GeoExplorer 3000 Series User Manual

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USER GUIDE

GeoExplorer

3000 series

Version 1.00 Revision B May 2012

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Trimble Navigation Limited 10355 Westmoor Drive Suite #100 Westminster, CO 80021 USA

www.trimble.com

Legal Notices

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.

Release Notice

This is the May 2012 release (Revision B) of the GeoExplorer 3000 Series User Guide. The GeoExplorer 3000 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

[email protected]. 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 SI GNALS FROM SATELLITE BASED AUGMENTATION SYSTEM S (SBAS) (WAAS/EGNOS, AND MSAS), OMNISTAR, GPS, MODERNIZED GPS OR GLONASS SATELLITES, OR FROM IALA BEACON SOURCES: TRIMBLE IS NOT RESPONSI BLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF OPERATION OF ANY SATELLITE BASED POSITIONING SYSTEM OR THE AVAI LABILITY OF ANY SATELLITE BASED POSITIONING SIGNALS.

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS STATE TRIMBL E’S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES, REL ATING 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 ST ATED 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 RELATI NG 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), REGARDL ESS 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 RESPON SIBILITY

OF THE LOCAL DEALER FROM WHOM THE PRODUCTS ARE ACQUIRED. IN SUCH A CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

Notice to Australian Purchasers

The Australian Consumer Law

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Trimble's warranty, as set out in the user manual accompanying this statement, or as described in the warranty card accompanying the Product you purchased, is in addition to any mandatory rights and remedies that you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.

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

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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 "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 SOFT WARE. 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.

WAR NI NG : 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 use d 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 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 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.

. If you acquired the Software on the Device, or on a

. Your Device package may include Windows

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 Internetbased 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 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 Internetbased services provided to you or made available to you through the use of the Device Software.

1.11 Links to Third Party Sites 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

. The following features use Internet protocols,

. If the Software provides links to third

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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 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 timesharing 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 expor t 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 com pone nt(s).

1.16 Copyright 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,

. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including

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 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 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

. The Product support for the Software is not

. You can recover from Microsoft and its

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

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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.

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 TRIMBLE PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH RESPECT THERETO. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) FOR THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.

2.5 PLEASE NOTE: THE FOREGOING TRIMBLE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSES PURCHASED IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS (SUCH AS COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION) IN WHICH PRODUCT WARRANTIES ARE O BTAINED FROM THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR. IN SUCH CASES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIM BLE DEALER FOR APPL ICABLE WARRANTY INF ORMATION.

3 TRIMBLE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.

3.1 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, OR THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, EVEN IF TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED IN THIS EULA.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF TRIMBLE AND ITS SUPPLIERS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS EULA OR THE SOFTWARE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO TRIMBLE FOR THE SOFTWARE LICENSE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM. 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.

4 GENERAL.

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 agrees to commence any litigation that may arise under this EULA in the courts of The Hague, The Netherlands.

4.3 Trimble reserves all rights not expressly granted by this EULA.

4.4 Official Language. The official language of this EULA and of any documents relating thereto is English. For purposes of interpretation, or 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.

Registration

To receive information regarding updates and new products, please contact your local dealer or visit the Trimble website at

www.trimble.com/register. Upon registration you may select the

newsletter, upgrade, or new product information you desire.

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 ac cept any interference received, including inter ference 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 equipme nt 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 P/N 70970-01 GeoExplorer 3000 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 3000 series has Bluetooth and wireless LAN approval in most EU countries and satisfies the requirements for Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment specified by European

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Council Directive 1999/5/EC. These requirements provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference 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.

Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements

The product contains an internal Lithium-ion battery. Taiwanese regulations require that waste batteries are recycled.

廢電池請回收

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

Korean Communications Commission (KCC)

This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Korean Communications Commission (KCC), thus satisfying the requirements for KCC Marking and sale within Korea

방송통신위원

이 제품은 한국 방송통신위원회(KCC)의 규제요건에 부합하므로 KCC 마크 표시 및 한국내 판매 요건을 충족합니다

1. 인증받은자의 상호: Trimble Navigation Ltd.

2. 모델명 :GeoXT / GeoXH

3. 제조사 : Flextronics

4. 송신주파수 :B/T 2402~2480 MHz, WLAN : 2412~2472 MHz

5. 수신주파수 :B/T 2402~2480 MHz, WLAN : 2412~2472 MHz

6. 출력 : B/T 0.02 mW, WLAN 10mW

7. 사용자 안내문구

기종별 사 용 자 안 내 문

B급 기기

( 가정용 방송통

신기기 )

8. 당해무선설비기기는 운용중 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안 전과 관련된 서비스는 할수 없음.

이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 으로 전자파 적합등

록을 한 기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것

을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서

사용할 수 있습니다

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Safety Information

Radio use

The Trimble® GeoExplorer® 3000 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 To da y

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 3000 Series User Guide 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 3000 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/geoxh3000.shtml, www.trimble.com/geoxm3000.shtml, or

www.trimble.com/geoxt3000.shtml, click Support, click Downloads, and then click

Radio Activation Manager.

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Safety Information

Exposure to radio frequency radiation (Bluetooth and WLAN

transmitters)

This device is approved as a portable device with respect to Radio Frequency (RF) exposure compliance. The radiated output power of the internal wireless radio transmitters is less than 10 milliWatt, which results in exposure levels far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, even when operated in close proximity to the body. 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 3000 series handheld (see Powering the handheld, page 24).

WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:

– Use only the AC adaptor intended for the GeoExplorer 3000 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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Electrostatic discharge

Safety Information

WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld. To

prevent static damage: – Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components inside your device, such as a memory module. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

The GeoExplorer 3000 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.

WARNING – The GeoExplorer 3000 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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Safety Information

Storage card use

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld provides a storage card slot, providing an alternative storage location to the storage memory in the handheld.

WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld. To

WARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the storage card slot may adversely

affect the device and void your Trimble warranty. To prevent dust or moisture entering the storage card slot: – Make certain that the storage card slot door is attached correctly when you are using the handheld outdoors. – When inserting or removing a storage card, place the handheld on a dust-free indoor surface.

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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

Storage card use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

About the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Supported GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Use and care of the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Storing the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Additional help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows error reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Parts of the GeoExplorer 3000 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

Storage 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

Using the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting the GPS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Viewing available GPS satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Resetting the GPS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using accuracy-based logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Connecting to a real-time differential correction source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Connecting to an external antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Logging carrier data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Planning a data collection session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Differential GPS explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Real-time DGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Postprocessed DGPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Postprocessed real-time DGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Outputting GPS data to external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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

Storage card issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Connection issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

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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

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CHAPTER

Introduction 1

In this chapter:

 About the GeoExplorer 3000

series handheld

 What’s in the box?

 Accessories

 Use and care of the handheld

 Technical assistance

The GeoExplorer 3000 Series User Guide describes

how to set up and use the Trimble

GeoExplorer information in this guide supplements the information in the GeoExplorer 3000 Series Quick Start Guide, which you received with the handheld.

This guide describes how to:

• use the Microsoft

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.

3000 series handheld. The

Windows Mobile®

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About the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld

The GeoExplorer 3000 series includes

™

the GeoXH

handhelds. These handhelds combine

a Trimble GPS receiver with a field

computer powered by Microsoft

Windows Mobile version 6 operating

system.

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld

has built-in Bluetooth

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

technology to provide submeter

accuracy. The GeoXH handheld uses

both EVEREST and H-Star

technology to provide subfoot (30 cm) accuracy, either in real time or after

postprocessing. For more information, see Chapter 5, Using the GPS Receiver.

, GeoXM™ and GeoXT™

wireless

™

multipath rejection

™

Supported GPS field software

To collect GPS data with the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, you must install GPS

field software onto the handheld. You can use the handheld with the following GPS

field software:

• Trimble TerraSync

options and for productive GIS data collection and maintenance.

• The Trimble GPScorrect

real-time differential correction options and for productive GIS data collection and maintenance.

• The Trimble GPS Pathfinder

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.

™

software, for configuring real-time differential correction

™

extension for ESRI ArcPad software, for configuring

Tools Software Development Kit (SDK), for

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For more information, see Chapter 5, Using the GPS Receiver.

GeoExplorer 3000

Pouch

Quick Start Guide

series handheld

AC power adaptor and

Companion CD

USB data cable

Stylus (x2)

Support module

international adaptor kit

Screen protectors

Handstrap kit

and tether

What’s in the box?

When you unpack the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, check that you have received

all the components, as shown below.

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Figure 1.1 Items included with the GeoExplorer 3000 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.

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Accessories

The following optional accessories are available:

• Power/serial clip

• Null modem cable

• Vehicle power adaptor

• External power kit

• Hard carry case

• Range pole

• Range pole bracket

• Hurricane antenna kit

• Zephyr

Requires power / serial clip (sold separately)

Compatible with GeoXH/XM/XT handhelds for improved yield. Also improves accuracy for the GeoXM and

GeoXT handhelds only.

Compatible with the GeoXH handheld for improved accuracy.

™

antenna kit

For more information, go to www.trimble.com/geoxh3000.shtml,

www.trimble.com/geoxm3000.shtml, or www.trimble.com/geoxt3000.shtml.

Use and care of the handheld

• 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)

To protect the GeoExplorer 3000 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 3000 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 storage card areas, so that they are kept free from dirt, dust, fluid ingress & electrostatic discharge (see Storage 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.

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Storing the handheld

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 3000 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.

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3. Press the the

Power key for one second until the Power menu appears and then tap

Shutdown button.

4. Store the handheld at room temperature.

To use the GeoExplorer 3000 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 3000 series handheld product page

(www.trimble.com/geoxh3000.shtml, www.trimble.com/geoxm3000.shtml, or www.trimble.com/geoxt3000.shtml) and then click Support for the latest support

information including:

• 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.

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 used to obtain additional information.

Send and then click any subsequent links that are

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Trimble can access the report that is sent to Microsoft and use it to improve the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld.

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CHAPTER

Getting Started 2

In this chapter:

 Parts of the GeoExplorer 3000

series handheld

 Keypad buttons

 Powering the handheld

 Turning on and turning off the

handheld

 Resetting the handheld

 Storing data

 Fitting the handstrap

This chapter describes the main features of the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, and provides the information you need to get up and running with the handheld.

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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 storage card slot door

Reset button

OK key

Storage card slot door

Parts of the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld

The following pages show the main parts of the handheld.

Figure 2.1 Parts of the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld

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Keypad buttons

Application keys

Navigation keys and Enter key

Start key

OK key

Reset button

Power key

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld provides ten keys and a Reset button for fast, easy access to common actions.

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Figure 2.2 GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld keypad buttons

The function of each key is described below:

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.

Tip – To lock the screen and handheld keys without turning off the handheld, use the device lock option (see Device lock, page 45).

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Powering the handheld

The GeoExplorer 3000 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

WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:

Battery safety

WARNING – The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld is powered by an internal rechargable

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Charging the battery

Charge the battery using the support module provided with the GeoExplorer 3000 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:

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

Solid green Charging is complete.

Charging fault - for example, there is a problem with the battery, or the temperature of the battery has exceeded the acceptable temperature range.

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 Storing the handheld, 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 To da y 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 To d ay 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.

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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 one second).

To turn off the handheld and put the handheld into Suspend mode, press the key briefly (less than one second).

To completely shut down the handheld, press the Power menu appears and then tap the shut down, and the handheld is completely turned off.

Shutdown button. All running applications are

Power key briefly (less than

Power

Power key for one second until the

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Suspend mode

The options available from the Power menu are as follows:

Button Description

Align Screen Starts the screen alignment sequence. If at any time the touch screen

does not respond correctly to stylus taps, start the screen alignment sequence and follow the on-screen instructions.

Suspend Puts the handheld into Suspend mode. This is a low-power mode. The

handheld and the integrated receiver are turned off and you can not operate the handheld.

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.

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 To da y 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.

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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.

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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.

CAUTION – Resetting the handheld to factory default settings erases all data, installed applications, and settings stored in the handheld, except for any data or applications that were pre-installed on the handheld or are stored on a storage card. It does not change the language of the operating system used on the handheld.

CAUTION – If you have encrypted files on a storage 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 storage card are permanently locked and unreadable by any device. For more information, see Encrypting files on storage cards, page 32.

Tip – 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:

1. Press and hold the two application buttons on the handheld.

2. While holding the buttons, use the tip of the stylus to lightly press the button.

3. Keep holding the two application buttons until the handheld restarts.

4. Follow the on-screen instruction to continue the factory reset.

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 storage 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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CAUTION – The Windows Mobile 6 operating system does not include a Recycle Bin. When you delete files from the handheld, they are deleted permanently.

Trimble recommends that you regularly copy important data to an office computer. For more information, see Connecting to an Office Computer, page 53.

Storage cards

As an alternative to internal storage, you can save data to a removable card. Use either an SD or SDHC (high capacity SD) card to securely transfer data to and from another device that supports SD or SDHC cards.

Note – The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld does not support SDIO (SD input/output) cards.

WARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the storage card slot may adversely

WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside the handheld. To

To insert an SD or SDHC 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 storage card slot door.

3. Insert the storage card into the storage 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 storage card slot door to the handheld and then tighten the thumb screws.

When you select the Save As option in an application, the storage card appears in the list of available storage locations.

Note – Do not store required data or applications to a storage card if the card will be removed. Data saved to a storage card is available only when the card is inserted in the handheld.

To remove the storage card from the storage card slot, gently press the card in and then let go. The card pops out.

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Encrypting files on storage cards

To prevent sensitive data on an SD or SDHC 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 storage card. Files already saved on storage 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 3000 series handheld or an office computer.

CAUTION – 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 storage 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 storage 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 storage 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 storage card, but ensures that new files placed onto the storage card are not encrypted.

To encrypt files that are already stored on a storage card:

1. Copy the files to the handheld’s internal storage or to an office computer.

2. Ensure encryption is enabled on the handheld.

3. Copy the files back to the storage card. The files are encrypted as they are written to the storage card.

To remove encryption from files so they can be read by other devices:

1. Insert the storage card in the handheld and then connect the handheld to an office computer using ActiveSync technology.

2. Copy the encrypted files from the storage 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 internal storage.

4. To store the decrypted files on a storage card, ensure encryption is not enabled on the handheld and then copy the decrypted files from the office computer to the storage 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.

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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.

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CHAPTER

Using the Windows Mobile Operating System

In this chapter:

 Parts of the screen

 Using the stylus

 Status indicators

 Pre-installed programs

 Accessing help

 Entering information

 Personalizing the handheld

 Messaging

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld is powered by the Windows Mobile 6 Classic operating system.

This chapter describes the main features of the Windows Mobile operating system.

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Start menu

Tap any item on the menu to open it.

Start button

Tap to open the Start menu, where you can access programs and system controls.

Title bar

Contains status icons for important system functions.

Menu bar

Contains softkeys providing access to applications, menus, and notifications.

Today screen

Summarizes your appointments, tasks, notes, and e-mails for the day. Tap any item to open it.

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth icons

Show status of integrated radios. Tap either icon to access the Wireless Manager.

Parts of the screen

The main parts of the screen are shown below.

Accessing help

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To access help, tap / Help or, if available, tap in the application window. If there is an application running, context-sensitive help for the current screen appears. To view the main Help Contents page, tap the Contents softkey in the menu bar.

Help files installed on the handheld work in the same way as a Web page. Tap hyperlinks to navigate around the help and use to retrace your steps. Tap View /

Contents to return to the Contents page for the application, and tap View / All Installed Help to return to the main Contents page.

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Status indicators

Status indicators that appear in the title bar at the top of the screen are as follows:

Icon Tap icon to...

Battery level

Battery charging/using external power

Speaker is on

Speaker is off

Connected to ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) on a computer

Connected to a Bluetooth-enabled phone

Disconnected from ActiveSync or WMDC

Disconnected from a Bluetooth-enabled phone

Wireless LAN radio is on

A wireless LAN is detected

Sending or receiving wireless signals

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check battery levelLow battery (20% or less remaining)

change volume

configure the connection or access the Wireless Manager

The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons on the To d ay screen show the status of each radio. Tap the icon to access the Wireless Manager and turn on or turn off the radio.

Pre-installed programs

Programs that are pre-installed on the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld are as follows:

Program Function

ActiveSync Synchronize information between the handheld and a computer.

Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions.

Calendar Keep track of appointments and arrange meetings.

Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues.

Excel Mobile From the Start menu, tap Office Mobile and then tap Excel Mobile.

File Explorer View and manage files.

GPS Connector Located in Settings / Connections, it allows you to configure

GPS Controller Configure and view status information for the integrated GPS

Help View help. If there is an application running, context-sensitive

Internet Explorer Browse the World Wide Web.

Messaging Write, send, and receive e-mail messages.

Messenger Send instant messages using Windows Live

Use Excel Mobile to create and edit Excel spreadsheets.

communications between the handheld’s integrated GPS receiver and external devices.

receiver.

help for the current screen appears. To view the main Help Contents page, tap the

Contents softkey in the menu bar

™

Messenger.

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stylus spring

Program Function

Notes Create handwritten, typed, or recorded notes.

Office Mobile Provides access to these Office Mobile applications: Excel Mobile,

Pictures and Videos Take, view, and edit pictures, or record and launch video clips.

PowerPoint Mobile From the Start menu, tap Office Mobile and then tap PowerPoint

Search Search for a file or item stored on the handheld.

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

Windows Live Access Windows Live services, including e-mail, instant messenger

Windows Media Play Windows Media

Word Mobile From the Start menu, tap Office Mobile and then tap Word

For more information about using any of this software, refer to the Help for the software. See Accessing help, page 36.

PowerPoint Mobile, and Word Mobile.

Mobile. Use PowerPoint

and Internet search.

Mobile. Use Word Mobile to create and edit Word documents.

Mobile to view slide show presentations.

or MP3 audio and video files.

Using the stylus

Removing and replacing the stylus

To remove the stylus from its holder on the front of the handheld, press the spring on the stylus downwards and then lift the stylus forward, as shown.

To insert the stylus into its holder on the front of the handheld, insert the tip of the stylus into the lower retainer with the Trimble logo on the stylus facing out. Then press the spring on the stylus downwards and insert the top of the stylus below the top retainer.

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Interacting with the handheld

To interact with the handheld, use the stylus to tap on the touch screen.

Actions you can perform with the stylus are as follows:

Action Definition

Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options.

Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that

item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and

images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

If at any time the touch screen does not respond correctly to stylus taps, realign it. For more information, see Screen, page 47.

Tethering the stylus to the handheld

To attach a tether to the stylus:

1. Hold the stylus with the Trimble logo facing upwards and insert the end of the tether down through one of the two holes in the top of the stylus and then back up through the other hole.

2. Insert the other end of the tether through the loop and pull until the knot in the tether is tight.

3. Attach the tethered stylus to the handheld as described below.

To attach a tethered stylus to the handheld, feed the end of the tether through the top of the stylus retainer on the handheld and then feed the end of the stylus through the loop until the knot in the tether is tight.

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Textbox

Input Panel button

Keyboard input panel

Entering information

Depending on the program you are using, you can enter information in several ways, as described below:

Input method Description

Synchronizing Use Microsoft connection management software to exchange

Typing Use the Keyboard input panel to enter typed text by tapping keys on

Writing Use the stylus like a pen to write directly on the screen.

Recording Create a stand-alone recording or embed a recording into a note.

Selecting an input panel

Use an input panel to type or to write on the screen.

The Input Panel button automatically appears in the menu bar of any application.

information between the handheld and an office computer. For more information, see Chapter 4, Connecting to an Office

Computer.

the on-screen keyboard.

To display the currently selected input panel, tap a text box in the application, or tap the Input Panel button.

To select an input panel, tap the Input Selector arrow next to the Input Panel button and then tap the input panel you want to use:

• To use the on-screen keyboard,

tap Keyboard.

• To write directly onto the screen and have the

handwritten words and symbols converted into typed characters, tap Letter Recognizer or another input panel that supports writing on the screen.

• To configure options for the selected input panel, tap

Options.

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Using the on-screen keyboard

To enter characters, use the stylus to tap the keys on the keyboard. When you finish entering text in a field, tap to accept the text you have entered and then move to the next field.

To enter special characters, tap to display keyboards containing numbers and symbols. To switch back to the main keyboard, tap again.

To hide the keyboard, tap the keyboard icon again.

Tip – To make the keys larger, tap the Input Selector arrow and then tap Options. In the Input method list, select Keyboard and then tap Large Keys.

Writing directly on screen

When you select Letter Recognizer, you can write individual letters, numbers, and punctuation in the Letter Recognizer input panel and have them converted into typed text.

Tip – For help with writing characters with Letter Recognizer, tap the question mark near the writing area.

When you select Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus. The Microsoft Transcriber software converts your handwriting to text. You can use it to enter notes in a text editor such as Notes.

Transcriber has a number of tools and modes that allow you to customize how it works. These tools and modes are controlled from the Transcriber keyboard.

For more information, refer to the Transcriber Help.

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Making a recording

You can create a stand-alone voice note or you can add a recording to a note. Then you can work with voice notes in the same way that you work with notes.

To make a recording:

1. Tap / Programs / Notes.

2. Do one of the following:

– To create a stand-alone recording, in the

screen displaying the list of notes, tap the Record button to begin recording.

– To add a recording to a note, create or open

a note and then tap the Record button to begin recording.

Tip – If you do not see the Recording toolbar, tap Menu / View Recording Toolbar.

Note – The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld’s microphone is on the front of the handheld, in the keypad area. The microphone will capture voice notes when you are holding the handheld in front of you. In noisy environments, you may need to move the handheld closer to you or to the source of the sounds you want to record.

3. When you finish recording, tap the Stop button

If you are creating a stand-alone recording, an icon appears in the note list.

If you are recording in an open note, an icon appears in the note. Tap

OK to return to the note

list.

To play a recording, tap the recording in the note list or open the note and then tap the icon in the note.

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Personalizing the handheld

Use the controls in the Settings area to customize the handheld. The following examples describe controls that are available.

Buttons

Use the Buttons control to assign the action you want to be performed when you press the left or right application key.

By default, these keys perform the same action as the left and right softkeys in the menu bar. Alternatively, program these keys to perform a selected action.

Application buttons can be programmed to perform one of the following types of actions:

• Run a selected application, for example Messaging or Calendar.

• Act as a software button, for example an OK/Close button or a scroll button.

• View a selected screen, or part of a screen, for example return to the Tod a y

screen or launch the Context menu or Input panel.

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To open the Buttons control:

• Tap / Settings / Personal / Buttons.

To specify an action for the button:

1. Tap the Program Buttons tab.

2. Tap a button in the list to select it.

3. From the Assign a program drop-down list, select the action you want to occur when you press the button or tap the softkey.

4. Tap

OK.

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Today

Use the Today control to change the display theme that controls the appearance of the To da y screen, and to customize which items appear on the To da y screen.

Appearance

You can use a theme to customize the background picture on the To da y screen, the color of the title and menu bars, menus, and messages.

To change the display theme:

1. Tap / Settings / Personal / Tod a y.

2. Tap the Appearance tab.

3. Do one of the following:

– To use a predefined theme, select it from the

list.

– To select the picture that you want to display

in the To da y screen background, select the Use this picture as the background check box. Then

tap

Browse to search for a file on the

handheld.

4. Tap

OK.

Items

You can choose the items that appear on the Today screen, and the order that they appear in.

To change the items that appear on the To da y screen:

1. Tap / Settings / Personal / Tod a y.

2. Tap the Items tab.

3. Select or clear the check boxes to show or hide the To da y screen items.

4. Use the

Move Up and Move Down buttons to

change where the selected item appears on the To da y screen.

5. Tap

OK.

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Set the time zone

In the Tod a y screen, tap the clock icon . The Clock Settings screen appears. Tap the Time tab, select the Home

option and then select the correct time zone.

Device lock

Use the Device Lock option on the To day screen to lock the screen and keypad while the handheld remains turned on.

To lock the device, tap Device unlocked in the Today screen. The To da y screen shows Device locked, and Unlock appears in the left corner of the menu bar.

Once the handheld is locked, the screen and most of the keys do not respond until the handheld is unlocked. The exceptions are the always respond when pressed.

Communication with external devices such as a GPS receiver, or external sensors used by GPS field software, is not interrupted by locking the handheld. This means that you can keep using the GPS field software when the handheld is locked. For example, you could lock the device so that you can safely transport it between features, while keeping the software connected to the GPS receiver so that you can continue recording GPS positions.

Power key and the Reset button, which

To unlock the device, tap the Unlock notification in the left corner of the Tod ay screen menu bar and then tap

Unlock.

You can help to keep your data secure by requiring a password each time the handheld is turned on. Tap / Settings / Personal / Lock to set a password or to change password settings.

Power

To open the Power control, do one of the following:

• Tap the battery icon in the title bar of the Tod ay screen.

• Tap / Settings / System / Power.

Tap the Battery tab to check the battery level (see Checking the level of battery power,

page 26).

Tap the Advanced tab to set the time before the handheld turns off when idle (see

Suspend mode, page 28).

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Sounds and notifications

Use the Sounds & Notifications control to set preferences for the speaker volume and system sounds. To open the Sounds & Notifications control:

• Tap / Settings / Personal / Sounds & Notifications.

To turn on or turn off sounds:

1. Tap the Sounds tab.

2. Select or clear the check boxes to enable or disable categories of sounds.

3. If you select the Screen taps or Hardware buttons check boxes, select the Soft or Loud option to control the volume of the sounds.

4. Tap OK.

You can use predefined schemes to customize sounds, or you can create your own sound schemes.

To specify a sound scheme:

1. Tap the Notifications tab.

2. From the Event drop-down list, select an event.

3. Select the type of notification you want to receive for that event.

4. Tap

OK.

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Screen

Use the Screen control to align the touch screen or to change the appearance of text on the screen. To open the Screen control:

• Tap / Settings / System / Screen.

To change the screen settings:

1. Tap the General tab.

2. To change the orientation of the screen, select an option in the Orientation group.

3. To start the alignment sequence for the touch screen, tap

Align Screen.

4. Tap

OK.

Note – To align the screen at any time, press and hold the

Power button for 1 second until the Power menu appears

and then tap

Align Screen.

Using ClearType font smoothing can make text easier to read on the screen.

To enable ClearType:

1. Tap the ClearType tab and then select the Enable ClearType check box.

2. Tap

OK.

To change the size of text on screen:

1. Tap the Text Size tab.

2. Tap and drag the slider control to the left to make text smaller, or to the right to make text larger.

The example text below the slider shows how the text will appear on screen.

3. Tap

OK.

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Backlight

The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light, but uses extra power. Use the Backlight control to configure power-saving settings for the backlight. To open the Backlight control:

• Tap / Settings / System / Backlight.

To set the backlight to automatically turn off:

1. To automatically turn off the backlight when the handheld is idle and is using battery power, tap the Battery Power tab. Select the Turn off backlight check box and then select a time from the drop-down list.

2. To automatically turn off the backlight when the handheld is idle and is using external power, tap the External Power tab. Select the Turn off backlight check box and then select a time from the drop-down list.

3. Tap

OK.

To change the brightness:

1. Tap the Brightness tab.

2. Tap and drag the slider control to the left to make the backlight darker, or to the right to make the backlight brighter.

3. Tap

OK.

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Messaging

Use Messaging to send and receive receive e-mail messages using the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld. Messaging is the equivalent of your e-mail Inbox.

To use e-mail, you can do one of the following:

• Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook

on an office computer.

• Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server

through an ISP or a network.

Synchronizing e-mail messages

You can synchronize e-mail messages on the handheld and the computer.

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CAUTION – When you delete a message on the handheld, it is deleted from the office computer the next time you synchronize the devices.

To synchronize e-mail, you must enable Inbox synchronization in the ActiveSync software. For more information, refer to the ActiveSync Help on the office computer.

During synchronization:

• Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on the office

computer to the Messaging folder on the handheld. By default, you will receive messages from the past 3 days only, the first 100 lines of each message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size.

• E-mail messages in the Outbox folder on the handheld are transferred to

Exchange or Outlook, and then sent from those programs.

• E-mail messages in subfolders in other e-mail folders in Outlook are

synchronized only if they were selected for synchronization in the ActiveSync software.

To send and receive e-mail for a synchronized Exchange or Outlook account, connect the handheld to the office computer. Synchronization automatically begins, and the handheld sends and receives e-mail.

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Connecting directly to an e-mail server

In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with an office computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server.

Before you can send and receive e-mail, you must create an e-mail account in the Messaging software.

Note – You must set up an Internet connection on the handheld before you can set up and use your e-mail account. For more information, see Connecting to a wireless LAN access

point, page 82 or Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks), page 88.

If you need to connect to different mailboxes, set up and name a different service for each connection.

Note – The Messaging software supports only the POP3 and IMAP4 protocols for incoming mail, and SMTP for outgoing mail.

To set up a mail service:

1. Tap / Messaging.

2. Tap New E-mail Account.

3. Enter the e-mail address for your account.

4. To automatically get connection settings for your e-mail account from the Internet, select the check box.

5. Tap

Next.

6. Follow the steps in the Setup wizard. If the connection settings are not automatically downloaded from the Internet, you must enter them using the connection details supplied by your ISP or network administrator.

Note – You cannot change the account name later.

7. Tap

8. Tap

Tip – To receive TerraSync data files by e-mail, edit the settings for the e-mail account you have set up. To do this, tap Menu and then select Options. In the Accounts tab, tap the e-mail account you want to use to receive TerraSync files. The E-mail Setup wizard appears. Tap Next until you reach the last page of the wizard. From the Message download limit drop-down list, select Entire message.

Finish.

OK to download mail immediately.

When you connect the handheld to the e-mail server, new messages are downloaded to the Messaging folder, messages in the Outbox folder are sent, and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the Messaging folder.

Messages received directly from an e-mail server are linked to the e-mail server rather than an office computer. When you delete a message on the handheld, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect the handheld to the e-mail server.

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You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap

Send, which saves space on the handheld.

When working offline, you can disconnect from the e-mail server after you download new message headers or partial messages and then decide which messages to download completely. The next time you connect, Messaging downloads the complete messages you have marked for retrieval and sends any messages that you have written.

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Connecting to an Office Computer 4

In this chapter:

 Connection management

software

 Connecting the handheld to a

computer

 Managing the connection using

the Windows Mobile Device Center

 Managing the connection using

ActiveSync technology

 Installing software onto the

handheld

Connect the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to an office computer to transfer information, settings, and files from one device to the other, or to install software onto the handheld.

You can connect the handheld to a computer using the USB cable or a Bluetooth wireless link.

To protect your data, Trimble recommends that you regularly copy important data to an office computer.

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Connection management software

To install software onto a Windows Mobile powered device, or to copy files between the handheld and a computer, you must connect the device to an office computer. If the computer is running:

• the Windows Vista

to manage the connection.

• the Windows

manage the connection.

Note – You must install the Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync technology onto the computer before you connect the handheld.

This connection management software also enables you to synchronize office applications on an office computer with the handheld.

operating system, use the Windows Mobile Device Center

XP or 2000 operating system, use ActiveSync technology to

CAUTION – The available space on the handheld is small compared to an office computer. To avoid accidentally synchronizing the handheld with a large amount of data on the office computer, Trimble recommends that you either connect to the handheld without forming a partnership, or that you limit the information types and amount of data that is synchronized.

CAUTION – Synchronizing data is designed to keep the same data on both the office computer and the handheld. Exercise care when resynchronizing applications after deleting data from one computer, as resynchronizing will delete the same information from the other computer.

For more information see one of the following:

• Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center, page 56

• Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology, page 57.

Installing the Windows Mobile Device Center

The Windows Vista operating system includes a basic connectivity driver for Windows Mobile powered devices. This driver allows you to transfer files from the handheld to an office computer.

To install software onto a Windows Mobile powered device, you must install Windows Mobile Device Center 6 onto an office computer.

A copy of the Windows Mobile Device Center is provided on the GeoExplorer 3000 Series Getting Started Disc. Alternatively, go to

www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devicecenter.mspx to download the latest

version from the Microsoft website.

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Installing ActiveSync technology

A copy of ActiveSync technology is provided on the GeoExplorer 3000 Series Getting Started Disc. Alternatively, go to

www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx to download the latest

version from the Microsoft website.

Connecting the handheld to a computer

To connect the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to a computer:

1. Make sure that the handheld and the computer are switched on.

2. Make sure you have installed the appropriate connection management software onto the computer (see Connection management software, page 54).

3. To form a connection, do one of the following:

– Use the handheld's integrated Bluetooth radio to establish a wireless serial

link to a Bluetooth-enabled computer. For more information, see

Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97.

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– Use a USB connection:

a. Connect the USB data cable to the USB port on the support module.

b. Connect the other end of the USB data cable to a USB port on the

computer.

c. Place the handheld in the support module. For information about how

to do this, see Getting Started, page 21.

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When the handheld and the computer are connected, you can manage the connection through a window that appears on the office computer. See one of the following:

– Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center,

page 56

– Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology, page 57

Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center

1. Connect the handheld to the computer (see page 55).

2. If the Autoplay window appears, close the window.

3. The Windows Mobile Device Center window displays the message

Connected:

Note – If the connection is not made automatically, check that the connection is enabled in the Windows Mobile Device Center software and on the handheld. For more information, see Troubleshooting, page 113.

4. Do one of the following:

– To synchronize files and data between the handheld and a computer, click

Set up your device and then follow the instructions on screen.

– To transfer data between the handheld and the computer without

synchronizing the devices, click Connect without setting up your device.

5. To transfer files between the computer and the handheld, click File Management. A Windows Explorer-type window appears, displaying files stored on the handheld. Copy and paste files to other locations on the computer, or from the computer to the handheld.

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6. To install software onto the handheld, see Installing software onto the handheld,

page 59.

7. To uninstall software from the handheld, click Programs and Services and then click Add/Remove Programs.

Tip – If the Add/Remove Programs option does not appear below Programs and Services, click More. The Add/Remove Programs option appears.

For more information, refer to the Windows Mobile Device Center Help.

Tip – If the GPS Pathfinder Office software is installed on the office computer, you can configure the Connection Manager utility in the GPS Pathfinder Office software to automatically detect when you connect a GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to the computer. This enables you to automatically transfer data from the TerraSync software, differentially correct the data, and then export it to a GIS. For more information, refer to the GPS Pathfinder Office Software Help.

Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology

1. Connect the handheld to the computer (see page 55). The Synchronization Setup Wizard appears:

Note – If the connection is not made automatically, check that the connection is enabled in the ActiveSync software and on the handheld. For more information, see Troubleshooting,

page 113.

2. Do one of the following:

– To synchronize files and data between the handheld and a computer, click

Next and then follow the instructions in the Synchronization Setup Wizard.

– To transfer data between the handheld and the computer without

synchronizing the devices, click

Cancel to close the wizard.

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3. The Microsoft ActiveSync window displays the message Connected:

4. To transfer files between the computer and the handheld, click

Explore. A

Windows Explorer-type window appears, displaying files stored on the handheld. Copy and paste files to other locations on the computer, or from the computer to the handheld.

5. To install software onto the handheld, see Installing software onto the handheld,

page 59.

6. To uninstall software from the handheld, select Add/Remove Programs from the To ol s menu. Clear the check box beside the program you want to remove and then click

OK.

For more information, refer to the ActiveSync Help.

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Installing software onto the handheld

Before you begin, refer to the installation instructions provided with the software.

Some software installations are specifically designed to run on a Windows Mobile powered device. To install software that has a Windows Mobile installation setup:

1. Connect the handheld to a computer (see page 55).

2. Copy the installation files to a folder on the handheld.

3. Browse to the folder on the handheld. Tap and hold the installation setup file and then select Run.

4. If prompted after installation, perform a soft reset of the handheld (see page 29).

To install software that is provided on a CD, or as an installation setup that runs on an office computer:

1. Connect the handheld to a computer (see page 55).

2. If the software is provided on a CD, insert the software CD into the office computer.

3. Run the installation setup.

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4. If prompted, select the install option for a Windows Mobile powered device. Once the software is installed on the computer, it is automatically transferred to the handheld.

Note – If a storage card is inserted in the handheld, the card appears as an installation location option. Trimble recommends that you install software to the handheld’s internal storage, not to a storage card. If you install software to a card and then remove the card from the handheld, the software will not be available for use.

5. If prompted after installation, perform a soft reset of the handheld (see page 29).

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Using the GPS Receiver 5

In this chapter:

 Supported GPS field software

 Configuring the GPS field

software to connect to the receiver

 Using the GPS field software

 Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS

data

 Differential GPS explained

 Outputting GPS data to external

equipment

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld includes an integrated GPS receiver that enables you to collect GPS data for incorporating into a GIS or for managing assets.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based positioning system consisting of a constellation of operational NAVSTAR satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours. This system provides worldwide, all-weather, 24-hour time and position information.

Note – To receive signals from GPS satellites, the handheld must have a clear view of the sky. GPS positions may not always be available, particularly in or near buildings, in vehicles, or under tree canopy.

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Supported GPS field software

You can use the GeoExplorer 3000 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 3000 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 Ter raSy nc 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 3000 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 3000 series handheld.

You m ust install th e ArcPad softwa re 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 3000 series handheld. Use the software to configure and monitor the status of the internal GPS receiver.

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Other GPS field applications

You can use the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld with a custom application developed using version 2.31 or later of the Trimble GPS Pathfinder Tools Software Development Kit (SDK).

You can also use the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld with any GPS field software that accepts NMEA messages.

TrimPix technology

You can install version 1.20 or later of the TrimPix™ technology on a GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld. Use TrimPix technology to quickly and easily add high quality digital photographs to your GIS data collection workflow.

Note – To use TrimPix technology, you must have a compatible high resolution WiFi-capable Nikon digital camera.

For more information, go to www.trimble.com/mgis_trimpix.shtml.

Configuring the GPS field software to connect to the receiver

The first time you use GPS field software on the handheld, you may need to specify which GPS COM port to connect to.

GPS COM ports

The integrated GPS receiver has three COM ports for communicating with software on the handheld and with external devices. Two ports are for outputting GPS data, and one port is for receiving real-time corrections into the receiver.

To use GPS, open the appropriate GPS COM port. The type of communication used for each port is described below:

Port Function Description

COM2 NMEA Outputs NMEA-0183 messages. NMEA is a standard GPS

communication protocol used by many GPS applications. The handheld outputs the following NMEA messages: GGA, GLL, GSA,

GSV, RMC, VTG, ZDA. All messages are output at a one-second interval.

COM3 TSIP Outputs and receives TSIP messages. TSIP (Trimble Standard Interface

Protocol) is used by Trimble GPS applications, and is also supported by some other GPS applications.

COM4 Real-time

corrections

Receives real-time correction messages. If you are using an external correction source connected to COM1 or a Bluetooth port, the corrections must be redirected to COM4. For more information, see

Using real-time corrections from an external correction source, page 69.

Note – COM1 is a standard serial port that connects to external devices. For more information, see Connecting to other devices using the serial clip, page 109.

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Connecting to the COM port

Details of how to configure different types of GPS field software to connect to the GPS COM port are as follows:

GPS field software Configuration details

GPS Controller Run GPS Controller. The software automatically activates the

TerraSync Run Terrasync. The software automatically activates the integrated

ArcPad with the GPScorrect extension

ArcPad 7 without the GPScorrect extension

NMEA application Configure the software to connect to GPS on COM2 and then use the

TSIP application Configure the software to connect to GPS on COM3 and then use the

integrated GPS receiver on COM3.

GPS receiver on COM3.

When the Trimble GPScorrect extension is installed, the extension automatically configures the ArcPad software to use the integrated GPS receiver on COM3 using the Trimble GPScorrect protocol.

To connect to GPS, tap the To configure a real-time DGPS source, or to view status information,

run the GPScorrect extension. To do this, tap the in the Trimble toolbar.

1. In ArcPad, tap the GPS Preferences from the drop-down menu. Tap the GPS tab.

2. In the Protocol field, select NMEA 0183.

3. In the Port field, select COM2.

4. Tap

5. Tap the

Connect or Activate GPS command.

OK.

GPS button and then tap Yes.

GPScorrect button

GPS drop-down menu and then select

Using the GPS field software

The GPS Controller software is pre-installed on all GeoExplorer 3000 series handhelds and enables you to check the current GPS status, or to configure the integrated GPS receiver.

Depending on the GPS field software you have installed, the default GPS field software will be GPS Controller, TerraSync, or the Trimble GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software.

Note – GPS Controller duplicates the status and setup features of TerraSync software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software. If one of these applications is installed, it runs instead of GPS Controller when you tap the GPS softkey in the menu bar of the Today screen. For more information about these applications, refer to the documentation for the application.

Depending on the GPS field software you have installed, you can use the software to configure settings such as GPS, real-time correction, and antenna settings. You may also be able to use the software to connect to a real-time correction source, configure logging settings, and collect features. For more information, refer to the rest of this chapter and the documentation for the GPS field software.

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Starting the GPS field software

Do one of the following:

• From the Tod a y screen, tap the GPS softkey in the menu bar.

• Tap / Programs and then select the GPS field software, for example GPS

Controller.

When you first open any Trimble GPS field software, the Skyplot section is displayed.

Viewing available GPS satellites

Use the graphical Skyplot section or the Satellite Info section in the Trimble GPS field software to view detailed GPS information, and to adjust the quality and yield of the GPS positions you are receiving.

Resetting the GPS receiver

Trimble GPS field applications all have options to reset the receiver to:

• delete the almanac

• delete information stored on the last known position

• restart the receiver

• reset the GPS receiver to factory default settings

Ensuring the accuracy of your GPS data

GeoExplorer 3000 series handhelds are high performance GPS receivers that calculate very accurate GPS positions.

To correct errors in the collected data and to further improve the accuracy of the GPS positions, use differential GPS. Differential GPS (DGPS) requires one or more additional receivers, called base stations or reference stations, which are located at known points. Data collected at the base stations is used to determine GPS measurement errors and compute corrections to these errors. These corrections are then applied to data collected in the field either in real time or during postprocessing. For more information, see Differential GPS explained, page 73.

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The three different models in the GeoExplorer 3000 series offer three levels of DGPS accuracy:

• The GeoXM handheld provides reliable accuracy to within 1 to 3 meters with

• The GeoXT handheld uses EVEREST multipath rejection technology to provide

• The GeoXH handheld uses EVEREST multipath rejection technology as well as

Note – To achieve subfoot accuracy with a GeoXH handheld, data must be collected using Trimble field software (TerraSync software, the GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software, or a custom application developed using the GPS Pathfinder Tools Software Development Kit).

real-time or postprocessed differential correction.

submeter accuracy with real-time or postprocessed differential correction.

H-Star technology to provide subfoot (30 cm) accuracy using the internal antenna, and 10 cm to 30 cm accuracy using the optional Zephyr antenna, with real-time or postprocessed differential correction.

For more information, refer to the datasheet for your model of handheld.

Where the DGPS infrastructure does not meet subfoot accuracy requirements ( for example, the base station provides L1 corrections only, or is at a distance greater than recommended), the GeoXH handheld typically achieves submeter accuracy.

The list below identifies the most important settings and techniques that you can use in the field to improve the accuracy of your data:

Note – This list assumes that you are using Trimble GPS field software, and lists items in order of most important to less important.

1. If you are using TerraSync software to collect data, use accuracy-based logging. For more information, see page 67.

2. Use real-time differential corrections. If you are using a GeoXH handheld and have access to dual-frequency corrections from a VRS network, use the corrections from the VRS network. For more information, see page 68.

3. Configure the GPS settings for the receiver to increase the precision of your data, and to minimize the effect of atmospheric interference and poor satellite geometry. For more information, see page 70.

4. Connect to an external antenna, if you have one. For more information, see page 71.

5. If you are using a GeoXT handheld, configure the data collection software to log carrier data. If you are using a GeoXH handheld, the data collection software logs H-Star data, by default. For more information, see page 72.

6. Plan GPS data collection around the times of the day when satellite geometry is best. For more information, see page 73.

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Using accuracy-based logging

If you are using the TerraSync software, use accuracy-based logging to ensure that only GPS positions that meet the specified estimated accuracy are logged. GPS positions that do not meet your accuracy requirements are not logged.

Note – Accuracy estimates for streaming (dynamic) GPS positions may not be as good as those for static GPS positions.

To configure accuracy-based logging in the TerraSync software:

1. In the Setup section of the TerraSync software, tap

Logging Settings. The Logging Settings form

appears.

2. Tap the

Setup button below the Accuracy

Settings field. The Accuracy Settings form appears.

3. In the Accuracy Value For Display/Logging fields, select the parameters that will be used to determine the estimated accuracy:

– Select whether to use the horizontal or

vertical accuracy of the current GPS position.

– Select In the field to use the current

estimated accuracy (recommended if you are using a real-time correction source), or select Postprocessed to use the predicted estimated accuracy that will be achieved after the field data has been postprocessed.

4. If you selected Postprocessed, select the estimated distance to the base station that will be used for postprocessing from the Postprocessing Base Distance field. If you will use more than one base station (during H-Star processing), specify the estimated distance to the closest base station.

5. Set the Use Accuracy-based Logging field to Yes . The settings fields for accuracy-based logging appear.

6. In the Apply Accuracy-based Logging To field, select the feature types that you want to log only if the GPS positions meet your required accuracy.

7. In the Required Accuracy field, select the estimated accuracy that is required before GPS positions are logged.

8. Tap

OK.

Note – Accuracy settings do not affect GPS positions that are used for navigation. GPS positions are still calculated by the GPS receiver and are available for navigation.

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Connecting to a real-time differential correction source

Use a real-time differential GPS (DGPS) source to give you better accuracy as you collect data. For more information about how real-time differential GPS works, see

Differential GPS explained, page 73.

Using real-time corrections from an Internet source

DGPS corrections are often broadcast over the Internet. For example, corrections generated by a VRS network are commonly broadcast over an Internet server. A VRS network uses data from several base stations to provide rover receivers with corrections that are generally more accurate than corrections from a single base station. Alternatively, you can connect to a server that provides DGPS corrections from a single base station.

For information on how to connect to the Internet and receive real-time corrections from an Internet server, see Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet

access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks), page 88.

Using SBAS corrections

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld has an integrated receiver that uses Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) correction messages to improve the accuracy and integrity of GPS data.

The default SBAS tracking mode is Auto. In Auto mode, the receiver tracks or locks onto the most powerful satellite signal. The GPS receiver can track two SBAS satellites at the same time in Auto or Custom mode. It uses corrections from only one SBAS satellite at a time, but tracking two satellites can improve the availability of SBAS real-time corrections. For example, if you are working in environments where obstacles may block the direct line of sight to the SBAS satellite, there is less chance of signal loss if you are tracking more than one SBAS satellite.

Note – To turn off multiple SBAS satellite tracking, select Custom mode and then deselect all other SBAS satellites except for the satellite you want to track.

The receiver tracks SBAS satellites according to your geographical location:

• Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) satellites are tracked in the

Continental United States including Alaska, and parts of Canada and Mexico.

• European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) satellites are

tracked in Europe.

• MTSAT Satellite-based Augmentation System (MSAS) satellites are tracked in

Japan.

You can configure the receiver to use particular SBAS satellites in the Integrated SBAS

Settings form of the Trimble GPS field software. Select the Custom option in the Tracking Mode field and then enable or disable tracking for any specific satellite.

Note – If you have other Trimble GPS field software installed, configure real-time correction settings in that application instead of the GPS Controller software.

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To use SBAS correction s :

1. In the GPS field software, open the Real-time section and tap the

Setup button .

2. In the Choice 1 field, select Integrated SBAS.

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3. To select particular satellites, tap the

Setup

button next to the Choice 1 field. Select Custom tracking mode and then enable or disable tracking of particular satellites. Tap

OK to return

to the Real-time Settings screen.

4. In the Choice 2 field, specify whether to use uncorrected positions, or to stop using GPS positions, if corrections are not available.

5. Tap

OK.

Using real-time corrections from an external correction source

You can improve the accuracy of your data by using real-time corrections from an external correction source, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a DGPS radio. Connect the external correction source to a Bluetooth port (see page 86) or to the optional serial clip (see page 109). Use the GPS field software to set up and monitor the real-time input source that you want to use.

The integrated GPS receiver communicates only through its GPS COM ports (COM2, COM3, and COM4). Trimble GPS field software, such as TerraSync and GPS Controller, automatically redirects input from an external correction source connected to COM1 or to a Bluetooth port to the real-time GPS COM port (COM4).

To set up an external correction source in the Trimble GPS field software:

1. In the GPS field software, open the Real-time section and then tap the

Setup button .

2. In the Choice 1 field, select External Source.

3. Tap the

Setup button next to the Choice 1

field.

4. In the Connection Method field, select Serial Port.

5. In the Port field, select the COM port to use. If you are using:

– the serial clip, select COM 1.

– a Bluetooth wireless connection, select the

COM port you configured for the Bluetooth connection in the COM Ports tab of the Bluetooth manager.

6. Tap

OK.

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To set up an external correction source for use with non-Trimble GPS field software:

1. In the Trimble GPS Controller software, configure the GPS receiver to use

2. In the GPS Connector software, manually redirect the real-time correction

3. Configure your data collection software to monitor and use real-time

Note – To receive real-time corrections, the GPS Connector software must remain running on the handheld.

Configuring GPS settings

Note – This section describes the GPS Settings form in the GPS Controller software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension.

Use the GPS Settings form in the Trimble GPS field software to configure the GPS quality settings you require. The lower the GPS quality settings, the more productive you are likely to be, as the GPS receiver will track more satellites and be better able to calculate a GPS position. The stricter the GPS quality settings, the more precise the GPS positions that are calculated.

real-time corrections on COM4. For more information, see the steps above.

source to COM4 by tapping Setup then select the real-time source from the drop down list.

corrections as required.

Note – If you are using the TerraSync software version 3.21 or later, Trimble recommends that you use accuracy-based logging (see page 67) to control the quality of the GPS positions logged. Use the default GPS quality settings and let the TerraSync software manage the logging of positions based on your required accuracy.

By default, the handheld is configured to receive satellite signals in most conditions.

To open the GPS Settings form, do one of the following:

• Ta p GPS Settings in the Setup section.

• Tap in the Skyplot, Satellite Info, or Plan section.

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Selecting predefined settings using the GPS slider

Use the GPS slider to select predefined GPS quality settings.

Select the slider check box. The slider control appears on the GPS slider, and some fields in the form become read-only. The values in these fields change as the slider control position changes.

Drag the slider control to the left to decrease the GPS quality requirements and to include more satellites when calculating GPS positions. Drag it to the right to improve the GPS quality and exclude satellites that do not meet the precision requirements from GPS position calculations.

Selecting custom GPS settings

To select custom GPS quality settings, clear the slider check box. The slider control disappears from the GPS slider, and the remaining fields change to editable numeric fields. To specify the required GPS quality settings, enter values in these fields. For more information about each field, see Recommended GPS settings for maximum

precision, page 124.

Connecting to an external antenna

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld has an internal antenna, which is suitable for use in most conditions.

If you have a GeoXM or a GeoXT handheld, you can also connect a Hurricane or an external patch antenna for when you work in a vehicle. For improved yield under canopy, you can use a Hurricane antenna, or a patch antenna with a ground plane.

If you have a GeoXH handheld, you can connect an external Zephyr antenna for improved accuracy when you collect data for postprocessing using H-Star technology.

Configure antenna settings in the GPS field software, once you have connected the external antenna to the handheld.

To configure antenna settings in the TerraSync software:

1. In the Setup section of the TerraSync software, tap Logging Settings form appears.

2. Tap the

Setup button next to the Antenna Height field. The Antenna Settings

form appears.

Logging Settings. The

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3. In the Height field, specify the height of the GPS

4. In the Confirm field, select how often the software

5. In the Type field, select the type of antenna that is

6. In the Measure Height To field, select the point on

antenna that is connected to the GPS position.

will ask you to confirm the configured antenna height during data collection.

connected. The number in the Part Number field is automatically updated when you select the antenna type.

the antenna that you have measured the height to.

7. Tap

OK to return to the Logging Settings form.

Logging carrier data

When you log carrier data, the GPS receiver logs additional data as well as GPS position records. The additional data is used during postprocessing to improve the accuracy of the GPS positions.

If you are using a GeoXH handheld, H-Star carrier data is logged by default. If you are using a GeoXT handheld, carrier data is not logged by default. If you want higher levels of accuracy and are willing to log data for 10 minutes or more while maintaining continuous lock on at least four satellites, you can configure the GPS field software to log carrier data.

To configure carrier data logging in the TerraSync software:

1. In the Setup section of the TerraSync software, tap

Logging Settings. The Logging Settings form

appears.

2. In the Log Carrier Data field, select the data logging option for the type of handheld you are using:

– If you are using a GeoXT, select Ye s.

– If you are using a GeoXH, make sure Auto is

selected.

3. Tap

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Planning a data collection session

To maximize productivity, plan GPS data collection around the times of the day when satellite geometry is best. The GPS Controller software includes a Plan section with an animated skyplot and DOP (satellite geometry) graph for your position for the next 12 hours.

In the Plan section, you can check the planning skyplot as you play a session, then use the timeline to zoom in on times when geometry is poor. As you adjust GPS settings, the Plan section is updated, so you can see the effect of different quality control settings.

Note – If you have other Trimble GPS field software installed, use the planning feature in that application instead of the GPS Controller software.

Differential GPS explained

Use differential GPS to correct errors in your collected data. Differential GPS (DGPS) requires one or more additional receivers, called base stations or reference stations, which are located at known points. Data collected at the base stations is used to determine GPS measurement errors and compute corrections to these errors. An unlimited number of mobile GPS receivers, called rovers, collect GPS data at unknown locations within the vicinity of the base station. Errors common at both the base station and the rover receiver are corrected with DGPS either in real time or during postprocessing.

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Real-time DGPS

In real-time DGPS, the base station calculates and broadcasts the error for each satellite as each measurement is received, enabling you to apply corrections while in the field and collect accurate GPS data. DGPS corrections are available from a variety of public and commercial sources. They can be generated and broadcast in real-time by privately or self-owned GPS base stations, or by a wide range of government agencies.

Real-time DGPS sources include external beacon and radio sources, as well as Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) such as WAAS in the US and EGNOS in Europe, and VRS networks. SBAS and VRS networks use multiple base stations to calculate the DGPS corrections that are then delivered to the user from a Geostationary satellite (SBAS) or from a radio or cellular phone (VRS networks).

Factors that affect real-time DGPS accuracy include how often the corrections are updated, how far you are from the base station, and whether the coordinate system used by the correction source matches the coordinate system used by the GPS receiver.

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Postprocessed DGPS

In postprocessed DGPS, the collected GPS data is transferred to an office computer, and measurements from the base station are downloaded. You can postprocess GPS data collected with Trimble GPS field software using:

• the GPS Pathfinder Office software version 4.10 (with the latest updates) or

• the Trimble GPS Analyst extension for ESRI ArcGIS software version 2.10 (with

Typically, postprocessed DGPS uses only one base station. However, when differentially correcting data collected with GeoXH receivers using H-Star technology, you can select multiple base stations to correct the file against for improved accuracy.

Factors that affect the accuracy of postprocessed DGPS include the type of receiver and antenna used at the base station, the distance between the base station and the location where the rover data was collected, the accuracy of the base station position, and the logging interval at the base station.

For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the postprocessing software.

later.

the latest updates) or later.

Postprocessed real-time DGPS

If you collected data with subfoot accuracy in real time, you do not need to postprocess the data.

However, if your data files contain autonomous (uncorrected) positions as well as real-time corrected positions, Trimble recommends that you postprocess the data. During postprocessing, you can choose whether to correct only autonomous positions, or all positions.

If you collected data with submeter accuracy in real time, Trimble recommends that you postprocess the data, as postprocessed data is often more accurate than data corrected in real time.

For more information about GPS and DGPS, go to www.trimble.com/gps and review the All About GPS tutorial.

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Outputting GPS data to external equipment

The GPS Connector software is pre-installed on the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld. Use the software to specify how the integrated GPS receiver communicates with equipment that is connected to one of the handheld’s external communications ports.

To open GPS Connector, tap

/ Settings / Connections / GPS Connector.

The GPS Connector software lets you connect the GPS COM ports to COM1 or Bluetooth ports and configure port settings such as the baud rate. GPS Connector software has a graphical display that shows all active connections, and a text display that shows connection messages.

Use the GPS Connector software to output NMEA or TSIP messages from the integrated GPS receiver to another device, such as an external data collector.

Note – If you are using a Bluetooth port, ensure that the Bluetooth radio is on and the handheld is visible to other devices. Use the GPS Connector software to configure NMEA or TSIP output to Bluetooth - COM9, which is the pre-defined Bluetooth Host Serial Port. For more information, see Providing Bluetooth services as a host,

page 107.

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The connections that you create in the GPS Connector software are active only while the software is running. Connections created by the GPS Connector software are labeled GPS Connector in the status screen and end when you exit the software.

For more information, refer to the GPS Connector Help.

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Getting Connected 6

In this chapter:

 General wireless connection

information

 Options for connecting wirelessly

to other devices and networks

 Bluetooth wireless connections

explained

 Connecting to other devices using

the serial clip

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld includes an integrated wireless LAN radio and an integrated Bluetooth radio, and provides a number of options for connecting to networks and other devices.

This chapter describes how to enable the radios, and the main connectivity options available.

Use the table on page 81 to identify the wireless connection type you want to make and then follow the steps provided to connect to that device.

You can use the handheld’s integrated wireless LAN radio to connect to the Internet or a corporate network using a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection.

Alternatively, you can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to the Internet using a cellular phone and then receive real-time corrections from a VRS network or download background map data. You can also connect directly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, a laser rangefinder, or a barcode scanner.

You can also use the optional serial clip to connect to external devices using a cabled serial connection.

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General wireless connection information

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g and an integrated Bluetooth radio. The handheld is shipped with the 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 below).

Note – You may need to deactivate the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth radio in the handheld (see below) if the country in which you are working does not approve the use of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth wireless technology.

Deactivating the integrated radios

Note – If you are unsure about whether the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld’s radios are approved for use in your country, check with your Trimble reseller.

The latest copy of the software is available for download from the Trimble website. Go to www.trimble.com/geoxh3000.shtml, www.trimble.com/geoxm3000.shtml, or

www.trimble.com/geoxt3000.shtml, click Support, click Downloads, click GeoExplorer

3000 Series and then click Radio Activation Manager.

Turning on and turning off the integrated radios

You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio (see Using the

Wireless Manager, page 79).

You can also turn on or turn off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth application (see Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the

Bluetooth application, page 80).

To make the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld visible to other Bluetooth-enabled devices and enable them to connect, see Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to

other Bluetooth devices, page 80.

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Using the Wireless Manager

You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio. You can turn on and turn off both radios at the same time, or control each radio individually.

To open the Wireless Manager, do one of the following:

• Tap the Wi-Fi icon or the Bluetooth icon in the Tod ay screen.

• Tap , , or in the title bar and then tap Wireless Manager.

• Tap / Settings / Connections / Wireless Manager.

Turn on the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to be able to connect to other devices or networks.

Turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to prevent the handheld from sending or receiving wireless signals.

Tip – To conserve power, turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or the Bluetooth radio when not in use.

To turn on or turn off the radios using the Wireless Manager

1. Open the Wireless Manager (see above).

2. Do one of the following:

– Ta p All at the top of the screen to turn on

both radios, or to turn off both radios if they are already on.

– Ta p Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to turn on the radio

that you want to use, or to turn off the radio if it is already on.

The status fields below the

Bluetooth button change from Off when the

Wi-Fi button and the

radios are turned on and show the current state of the radio. The Wi-Fi status field shows Connecting or Available, and the Bluetooth status field shows On or Visible.

3. Tap

Done to exit the Wireless Manager.

After you turn on the wireless LAN radio, the wireless LAN icon appears in the title bar to indicate that the wireless LAN radio is enabled. A second icon appears if a wireless LAN network is detected, and a Notification for the detected network may appear in the left softkey.

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Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth application

1. Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Mode tab.

3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box to turn on the radio, or clear this check box to turn off the radio.

4. Tap

OK.

Note – If the integrated Bluetooth radio is deactivated, the message

Problem with Bluetooth hardware may appear

when you try to turn on the Bluetooth radio or discover devices.

Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to other Bluetooth devices

To allow other Bluetooth-enabled devices to connect to the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, or if the handheld will not connect to or pair with another device you are attempting to connect to, you must make the handheld visible (this is sometimes referred to as “discoverable”).

To make th e handheld visible to other devices:

1. Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Mode tab.

3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box, if it is not already selected. This enables the integrated Bluetooth radio.

4. Select the Make this device visible to other devices check box.

5. Tap

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Options for connecting wirelessly to other devices and networks

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio and an integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to connect to other devices and networks.

When you are within range of an available wireless LAN access point, you can use a wireless LAN connection to connect to the Internet (at broadband speeds) or a corporate network to:

• browse the Internet or an Intranet

• send and receive e-mail and instant messages

• access files on the network

Access points are also known as “hotspots”. Wireless LAN is often referred to as Wi-Fi.

You can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices that are within range (typically within 5 m to 10 m of the handheld). You can connect to:

• Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellular phones to access the Internet and

receive data ( for example, to obtain real-time corrections from a VRS network)

• computers and other handheld devices to exchange files

• other devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, laser rangefinder or barcode

scanner

The following table lists devices you can connect to using the handheld, and where to find detailed information on how to achieve these connections.

Connection method To .. . See...

Wireless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN access point page 82

Bluetooth wireless technology

Wireless LAN or Bluetooth wireless technology

Connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device (paired and non-paired connections)

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks)

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device page 94

Connect to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology page 97

Output GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology page 100

Enable other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology

Beam files to or from another device page 102

Access a corporate network through your Internet connection page 103

page 84

page 88

page 101

Note – For information on connecting to external devices using the optional serial clip, see

Connecting to other devices using the serial clip, page 109.

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Connecting to a wireless LAN access point

To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you must:

Note – If you have installed a personal certificate on the handheld, you do not need to set up the wireless connection manually as described in Step 1. To connect to the network or access point go to Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point.

Step 1: Setting up the wireless LAN connection

1. Set up the wireless LAN connection

2. Connect to the wireless LAN network or access point.

1. Make sure that the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld’s wireless LAN radio is enabled (see page 78).

2. Tap / Settings / Connections / Network Cards.

3. Select the Wireless tab.

Any networks that you have already configured are displayed in the list of preferred networks.

4. To add a new network, tap Add New. To change the settings for an existing network, tap the network.

5. Enter the name of the network and other connection details and then tap

Next.

6. To use authentication, select the authentication method from the Authentication list.

7. To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data encryption list.

8. To automatically use a network key, select the check box for The key is automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the network key.

9. Tap

Next.

10. For increased security, select the Use IEEE 802.1x network access control check box and then configure additional authentication information.

11. Tap

Finish.

Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point

1. Remove the handheld from the support module, as the handheld prioritizes a USB connection over a wireless LAN connection.

2. Bring the handheld within range of the network or access point.

When a wireless LAN is detected, the access point icon animated, and a notification message appears on the left softkey.

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If the access point icon or the notification does not appear, use the Wireless Manager to turn off and then turn back on the wireless LAN radio. When the wireless LAN radio is turned on, any networks or access points within range are detected and the icon and notification appear.

3. Tap the access point icon on the title bar or tap

Notification on the left softkey.

A popup message shows the available networks.

4. Select the network you want to connect to and then tap

5. Select The Internet (or work via a VPN) or Work and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

Connect on the left

softkey.

6. If a Network Log On screen appears, enter your user name, password, and domain information and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

When the handheld is connected to the network or access point, the wireless LAN connected icon appears in the title bar.

7. Start using the program you want to use, for example Windows Explorer Mobile or Internet Explorer.

Note – To disconnect from the network or an access point at any time, turn off the handheld’s wireless radio. To do this, tap the wireless LAN connected icon in the title bar, select Wireless Manager and then tap the

Tip – To delete a wireless LAN connection, tap and hold the connection in the

Wireless tab of the Network Cards screen and then select Delete.

Wi-Fi button.

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device

To use another Bluetooth-enabled device with the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, you must form a Bluetooth connection between the two devices, during which you select the type of service to use for the connection. This defines how the devices will communicate with each other.

After forming the Bluetooth connection between the devices you may need to configure settings for the connection such as the COM port for the field software to use, or the number for the phone to dial. You must then connect to the other device using the appropriate software application.

To connect the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to another Bluetooth-enabled device, you can use either a paired connection or a non-paired connection.

Note – If you are connecting to a phone, skip this section and go to Connecting to a

Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks) on page 88, where the pairing step is described as part of the procedure for

connecting to a phone.

Trimble recommends using a paired connection, if pairing is supported by the other device, as a paired connection creates a more secure connection and makes reconnecting to the device easier. For more information, see Pairing with a Bluetooth-

enabled device below.

Some devices, such as a Trimble GeoBeacon receiver, do not support paired connections. Use a non-paired connection if the device does not have a keyboard, and if you know that the device does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed passkey during pairing. For more information, see Setting up a connection to a non-

paired device, page 86.

To connect the GeoExplorer 3000 handheld to the other device, do one of the following:

• Pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device (see below)

• Set up a connection to a non-paired device (see page 86)

Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device

Pairing the handheld with another Bluetooth-enabled device creates a permanent security bond between the devices, which helps to exchange information securely between the devices. The paired relationship is established when two devices create and exchange a link key. Once the relationship is established, the handheld and the other Bluetooth device only need to have their Bluetooth radios turned on to exchange information; they do not need to be visible to other devices.

To pair with a Bluetooth device:

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to pair with are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on.

2. On the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, tap Bluetooth.

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3. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

If the device you are trying to connect is not displayed in the list, ensure that the device is on and within range and then tap

Refresh to search

for devices again.

4. Tap the name of the device you want to pair with and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

5. In the Passcode field, enter a passcode of between 1 and 16 characters. If you are connecting to:

– a device with a keypad, enter a passcode of

your choice.

– a device without a keypad, but you know that the device has a

pre-programmed passcode that will be exchanged, enter that passcode on the GeoExplorer handheld.

Note – Trimble recommends that you enter only numbers, as some devices do not support passcodes that include letters.

6. Tap

Next on the right softkey.

7. When prompted, enter the same passcode on the other device.

On the handheld, the Partnership Settings screen appears.

8. If required, change the name of the device in the Display Name field.

9. Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are connecting to:

– a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time

corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking (DUN).

– a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select

Serial Port.

– a computer to access ActiveSync technology, select ActiveSync.

Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 3000 series

handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a

Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.

10. Tap

11. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.

12. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

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You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 3000 handheld and the other Bluetooth-enabled device so that they can communicate. To start using the connection, you must complete the configuration steps for that type of connection and then connect to the device. For more information, see:

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time

corrections (including VRS networks), page 88

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94

• Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97

Tip – You only need to pair the handheld with a device before you connect to the device for the first time.

Setting up a connection to a non-paired device

Setting up a connection to a non-paired device enables you to connect to a device that does not allow you to enter a passcode on the device, or that does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed passkey during pairing.

To set up a non-paired connection to a Bluetooth-enabled device:

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on.

2. Tap

/ Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

3. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

4. Tap the name of the device you want to connect to and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

The Enter Passcode screen appears.

5. Tap

Next without entering a passcode.

6. If prompted to add the device to your device list, tap

No.

The Partnership Settings screen appears.

7. If required, change the name of the device in the Display Name field.

8. Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are connecting to:

– a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time

corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking (DUN).

– a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select

Serial Port.

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– a computer to access ActiveSync, select ActiveSync.

Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 3000 series

handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a

Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.

9. Tap

10. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.

11. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time

corrections (including VRS networks), page 88

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94

• Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks)

Use the GeoExplorer series handheld’s Bluetooth radio to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and then connect to the Internet. Use this type of connection to access a VRS network or other correction source from the Internet, a background map server, or for Internet and email access.

Note – Some cellular phones support the Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Networking) service as well as the Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking) service. Because DUN connections are more common, this section assumes you are making a dialup network connection with the Bluetooth-enabled phone.

To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone using a Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking) connection, you must:

1. Connect the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to a Bluetooth-enabled phone and then configure the connection to the dialup network.

2. Connect to the Internet using the dialup network.

3. Configure the software to use the connection. For example, you must configure the GPS field software to use real-time corrections or map data received from the Internet source, or you must set up the Messaging application to send and receive email using the connection.

Note – Before you begin the steps below, Trimble recommends that you confirm that the phone can access the Internet directly. If necessary, contact the cellular phone provider and confirm whether you must enter a user name, password, and domain details when connecting an external device to the phone using Bluetooth dialup networking.

Step 1: Connecting the handheld to the phone and configuring the connection to the dialup network

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on. For more information, see Turning on and turning off the

integrated radios, page 78.

2. On the handheld, tap / Settings / Connections / Connections.

3. Below My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.

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4. Enter the name for the connection. For example, enter the name of the phone or the VRS network that you will connect to.

5. From the Select a Modem dropdown list, select Bluetooth and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

6. If the phone you want to connect to is:

– listed, go to Step 7 below.

– not listed:

a. Tap Add new device. The handheld

searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

If the handheld’s integrated Bluetooth radio is turned off, it is now automatically turned on.

b. From the list of available devices, select the device you want to connect

to and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

c. To pair with the phone, enter a passcode of your choice that you will

easily remember onto the handheld and then tap softkey.

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d. When prompted by the phone, enter the same password and then

accept the connection.

e. On the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, in the Partnership Settings

screen, make sure that Dialup Networking (DUN) is selected and then tap

Finish on the right softkey.

You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld and the phone so that they can communicate.

7. From the My Connections list, select the phone that you want to configure the connection to.

8. Enter the GPRS access number for the Internet.

Two of the common GPRS access numbers for cellular phones on GSM networks are *99***1# and *99#. If these access numbers do not work, contact the cellular phone provider to obtain the appropriate number to use.

Note – You do not need to set up dialling rules or change the Internet connection settings on the phone. The connection settings you enter on the handheld are passed to the phone to use for this connection.

9. Tap

Next on the right softkey.

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10. Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password, and domain settings to access the Internet, tap

Finish on the right softkey

without entering any information in this screen.

Otherwise:

a. Enter the required information.

b. If the phone provider has told you that you need to change the baud rate or

other settings for the connection, tap and then tap

OK in the top right corner of the screen.

Advanced, configure these settings

c. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

You are returned to the Connections screen.

You have now configured the dialup networking connection.

Step 2: Connecting to the Internet using the dialup network

1. On the handheld, go to the Connections screen, if it is not already open (tap / Settings / Connections / Connections).

2. Below My ISP, tap Manage existing connections.

3. Tap and hold the connection you want to use and then select Connect.

4. Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password, and domain settings to access the Internet, tap

OK on the left softkey without

entering any information in this screen. Otherwise, enter the required information and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

5. If the phone prompts for confirmation to connect to the Internet, accept the connection.

The phone dials the configured GPRS access number and then connects to the Internet.

A Connectivity notification appears on the handheld as the connection is being made.

After the connection is made you are returned to the My ISP screen.

To confirm that the GeoExplorer series handheld is connected to the phone, or to check the status of the connection at any time, tap the Connectivity icon in the title bar. The notification shows the name of the current connection, and the time elapsed since the connection was made. To hide the notification, tap

Hide.

Note – If you have an active wireless LAN connection, the connectivity icon appears as instead.

6. Tap

7. Tap

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the My ISP screen.

OK in the top right corner to close the Connections screen.

8. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

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To check the connection status at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar.

To end the connection at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar and then tap

Disconnect.

To connect to a corporate network or Intranet, see page 103.

To send and receive email messages, see Messaging, page 49.

Step 3: Configuring the GPS field software to use data received from the Internet source

Now that you have connected the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone, you must configure the software to use the connection to receive data.

To use real-time corrections in Trimble field software, see Using real-time corrections

from the Internet below.

To use background map data in the TerraSync software, see Downloading background

map files from an Internet map server, page 93.

Using real-time corrections from the Internet

1. Start the Trimble GPS field software and then open the Setup section.

2. Tap

Real-time Settings. The Real-time Settings form appears.

3. From the Choice 1 field, select External Source.

4. Configure the external source:

a. Tap the Setup button beside the Choice 1

field. The External Source Settings form appears.

b. From the Correction Datum field, select the

same datum as the VRS network coordinate system.

c. From the Type field, select:

– VRS if the real-time correction source is a

VRS network.

– Single Base if the real-time correction

source is a single base station that broadcasts its corrections over the Internet.

d. From the Connection Method field, select Internet.

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Typically, the IP address or URL of a VRS network has the format

10.3.123.456:1234, where the digits before the colon (:) are the address, and the digits after the colon (:) are the port number.

e. In the Address field, enter the IP address or URL of the VRS network or the

server that is supplying the corrections from the VRS network.

f. In the Port field, enter the port number that you will use to connect to the

server.

g. If you are connecting to a VRS network through a broadcast server, tap the

Setup button beside the Source field. The GPS field software attempts to establish a connection to the broadcast server. If the connection is successful, the Select Server form appears. Select the server that you want to use and then tap

OK to return to the External Source Settings form.

h. If you selected a VRS network that requires authentication, the Name and

Password fields appear. Enter the user name and password that you

obtained from the service provider.

i. From the Connection Control field, select:

– Auto if you want the GPS field software to automatically establish and

end connections to the VRS network as necessary.

– Manual if you want to connect or disconnect only when you tap Ext

in the Setup screen.

OK to confirm the settings and return to the Real-time Settings form.

j. Tap

5. Tap

Source

OK to confirm the real-time settings and return to the main screen of the

Setup section.

If you selected Auto in the Connection Control field, the

Ext Source button is

depressed and the software attempts to connect to the server.

6. If you selected Manual in the Connection Control field, tap the

Ext Source

button that appears below the Status bar in the Setup section to connect the Trimble GPS field software to the Internet correction source.

Tip – To disconnect or reconnect to the server at any time, tap Ext Source. To view the status of the real-time correction source, open the Status section, select the Real-time subsection and then select External from the Summary list button.

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Downloading background map files from an Internet map server

1. Make sure that the coordinate system selected in the TerraSync software matches the coordinate system of the map server.

2. In the Map section of the TerraSync software,

pan or zoom to make sure that the

area for which you want a background image is displayed on the map.

If the map server covers the area you are in, it will provide a background image that matches the current map extents.

3. Tap

Layers and then select Background files. The

Background Files form appears.

4. In the Location field select Internet and then use the fields that appear to specify the Map Server type, the URL of the server, the service, and the layers from that service that you want to download.

5. Tap

OK to close the Background File form and

download the selected background map.

This may take some time. When a download is in progress, an icon appears in the top left corner of the map. Once the background file is downloaded, the hourglass icon appears until the downloaded image is rendered and becomes visible.

If you pan or zoom beyond the extents of the downloaded image, new images are downloaded automatically and displayed in the background of the map.

To stop automatic downloading of background files, either clear the address of the map server from the URL field, or set the Location field to Default and then clear the check box next to any files.

Reconnecting to the Internet

To reconnect to the Internet at any time after setting up the connection, repeat the steps listed under Step 2: Connecting to the Internet using the dialup network on

page 90.

If you selected Auto in the Connection Control field of the Trimble GPS field software, the software automatically connects to the Internet source that is providing real-time differential corrections.

To manually reconnect the Trimble GPS field software to the Internet source that is providing real-time differential corrections, open the software and then tap the

Source

button that appears below the status bar in the Setup section.

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device

Use Bluetooth wireless technology to receive data from a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder.

To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, you must:

Step 1: Connecting to the Bluetooth-enabled serial device

Connect the handheld to the Bluetooth-enabled device, selecting the Serial Port service if it is not already selected (see Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device,

page 84).

Step 2: Configuring the COM port to use on the handheld

1. Connect to the Bluetooth-enabled serial device.

2. Configure the COM port on the handheld to use for the connection.

3. If necessary, configure the GPS field software to use data received from the serial device.

1. On the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, tap

/ Settings /

Connections / Bluetooth.

2. Tap the COM Ports tab.

3. Tap New Outgoing Port.

4. Select the device you want to set up the connection to and then tap

Next on the right

softkey.

5. Select the COM port on the GeoExplorer handheld to use for the connection.

The GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld has three COM ports (COM5, COM6, and COM7) available for connections out to Bluetooth-enabled serial devices.

6. Do one of the following:

– To communicate with any device, for example if you have formed this

connection without pairing to a device, clear the Secure Connection check box.

– To communicate only with devices with which the handheld has a

Bluetooth partnership, select the Secure Connection check box.

7. Tap

8. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

OK in the top right corner to close the Bluetooth application.

9. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

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Step 3: Configuring the GPS field software to use data from the serial device

Once you configure the connection between the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld and the Bluetooth-enabled serial device, you must configure the software to use the connection to receive data.

To use real-time corrections in Trimble field software, see Using real-time corrections

from an external serial device below.

To use an Bluetooth-enabled external sensor such as a laser rangefinder or a barcode scanner in TerraSync software, see Using data from an external source in the TerraSync

software, page 96.

Using real-time corrections from an external serial device

1. Start the Trimble GPS field software and then open the Setup section.

2. Tap

Real-time Settings. The Real-time Settings form appears.

3. From the Choice 1 field, select External Source.

4. Tap the Setup button beside the Choice 1 field. The External Source Settings form appears.

5. From the Correction Datum field, select the datum used by the correction source to calculate corrections.

Trimble recommends that you select NAD 1983 (Conus) CORS96 if you are using a US Coast Guard beacon service, or WGS84 for any other beacon service.

6. From the Type field, select Single Base.

7. From the Connection Method field, select Serial Port.

8. From the Port field, select the name of the COM port that you selected in the Bluetooth application when you set up the connection to the serial device.

9. Tap

OK to confirm the external source settings and return to the Real-time

Settings form.

10. Tap

OK to confirm the real-time settings and return to the main screen of the

Setup section.

The real-time correction source is now set up for use. The TerraSync software automatically connects to the correction source when you run the software, and automatically disconnects from the source when you close the software.

To manually disconnect from the correction source at any time, go to the Real-time Settings form and from the Choice 2 field select Use Uncorrected GPS.

To view the status of the real-time correction source, open the Status section, select the Real-time subsection and then select External from the

Summary list button.

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Using data from an external source in the TerraSync software

To configure the TerraSync software to use data from an external source, for example, a laser rangefinder or barcode scanner:

1. Start the TerraSync software and then open a data file.

2. In the Setup section, tap

External Sensors. The

External Sensors form appears.

3. If you are connecting to:

– a laser rangefinder, select the Laser check

box and then tap the

Properties button

beside the Laser check box. The Laser Properties form appears.

– a barcode scanner or other external sensor,

select the Sensor 1 or Sensor 2 check box and then tap the

Properties button beside the

appropriate check box. The Sensor Properties form appears.

4. If you are connecting to a barcode scanner or other external sensor, enter a name for the connection in the Name field.

5. From the Port drop-down list, select the name of the COM port that you selected in the Bluetooth application when you set up the connection to the device.

6. Tap

7. Tap

OK to confirm the sensor settings and return to the External Sensors form.

OK to confirm the settings and return to the main screen of the Setup

section.

8. The external sensor is now setup for use and can be used to add data as attributes into an open file in TerraSync. The device is automatically connected and disconnected when data files in TerraSync are opened and closed.

To check the status of the connection, select the Comms subsection in the Status section of the GPS field software .

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Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology

Instead of using a USB or serial cable to physically connect to an office computer, you can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to ActiveSync technology or the Windows Mobile Device Center on a Bluetooth-enabled office computer.

Note – Not all Bluetooth devices and Bluetooth management software support ActiveSync connections. Check with the manufacturer of the office computer for compatibility.

Note – The exact steps required may vary depending on the office computer.

To connect to a office computer to use ActiveSync with a Bluetooth connection, you must:

1. Set up the connection to the computer.

2. Connect to ActiveSync using Bluetooth wireless technology.

Step 1: Setting up the connection to the computer

1. From the Bluetooth user interface on the office computer, make sure that the computer allows itself to be discovered by other Bluetooth devices.

2. Configure the ActiveSync software on the office computer to connect to the correct Bluetooth port. The steps required depend on the operating system installed on the office computer. If the office computer is using:

• the Windows Vista operating system:

a. From the Start menu on the office computer, select Control Panel /

Hardware and Sound / Windows Mobile Device Center.

The Connection Settings dialog appears:

b. Select the Allow connections to one of the following check box.

c. From the list, select Bluetooth and then click

• the Windows XP or 2000 operating system:

OK.

a. From the Bluetooth user interface on the office computer, identify the

virtual COM port of the of the host Bluetooth Serial Port or Local Service and ensure that this is enabled. In this example, the virtual COM port is COM5.

b. Start the ActiveSync software on the office computer.

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c. Select File / Connection Settings.

The Connection Settings dialog appears:

d. Select the Allow connections to one of the following check box.

e. From the list, select the COM port that you selected in Step a and then click

OK.

Note – Before you try to form a Bluetooth connection from the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to the office computer, you must correctly configure the Bluetooth host serial port and ActiveSync technology on the office computer.

3. On the handheld, tap

/ Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

4. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

5. Tap the name of the computer you want to connect to and then tap

Next on the

right softkey.

6. When prompted, enter a passcode of your choice that you will easily remember on the handheld.

7. Enter the same passcode on the office computer.

8. On the handheld, select the ActiveSync check box in the list of services provided by the computer and then tap

Finish on the right softkey.

You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld and the office computer so that they can communicate.

9. Tap

OK in the top right corner to close the Bluetooth application.

10. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

To connect to ActiveSync, see Step 2 on the following page.

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Step 2: Connecting to ActiveSync using Bluetooth wireless technology

1. On the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, tap

2. Tap

Menu and then select Connect via Bluetooth.

/ Programs / ActiveSync.

On the GeoExplorer handheld, a message box shows the status of the connection as it is made.

3. When the connection to the office computer is successful, you are returned to the ActiveSync application on the handheld.

4. Tap to close.

The connectivity icon in the status bar shows , or if WLAN is connected.

To check the status of the ActiveSync connection, tap the connectivity icon in the title bar.

To disc o n n ect, t a p / Programs / ActiveSync on the handheld and then select Menu / Disconnect.

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Outputting GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology

To provide GPS positions from the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld to another device using a Bluetooth wireless connection, you must:

Step 1: Connecting the other device to the GeoExplorer series handheld

1. Connect the other device to the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld.

2. Configure the handheld to output data to the other device.

3. Configure the other device to receive data from the handheld.

1. Turn on the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld’s Bluetooth radio and make the handheld visible to other devices (see page 80).

2. On the other device, turn on the Bluetooth radio.

3. Use the Bluetooth management software on the other device to scan for other Bluetooth devices and then set up a serial port connection to the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld.

4. If prompted to enter a passcode on the other device, enter a passcode of your choice that you will easily remember.

5. When prompted on the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, accept the connection to the other device.

6. Enter the same passcode on the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld that you entered on the other device and then tap

Next on the right softkey on the

handheld.

7. On the handheld, tap

Finish on the right softkey.

Step 2: Configuring the handheld to output data to the other device

1. On the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld, tap

/ Settings / Connections / GPS Connector to

open the GPS Connector software.

2. Use the GPS Connector software to output NMEA or TSIP messages to COM9. This is the GeoExplorer 3000 series handheld's Host Bluetooth serial port.

3. Use the Trimble GPS field software to ensure NMEA output is set to on, to configure the NMEA output settings (output rate and messages), and to configure the GPS settings.

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