User's Manual Part 2

5 Using the GPS receiver
62 GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide
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. To obtain an installation code for installation, you must register your copy of
the software online. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the TerraSync
Software Getting Started Guide.
ESRI ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension
You can install version 7.1.0 or later of the ESRI ArcPad software on a GeoExplorer 2008
series handheld. Use the software to collect and maintain GIS and GPS data. Detailed
installation instructions for ESRI ArcPad software are provided in the ArcPad
documentation.
To be able to differentially correct ArcPad GPS data, install version 2.41 or later of the
Trimble GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software on a GeoExplorer 2008 series
handheld.
You must install the ArcPad software before you install the GPScorrect extension.
Note – Make sure your version of the GPScorrect extension is compatible with the version
of ArcPad software you are using. For more information, go to
www.trimble.com/gpscorrect_ts.asp, click Support Notes and then search for the Mapping
and GIS Product Compatibility List Support Note.
To install the GPScorrect extension, either insert the Trimble GPScorrect Extension for
ESRI ArcPad Software CD in the CD-ROM drive of a computer and use the menus
provided, or run the downloaded setup file. Detailed installation instructions are
provided in the Trimble GPScorrect Extension Getting Started Guide.
GPS Controller software
The GPS Controller software is pre-installed on the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld.
Use the software to configure and monitor the status of the internal GPS receiver.