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GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide 25
Getting Started 2
The function of each key is described below:
B
Tip – To lock the screen and handheld keys without turning off the handheld, use the
device lock option (see Device lock, page 49).
The function of each LED is described below:
Powering the handheld
The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld contains a removable 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 five hours to recharge it fully.
When fully charged, the handheld battery provides enough power for a full working
day (10 hours) using the internal GNSS antenna and with the backlight on at the
default settings.
Note – Cold temperatures, or using Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi, or the wireless
cellular modem consumes additional battery power and so shortens battery life between
charges.
Key Description
Power key Press briefly (less than one second) to turn on the handeld, or to turn off
the handheld (put it into Suspend mode).
To access other power options, or to reset the handheld, press and hold
for one second until the Power menu appears (see Turning on and
turning off the handheld, page 31, or see Resetting the handheld,
page 33).
Left and right soft
keys
By default these keys perform the same action as the left and right
softkeys in the tile bar.
Alternatively, program these keys to perform a selected action. To
program the keys, use the Buttons control (see Buttons, page 46).
Camera Control
key
Press to activate and operate the camera (see Chapter 7, Using the
Camera).
Key LED Description
Battery status Battery charging is complete.
Battery is charging.
... ... Battery level is critically low (<5% remaining).
Battery fault.
GNSS receiver status ... ... Receiver is on, and GNSS positions are available.
... ... Receiver is on, but GNSS positions are not available.
Wireless radio status ... ... A wireless radio is turned on.