Trimble 612, 613 Users Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

GeoExplorer® 2005 series

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

GeoExplorer® 2005 series

Version 1.00
Revision A
Part Number 46506-40-ENG
October 2005

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Contact Information

Trimble Navigation Limited, Mapping & GIS Business Area,
7401 Church Ranch Blvd, Westminster, 80021.

www.trimble.com.

Copyright and Trademarks

© 2002–2005, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights
reserved.

Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, GeoExplorer, and GPS
Pathfinder are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited,
registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office
and other countries. BoB, EVEREST, GeoBeacon, GeoXH,
GeoXM, GeoXT, GPS Analyst, GPScorrect, H-Star,
TerraSync, VRS, and Zephyr are trademarks of Trimble
Navigation Limited. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile
and ActiveSync 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.

This product is covered by the following US patents:
5,187,450; 5,311,149; 5,402,450; 5,493,588; 5,815,539; 6,377,891;
6,587,788; and 6,807,485.

Release Notice

This is the October 2005 release (Revision A) of the
GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide, part number
46506-40-ENG. It applies to version 5.10 of the GeoExplorer
series operating system and firmware. The GeoExplorer
series handheld’s operating system is based on the
Microsoft Windows Mobile Version 5.0 software for Pocket
PC (5.1.1702).

Legal Notices

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 and not sold. If accompanied by a
separate end user license agreement, use of any such
software will be subject to the terms of such end user license
agreement (including any differing limited warranty terms,
exclusions and limitations), which shall control over the
terms and conditions set forth in this limited warranty).

Software Updates

During the limited warranty period you will be entitled to
receive such Fix Updates and Minor Updates 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 distributor rather than from Trimble
directly, Trimble may, at its option, forward the software Fix
Update or Minor Update to the Trimble distributor for final

distribution to you. 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 updates shall not serve to
extend the limited warranty period.

For purposes of this warranty the following definitions shall
apply: (1) “Fix Update” means an error correction or other
update created to fix a previous software version that does
not substantially conform to its published 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 significant new feature and
Major Upgrade.

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
at its option will repair OR replace the nonconforming
Product, OR refund the purchase price paid by you for the
Product, upon your return of the Product to Trimble in
accordance with Trimble's standard return material
authorization procedures.

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 [phone] (24 hours a
day) or e-mail your request to
[e-mail]. Please be prepared to
provide:

– your name, address, and telephone numbers
– proof of purchase
– this Trimble warranty card
– a description of the nonconforming Product including

the model number

– 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
Tri mbl e; (ii) the operation of the Product under any

tion other than, or in addition to, Trimble's

specifica

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;
or exposure to environmental conditions for which the
Product is not intended; or (v) normal wear and tear on
consumable parts (e.g., batteries). Trimble does not warrant
or guarantee the results obtained through the use of the
Product. NOTICE REGARDING PRODUCTS EQUIPPED
WITH GPS TECHNOLOGY: TRIMBLE IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OPERATION OR FAILURE OF
OPERATION OF GPS SATELLITES OR THE AVAILABILITY
OF GPS SATELLITE SIGNALS.

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS STATE
TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES, RELATING TO PERFORMANCE OF THE
TRIMBLE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN, THE PRODUCT AND
ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS
ARE PROVIDED “AS-IS” AND WITHOUT EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, BY EITHER
TRIMBLE OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS
CREATION, PRODUCTION, INSTALLATION, OR
DISTRIBUTION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NONINFRINGEMENT. THE STATED EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OBLIGATIONS OR
LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF TRIMBLE ARISING OUT
OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, ANY PRODUCT.

SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OR THE EXCLUSION OF
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Limitation of Liability

TRIMBLE'S ENTIRE LIABILITY UNDER ANY PROVISION
HEREIN SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY
YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE
OR LEGAL THEORY RELATING IN ANYWAY TO THE
PRODUCTS, SOFTWARE AND ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION AND MATERIALS, (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
DATA, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS), REGARDLESS
OF WHETHER TRIMBLE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSS AND REGARDLESS OF
THE COURSE OF DEALING WHICH DEVELOPS OR HAS
DEVELOPED BETWEEN YOU AND TRIMBLE. BECAUSE
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE TRIMBLE LIMITED
WARRANTY PROVISIONS WILL NOT APPLY TO
PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THOSE JURISDICTIONS,
SUCH AS COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC
COMMUNITY, IN WHICH PRODUCT WARRANTIES ARE
OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR. IN SUCH
CASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER
FOR APPLICABLE WARRANTY INFORMATION.

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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. 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.

This device contains Bluetooth and wireless LAN radios and
has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found
compliant with the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Section 2.1093 addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. The radiated output power of this device
is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

The maximum SAR values measured from the device is:

802.11b wireless LAN: 0.043mW/g.
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 53500-00 (support module) and
P/N 53550-00 (serial clip).

Canada

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.

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 the requirements for a Class B device
pursuant to European Council Directive 1999/5/EC
on R&TTE, thereby satisfying the requirements for CE
Marking and sale within the European Economic Area
(EEA). These requirements are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated 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.

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

Taiwan – Battery Recycling Requirements

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

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End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER
LICENSE AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) 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 P CMCIA card, or
stored on magnetic or other media), or provided as a stand­alone 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”). This Agreement 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 an affiliate of Microsoft
Corporation (collectively “MS”). The Software licensed from
MS, as well as associated media, printed materials, and
“online” or electronic documentation (“MS Software”), are
protected under this Agreement. 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 CLICKING “YES” IN THE ACCEPTANCE BOX, OR BY
INSTALLING, COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THE
SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS
OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE
TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE
OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY
RETURN THE UNUSED SOFTWARE AND
ACCOMPANYING TRIMBLE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE
FROM WHICH YOU OBTAINED THEM FOR A FULL
REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL
CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS AGREEMENT
(OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

The MS Software includes software already installed on the
Device (“Device Software”) and MS software contained on
the CD-ROM disk (“Companion CD”).

1 SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE

1.1 License Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, Trimble grants you a non-exclusive right to
use one copy of the Software in a machine- readable form
only as installed on the Device. Such use is limited to use
with the Device for which it was intended, as set forth in the
product documentation. The Device Software is licensed

with the Device as a single integrated product. The Device
Software installed in read only memory (“ROM”) of the
Device may only be used as part of the Device into which it
was embedded. You may use the installation Software from
a computer solely to download the Software to one Device.
In no event shall the installation Software be used to
download the Software onto more than one Device. A
license for the Software may not be shared or used
concurrently on different computers or Devices.

1.2 Companion CD. A Companion CD is included with
your Device and you may install and use the Microsoft®
ActiveSync® component on one (1) or more computers to
exchange information with one (1) or more computing
devices that contain a compatible version of the Microsoft
Windows Mobile™ Version 5.0 operating system. For other
software component(s) contained on the Companion CD,
you may install and use such components only in
accordance with the terms of the printed or online end user
license agreement(s) provided with such component(s). In
the absence of an end user license agreement for particular
component(s) of the Companion CD, you may install and
use only one (1) copy of such component(s) on the Device or
a single computer with which you use the Device.

1.3 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 an appropriate wireless
telecommunication carrier to whom Trimble may distribute
its Devices (“Mobile Operator”),or if the Mobile Operator's
network facilities are not op erating or configured to op erate
with the Device.

1.4 Microsoft Outlook 2002. If Microsoft Outlook® 2002 is
included with your Device, the following terms apply to
your use of the Microsoft Outlook 2002: (i) regardless of the
information contained in the “Software Installation and
Use” section of the online end user license agreement, you
may install one (1) copy of Microsoft Outlook 2002 on
one(1) computer to use, exchange data, share data, access
and interact with the Device, and (ii) the EULA for Microsoft
Outlook 2002 is between Trimble and the end user- not
between the PC manufacturer and the end user.

1.5 Upgrade Software. In the event that any upgrades to
MS Software are provided under this Agreement, then the
following shall apply : Trimble is distributing the
accompanying Software in this format exclusively for
installation as an upgrade to previously distributed Devices
preinstalled with one of the following:

1 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Professional Edition with Microsoft Outlook® 2002:

2 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium Edition with Microsoft Outlook 2002:

3 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Professional Edition;

4 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium Edition;

5 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium with Phone Edition (GSM/GPRS) with
Microsoft Outlook 2002;

6 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium with Phone Edition (GSM/GPRS);

7 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium with Phone Edition (CDMA/1xRTT) with
Microsoft Outlook 2002;

8 - Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PC, Premium with Phone Edition (CDMA/1xRTT).

Accordingly, 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
Agreement indicates that this Software copy has been
licensed for installation on multiple Devices). NO
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE BY MS
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 MS SHALL NOT 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.

1.6 Security Updates/Digital Rights Management. Content
providers are using the digital rights management
technology contained in this MS Software (“DRM”) to
protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so
that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such
content is not misappropriated. Portions of this Software
and third party applications such as media pl ayers use DRM
to play Secure Content (“DRM Software”). If the DRM
Software's security has been compromised, owners of
Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request
that MS revoke the DRM Software's right to copy, display
and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
DRM Software's ability to play unprotected content. A list of
revoked DRM Software is sent to your computer whenever
you download a license for Secure Content from the
Internet. You therefore agree that MS may, in conjunction
with such license, also download revocation lists onto your
computer on behalf of Secure Content Owners. MS will not
retrieve any personally identifiable information, or any
other information, from your computer by downloading
such revocation lists. Secure Content Owners may also
require you to upgrade some of the DRM components in
this Software (“DRM Upgrades”) before accessing their
content. When you attempt to play such content, MS DRM
SOFTWARE will notify you that a DRM Upgrade is required
and then ask for your content before the DRM Upgrade is
downloaded. Third party DRM Software may do the same. If
you decline the upgrade, you will not be able to access
content that requires the DRM Upgrade; however, you will
still be able to access unprotected content and Secure
Content that does not require the upgrade.

1.7 Consent to Use of Data. You agree that MS, Microsoft
Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent
may collect and use technical information gathered in any
manner as part of product support services related to the
Device Software. MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates
and/or their designated agent may use this information
solely to improve their products or to provide customized
services or technologies to you. MS, Microsoft Corporation,
their affiliates and/or their designated agent may disclose
this information to others, but not in a form that personally
identifies you.

1.8 Internet Gaming/Update Features. If the Device
Software provides, and you choose to utilize, the Internet
gaming or update features within the Device Software, it is
necessary to use certain computer system, hardware, and
software information to implement the features. By using
these features, you explicitly authorize MS, Microsoft
Corporation and/or their designated agent to use this
information solely to improve their products or to provide
customized services or technologies to you. MS or Microsoft
Corporation may disclose this information to others, but
not in a form that personally identifies you.

1.9 Internet-Based Services Components. The Device
Software may contain components that enable and
facilitate the use of certain Internet-based services. You
acknowledge and agree that MS, Microsoft Corporation,

their affiliates and/or their designated agent may
automatically check the version of the Device Software
and/or its components that you are utilizing and may
provide upgrades or supplements to the Device Software
that may be automatically downloaded to your Device.

1.10 Additional Software/Services. The Device Software
may permit Trimble, MS, Microsoft Corporation, 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
Agreement shall apply.

1.10.2 If MS, Microsoft Corporation, their affiliates
and/or their designated agent make available
Supplemental Components, and no other end user
license agreement terms are provided, then the terms of
this Agreement shall apply, except that the MS,
Microsoft Corporation or affiliate entity providing the
Supplemental Component(s) shall be the licensor of the
Supplemental Component(s)

1.10.3 Trimble, MS, Microsoft Corporation, their
affiliates and/or their designated agent reserve the right
to discontinue any Internet-based services provided to
you or made available to you through the use of the
Device Software.

1.11 Links to Third Party Sites. The Device Software may
provide you with the ability to link to third party sites
through the use of the Device Software. The third party sites
are not under the control of MS, Microsoft Corporation,
their affiliates and/or their designated agent. Neither MS
nor Microsoft Corporation nor their affiliates nor their
designated agents are responsible for (i) the contents of any
third party sites, any links contained in third party sites, or
any changes or updates to third party sites, or (ii)
webcasting or any other form of transmission received from
any third party sites. If the Device Software provides links to
third party sites, 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 site by MS, Microsoft
Corporation, their affiliates and/or their designated agent.

1.12 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) The Software
contains valuable trade secrets proprietary to Trimble and
its suppliers. To the extent permitted by relevant law, you
shall not, nor allow any third party to copy, decompile,
disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, or
attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any
applicable mandatory laws (such as, for example, national
laws implementing EC Directive 91/250 on the Legal
Protection of Computer Programs) give you the right to
perform any of the aforementioned activities without
Trimble's consent in order to gain certain information about
the Software for purposes specified in the respective
statutes (i.e., interoperability), you hereby agree that, before
exercising any such rights, you shall first request such
information from Trimble in writing detailing the purpose
for which you need the information. Only if and after
Trimble, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies
your request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (2)
This Software is licensed as a single product. You may not
separate its component parts for use on more than one
computer. (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
Agreement "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 permanently
transfer all of your rights under this Agreement only as part
of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, provided you
retain no copies, you transfer all of the Software (including
all component parts, the media and printed materials, any
upgrades, this Agreement, and, if applicable, the
Certificate(s) of Authority) and the recipient agrees to the
terms of this Agreement. If the Software portion is an
upgrade, any transfer must include all prior versions of the
Software. If the Device Software includes phone
functionality, you may not permanently transfer any of your
rights under this Agreement with regard to the Device
Software or Companion CD, except as permitted by the
applicable Mobile Operator and in accordance with the
preceding terms governing transferability. (6) You
acknowledge that the Software and underlying technology
are subject to U.S. and EU Export jurisdiction. You agree to
comply with all applicable international and national laws
that apply to the Software and underlying technology,
including U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as
end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S.
and other governments. For additional information see

http://www.microsoft.com/exporting. (7) Without

prejudice as to any other rights, Trimble may terminate this
Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you
must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its
component parts. (8) If the MS Software includes speech
and/or handwriting recognition component(s), you should
understand that speech and handwriting recognition are
inherently statistical processes and that errors can occur in
the component's recognition of your handwriting, and the
final conversion into text. Neither Trimble nor any of its
suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors
in the speech and handwriting recognition process. (9) The
package for the Device may contain multiple versions of this
Agreement, such as multiple translations and/or multiple
media versions (e.g., in the user documentation and in the
software). Even if you receive multiple versions of this
Agreement, you are licensed to use only one (1) copy of the
Device Software.

1.13 Notice Regarding the MPEG-4 Visual Standard. The MS
Software may include MPEG-4 visual decoding technology.
MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires the following notice: USE OF THIS
SOFTWARE 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 any questions regarding this notice,
please contact MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300,
Denver, Colorado 80206; Telephone [phone]; fax 303­331-1879.

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 Agreement, including any additional end user
license agreement terms accompanying the upgrade Device
Software.

1.15 If any software component(s) provided by Trimble
separate from the Device on CD ROM disc(s) or via web
download or other means, and labeled “For Upgrade
Purposes Only,” you may (i) install and use one (1) copy of
such component(s) on the computer(s) you use to exchange
data with the Device as a replacement copy for the existing
Companion CD component(s).

1.16 Copyright. All title and copyrights in and to the
Software (including but not limited to any images,
photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and
“applets,” incorporated into the Software), the
accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the
Software are owned by Trimble, or MS (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 Agreement 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 Agreement are reserved by
Trimble, MS (including Microsoft Corporation), 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 Agreement, 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.
Microsoft Corporation has contractually obligated Trimble

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operate error free or uninterrupted, will meet your needs or
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This limited warranty is void if failure of the Software has
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WARRANTY PROVISIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO SOFTWARE
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CASES, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TRIMBLE DEALER FOR
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may terminate this Agreement if you fail to comply with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. In such event, you
must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its
component parts.

3 GENERAL.

3.1 This Agreement 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
Agreement. Jurisdiction and venue of any dispute or court
action arising from or related to this Agreement 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.

3.2 Section 3.1 notwithstanding, if you acquired this
product in Canada, this Agreement is governed by the laws
of the Province of Ontario, Canada. In such case each of the
parties to this Agreement 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 Agreement in the courts located in the Judicial
District of York, Province of Ontario. If you acquired this
product in the European Union, this Agreement 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 Agreement irrevocably
attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of The Netherlands
and further agrees to commence any litigation that may
arise under this Agreement in the courts of The Hague, The
Netherlands.

3.3 Trimble reserves all rights not expressly granted by this
Agreement.

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Agreement 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 Agreement or
related documents in any other language, the English
language version shall be controlling.

Safety Information

Safety Information 2

Air travel

The GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld contains a Bluetooth radio
and a WLAN (wireless LAN) radio. Aviation authority regulations can
restrict the use of radios on board aircraft. You may be required to
turn off the handheld or radios.

• To turn off the handheld, press and hold the Power button for 15

seconds.

• To turn off the Bluetooth and WLAN radios only, see Enabling

Flight mode, page 54.

Battery safety

The internal rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially
charged. Charge the battery completely before using it for the first
time (see Power, page 34). If the battery has been stored for longer
than six months, charge it before use.

C

WARNING – The GeoExplorer 2005 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 your device near a heat source such as near 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

AC adaptor safety

An international adaptor kit is provided with the GeoExplorer 2005
series handheld. To charge the handheld’s internal battery, use the
international adaptor kit connected to the support module
(see Power, page 34).

C

WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:

- Use only the AC adaptor intended for the GeoExplorer 2005 series
handheld. Using any other AC adaptor can damage your product
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.

- AC adaptors are designed for indoor use only. Avoid using the AC
adaptor in wet outdoor areas.

- Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use.

- Do not short the output connector.

- There are no user-serviceable parts in this product.

- Should damage to the AC adaptor occur, replace it with a new Trimble
AC adaptor (P/N 61234-00).

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SD card use

The GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld provides a Secure Digital (SD)
memory card slot, providing an alternative storage location to the
flash disk.

Safety Information

C

C

WARNING – The presence of any dust or moisture in the SD slot may

adversely affect the device and void your Trimble warranty. To prevent
dust or moisture entering the SD slot:

- Make certain that the SD door is attached correctly when you are
using the handheld outdoors.

- When inserting or removing an SD card, place the handheld on a
dust-free indoor surface.

WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside

your device. To prevent static damage:

- Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your device’s electronic components, such as a memory module. You
can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.

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Safety Information ix

Air travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

Battery safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

AC adaptor safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

SD card use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi

About this Manual 1

Further information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Components 2

What’s in the box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pre-installed software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Parts of the GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started 8

Charge the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Turn on and suspend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Align the touch screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Turn on the backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Set the time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Install and activate software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Use GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows Mobile Basics 11

Parts of the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Accessing help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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ActiveSync Connections 15

Connecting the handheld to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Installing Software 19

Installing TerraSync software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing ArcPad software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing the GPScorrect extension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using the GPS Analyst extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using GPS 21

What is GPS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Getting a clear view of the sky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

GPS COM ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Configuring a GPS application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using your GPS application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

GPS Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Maintaining Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Power 34

Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Charging the internal Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using external power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Suspend mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Conserving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Memory 40

SD memory cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Backing up data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Resetting the handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Internet and Network Connections 44

Connection methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting up connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Managing connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using the Bluetooth Radio 51

Bluetooth hosts and clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Deactivating the Bluetooth radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Enabling Bluetooth wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Bonding with a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Setting up Bluetooth connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting to a Bluetooth service as a client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Providing Bluetooth services as a host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Using the WLAN Radio 63

Wireless LAN access points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Setting up a wireless LAN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Connecting to a network using wireless LAN connectivity . . . . . 65

Enabling Flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Disabling the WLAN radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using Cabled Ethernet 66

Connecting to the Internet or a network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Connecting to an office computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Optional Serial Clip 68

Attaching the serial clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting to external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Personalizing your Handheld 71

Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Device Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Sounds and Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Use and Care 77

Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Troubleshooting 78

Battery issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

GPS / real-time correction issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Connection issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Touch screen issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Index 87

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About this Manual 2

Welcome to the GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide. This
manual describes how to use a Trimble
handheld.

The GeoExplorer 2005 series includes the GeoXH

™

GeoXM

handhelds. These handhelds combine a Trimble GPS
receiver with a field computer running Microsoft
Windows Mobile

™

Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC.

The GeoXM handheld provides reliable accuracy within 1 to 3
meters. The GeoXT and GeoXH handhelds use EVEREST
rejection technology to provide submeter accuracy. In addition, the
GeoXH handheld enables you to use H-Star
subfoot (30 cm) postprocessed accuracy for static GPS positions. For
more information, see Maintaining Accuracy, page 29.

Further information

For more information on... refer to…

®

ESRI

ArcPad™ software www.esri.com/arcpad, or ArcPad

documentation

GPS www.trimble.com/gps/

GPS Connector software GPS Connector help

GPS Controller software GPS Controller help

GPScorrect™ extension for ESRI
ArcPad software

Messaging (Inbox) Pocket PC help

Internet Explorer Pocket PC help

Microsoft ActiveSync

Specifications and accessories for
GeoExplorer 2005 series handhelds

TerraSync™ software www.trimble.com/terrasync.shtml, or the

®

technology ActiveSync help

GPScorrect help, or

www.trimble.com/gpscorrect.shtml

www.trimble.com/geoxm.shtml,
www.trimble.com/geoxt.shtml, or
www.trimble.com/geoxh.shtml

TerraSync Software Getting Started Guide

®

GeoExplorer® 2005 series

™

, GeoXT™, and

®

™

multipath

™

technology to provide

GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide 1

System Components 3

This section lists the components of the GeoExplorer 2005 series
system.

What’s in the box?

When you receive your GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld, check that
you have received all the components, as detailed on the packing list.
The standard components are shown below. Depending on the
system that you have purchased, you may have received additional
components.

Getting Started Guide
and Getting Started Disc

AC power adaptor

USB data cable

Screen protectors

(pack of 10)

Stylus (x2)

Pouch

GeoExplorer 2005

series handheld

2 GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide

Support

module

Inspecting the system

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.

Accessories

The following optional accessories are available:

System Components

• Power/serial clip

• Vehicle power adaptor

• External power kit

• Pole-mountable ground

plane

• Baseball cap with antenna
sleeve

• Screen protectors (10 pack)

• Stylus kit

• Backpack kit

1

Requires power / serial clip (sold separately)

2

Compatible with GeoXM/XT/XH handhelds for improved accuracy.

3

Compatible with GeoXH handheld for improved accuracy.

1

• Hard carry case

• Null modem cable

• GeoBeacon™ receiver (receives

differential corrections from a
beacon network)

• Range pole

• Range pole bracket

• External patch antennas

• Hurricane antenna kit

• Zephyr™ antenna kit

1

2

2

3

For more information, visit the Trimble website at

www.trimble.com/geoxm.shtml, www.trimble.com/geoxt.shtml, or
www.trimble.com/geoxh.shtml.

GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide 3

System Components

Pre-installed software

The following software is pre-installed on the GeoExplorer 2005
series handheld:

Software 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.

File Explorer View and manage files.

GPS Located in Settings / System, it allows you to configure

the NMEA port (COM2) to be used with more than one
application.

GPS Connector Configure communications between the handheld’s

integrated GPS receiver and external devices.

GPS Controller Configure and view status information for the

integrated GPS receiver.

Internet Explorer Browse the World Wide Web.

Messaging (Inbox) Write, send, and receive e-mail messages.

Notes Create handwritten, typed, or recorded notes.

Pictures and Videos Take, view, and edit pictures, as well as record and

launch video clips.

PowerPoint Mobile View slide show presentations.

Excel Mobile Create and edit Excel spreadsheets.

Word Mobile Create and edit Word documents.

Tasks Keep track of your tasks.

Windows Media Play Windows Media or MP3 audio and video files.

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System Components

Parts of the GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld

The following pages show the main features of the handheld.

Integrated GPS receiver

• High-performance

• Integrated SBAS (WAAS / EGNOS /

MSAS) receiver

• EVEREST multipath rejection technology

(GeoXT and GeoXH only)

• H-Star technology (GeoXH only) for

improved accuracy with shorter
occupation times

External antenna connector

Connection to an optional external GPS
antenna.

Integrated Bluetooth and WLAN
radios

• Connect to external devices using

Bluetooth™ wireless technology.

• Connect to networks and the Internet

using Wireless Local Area Network
(WLAN) connectivity.

Pocket PC

Field computer running Windows Mobile
Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC.

dvanced TFT color display

16-bit color (65,536 colors)
Interactive touch screen
¼ VGA display
Backlight

Keypad

Provides 11 buttons for fast, easy access to
common actions, including OK and Start.
Also provides Display and Power buttons,
and buttons for navigation (see page 7).

Microphone

Run Notes and use the Recording toolbar
to record.

SD card slot

Provides removable storage using SD (Secure Digital)
memory cards (see page 40).

GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide 5

System Components

GPS COM ports

NMEA, TSIP, and real-time
communication with integrated GPS
receiver.

CPU

416 MHz Intel PXA-270 X-Scale
processor.

Main memory

64 MB RAM.

Flash Disk

• Internal flash memory

• Non-volatile

• 512 MB

Speaker

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Handstrap

Internal battery

All-day operation with GPS.

Communication swipes

Place handheld in support module to:

• charge the battery

• provide USB or cabled Ethernet

connection to a computer

Attach optional serial clip to:

• charge battery

• provide external power

• connect to an external device such

as a GeoBeacon receiver or mobile
phone

System Components

Keypad

Provides 11 buttons for fast, easy access to common actions. The
diagram below provides information about each button.

Application buttons

Perform application-specific actions.

• Left button: performs the same action as the softkey

on the left of the menu bar.

• Right button: performs the same action as the

softkey on the right of the menu bar
When no softkeys are shown in the menu bar, pressing
either application key has no effect.

Start button

Displays the
drop-down menu.

Display button

Press to turn on or
turn off the backlight.
Press the Display
button and the Start
button at the same
time to align the touch
screen (see page 9).

Start

Navigation buttons

Provide directional controls for
moving around the screen.

• Arrow buttons: move up,

down, left, and right.

• Action button: performs an

application-specific action,
usually Enter.

OK button

Press to select OK, Enter, or to
close an application.

Power button

Press to turn on the handheld, or
to put it into Suspend mode.
A 5-second press performs a soft
reset.
A 15-second press performs a
soft reset and powers off the
handheld.

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Getting Started 4

Follow the steps below to get started with the GeoExplorer 2005
series handheld. For information on using Windows Mobile
software, see Windows Mobile Basics, page 11.

Charge the battery

Before using the handheld for the first time, you must charge the
battery.

Connect one end of the AC adaptor cable to the support module and
the other to an AC power outlet. Put the handheld in the support
module as shown below.

Leave to charge for up to eight hours. For more information, see

Power, page 34.

To remove the handheld from the support module, press the release
button on the support module, then lift the bottom of the handheld
upward.

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Turn on and suspend

Press and release the Power button to turn on or to
suspend the handheld.

For more information, see Suspend mode, page 38.

Align the touch screen

The first time you turn on your handheld, you are prompted to align
the touch screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to align the touch
screen.

If at any time the touch screen does not respond properly to stylus
taps, realign it. To begin the alignment sequence, press the
button and the

Start button at the same time and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Turn on the backlight

Getting Started

Display

The touch screen is visible in all conditions,
including bright sunlight. Press the

Display

button to turn the backlight on or off.

To adjust the backlight, use the Backlight control
(see Backlight, page 75).

The

Display button overrides settings in the Backlight control. To

turn on the backlight again, use the

Display button.

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Getting Started

Set the time zone

To set the clock to your local time, the
handheld uses the GPS time reported
by the integrated GPS receiver and the
time zone that you specify. In the Today
screen, tap the clock icon . The Clock
Settings screen appears. Tap the Time
tab, select the Home option and then
select the correct time zone.

Install and activate software

Connect the handheld to a computer and use ActiveSync technology
to install or activate any software you need. For more information,
see Installing Software, page 19.

Use GPS

The integrated GPS receiver is switched off
until an application opens one of the GPS
COM ports. To use GPS, take the handheld
outside to a location with a clear view of the
sky. From the To da y screen, tap the GPS
softkey in the menu bar. The skyplot of the
default GPS software appears. Depending on
the software you have installed, this will be GPS Controller,
TerraSync, or the GPScorrect extension for ESRI ArcPad software. For
more information, see Using GPS, page 21.

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Windows Mobile Basics 5

The GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld’s operating system is based
on the Windows Mobile Version 5.0 software for Pocket PC.

Parts of the screen

The main parts of the screen are shown below.

Start button

Start

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

Start menu

Tap any item on
the menu to open
it.

Menu bar

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

menu,

Title bar

Contains status
icons for important
system functions.

Today screen

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

GPS softkey

Tap the GPS softkey, or press
the right application button
on the keypad, to open the
skyplot of the default GPS
software.

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Windows Mobile Basics

Accessing help

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.

Using the stylus

To interact with the handheld, use the stylus to tap on the touch
screen. There are three types of action you can perform with the
stylus:

Action Definition

Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items

Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of

Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the

and select options.

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

screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select
multiple items.

The stylus also provides a screwdriver under the cap that you can use
to remove and reattach the SD door (see SD memory cards, page 40).

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