Trimble GeoExplorer 6000 series User Manual

User GUide

GeoExplorer® 6000 series

Version 1.00 Revision A February 2011

USER GUIDE

GeoExplorer

6000 series

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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, GeoXT, GPS Analyst, GPScorrect, H-Star, Floodlight, Tempest, TerraSync, Tornado, and VRS are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited.

Microsoft, ActiveSync, Excel, OneNote, 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 February 2011 release (Revision A) of the GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide. The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld’s operating

system is based on the Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6.5 operating system.

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 email your request to

trimble_support@trimble.com. Please be prepared to provide:

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

number; and

– an explanation of the problem. The customer service representative may need additional information

from you depending on the nature of the problem.

Warranty Exclusions and Disclaimer

This Product limited warranty shall only apply in the event and to the extent that (i) the Product is properly and correctly installed, configured, interfaced, maintained, stored, and operated in accordance with Trimble's applicable operator's manual and specifications, and; (ii) the Product is not modified or misused. This Product limited warranty shall not apply to, and Trimble shall not be responsible for, defects or performance problems resulting from (i) the combination or utilization of the Product with hardware or software products, information, data, systems, interfaces, or devices not made, supplied, or specified by

Trimble; (ii) the operation of the Product under any specification other than, or in addition to, Trimble's standard specifications for its products; (iii) the unauthorized installation, modification, or use of the Product; (iv) damage caused by: accident, lightning or other electrical discharge, fresh or salt water immersion or spray (outside of Product specifications); or exposure to environmental conditions for which the Product is not intended; (v) normal wear and tear on consumable parts (e.g., batteries); or (vi) cosmetic damage. Trimble does not warrant or guarantee the results obtained through the use of the Product or Software, or that software components will operate error free.

NOTICE REGARDING PRODU CTS 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, RE LATING 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 AMOU NT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. TO TH E MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TRIMBLE OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INC IDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE WHATSOEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OR LEGAL THEORY RELATIN G 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 REGARDLE SS 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 RESPONSI BILITY

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

Official Language

THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IS ENGLISH. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN ENGLISH AND OTHER LANGUAGE VERSIONS, THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SHALL CONTROL.

End User License Agreement for Product Software

IMPORTANT, READ CAREFULLY. THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”) IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND Trimble Navigation Limited (“Trimble”) and applies to the computer software provided with the Trimble product purcha sed by you (whether built into hardware circuitry as firmware, embedded in flash memory or a PCMCIA card, or stored on magnetic or other media), or provided as a stand-alone computer software product, and includes any accompanying written materials such as a user's guide or product manual, as well as any "online" or electronic documentation ("Software" or “Product Software”). This EULA will also apply to any Software error corrections, updates and upgrades subsequently furnished by Trimble, unless such are accompanied by different license terms and conditions, which will govern their use. You have acquired a Trimble Product ("Device") that includes Software, some of which was licensed by Trimble from Microsoft Corporation or its affiliates (collectively "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

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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 m emory (“ROM ”) of the Devi ce may only be u sed 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, y ou may use the Software only as expressly permitted in this EULA. In doing so, you must comply with any technical limitations in the Software that allow you to use it only in certain ways. Except as expressly provided in this EULA, rights to access the Software on this Device do not give you any right to implement Microsoft patents or other Microsoft intellectual property in software or devices that access this device. You may use remote access technologies in the software such as Remote Desktop Mobile to access the Software remotely from a computer or server. You are responsible for obtaining any licenses required for use of the protocols to access other software.

1.3 Proof of License. If you acquired the Software on the Device, or on a disc or other media, a genuine Certificate of Authenticity label with a genuine copy of the Software identifies licensed software. To be valid, this label must be affixed to the Device, or included on or in the software packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is not valid. You should keep the label on the device or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the Software. To identify genuine Microsoft Software, see

http://www.howtotell.com.

1.4 Connectivity Software

. Your Device package may include Windows Mobile Device Center or Microsoft ActiveSync software. If it is included, then you may install and use it in accordance with the license terms that are provided with it. If no license terms are provided, then you may install and use only one (1) copy of the Software on a single computer.

1.5 Digital Certificates. The Software uses digital certificates in X.509 format. These digital certificates are used for authentication.

1.6 Phone Functionality. If the Device Software includes phone functionality, all or certain portions of the Device Software may be inoperable if you do not have and maintain a service account with a wireless telecommunication carrier (“Mobile Operator”), or if the Mobile Operator’s network is not operating or configured to operate with the Device.

1.7 Upgrade Software

. In the event that any upgrades to the Software, including Microsoft Software, are provided under this EULA, then the following shall apply : you may follow the applicable instructions accompanying this Software and install one (1) copy of the Software on one (1) Device presently containing a licensed copy of a predecessor version of the Software (unless this EULA indicates that this Software copy has been licensed for installation on multiple Devices). NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE BY TRIMBLE OR MICROSOFT WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPATIBILITY OF THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY DEVICE OR ANY OTHER EXISTING SO FTWAR E OR D ATA OF A NY KI ND CO NTAI NED O N SUC H DEV ICES , 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. The following features use Internet protocols, which send to the appropriate systems device information, such as your Internet protocol address, the type of operating system, browser and name and version of the Software you are using, and the language code of the Device where you installed the Software. Microsoft uses this information to make the Internet-based services available to you. a) Update Features: Windows Mobile Update feature provides you the ability to obtain and install Software updates on your Device if updates are available. You may choose not to use this feature. Trimble and/or your Mobile Operator may not support this feature or an update for your device. b) Security Updates/Digital Rights Management. Content owners use Windows Media digital rights management technology (WMDRM) to protect their intellectual property, including copyrights. This software and third party software use WMDRM to play and copy WMDRM-protected content. If the software fails to protect the content, content owners may ask Microsoft to revoke the software's ability to use WMDRM to play or copy protected content. Revocation does not affect other content. When you download licenses for protected content, you agree that Microsoft may include a revocation list with the licenses. Content owners may require you to upgrade WMDRM to access their content. Microsoft software that includes WMDRM will ask for your consent prior to the upgrade. If you decline an upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the upgrade.

1.10 Additional Software/Services. The Device Software may permit Trimble, Microsoft, their affiliates and/or their designated agent to provide or make available to you Software updates, supplements, add-on components, or Internet-based services components of the Software after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software (“Supplemental Components”).

1.10.1 If Trimble provides or makes available to you Supplemental Components and no other end user license agreement terms are provided along with the Supplemental Components, then the terms of this EULA shall apply.

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

1.10.3 Trimble, Microsoft and each of their affiliates and/or their designated agents reser ve 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

. If the Software provides links to third party websites, those links are provided to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply an endorsement of the third party website by Microsoft or Trimble.

1.12 Other Rights and Limitations. (1) The Software contains valuable trade secrets proprietary to Trimble and its suppliers. To the extent permitted by relevant law, you shall not, nor allow any third party to copy, decompile, disassemble or otherwise reverse engineer the Software, or attempt to do so, provided, however, that to the extent any applicable mandatory laws (such as, for example, national laws implementing EC Directive 91/250 on the Legal Protection of Computer Programs) give you the right to perform any of the aforementioned activities without Trimble's consent in order to gain certain information about the Software for purposes specified in the respective statutes (i.e., interoperability), you hereby agree that, before exercising any such rights, you shall first request such information from Trimble in writing detailing the purpose for which you need the information. Only if and after Trimble, at its sole discretion, partly or completely denies your request, may you exercise such statutory rights. (2) This Software is licensed as a single product. You may not separate its component parts for use on more than one computer nor make more copies of the 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

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bureau work” shall be deemed to include, without limitation, use of the Software to process or to generate output data for the benefit of, or for purposes of rendering services to any third party over the Internet or other communications network. (5) You may make one backup copy of the Software. You may use it only to reinstall the Software on the Device. (6) You may transfer the Software only with the Device, the Certificate of Authenticity label, and these license terms directly to a third party. Before the transfer, that party must agree that these license terms apply to the transfer and use of the Software. You may not retain any copies of the Software including the backup copy. (7) The Software is subject to United States export laws and regulations. You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the Software. These laws include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use. For additional information see

http://www.microsoft.com/exporting. (8) Without prejudice as to any

other rights, Trimble may terminate this EULA without notice if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the Software and all of its component parts. (9) If the Microsoft Software includes speech recognition component(s), you should understand that speech recognition is an inherently statistical process and that recognition errors are inherent in the process. Neither Trimble, Microsoft, nor any of their suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech recognition process. (10) You may not publish the Software for others to copy. (11) You may not use the Software for commercial software hosting services.

1.13 Notice Regarding the MPEG-4 Visual Standard

. The Software may include MPEG-4 visual decoding technology. This technology is a format for data compression of video information. MPEG LA, L.L.C. requires this notice: USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD IS PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTLY RELATED TO (A) DATA OR INFORMATION (i) GENERATED BY AND OBTAINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NOT THEREBY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY; AND (B) OTHER USES SPECIFICALLY AND SEPARATELY LICENSED BY MPEG LA, L.L.C. If you have questions about the MPEG-4 visual standard, please contact MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 Steele Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80206; www.mpegla.com.

1.14 If the Device Software is provided by Trimble separate from the Device on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or other means, and is labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only” you may install one (1) copy of such Device Software onto the Device as a replacement copy for the existing Device Software and use it accordance with this EULA, including any additional end user license agreement terms accompanying the upgrade Device Software.

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

1.16 Copyright

. All title and copyrights in and to the Software (including but not limited to any images, photographs, animations, video, audio, music, text and “applets,” incorporated into the Software), the accompanying printed materials, and any copies of the Software are owned by Trimble, or Microsoft (including Microsoft Corporation), and their respective suppliers. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the Software. All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be a ccessed through use of the Software is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA grants you no rights to use such content. You shall not remove, cover or alter any of Trimble’s patent, copyright or trademark notices placed upon, embedded in or displayed by the Software or on its packaging and related materials. All rights not specifically granted in this EULA are reserved by Trimble, Microsoft, and their respective suppliers.

1.17 U.S. Government Restricted Rights

. The Software is provided with “RESTRICTED RIGHTS”. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in this EULA, and as provided in DFARS 227.7202-1(a) and 227.7202-3(a) (1995), DFARS 252.227-7013(c)(1)(ii) (OCT 1988), FAR 12.212(a) (1995), FAR

52.227-19, or FAR 52.227-14(ALT III), as applicable.

1.18 Microsoft has contractually obligated Trimble to include the following terms in this EULA:

Product Support

. The Product support for the Software is not provided by Microsoft or its affiliates or subsidiaries. For product support, please refer to the Trimble support numb er provided in the documentation for the Device.

Not fault tolerant

. The Software is not fault tolerant. Trimble installed the Software on the Device and is responsible for how it operates on the Device.

Restricted user

. The Microsoft Software was designed for systems that do not require fail-safe performance. You may not use the Microsoft Software in any device or system in which a malfunction of the Microsoft Software would result in foreseeable risk of injury or death to any person. This includes operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communication systems and air traffic control.

No warranties for the software. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or conditions regarding the Microsoft Software. Any warranties you receive regarding the Device or the Software do not originate from, and are not binding on, Microsoft or its affiliates. When allowed by your local laws, Trimble and Microsoft exclude implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

LIABILITY LIMITATIONS. You can recover from Microsoft and its affiliates only direct damages up to fifty U.S. Dollars (U.S. $50.00), or equivalent in local currency. You cannot recover any other damages, including consequential, lost profits, special, indirect or incidental damages. This limitation applies to:

– Anything related to the Software, services, content

(including code) on third party internet sites, or third party programs, and

– claims for breach of contract, breach of warranty, guarantee

or condition, strict liability, negligence, or other tort to the extent permitted by applicable law.

It also applies even if Microsoft should have been aware of the possibility of the damages. The above limitation may not apply to you because your country may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages.

2 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRIMBLE PRODUCT SOFTWARE.

2.1 Limited Warranty. Trimble warrants that the Software, exclusive of the Microsoft Software, will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have others, which vary from state/jurisdiction to state/jurisdiction. The above limited warranty does not apply to Fixes, Minor Updates, or Major Upgrades of the Software after expiration of the twelve (12) month limited warranty period , all of which are provided “AS IS” and without warranty unless otherwise specified in writing by Trimble. Because the Software is inherently complex and may not be completely free of nonconformities, defects or errors, you are advised to verify your work. Trimble does not warrant that the Software will operate error free or uninterrupted, will meet your needs or expectations, or that all nonconformities can or will be corrected.

2.2 Software Fixes. During the limited warranty period described in section 2.1 above, you will be entitled to receive such Fixes to the Product Software that Trimble releases and makes commercially available and for which it does not charge separately, subject to the procedures for delivery to purchasers of Trimble products generally. If you have purchased the Product from an authorized Trimble dealer rather than from Trimble directly, Trimble may, at its option, forward the software Fix to the Trimble dealer for final distribution to you. Minor Updates, Major Upgrades, new products, or substantially new software releases, as identified by Trimble, are expressly excluded from this update process and limited warranty. Receipt of Software Fixes or other enhancements shall not serve to extend the limited warranty period.

For purposes of this warranty the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Fix(es)" means an error correction or other update created to fix a previous software version that does not substantially conform to its Trimble specifications; (2) "Minor Update" occurs when enhancements are made to current features in a software program; and (3) "Major Upgrade" occurs when significant new features are added to software, or when a new product containing new features replaces the further development of a current product line. Trimble reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, what constitutes a Fix, Minor Update, or Major Upgrade.

2.3 Customer Remedies. Trimble’s and its suppliers’ entire liability, and your sole remedy, with respect to the Software shall be either, at Trimble’s option, (a) repair or replacement of the Software, or (b) return of the license fee paid for any Software that does not meet Trimble’s limited warranty. This limited warranty is void if failure of the Software has resulted from (1) accident, misuse, abuse, or misapplication; (2) alteration or modification of the Software without Trimble’s authorization; (3) interaction with software or hardware not supplied or supported by Trimble; (4) your improper, inadequate or unauthorized installation, maintenance or storage; or (5) if you violate the terms of this EULA. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer.

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

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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 TRIMB LE DEALER FOR APPLI CABLE 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 acc ept 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 radios in this device have been designed and manufactured to not exceed stipulated emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy as required by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government 47 C.F.R. § 2.1091 and 2.1093.

The FCC limits for Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for general population / uncontrolled exposure for partial-body and extremities such as hands/wrists/feet and ankles are 1.6W/kg and 4W/kg respectively.

The greatest recorded FCC 10-g SAR value as determined at the highest certified power level of this device measured adjacent to the antenna was measured at 1.653 W/Kg; the applicable FCC 10-g SAR limit for handheld portable device is 4W/Kg.

Devices operating close to a base station operate at SAR levels well below the maximum value specified above.

The external antenna connector provided in this device is for GNSS antennas only.

Accessories

The following optional accessories have been approved for use with this device:

P/N 88014-00 GeoExplorer 6000 series AC Power Kit P/N 88056-00 GeoExplorer 6000 Series Vehicle Power Supply P/N 88049-03 USB to Serial Converter Cable

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.

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EU – Restrictions for Use in the 2.4GHz band

This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below.

– In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 –

2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.

– In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national

spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

– In Norway, this unit may not be operated within 20 km of Ny

Alesund

The Trimble GeoExplorer 6000 series has Bluetooth and wireless LAN approval in most EU countries and satisfies the requirements for Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment specified by European Council Directive 1999/5/EC. These requirements provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference when the equipment is operated appropriately in a residential or commercial environment.

GeoExplorer 6000 series handhelds equipped with wireless cellular modem radios are intended for connection to European Networks operating with GSM 900, or GSM 1800. A copy of the CE Declaration of Conformity for the GeoExplorer 6000 series can be accessed from

http://www.trimble.com/support.shtml.

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 .

Additionally, GeoExplorer 6000 3.5G products that incorporate a modem also comply with the requirements for A-Tick Marking and sale in Australia.

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: Tri mble Eu rop e BV c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics Meerheide 45 5521 DZ Eersel, NL

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Safety Information

Radio use

The Trimble® GeoExplorer® 6000 series handheld contains a Bluetooth® radio and Wi-Fi radio. Some models also include a cellular modem radio. In some situations, you may be required to turn off the radios. For example, aviation authority regulations restrict the use of wireless transmission devices 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 display the Power menu

then tap Shutdown.

• To turn off the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and wireless cellular modem radios only:

a. Tap the title bar on the Home or Start screen, and then on the pull-down

list, tap the or icon.

b. In the Connectivity or the Phone dialog, select Wireless Manager.

c. Tap

All to turn off all radios. The status fields below the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

and Phone buttons change to Off.

Deactivating the integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios

The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld is shipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technology activated. To use the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth radio, you need to turn it on (see

Turning on and turning off the integrated radios, page 80).

Note – You may need to deactivate the Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth radio in the handheld if the country in which you are working does not approve the use of Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth wireless technology. If you are unsure about whether the GeoExplorer 6000 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 Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth radio, or to reactivate the radios if they have been deactivated. The Radio Activation Manager software runs on an office computer.

The latest copy of the software is available for download from the Trimble website. Go to www.trimble.com/support.shtml, click the link for your receiver type (GeoXH, or

GeoXT), click Downloads, click GeoExplorer 6000 Series and then click Radio Activation Manager.

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Exposure to radio frequency radiation from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 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 100 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.

Exposure to radio frequency radiation from cellular wireless transmitters

GeoExplorer 6000 series handhelds equipped with wireless cellular modem radios have been designed and manufactured to meet safety requirements for limiting exposure to radio waves. When used in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual, the equipment has been independently verified to not exceed the emission limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy as specified by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government in 47 CFR §2.1093.

These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organization through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for all wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR; the FCC limits for SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure for partial-body and hands/wrists/feet and ankles are 1.6W/kg and 4W/kg respectively

. Devices operating close to a base station operate at SAR levels well below the maximum value specified above. Tests for SAR on the GeoExplorer 6000 series have been undertaken using the standard operating positions adopted by the FCC that test the device for SAR while it is transmitting at the highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device on the basis that all reported SAR levels have been evaluated to be compliant with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg

(W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety .

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Safety Information

SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid; search on FCC IDs:

• JUP 615 - for the GeoExplorer 6000 series standard edition handhelds

• JUP 616 - for the GeoExplorer 6000 series 3.5G edition handhelds

AC adaptor safety

To charge the handheld’s battery, use the international adaptor kit provided with the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld (see Powering the handheld, page 25).

WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:

– Use only the AC adaptor intended for the GeoExplorer 6000 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.

Electrostatic discharge

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 6000 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 sides of the unit.

Battery safety

The removable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is supplied partially charged. Charge the battery completely before using it for the first time (see Powering the handheld,

page 25). If the battery has been stored for longer than six months, charge it before use.

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery

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but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid. – 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 immerse the battery in water. – Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be

leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.

- To prevent injury or damage:

- If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.

- If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!

- If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.

- Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict

accordance with the instructions. Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking. – Charge the Lithium-ion battery only in a Trimble product that is specified to charge it. Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger. – Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor. – Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.

Storage card use

The GeoExplorer 6000 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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Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Radio use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Deactivating the integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Exposure to radio frequency radiation from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi transmitters . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exposure to radio frequency radiation from cellular wireless transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

AC adaptor safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electrostatic discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Battery safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storage card use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

About the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Supported GNSS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Use and care of the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Storing the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Additional help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Windows error reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Your comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Parts of the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Keypad buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Powering the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AC adaptor safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Battery safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Charging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Checking the level of battery power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Swapping the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Conserving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Turning on and turning off the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Suspend mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Swap Battery mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Resetting the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Performing a soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Performing a hard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Resetting to factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Storing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Storage cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing and removing a SIM card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Fitting the hand strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3 Using the Windows Mobile Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Parts of the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Battery status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Network and modem status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Pre-installed programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Interacting with the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Entering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the on-screen keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Making a recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Personalizing the handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Device lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Sounds and notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Synchronizing email messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connecting directly to an email server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

4 Connecting to an Office Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connection management software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing the Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installing ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting the handheld to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Installing software onto the handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

5 Using the GNSS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Supported GNSS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

TerraSync software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Esri ArcPad software and the Trimble GPScorrect extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

GPS Controller software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

GNSS Connector software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Other GNSS field applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Configuring the GNSS field software to connect to the receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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GNSS COM ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Connecting to the COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the GNSS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Starting the GNSS field software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Viewing available GNSS satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Resetting the GNSS receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Improving GNSS productivity using Floodlight satellite shadow reduction technology . . . . . 66

Ensuring the accuracy of your GNSS data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Accuracy settings and using accuracy-based logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Connecting to a real-time differential correction source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Connecting to an external antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Planning a data collection session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Activating the Floodlight technology and the NMEA output options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Differential GNSS explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Real-time DGNSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Postprocessed DGNSS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Postprocessed real-time DGNSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Outputting NMEA data to external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Configuring NMEA output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6 Getting Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Wireless connection information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Deactivating the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Turning on and turning off the integrated radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Connecting wirelessly to other devices and networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Connecting to a cellular network from the modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Connecting to a Wi-Fi access point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Connecting to a Bluetooth device as a client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Providing Bluetooth services as a host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Setting up a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

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

(including VRS networks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Connecting to the Internet through a Bluetooth-enabled phone using the Bluetooth PAN

profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Connecting to an office computer using Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . . . . .104

Outputting GNSS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology. . . . . . . 107

Enabling other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . .108

Beaming files to or from another device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Accessing a corporate network through your Internet connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Connecting to other devices using the USB to serial converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Connecting to external devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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7 Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Parts of the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Starting the camera application and capturing photos or video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Adjusting camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Camera and Video options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Power issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Backlight issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Touch screen issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Storage card issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Keypad issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Connection issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

ActiveSync technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Windows Mobile Device Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Bluetooth wireless technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Wi-Fi connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Internal cellular modem connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

GNSS receiver issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Real-time DGNSS issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Recommended GNSS settings for maximum precision and productivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

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Introduction 1

In this chapter:

Q About the GeoExplorer 6000

series handheld

Q What’s in the box?

Q Accessories

Q Use and care of the handheld

Q Technical assistance

Q Your comments

The GeoExplorer 6000 Series User Guide describes how to set up and use the Trimble

GeoExplorer

6000 series handheld. The information in this guide supplements the information in the GeoExplorer 6000 Series Quick Start Guide, which you received with the handheld.

This guide describes how to:

• use the Microsoft

Windows Mobile®

version 6.5 operating system.

• use the handheld’s integrated GNSS

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.

• use the integrated camera.

Even if you have used other Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) 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 GNSS, go to the Trimble website (www.trimble.com) for more information.

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About the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld

The GeoExplorer 6000 series includes the GeoXH™ and GeoXT

™

handhelds. These handhelds combine a Trimble GNSS receiver with a field computer powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6.5 operating system.

The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld has built-in Bluetooth

wireless technology for cable-free connection to other devices, and Wi-Fi connectivity for connections to networks. In addition, some GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld editions are equipped with a wireless cellular modem for downloading and transmitting data over the Internet.

The GeoXT handheld uses EVEREST

™

multipath rejection technology to provide submeter accuracy. The GeoXH handheld uses both EVEREST and H-Star

™

technology to provide decimeter (10 cm) accuracy, either in real time or after postprocessing. In addition, both the GeoXH and GeoXT handhelds are compatible with Trimble Floodlight

™

satellite shadow reduction technology for improved productivity in conditions where sky view is obstructed by buildings, trees, or landscape features. For more information, see Chapter 5, Using the GNSS Receiver.

Supported GNSS field software

To collect GNSS data with the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld, you must install GNSS field software onto the handheld. You can use the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld with the following GNSS field software:

• Trimble TerraSync

™

software, for configuring real-time differential correction

options and for productive GIS data collection and maintenance.

• The Trimble GPScorrect

™

extension for Esri ArcPad software, for configuring real-time differential correction options and for productive GIS data collection and maintenance.

• Trimble GPS Controller software, for configuring real-time differential

correction options and NMEA output settings.

• Other GNSS field software that accepts NMEA messages. To use NMEA Output

messages, you must purchase and activate the NMEA output option. See

Activating the Floodlight technology and the NMEA output options, page 74

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

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What’s in the box?

When you unpack the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld, check that you have received all the components:

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:

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

www.trimble.com/geoxt.shtml.

• GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld

• Carry pouch

• AC adaptor kit

• Microsoft Getting Started CD and licence

• Anti-reflection screen protector kit

• USB data cable

• Hand strap kit

• Spare stylus and lanyard

• A sheet of device ID labels

• Rechargeable battery pack

• USB to serial converter cable

• Null modem cable

• Hard carry case

• Range pole

• Range pole bracket

• Vehicle mounting bracket

• Te mp es t

™

antenna

• To rn a do

™

antenna

• Pole-mountable ground plane

• Backpack kit

• Screen protectors (2 pack)

• Stylus kit

• GeoBeacon

™

receiver (receives differential corrections from a beacon network)

• Replacement battery pack

• Replacement international AC adaptor

• Replacement carry pouch

• Replacement hand strap kit

Requires USB to serial converter (sold separately)

Compatible with GeoXH/XT handhelds for improved yield. Also improves accuracy for the GeoXT handheld

only.

Compatible with the GeoXH handheld for improved accuracy.

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Use and care of the handheld

To protect the GeoExplorer 6000 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 6000 series handheld.

• Protect the touch screen by using your finger or 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, SIM, and storage card areas, so that they are kept free from dirt, dust, fluid ingress & electrostatic discharge (see Storage cards, page 35).

• Protect the handheld from extreme temperatures. For example, do not leave the

handheld on the dashboard of a vehicle.

• When the battery is removed, the handheld is not waterproof. Avoid exposing

the internals of the handheld to dust and moisture when removing the battery. Trimble recommends that you only swap the battery indoors or from inside a vehicle.

• Use the handstrap provided with the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld.

To clean the handheld, wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not immerse the handheld in water.

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 31). Instead, partially charge the battery and then turn off the handheld.

To prepare the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld for storage:

1. Transfer any data that you need to an office computer.

2. Charge the battery to approximately 30%.

3. Press the

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

Shutdown.

4. Store the handheld at room temperature.

To use the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld after storage:

1. Press the

Power key to turn on the handheld.

2. Recharge the battery (see Charging the battery, page 27).

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Technical assistance

Technical support

Go to the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld technical support page (www.trimble.com/geoxh_ts.asp, or www.trimble.com/geoxt_ts.asp) on the Trimble website for the latest support information about the software, 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 GNSS field software has encountered a problem and needs to close, you are prompted to send an error report to Microsoft.

Trimble recommends that you click

Send and then click any subsequent links that are

used to obtain additional information.

Trimble can access the report that is sent to Microsoft and use it to improve the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld.

Your comments

Your feedback about the supporting documentation helps Trimble to improve it with each revision. Email your comments to ReaderFeedback@trimble.com.

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CHAPTER

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Getting Started 2

In this chapter:

Q Parts of the GeoExplorer 6000

series handheld

Q Keypad buttons

Q Powering the handheld

Q Turning on and turning off the

handheld

Q Resetting the handheld

Q Storing data

Q Installing and removing a SIM

card

Q Fitting the hand strap

This chapter describes the main features of the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld, and provides the information you need to get up and running with the handheld.

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Parts of the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld

The following diagrams show the main parts of the handheld.

Figure 2.1 Parts of the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld

Keypad buttons

The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld has a keypad for fast, easy access to common actions. LEDs provide visual notifications of system events.

Figure 2.2 GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld keypad area

Camera Lens

Handstrap

Removable battery

Lanyard tether

Stylus

GNSS receiver

External GNSS antenna connector

Touch panel

SIM card door

SD card door

Application keys

Camera control key

Power key

USB door

Notification LEDs Microphone

Speaker

Barometer

display

Identification label zone

Ambient light sensor

Left softkey

Right softkey

Camera control key

Speaker

Power key

Microphone

LEDs: Power, GNSS, Radios

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The function of each key is described below:

Tip – To lock the screen and handheld keys without turning off the handheld, use the device lock option (see Device lock, page 49).

The function of each LED is described below:

Powering the handheld

The GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld contains a removable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.

Note – Charge the battery completely before using the handheld for the first time. If the battery has been stored for longer than six months, charge it before use. Trimble recommends charging the battery for five hours to recharge it fully.

When fully charged, the handheld battery provides enough power for a full working day (10 hours) using the internal GNSS antenna and with the backlight on at the default settings.

Note – Cold temperatures, or using Bluetooth wireless technology, Wi-Fi, or the wireless cellular modem consumes additional battery power and so shortens battery life between charges.

Key Description

Power key Press briefly (less than one second) to turn on the handeld, or to turn off

the handheld (put it into Suspend mode). To access other power options, or to reset the handheld, press and hold

for one second until the Power menu appears (see Turning on and

turning off the handheld, page 31, or see Resetting the handheld, page 33).

Left and right soft keys

By default these keys perform the same action as the left and right softkeys in the tile bar.

Alternatively, program these keys to perform a selected action. To program the keys, use the Buttons control (see Buttons, page 46).

Camera Control key

Press to activate and operate the camera (see Chapter 7, Using the

Camera).

Key LED Description

Battery status Battery charging is complete.

Battery is charging.

... ... Battery level is critically low (<5% remaining).

Battery fault.

GNSS receiver status ... ... Receiver is on, and GNSS positions are available.

... ... Receiver is on, but GNSS positions are not available.

Wireless radio status ... ... A wireless radio is turned on.

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AC adaptor safety

WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely:

Battery safety

WARNING – Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A damaged battery

can cause an explosion or fire, and can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: – Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged. Signs of damage include, but are not limited to, discoloration, warping, and leaking battery fluid. – 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 immerse the battery in water. – Do not use or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather. – Do not drop or puncture the battery. – Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be

leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage.

- To prevent injury or damage:

- If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid.

- If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention. Do not rub your eyes!

- If battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing, immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid.

- Do not open the battery or short-circuit its contacts.

WARNING – Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery only in strict

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– Use the battery only in Trimble equipment that is specified to use it. – Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation.

Inserting the battery

To insert the battery into the handheld:

1. Slide the battery into the cavity with the label facing upwards (as shown in

Figure 2.3).

2. Push the battery in until it clicks into place.

CAUTION – Make sure that the battery is fully inserted and that both the left and right latches are fully engaged. If the battery is not properly inserted, it may fall out if the device is dropped.

Figure 2.3 Inserting the battery

Charging the battery

Charge the battery in the handheld, or, if you have a spare battery, you can charge it outside the handheld.

To charge the battery:

1. Connect one end of the AC adaptor cable to the battery 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 31).

Note – Trimble recommends that you charge the handheld at or below normal room temperature (0 to 30 °C / 32 to 86 °F ).

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3. Leave the battery to charge. It may take up to five 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 red, a battery charging fault has occured. For more information, see page 28.

When fully charged, the Power LED is green.

The Power LED on the keypad on the handheld indicates the battery power or charging status, as shown below:

Note – During normal charging, the battery may become hotter than the maximum temperature allowed (40 °C or 104 °F). If this happens, charging is automatically suspended until the battery cools and then charging automatically restarts. During this time the battery icon in the title bar shows , to indicate that the handheld is running on external power. It may take about one hour for the battery to cool.

Avoid keeping the battery at full charge at high temperatures. For more information, see Storing the handheld, page 20.

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 requires 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 while the device is running, tap the battery icon in the title bar of the Home screen and then tap in the pulldown list.

Power source LED state Handheld/battery state

Battery power Off Handheld is turned off or is in Suspend mode.

Off Handheld is turned on and battery level is good.

.... Flashing red: Handheld is turned on and battery level is

critically low (<5%).

External power Solid orange: Battery is charging.

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

Solid green: Charging is complete.

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The Power control appears, displaying the Battery tab.

When the handheld battery is recharging from an external power source, the battery icon in the Home screen changes to . You can still tap the icon to view the level of battery power.

To check the level of battery power remaining on a spare battery or one that is not inside the handheld, press the battery icon on the battery pack label. The level of charge indicator will light up with the approximate level of battery power remaining on the battery. Each LED represents a 20% increment in battery capacity.

Low battery indicators

When the battery level reaches:

• 15%, the battery icon in the title bar of the Home screen changes to .

• 10%, 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.

Swapping the battery

If the battery runs low while you are working, you can swap the battery without the need to close files and shut down the handheld, and can resume working straight away.

1. Save any open files.

2. Ensure that you have a spare battery close by with sufficient charge to keep working (see Checking the level of battery power, page 28).

3. Turn off the handheld or put the handheld in Swap Battery mode (see page 32).

CAUTION – In Swap Battery mode, the battery LED shows as a red warning. When the device is ready, the red LED turns off, and the battery can be safely swapped. Generally the red LED will only display for half a second or less, but it may display for three seconds or so. Do not remove the existing battery until the red LED turns off. Removing the battery when the red LED warning light is still on will make the device reboot when the battery is swapped. Do not remove the existing battery until the red LED turns off.

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4. Remove the old battery by pinching the battery latches together until the battery is ejected. Slide the battery out.

CAUTION – The handheld is not sealed from water and dust when the battery is removed. Trimble recommends only removing the battery for short periods of time and only removing the battery indoors or from inside the protection of a vehicle.

5. Insert the new battery (see Inserting the battery, page 27).

CAUTION – The handheld has enough power to keep the device running for approximately 30 seconds with the battery removed. If the power drains before the battery is restored the device will shut down. Trimble recommends saving open files before swapping the battery.

6. Press the Power key to resume your session.

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 31.

• Set the backlight to automatically turn off when the handheld is idle for a

specified time. For more information, see Backlight, page 51.

• Turn off the integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and wireless cellular modem radios

whenever you are not using them. For more information, see Turning on and

turning off the integrated radios, page 80.

• Disconnect from the integrated GNSS receiver when GNSS data is not required,

using the application’s Disconnect or Deactivate GNSS command. When you disconnect from GNSS, the integrated GNSS receiver switches off and stops drawing power.

Note – Do not disconnect from GNSS if you will be reconnecting within about five minutes. A GNSS application can take up to 30 seconds to reactivate the integrated GNSS receiver, so disconnecting to save power can cost time.

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