto the handheld.
4 Connecting to an Office Computer Connection management software To install software onto a Windows Mobile powered device, or to copy files between the handheld and a computer, you must connect the device to an office computer. If the computer is running: • the Windows Vista® operating system, use the Windows Mobile Device Center to manage the connection. • the Windows® XP or 2000 operating system, use ActiveSync technology to manage the connection.
4 Connecting to an Office Computer Installing ActiveSync technology A copy of ActiveSync technology is provided on the GeoExplorer 2008 Series Getting Started Disc. Alternatively, go to www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx to download the latest version from the Microsoft website. Connecting the handheld to a computer To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to a computer: 1. Make sure that the handheld and the computer are switched on. 2.
4 Connecting to an Office Computer When the handheld and the computer are connected, you can manage the connection through a window that appears on the office computer. See one of the following: – Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center, page 56 – Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology, page 57 Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center 1. Connect the handheld to the computer (see page 55). 2. If the Autoplay window appears, close the window.
4 Connecting to an Office Computer B 6. To install software onto the handheld, see Installing software onto the handheld, page 59. 7. To uninstall software from the handheld, click Programs and Services and then click Add/Remove Programs. Tip – If the Add/Remove Programs option does not appear below Programs and Services, click More. The Add/Remove Programs option appears. For more information, refer to the Windows Mobile Device Center Help.
4 Connecting to an Office Computer 3. The Microsoft ActiveSync window displays the message Connected: 4. To transfer files between the computer and the handheld, click Explore. A Windows Explorer-type window appears, displaying files stored on the handheld. Copy and paste files to other locations on the computer, or from the computer to the handheld. 5. To install software onto the handheld, see Installing software onto the handheld, page 59. 6.
Connecting to an Office Computer 4 Installing software onto the handheld Before you begin, refer to the installation instructions provided with the software. Some software installations are specifically designed to run on a Windows Mobile powered device. To install software that has a Windows Mobile installation setup: 1. Connect the handheld to a computer (see page 55). 2. Copy the installation files to a folder on the handheld. 3. Browse to the folder on the handheld.
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CHAPTER 5 Using the GPS receiver In this chapter: Q Supported GPS field software Q Configuring the GPS field software to connect to the receiver Q Using the GPS field software Q Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data Q Differential GPS explained Q Outputting GPS data to external equipment 5 The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld includes an integrated GPS receiver that enables you to collect GPS data for incorporating into a GIS or for managing assets.
5 Using the GPS receiver Supported GPS field software You can use the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld with any of the software products described below. TerraSync software You can install version 3.21 or later of the TerraSync software on a GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Use the software to collect and maintain GIS and GPS data. To install the TerraSync software, either insert the TerraSync Software CD in the CD-ROM drive of a computer and use the menus provided, or run the downloaded setup file.
Using the GPS receiver 5 Other GPS field applications You can use the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld with a custom application developed using version 2.31 or later of the Trimble GPS Pathfinder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK). You can also use the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld with any GPS field software that accepts NMEA messages. TrimPix technology You can install version 1.20 or later of the TrimPix™ technology on a GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld.
5 Using the GPS receiver Connecting to the COM port Details of how to configure different types of GPS field software to connect to the GPS COM port are as follows: GPS field software Configuration details GPS Controller Run GPS Controller. The software automatically activates the integrated GPS receiver on COM3. TerraSync Run Terrasync. The software automatically activates the integrated GPS receiver on COM3.
5 Using the GPS receiver Starting the GPS field software Do one of the following: • From the Today screen, tap the GPS softkey in the menu bar. • Tap / Programs and then select the GPS field software, for example GPS Controller. When you first open any Trimble GPS field software, the Skyplot section is displayed.
5 Using the GPS receiver Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data GeoExplorer 2008 series handhelds are high performance GPS receivers that calculate very accurate GPS positions. To correct errors in the collected data and to further improve the accuracy of the GPS positions, use differential GPS. Differential GPS (DGPS) requires one or more additional receivers, called base stations or reference stations, which are located at known points.
5 Using the GPS receiver The list below identifies the most important settings and techniques that you can use in the field to improve the accuracy of your data: Note – This list assumes that you are using Trimble GPS field software, and lists items in order of most important to less important. 1. If you are using TerraSync software to collect data, use accuracy-based logging. For more information, see page 67. 2. Use real-time differential corrections.
5 Using the GPS receiver – Select In the field to use the current estimated accuracy (recommended if you are using a real-time correction source), or select Postprocessed to use the predicted estimated accuracy that will be achieved after the field data has been postprocessed. 4. If you selected Postprocessed, select the estimated distance to the base station that will be used for postprocessing from the Postprocessing Base Distance field.
5 Using the GPS receiver Using SBAS corrections The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated receiver that uses Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) correction messages to improve the accuracy and integrity of GPS data. The default SBAS tracking mode is Auto. In Auto mode, the receiver tracks or locks onto the most powerful satellite signal. The GPS receiver can track two SBAS satellites at the same time in Auto or Custom mode.
5 Using the GPS receiver Using real-time corrections from an external correction source You can improve the accuracy of your data by using real-time corrections from an external correction source, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a DGPS radio. Connect the external correction source to a Bluetooth port (see page 86) or to the optional serial clip (see page 109). Use the GPS field software to set up and monitor the real-time input source that you want to use.
5 Using the GPS receiver Configuring GPS settings Note – This section describes the GPS Settings form in the GPS Controller software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension. Use the GPS Settings form in the Trimble GPS field software to configure the GPS quality settings you require. The lower the GPS quality settings, the more productive you are likely to be, as the GPS receiver will track more satellites and be better able to calculate a GPS position.
5 Using the GPS receiver Connecting to an external antenna The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an internal antenna, which is suitable for use in most conditions. If you have a GeoXM or a GeoXT handheld, you can also connect a Hurricane or an external patch antenna for when you work in a vehicle. For improved yield under canopy, you can use a Hurricane antenna, or a patch antenna with a ground plane.
Using the GPS receiver 5 Logging carrier data When you log carrier data, the GPS receiver logs additional data as well as GPS position records. The additional data is used during postprocessing to improve the accuracy of the GPS positions. If you are using a GeoXH handheld, H-Star carrier data is logged by default. If you are using a GeoXT handheld, carrier data is not logged by default.
5 Using the GPS receiver Differential GPS explained Use differential GPS to correct errors in your collected data. Differential GPS (DGPS) requires one or more additional receivers, called base stations or reference stations, which are located at known points. Data collected at the base stations is used to determine GPS measurement errors and compute corrections to these errors.
