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Contents
- 1. User Manual Part One
- 2. User Manual Part Two
- 3. User Manual Part Three
User Manual Part One
USER GUIDE
GeoExplorer® 2008 series
NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA
Trimble Navigation Limited
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USA
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Version 1.00
Revision A
March 2008 F
USER GUIDE
GeoExplorer® 2008 series
2 GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide
Trimble Navigation Limited
10355 Westmoor Drive
Suite #100
Westminster, CO 80021
USA
www.trimble.com
Legal Notices
Copyright and Trademarks
© 2008, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved.
Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, and GPS Pathfinder are trademarks
of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in
other countries. EVEREST, GeoBeacon, GeoXH, GeoXM, GeoXT, GPS
Analyst, GPScorrect, H-Star, TerraSync, TrimPix, VRS, and Zephyr are
trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited.
Microsoft, ActiveSync, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows, Windows
Live, Windows Media, Windows Mobile, Windows Vista, and the
Windows Start logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under
license.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
GeoExplorer 2008 series (GeoXH, GeoXM and GeoXT) handhelds are
covered by the following US patents: 5,187,450; 5,311,149; 6,377,891. In
addition, GeoXH and GeoXT handhelds are covered by these US patents:
5,402,450; 5,493,588; 5,815,539. GeoXH handhelds are also covered by
these US patents: 5,515,057; 5,519,620; 5,602,741. Other patents pending.
Release Notice
This is the March 2008 release (Revision A) of the GeoExplorer 2008
Series User Guide. The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s operating
system is based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 Classic
operating system (5.2.1433).
Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions
Product Limited Warranty
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Trimble Navigation
Limited (“Trimble”) warrants that for a period of (1) year from date of
purchase this Trimble product (the “Product”) will substantially
conform to Trimble's publicly available specifications for the Product
and that the hardware and any storage media components of the
Product will be substantially free from defects in materials and
workmanship.
Product Software
Product software, whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware,
provided as a standalone computer software product, embedded in flash
memory, or stored on magnetic or other media, is licensed solely for use
with or as an integral part of the Product and is not sold. The terms of
the end user license agreement, as included below, govern the use of the
Product Software, including any differing limited warranty terms,
exclusions and limitations, which shall control over the terms and
conditions set forth in the limited Product warranty.
Warranty Remedies
If the Trimble Product fails during the warranty period for reasons
covered by this limited warranty and you notify Trimble of such failure
during the warranty period, Trimble will repair OR replace the
nonconforming Product with new, equivalent to new, or reconditioned
parts or Product, OR refund the Product purchase price paid by you, at
Trimble’s option, upon your return of the Product in accordance with
Trimble's product return procedures then in effect.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
To obtain warranty service for the Product, please contact your Trimble
dealer. Alternatively, you may contact Trimble to request warranty
service at +1-408-481-6940 (24 hours a day) or e-mail your request to
trimble_support@trimble.com. Please be prepared to provide:
– your name, address, and telephone numbers;
– proof of purchase;
– a copy of this Trimble warranty
– a description of the nonconforming Product including the model
number; and
– an explanation of the problem.
The customer service representative may need additional information
from you depending on the nature of the problem.
Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer
This Product limited warranty shall only apply in the event and to the
extent that (i) the Product is properly and correctly installed, configured,
interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with
Trimble's applicable operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the
Product is not modified or misused. This Product limited warranty shall
not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for, defects or
performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization
of the Product with hardware or software products, information, data,
systems, interfaces, or devices not made, supplied, or specified by
Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product under any specification other
than, or in addition to, Trimble's standard specifications for its products;
(iii) the unauthorized installation, modification, or use of the Product;
(iv) damage caused by: accident, lightning or other electrical discharge,
fresh or salt water immersion or spray (outside of Product
specifications); or exposure to environmental conditions for which the
Product is not intended; (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts
(e.g., batteries); or (vi) cosmetic damage. Trimble does not warrant or
guarantee the results obtained through the use of the Product or
Software, or that software components will operate error free.
NOTICE REGARDING PRODUCTS EQUIPPED WITH TECHNOLOGY
CAPABLE OF TRACKING SATELLITE SIGNALS FROM SATELLITE BASED
AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS (SBAS) (WAAS/EGNOS, AND MSAS),
OMNISTAR, GPS, MODERNIZED GPS OR GLONASS SATELLITES, OR
FROM IALA BEACON SOURCES:TRIMBLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF ANY SATELLITE
BASED POSITIONING SYSTEM OR THE AVAILABILITY OF ANY
SATELLITE BASED POSITIONING SIGNALS.
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS STATE TRIMBLE’S ENTIRE
LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, RELATING TO THE TRIMBLE
PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE
PRODUCT, AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS
ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND, BY EITHER TRIMBLE OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN
INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR
DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE
PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY
PRODUCT. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Limitation of Liability
TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION HEREIN SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT
SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE WHATSOEVER
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANYWAY
TO THE PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION
AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA, OR
ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS
OF THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS DEVELOPED
BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE. BECAUSE SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE TRIMBLE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVISIONS
WILL NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THOSE
JURISDICTIONS (E.G., MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC
AREA) IN WHICH PRODUCT WARRANTIES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE PRODUCTS ARE ACQUIRED.
IN SUCH A CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR
APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION.
Official Language
THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IS
ENGLISH. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN ENGLISH AND OTHER
LANGUAGE VERSIONS, THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHALL CONTROL.
End User License Agreement for Product Software
IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (“EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU
AND Trimble Navigation Limited (“Trimble”) and applies to the
computer software provided with the Trimble product purchased by you
(whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash
memory or a PCMCIA card, or stored on magnetic or other media), or
provided as a stand-alone computer software product, and includes any
accompanying written materials such as a user's guide or product
manual, as well as any "online" or electronic documentation ("Software"
or “Product Software”). This EULA will also apply to any Software error
corrections, updates and upgrades subsequently furnished by Trimble,
unless such are accompanied by different license terms and conditions,
which will govern their use. You have acquired a Trimble Product
("Device") that includes Software, some of which was licensed by
Trimble from Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates (collectively
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"Microsoft"). The Software licensed from Microsoft, as well as associated
updates, supplements, internet-based services and support services,
media, printed materials, and "online" or electronic documentation
("Microsoft Software"), are protected under this EULA. The Software is
also protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as
well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is
licensed, not sold.
BY USING THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING USE ON THIS DEVICE, YOU
ACCEPT THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THEM, DO NOT
USE THE DEVICE OR SOFTWARE. INSTEAD CONTACT TRIMBLE FOR
A REFUND OR CREDIT. As described below, using some features also
operates as your consent to the transmission of certain standard
computer information for Internet-based services.
WARNING: If the Software contains voice operated technologies, then
operating this Software requires user attention. Diverting attention away
from the road while driving can possibly cause an accident or other
serious consequence. Even occasional, short diversions of attention can
be dangerous if your attention is diverted away from your driving task at
a critical time. Trimble and Microsoft make no representations,
warranties or other determinations that ANY use of this Software is
legal, safe, or in any manner recommended or intended while driving or
otherwise operating a motor vehicle.
This EULA does not grant you any rights with respect to the
Windows Mobile Device Center, Microsoft ActiveSync or Microsoft
Outlook 2007 Trial which are subject to the licenses accompanying
those items.
1 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA,
Trimble grants you a non-exclusive right to use one copy of the Software
in a machine-readable form only as installed on the Device. Such use is
limited to use with the Device for which it was intended, as set forth in
the product documentation. The Device Software is licensed with the
Device as a single integrated product. The Device Software installed in
read only memory (“ROM”) of the Device may only be used as part of the
Device into which it was embedded. You may use the installation
Software from a computer solely to download the Software to one
Device. In no event shall the installation Software be used to download
the Software onto more than one Device. A license for the Software may
not be shared or used concurrently on different computers or Devices.
1.2 Scope of License. This EULA only gives you some rights to use the
Software. Trimble and Microsoft reserve all other rights. Unless
applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use
the Software only as expressly permitted in this EULA. In doing so, you
must comply with any technical limitations in the Software that allow
you to use it only in certain ways. Except as expressly provided in this
EULA, rights to access the Software on this Device do not give you any
right to implement Microsoft patents or other Microsoft intellectual
property in software or devices that access this device. You may use
remote access technologies in the software such as Remote Desktop
Mobile to access the Software remotely from a computer or server. You
are responsible for obtaining any licenses required for use of the
protocols to access other software.
1.3 Proof of License. If you acquired the Software on the Device, or on a
disc or other media, a genuine Certificate of Authenticity label with a
genuine copy of the Software identifies licensed software. To be valid,
this label must be affixed to the Device, or included on or in the software
packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is not valid. You should
keep the label on the device or packaging to prove that you are licensed
to use the Software. To identify genuine Microsoft Software, see
http://www.howtotell.com.
1.4 Connectivity Software. Your Device package may include Windows
Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync software. If it is included,
then you may install and use it in accordance with the license terms that
are provided with it. If no license terms are provided, then you may
install and use only one (1) copy of the Software on a single computer.
1.5 Digital Certificates. The Software uses digital certificates in X.509
format. These digital certificates are used for authentication.
1.6 Phone Functionality. If the Device Software includes phone
functionality, all or certain portions of the Device Software may be
inoperable if you do not have and maintain a service account with a
wireless telecommunication carrier (“Mobile Operator”), or if the Mobile
Operator’s network is not operating or configured to operate with the
Device.
1.7 Upgrade Software. In the event that any upgrades to the Software,
including Microsoft Software, are provided under this EULA, then the
following shall apply: you may follow the applicable instructions
accompanying this Software and install one (1) copy of the Software on
one (1) Device presently containing a licensed copy of a predecessor
version of the Software (unless this EULA indicates that this Software
copy has been licensed for installation on multiple Devices). NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE BY TRIMBLE OR
MICROSOFT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPATIBILITY OF THIS
SOFTWARE WITH ANY DEVICE OR ANY OTHER EXISTING
SOFTWARE OR DATA OF ANY KIND CONTAINED ON SUCH DEVICES,
AND NEITHER TRIMBLE OR MICROSOFT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE
IN ANY REGARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY LOSS, CORRUPTION,
MODIFICATION OR INACCESSIBILITY OF ANY DATA,
APPLICATIONS OR OTHER SOFTWARE RESULTING FROM THE
INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE ON ANY DEVICE.
1.8 Internet-Based Services Components. Microsoft provides Internet-
based services with the software. Microsoft may change or cancel them
at any time. The Microsoft Software features described below connect to
Microsoft or service provider computer systems over the Internet. In
some cases, you will not receive a separate notice when they connect.
You may switch off some of these features or not use them. For more
information about these features, visit
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=81931. By using these
features, you consent to the transmission of this information.
Microsoft does not use the information to identify or contact you. You
may not use these services in any way that could harm them or impair
anyone else’s use of them. You may not use the services to try to gain
unauthorized access to any service, data, account or network by any
means.
1.9 Device Information. The following features use Internet protocols,
which send to the appropriate systems device information, such as your
Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and
name and version of the Software you are using, and the language code
of the Device where you installed the Software. Microsoft uses this
information to make the Internet-based services available to you. a)
Update Features: Windows Mobile Update feature provides you the
ability to obtain and install Software updates on your Device if updates
are available. You may choose not to use this feature. Trimble and/or
your Mobile Operator may not support this feature or an update for your
device. b) Security Updates/Digital Rights Management. Content
owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology
(WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights.
This software and third party software use WMDRM to play and copy
WMDRM-protected content. If the software fails to protect the content,
content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to use
WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect
other content. When you download licenses for protected content, you
agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses.
Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their
content. Microsoft software that includes WMDRM will ask for your
consent prior to the upgrade. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be
able to access content that requires the upgrade.
1.10 Additional Software/Services. The Device Software may permit
Trimble, Microsoft, their affiliates and/or their designated agent to
provide or make available to you Software updates, supplements, add-on
components, or Internet-based services components of the Software
after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software
(“Supplemental Components”).
1.10.1 If Trimble provides or makes available to you Supplemental
Components and no other end user license agreement terms are
provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms
of this EULA shall apply.
1.10.2 If Microsoft, its affiliates and/or its designated agent makes
available Supplemental Components, and no other end user license
agreement terms are provided, then the terms of this EULA shall
apply, except that the Microsoft entity or affiliate entity providing
the Supplemental Component(s) shall be the licensor of the
Supplemental Component(s).
1.10.3 Trimble, Microsoft and each of their affiliates and/or their
designated agents reserve the right to discontinue any Internet-
based services provided to you or made available to you through
the use of the Device Software.
1.11 Links to Third Party Sites. If the Software provides links to third
party websites, those links are provided to you only as a convenience,
and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement of the third
party website by Microsoft or Trimble.
1.12 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) The Software contains valuable
trade secrets proprietary to Trimble and its suppliers. To the extent
permitted by relevant law, you shall not, nor allow any third party to
copy, decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the
Software, or attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any
applicable mandatory laws (such as, for example, national laws
implementing EC Directive 91/250 on the Legal Protection of Computer
Programs) give you the right to perform any of the aforementioned
activities without Trimble's consent in order to gain certain information
about the Software for purposes specified in the respective statutes (i.e.,
interoperability), you hereby agree that, before exercising any such
rights, you shall first request such information from Trimble in writing
detailing the purpose for which you need the information. Only if and
after Trimble, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies your
request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (2) This Software is
licensed as a single product. You may not separate its component parts
for use on more than one computer nor make more copies of the
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software than specified in this EULA. (3) You may not rent, lease, or lend
the Software. (4) No service bureau work, multiple-user license or time-
sharing arrangement is permitted. For purposes of this EULA “service
bureau work” shall be deemed to include, without limitation, use of the
Software to process or to generate output data for the benefit of, or for
purposes of rendering services to any third party over the Internet or
other communications network. (5) You may make one backup copy of
the Software. You may use it only to reinstall the Software on the Device.
(6) You may transfer the Software only with the Device, the Certificate of
Authenticity label, and these license terms directly to a third party.
Before the transfer, that party must agree that these license terms apply
to the transfer and use of the Software. You may not retain any copies of
the Software including the backup copy. (7) The Software is subject to
United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all
domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the
Software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users, and
end use. For additional information see
http://www.microsoft.com/exporting. (8) Without prejudice as to any
other rights, Trimble may terminate this EULA without notice if you fail
to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event,
you must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component
parts. (9) If the Microsoft Software includes speech recognition
component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an
inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent in
the process. Neither Trimble, Microsoft, nor any of their suppliers shall
be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition
process. (10) You may not publish the Software for others to copy. (11)
You may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services.
1.13 Notice Regarding the MPEG-4 Visual Standard. The Software may
include MPEG-4 visual decoding technology. This technology is a format
for data compression of video information. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires
this notice: USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT
COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED,
EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) DATA OR
INFORMATION (i) GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT
CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN A
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B)
OTHER USES SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG
LA, L.L.C. If you have questions about the MPEG-4 visual standard,
please contact MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO
80206; www.mpegla.com.
1.14 If the Device Software is provided by Trimble separate from the
Device on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web
download or other means, and is labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only”
you may install one (1) copy of such Device Software onto the Device as
a replacement copy for the existing Device Software and use it
accordance with this EULA, including any additional end user license
agreement terms accompanying the upgrade Device Software.
1.15 If any software component(s) is provided by Trimble separate from
the Device on CD ROM disc(s) or via web download or other means, and
labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only,” you may (i) install and use one (1)
copy of such component(s) on the computer(s) you use to exchange data
with the Device as a replacement copy for the existing Companion CD
component(s).
1.16 Copyright. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including
but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio,
music, text and “applets,” incorporated into the Software), the
accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are
owned by Trimble, or Microsoft (including Microsoft Corporation), and
their respective suppliers. You may not copy the printed materials
accompanying the Software. All title and intellectual property rights in
and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Software is
the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by
applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties.
This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. You shall not
remove, cover or alter any of Trimble’s patent, copyright or trademark
notices placed upon, embedded in or displayed by the Software or on its
packaging and related materials. All rights not specifically granted in
this EULA are reserved by Trimble, Microsoft, and their respective
suppliers.
1.17 U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software is provided with
“RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United
States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this EULA,
and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995),
DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (OCT 1988), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), FAR
52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable.
1.18 Microsoft has contractually obligated Trimble to include the
following terms in this EULA:
Product Support. The Product support for the Software is not
provided by Microsoft or its affiliates or subsidiaries. For product
support, please refer to the Trimble support number provided in the
documentation for the Device.
Not fault tolerant. The Software is not fault tolerant. Trimble
installed the Software on the Device and is responsible for how it
operates on the Device.
Restricted user. The Microsoft Software was designed for systems
that do not require fail-safe performance. You may not use the
Microsoft Software in any device or system in which a malfunction
of the Microsoft Software would result in foreseeable risk of injury
or death to any person. This includes operation of nuclear facilities,
aircraft navigation or communication systems and air traffic
control.
No warranties for the software. Microsoft gives no express
warranties, guarantees or conditions regarding the Microsoft
Software. Any warranties you receive regarding the Device or the
Software do not originate from, and are not binding on, Microsoft or
its affiliates. When allowed by your local laws, Trimble and
Microsoft exclude implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for
a particular purpose and non-infringement.
LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. You can recover from Microsoft and its
affiliates only direct damages up to fifty U.S. Dollars (U.S. $50.00), or
equivalent in local currency. You cannot recover any other damages,
including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental
damages. This limitation applies to:
– Anything related to the Software, services, content
(including code) on third party internet sites, or third party
programs, and
– claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee
or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the
extent permitted by applicable law.
It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the
possibility of the damages. The above limitation may not apply to
you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental, consequential or other damages.
2 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRIMBLE PRODUCT SOFTWARE.
2.1 Limited Warranty. Trimble warrants that the Software, exclusive of
the Microsoft Software, will perform substantially in accordance with
the accompanying written materials for a period of twelve (12) months
from the date of purchase. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights; you may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to
state/jurisdiction. The above limited warranty does not apply to Fixes,
Minor Updates, or Major Upgrades of the Software after expiration of the
twelve (12) month limited warranty period, all of which are provided “AS
IS” and without warranty unless otherwise specified in writing by
Trimble. Because the Software is inherently complex and may not be
completely free of nonconformities, defects or errors, you are advised to
verify your work. Trimble does not warrant that the Software will
operate error free or uninterrupted, will meet your needs or
expectations, or that all nonconformities can or will be corrected.
2.2 Software Fixes. During the limited warranty period described in
section 2.1 above, you will be entitled to receive such Fixes to the
Product Software that Trimble releases and makes commercially
available and for which it does not charge separately, subject to the
procedures for delivery to purchasers of Trimble products generally. If
you have purchased the Product from an authorized Trimble dealer
rather than from Trimble directly, Trimble may, at its option, forward the
software Fix to the Trimble dealer for final distribution to you. Minor
Updates, Major Upgrades, new products, or substantially new software
releases, as identified by Trimble, are expressly excluded from this
update process and limited warranty. Receipt of Software Fixes or other
enhancements shall not serve to extend the limited warranty period.
For purposes of this warranty the following definitions shall apply: (1)
"Fix(es)" means an error correction or other update created to fix a
previous software version that does not substantially conform to its
Trimble specifications; (2) "Minor Update" occurs when enhancements
are made to current features in a software program; and (3) "Major
Upgrade" occurs when significant new features are added to software, or
when a new product containing new features replaces the further
development of a current product line. Trimble reserves the right to
determine, in its sole discretion, what constitutes a Fix, Minor Update,
or Major Upgrade.
2.3 Customer Remedies. Trimble’s and its suppliers’ entire liability, and
your sole remedy, with respect to the Software shall be either, at
Trimble’s option, (a) repair or replacement of the Software, or (b) return
of the license fee paid for any Software that does not meet Trimble’s
limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if failure of the Software
has resulted from (1) accident, misuse, abuse, or misapplication; (2)
alteration or modification of the Software without Trimble’s
authorization; (3) interaction with software or hardware not supplied or
supported by Trimble; (4) your improper, inadequate or unauthorized
installation, maintenance or storage; or (5) if you violate the terms of
this EULA. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever
is longer.
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2.4 NO OTHER WARRANTIES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, TRIMBLE AND ITS SUPPLIERS
DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, COMMON LAW OR
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE, ITS
SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO
PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, IMPLIED WARRANTIES, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS ON THE SOFTWARE ARE LIMITED TO NINETY (90)
DAYS. Y0U MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE/JURISDICTION TO STATE/JURISDICTION.
NO WARRANTIES FOR THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE. THE
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults, AND
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4.1 This EULA shall be governed by the laws of the State of California
and applicable United States Federal law without reference to “conflict of
laws” principles or provisions. The United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to this
EULA. Jurisdiction and venue of any dispute or court action arising from
or related to this EULA or the Software shall lie exclusively in or be
transferred to the courts the County of Santa Clara, California, and/or
the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
You hereby consent and agree not to contest, such jurisdiction, venue
and governing law.
4.2 Section 4.1 notwithstanding, if you acquired this product in Canada,
this EULA is governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. In
such case each of the parties to this EULA irrevocably attorns to the
jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario and further agrees to
commence any litigation that may arise under this EULA in the courts
located in the Judicial District of York, Province of Ontario. If you
acquired this product in the European Union, this EULA is governed by
the laws of The Netherlands, excluding its rules governing conflicts of
laws and excluding the United Nations Convention on the International
Sale of Goods. In such case each of the parties to this EULA irrevocably
attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of The Netherlands and further
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in the event of a conflict between English and versions of this EULA or
related documents in any other language, the English language version
shall be controlling.
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Notices
Class B statement- Notice to users This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may
cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
or registrant of this equipment can void your authority to operate this
equipment under Federal Communications Commission rules.
The radio devices used by this equipment are classified under 47 CFR
§15.247 as spread spectrum transmitter equipment. In accordance with
OET Bulletin 65 supplement C Edition 1-01, the device operates at low
power levels where there is a high likelihood of compliance with the RF
exposure standards, is categorically excluded from routine
environmental evaluation as set forth in CFR 47 section 2.1093. The
radiated output power of this equipment produces a calculated SAR that
is significantly below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
The external antenna connector provided in this device is for GPS
antennas only.
Accessories
The following accessories have been approved for use with this device:
P/N 70970-00 GeoExplorer 2008 Series Support Module and
P/N 70980-00 GeoExplorer 2008 Series Power/Serial Clip.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference
regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NNB-003
du Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B
prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par
le Ministère des Communications du Canada.
Europe
This product has been tested and
found to comply with all
requirements for CE Marking and
sale within the European Economic
Area (EEA). It is classified and marked as being Class 2 Radio Equipment
under 2000/299/EC, as Bluetooth and wireless LAN approvals are
country specific. Please consult your local distributor for more
information.
The Trimble GeoExplorer 2008 series has Bluetooth and wireless LAN
approval in most EU countries and satisfies the requirements for Radio
and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment specified by European
Council Directive 1999/5/EC. These requirements provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
appropriately in a residential or commercial environment.
Australia and New Zealand
This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the
Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC and
Radiocommunications framework, thus satisfying the
requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and
New Zealand.
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Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements
The product contains an internal Lithium-ion battery.
Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.
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Notice to Our European Union Customers
For product recycling instructions and more information, please go to
www.trimble.com/ev.shtml.
Recycling in Europe: To recycle Trimble WEEE (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment, products that run on electrical
power.), Call +31 497 53 24 30, and ask for the "WEEE Associate".
Or, mail a request for recycling instructions to:
Trimble Europe BV
c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45
5521 DZ Eersel, NL
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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. Tap the Wireless Connectivity icon ( or ) in the title bar of the Today
screen and then tap Wireless Manager.
b. Tap All to turn off both radios. The status fields below the Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth buttons change to Off.
Deactivating the integrated radios
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld is shipped with wireless LAN and Bluetooth
wireless technology activated. To use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth radio, you need to
turn it on (see Turning on and turning off the integrated radios, page 78).
Note – You may need to deactivate the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth radio in the
handheld if the country in which you are working does not approve the use of wireless LAN
and/or Bluetooth wireless technology. If you are unsure about whether the GeoExplorer
2008 series handheld’s radios are approved for use in your country, check with your
Trimble reseller.
Use the Radio Activation Manager software to deactivate the integrated wireless LAN
and/or Bluetooth radio, or to reactivate the radios if they have been deactivated. The
Radio Activation Manager software runs on an office computer.
The latest copy of the software is available for download from the Trimble website. Go
to www.trimble.com/support.shtml, click the link for your receiver type (GeoXH,
GeoXM, or GeoXT), click Downloads, click GeoExplorer 2008 Series and then click Radio
Activation Manager.
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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. The internal wireless radios operate within guidelines found in international
radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, which reflect the consensus
of the international scientific community. Trimble therefore believes the internal
wireless radios are safe for use by users. The level of electromagnetic energy emitted is
hundreds of times lower than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices
such as mobile phones. However, the use of wireless radios may be restricted in some
situations or environments, such as on aircraft. If you are unsure of restrictions, you are
encouraged to ask for authorization before turning on the wireless radios.
AC adaptor safety
To charge the handheld’s battery, use the international adaptor kit provided with the
GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld (see Powering the handheld, page 24).
CWARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:
– Use only the AC adaptor intended for the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Using any
other AC adaptor can damage the handheld and may void your warranty. Do not use
the AC adaptor with any other product.
– Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage and frequency
in your location.
– Make certain that the adaptor has prongs compatible with your outlets.
– Do not use the AC adaptor in wet outdoor areas; it is designed for indoor use only.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use.
– Do not short the output connector.
– Be aware that there are no user-serviceable parts in this product.
– If the AC adaptor becomes damaged, replace it with a new Trimble AC adaptor.
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Safety Information
Electrostatic discharge
CWARNING – 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. Users are advised that the risk of causing discharge to
sensitive electronics can be minimised by avoiding finger contact to the
recessed connectors at the back of the unit.
Should such an event occur, the screen may be temporarily affected and become
difficult to read. Under such circumstances, applying the suspend resume key will
restore the unit to the original display, and there will be no accompanying loss of data
or functionality.
Battery safety
The internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the
battery completely before using it for the first time (see Powering the handheld,
page 24). If the battery has been stored for longer than six months, charge it before use.
CWARNING – The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld is powered by an internal rechargable
Lithium-ion battery. Charge and use the battery only in strict accordance with the
instructions provided.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Never attempt to remove, replace, or repair the battery yourself.
– Do not damage the battery.
– Do not store or leave the handheld near a heat source such as a fireplace or other
heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 70 °C
(158 °F) such as on a vehicle dashboard. When heated to excessive temperatures, battery
cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
– Do not use the handheld if the battery appears to be leaking.
– If the battery requires attention, send the handheld to your local Trimble Service Center.
– Discharge the handheld before disposing of the battery. When disposing of the battery,
be sure to do so in an environmentally sensitive manner. Adhere to any local and
national regulations concerning battery disposal or recycling.
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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.
CWARNING – 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.
CWARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the memory card slot may adversely
affect the device and void your Trimble warranty. To prevent dust or moisture entering
the memory card slot:
– Make certain that the memory card slot door is attached correctly when you are using
the handheld outdoors.
– When inserting or removing a memory card, place the handheld on a dust-free indoor
surface.
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Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Radio use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Deactivating the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Exposure to radio frequency radiation (Bluetooth and WLAN transmitters). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AC adaptor safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Electrostatic discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Battery safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Memory card use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Supported GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use and care of the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Windows error reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Your comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parts of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Keypad buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Powering the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
AC adaptor safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Checking the level of battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Conserving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Turning on and turning off the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Suspend mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Resetting the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performing a soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Performing a hard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Resetting to factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Fitting the handstrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Parts of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Accessing help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pre-installed programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Removing and replacing the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Interacting with the handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Tethering the stylus to the handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Entering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Making a recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Personalizing the handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Device lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sounds and notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Synchronizing e-mail messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting directly to an e-mail server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4 Connecting to an Office Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connection management software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installing the Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Installing ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Connecting the handheld to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing software onto the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5 Using the GPS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Supported GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
TerraSync software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
ESRI ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
GPS Controller software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Other GPS field applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
TrimPix technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Configuring the GPS field software to connect to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
GPS COM ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting to the COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Using the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Starting the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Viewing available GPS satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Resetting the GPS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using accuracy-based logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Connecting to a real-time differential correction source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Configuring GPS settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Connecting to an external antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Logging carrier data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Planning a data collection session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Differential GPS explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Real-time DGPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Postprocessed DGPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Postprocessed real-time DGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Outputting GPS data to external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
General wireless connection information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Deactivating the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Turning on and turning off the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Options for connecting wirelessly to other devices and networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connecting to a wireless LAN access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections
(including VRS networks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Outputting GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. . . . . . . .100
Enabling other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . .101
Beaming files to or from another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Accessing a corporate network through your Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Bluetooth wireless connections explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Connecting to a Bluetooth device as a client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Providing Bluetooth services as a host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Connecting to other devices using the serial clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Attaching the serial clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Connecting to external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Connecting to an external power source with the serial clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Power issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Backlight issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Touch screen issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Keypad issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
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Memory card issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Connection issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Wireless LAN connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Serial clip issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
GPS receiver issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Real-time DGPS issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Recommended GPS settings for maximum precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
CHAPTER
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Introduction 1
In this chapter:
QAbout the GeoExplorer 2008
series handheld
QWhat’s in the box?
QAccessories
QUse and care of the handheld
QTechnical assistance
QYour comments
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.
This guide describes how to:
•use the Microsoft® Windows Mobile®
version 6 operating system.
•use the handheld’s integrated GPS
receiver.
•synchronize information between a
computer and the handheld.
•exchange information between the
handheld and other devices.
•connect to the Internet or to a computer
network.
Even if you have used other Global Positioning
System (GPS) products before, Trimble
recommends that you spend some time reading
this guide to learn about the special features of
the product. If you are not familiar with GPS, go
to the Trimble website (www.trimble.com) for an
interactive look at Trimble and GPS.
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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.
The GeoXM handheld provides reliable
accuracy within 1 to 3 meters. The GeoXT
handheld uses EVEREST™ multipath
rejection technology to provide submeter
accuracy. The GeoXH handheld uses both EVEREST and H-Star™ technology to
provide decimeter (10 cm) to subfoot (30 cm) accuracy, either in real time or after
postprocessing. For more information, see Chapter 5, Using the GPS receiver.
Supported GPS field software
To collect GPS data with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, you must install GPS
field software onto the handheld. You can use the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld
with the following GPS field software:
•Trimble TerraSync™ software, for configuring real-time differential correction
options and for productive GIS data collection and maintenance.
•The Trimble GPScorrect™ extension for ESRI ArcPad software, for configuring
real-time differential correction options and for productive GIS data collection
and maintenance.
•The Trimble GPS Pathfinder® Tools Software Development Kit (SDK), for
integrating GPS data and adding value to an existing mapping and GIS field
software application.
•Trimble GPS Controller software, for configuring real-time differential
correction options and NMEA output settings.
•Other GPS field software that accepts NMEA messages.
Note – Real-time subfoot capability is only available if you are using the TerraSync
software. the GPScorrect extension, or an application based on the GPS Pathfinder Tools
SDK.
For more information, see Chapter 5, Using the GPS receiver.
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What’s in the box?
When you unpack the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, check that you have received
all the components, as shown below.
Figure 1.1 Items included with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld
Inspect all contents for visible damage (scratches, dents) and if any components
appear damaged, notify the shipping carrier. Keep the shipping and packaging material
for the carrier’s inspection.
GeoExplorer 2008
Pouch
Quick Start Guide
series handheld
AC power adaptor and
Companion CD
USB data cable
Stylus and
Support module
international adaptor kit
Screen protectors
Handstrap kit
tether (x2)
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Accessories
The following optional accessories are available:
For more information, go to www.trimble.com/geoxh.shtml,
www.trimble.com/geoxm.shtml, or www.trimble.com/geoxt.shtml.
Use and care of the handheld
To protect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld when not in use, Trimble
recommends storing the handheld in the pouch provided.
When using the handheld:
•To protect the touch screen from pressure and abrasive objects, Trimble
recommends that you apply one of the screen protectors provided with the
GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld.
•Protect the touch screen by using the stylus provided, and avoid using excessive
pressure and sharp or abrasive objects.
•Keep the outer surface free of dirt and dust.
•Ensure that protective covers and doors are appropriately fitted to the external
antenna port and memory card areas, so that they are kept free from dirt, dust,
fluid ingress & electrostatic discharge (see Memory cards, page 31).
•Protect the handheld from extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave the
handheld on the dashboard of a vehicle.
To clean the handheld, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not immerse the handheld in
water.
•Power/serial clip
•Null modem cable1
•Vehicle power adaptor1
•External power kit
•Hard carry case
•Range pole
•Range pole bracket
•Hurricane antenna kit2
•Zephyr™ antenna kit3
•External patch antennas
•Pole-mountable ground plane
•Baseball cap with antenna sleeve
•Backpack kit
•Screen protectors (2 pack)
•Stylus kit
•GeoBeacon™ receiver (receives
differential corrections from a beacon
network)
1Requires power / serial clip (sold separately)
2Compatible with GeoXH/XM/XT handhelds for improved yield. Also improves accuracy for the GeoXM and
GeoXT handhelds only.
3Compatible with the GeoXH handheld for improved accuracy.
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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. Press the Power key for one second until the Power menu appears and then tap
the Shutdown button.
4. Store the handheld at room temperature.
To use the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld after storage:
1. Press the Power key to turn on the handheld.
2. Recharge the internal battery using the support module (see Charging the
battery, page 25).
Technical assistance
Technical support
Go to the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld technical support page
(www.trimble.com/geoxh_ts.asp, www.trimble.com/geoxm_ts.asp, or
www.trimble.com/geoxt_ts.asp) on the Trimble website for the latest support
information about the software, including:
•FAQs
•support notes detailing support issues
•documentation
•the latest files available for download
Additional help
If you still cannot find the information that you need, contact your Trimble reseller.
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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.
Your comments
Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps us to improve it with each
revision. E-mail your comments to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com.
CHAPTER
2
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Getting Started 2
In this chapter:
QParts of the GeoExplorer 2008
series handheld
QKeypad buttons
QPowering the handheld
QTurning on and turning off the
handheld
QResetting the handheld
QStoring data
QFitting the handstrap
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.
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Parts of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld
The following pages show the main parts of the handheld.
Figure 2.1 Parts of the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld
Windows Mobile
powered handheld
Application keys
Start menu key
Navigation keys and Enter key
Microphone
Touch screen
Stylus (pull out)
Speaker
Power status LED
Power key
External antenna
connector
Integrated GPS
receiver
Thumb screws for
memory card slot
door
Reset button
OK key
Memory card
slot door
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Keypad buttons
The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld provides ten keys and a Reset button for fast,
easy access to common actions.
Figure 2.2 GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld keypad buttons
The function of each key is described below:
BTip – To lock the screen and handheld keys without turning off the handheld, use the
device lock option (see Device lock, page 45).
Key Description
Power Press briefly (less than one second) to turn on or to turn off the handheld
(put it into Suspend mode).
To access other power options, press and hold for one second until the
Power menu appears (see Turning on and turning off the handheld,
page 27).
Start Press to display the Windows Mobile Start menu.
OK Press to select OK or to close an application.
Navigation keys Use these keys to navigate around the screen, scroll through menus, or to
tab through options on windows and forms. Use the:
• arrow keys to move up, down, left, and right.
• action key (the center key) to perform an application-specific action,
which is usually Enter.
Application keys 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. To
program the keys, use the Buttons control (see Buttons, page 43).
Reset button Use to reset the handheld (see Resetting the handheld, page 29). To
activate this button, use the nib of the stylus.
Application keys
Navigation keys and Enter key
Start key OK key
Reset
button
Power key
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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.
When fully charged, the handheld battery provides enough power for a full working
day (eight hours) using the internal GPS antenna and with the backlight on at the
default settings.
Note – Cold temperatures, or using Bluetooth wireless technology or wireless LAN
connectivity consumes additional battery power and so shortens battery life between
charges.
AC adaptor safety
CWARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:
– Use only the AC adaptor intended for the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Using any
other AC adaptor can damage the handheld and may void your warranty. Do not use
the AC adaptor with any other product.
– Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage and frequency
in your location.
– Make certain that the adaptor has prongs compatible with your outlets.
– Do not use the AC adaptor in wet outdoor areas; it is designed for indoor use only.
– Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use.
– Do not short the output connector.
– Be aware that there are no user-serviceable parts in this product.
– If the AC adaptor becomes damaged, replace it with a new Trimble AC adaptor.
Battery safety
CWARNING – The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld is powered by an internal rechargable
Lithium-ion battery. Charge and use the battery only in strict accordance with the
instructions provided.
To prevent injury or damage:
– Never attempt to remove, replace, or repair the battery yourself.
– Do not damage the battery.
– Do not store or leave the handheld near a heat source such as a fireplace or other
heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 70 °C
(158 °F) such as on a vehicle dashboard. When heated to excessive temperatures, battery
cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
– Do not use the handheld if the battery appears to be leaking.
– If the battery requires attention, send the handheld to your local Trimble Service Center.
– Discharge the handheld before disposing of the battery. When disposing of the battery,
be sure to do so in an environmentally sensitive manner. Adhere to any local and
national regulations concerning battery disposal or recycling.
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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. An international adaptor kit is provided with the
handheld.
2. Turn off the handheld or put the handheld in Suspend mode (see page 27) and
then place the handheld in the support module as shown below:
Note – Trimble recommends that you charge the handheld at or below normal room
temperature (0 to 30 °C).
3. Leave the battery to charge. It may take up to eight hours for the handheld to
charge completely.
When the handheld is charging, the Power LED on the handheld is solid orange.
If the Power LED changes to flashing orange, a battery charging fault has
occured. For more information, see page 26.
When fully charged, the Power LED is green.
To remove the handheld from the support module, press the release button on the
support module and then lift the bottom of the handheld upward, as shown below:
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The Power LED beside the Power key on the handheld indicates the battery power or
charging status, as shown below:
Note – During normal charging, the battery may become hotter than the maximum
temperature allowed (40 °C or 104 °F). If this happens, charging is automatically
suspended until the battery cools and then charging automatically restarts. During this
time the battery icon in the title bar shows , to indicate that the handheld is running on
external power. It may take about one hour for the battery to cool.
Avoid keeping the battery at full charge at high temperatures. For more information,
see Storage, page 19.
Note – The life of the battery can be significantly shortened if power is constantly supplied
to the handheld. To avoid this issue, connect the handheld to an external power source
only when the battery requries charging. Once fully charged, disconnect the external power
source and allow the battery to discharge through normal use.
Checking the level of battery power
To check the level of battery power remaining at any time,
tap the battery icon in the title bar of the Today
screen. The Power control appears, displaying the Battery
tab.
When the handheld battery is recharging from an
external power source, the battery icon in the Today
screen changes to . You can still tap the icon to view
the level of battery power.
Low battery indicators
When the battery level reaches:
•20%, the battery icon in the title bar of the Today
screen changes to .
•15%, the Power LED on the handheld flashes red and the Main battery low
message appears on the handheld.
•5%, the Main battery very low message appears on the handheld.
Trimble recommends that you recharge the battery when any of these indicators
appear.
Power source LED state Handheld/battery state
Battery power 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%).
External power Solid orange Charging.
Flashing
orange
Charging fault - for example, there is a problem with the
battery, or the temperature of the battery has exceeded
the acceptable temperature range.
Solid green Charging is complete.
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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. For more information, see
Backlight, page 48.
•Turn off the integrated Bluetooth or wireless LAN radios whenever you are not
using them. For more information, see Bluetooth wireless connections
explained, page 105 and Connecting to a wireless LAN access point, page 82.
•Disconnect from the integrated GPS receiver when GPS data is not required,
using the application’s Disconnect or Deactivate GPS command. When you
disconnect from GPS, the integrated GPS receiver switches off and stops
drawing power.
Note – Do not disconnect from GPS if you will be reconnecting within about five minutes. A
GPS application can take up to 30 seconds to reactivate the integrated GPS receiver, so
disconnecting to save power can cost time.
Turning on and turning off the handheld
If the screen on the handheld is blank, the handheld is in Suspend mode (see page 28)
or has been shut down. To turn on the handheld, press the Power key briefly (less than
one second).
To turn off the handheld and put the handheld into Suspend mode, press the Power
key briefly (less than one second).
To completely shut down the handheld, press the Power key for one second until the
Power menu appears and then tap the Shutdown button. All running applications are
shut down, and the handheld is completely turned off.
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The options available from the Power menu are as follows:
Suspend mode
When you press the Power key to turn off the handheld, the handheld goes into
Suspend mode. This is a low-power mode that maintains the main memory contents
and keeps applications running but does not allow you to operate any of the
handheld’s functions. The handheld appears to be turned off. The integrated GPS
receiver is turned off and any application using GPS is disconnected.
To turn on the handheld when it is in Suspend mode, press the Power key. The
handheld is immediately ready for operation. There may be a delay of up to 30 seconds
while the integrated GPS receiver automatically reactivates.
You can configure the handheld to automatically enter Suspend mode when it has
been idle for a specified time. By default, the handheld is set to enter Suspend mode if
it is not used for three minutes.
To change the time before the handheld enters Suspend
mode:
1. Tap the battery icon in the title bar of the
Today screen. The Power control appears.
2. Tap the Advanced tab.
3. From the On battery power option, select the Turn
off device if not used for check box and then select
the idle time from the drop-down list.
4. Tap OK.
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.
Shutdown Puts the handheld into Shutdown mode. Applications are shut down and
the handheld is completely turned off.
Soft Reset Restarts the handheld. If the handheld stops responding to the stylus, or
if it does not respond when you press any of the keypad buttons, try a
soft reset. For more information, see Resetting the handheld, page 29.
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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.
Performing a soft reset
A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer.
A soft reset saves data and closes all open
applications and then restarts the handheld.
All data and settings are retained after a soft
reset.
To perform a soft reset, use the tip of the stylus
to lightly press the Reset button.
Alternatively, press the Power key for one
second until the Power menu appears and then
tap the Soft Reset button.
Performing a hard reset
A hard reset retains settings and data that you
have previously saved on the handheld.
However, any unsaved data may be lost.
Note – Perform a hard reset only if a soft reset
does not resolve the problem.
To perform a hard reset, press and hold the
Power button as you use the tip of the stylus to
lightly press the Reset button.
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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.
CCAUTION – 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. It does not change
the language of the operating system used on the handheld.
CCAUTION – If you have encrypted files on a memory card and you reset the handheld to
factory default settings, the encryption key on the handheld is deleted. This means that
any files you have encrypted on a memory card are permanently locked and unreadable
by any device. For more information, see Encrypting files on memory cards, page 32.
BTip – To quickly and easily restore data deleted by performing a factory reset, synchronize
the handheld with a computer before you reset the handheld to the factory default
settings. Once the handheld is reset then resynchronize the handheld with the computer.
To reset the handheld to the factory default settings:
Press and hold the two application buttons on
the handheld.
1. While holding the buttons, use the tip of
the stylus to lightly press the Reset
button.
2. Keep holding the two application
buttons until the handheld restarts.
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to
continue the factory reset.
Storing data
The handheld has two types of memory:
•Storage memory is similar to the hard disk in a
computer, and is used for storing programs and
data.
•Program memory is similar to the RAM in a
computer, and is used for running programs. You
cannot use it to save data.
To check the memory capacity on the handheld, tap
/Settings / System /Memory. The Storage and
Program columns show the current memory available,
and the memory that is already in use.
Pre-installed documents and program files are not
affected by power loss or resetting. However, you can still lose data if you accidentally
delete or overwrite it.
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CCAUTION – 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. Use either
an SD or SDHC (high capacity SD) memory card to securely transfer data to and from
another device that supports SD or SDHC memory cards.
Note – The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld does not support SDIO (SD input/output)
cards.
CWARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the memory card slot may adversely
affect the device and void your Trimble warranty. To prevent dust or moisture entering
the memory card slot:
– Make certain that the memory card slot door is attached correctly when you are using
the handheld outdoors.
– When inserting or removing a memory card, place the handheld on a dust-free indoor
surface.
CWARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside the 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.
To insert an SD or SDHC memory card:
1. Place the handheld on a dust-free indoor surface.
2. Use the thumb screws on the base of the handheld to remove the memory card
slot door.
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot with the swipes facing down.
Gently press the card until you hear a click, and the card is locked into place.
4. Reattach the memory card slot door to the handheld and then tighten the
thumb screws.
When you select the Save As option in an application, the memory card appears
in the list of available storage locations.
Note – Do not store required data or applications to a memory card if the card will be
removed. Data saved to a memory card is available only when the card is inserted in the
handheld.
To remove the memory card from the memory card slot, gently press the card in and
then let go. The card pops out.
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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.
Note – Because the encryption key is stored on the handheld, encrypted files are only
readable on the handheld on which they are initially encrypted. It is not possible to read
encrypted files on the storage card with any other device, including another GeoExplorer
2008 series handheld or an office computer.
CCAUTION – If you reset the handheld to the factory default settings, the encryption key is
deleted and the handheld is no longer able to read any encrypted files on a memory card.
This means that any files you have encrypted are permanently locked and unreadable by
any device. To avoid being unable to read previously encrypted files, Trimble recommends
that you use another device, such as an office computer, as the primary location for
storing important data and to control the encryption of important files.
To enable encryption of files as they are written to a memory card:
1. Tap / Settings / System /Encryption.
2. Select the Encrypt files placed on storage cards check-box.
Note – Encrypted files appear as ordinary files on the handheld they were encrypted on. If
the memory card is inserted in another device, the files appear with a .menc file extension
and cannot be opened.
To disable encryption, clear the Encrypt files placed on storage cards check-box.
Note – Disabling encryption does not remove encryption from any existing files on the
memory card, but ensures that new files placed onto the memory card are not encrypted.
To encrypt files that are already stored on a memory card:
1. Copy the files to the handheld’s internal memory or to an office computer.
2. Ensure encryption is enabled on the handheld.
3. Copy the files back to the memory card. The files are encrypted as they are
written to the memory card.
To remove encryption from files so they can be read by other devices:
1. Insert the memory card in the handheld and then connect the handheld to an
office computer using ActiveSync technology.
2. Copy the encrypted files from the memory card to the office computer.
3. To use the decrypted files on the handheld, copy the files from the office
computer to the handheld’s main memory.
4. To store the decrypted files on a memory card, ensure encryption is not enabled
on the handheld and then copy the decrypted files from the office computer to
the memory card.
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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. Insert the bracket by
pressing it down and into the slots.
4. Insert the second screw and then use a coin
or screwdriver to tighten the screw.