GeoExplorer 3000 Series GeoXT Handheld Support

Hardware Issues

Reducing Screen Flicker on a TFT Display Screen(SprtNote_Adjusting_TFT_Flicker.pdf - 127 KB)This support note describes how to reduce screen flicker on the TFT display screen of a Trimble GeoExplorer series handheld.
Why Doesn’t the Battery Last a Full Day?(SprtNote_GeoCE_CalibrateBattery.pdf - 123 KB)If the GeoExplorer CE handheld’s battery is not fully charged before it is used for the first time, the battery level reported may not be calibrated correctly to the actual battery level. This document outlines the procedure to ensure your GeoExplorer CE battery is calibrated correctly.
Troubleshooting Power and Display Buttons(SprtNote_GeoCE_PowerDisplayButtons.pdf - 149 KB)Users may find that the keys on the GeoExplorer CE handheld are not responding. A problem exists with connecting a suspended GeoExplorer CE handheld to a powered Support Module or a powered Serial Clip. The GeoExplorer CE handheld may reset, the keys may cease to respond to presses, and the handheld may automatically suspend.
Button Behavior(SprtNote_GeoCE_ButtonBehavior.pdf - 30 KB)A GeoExplorer CE handheld has two buttons: a Power button and a Display button. The effect of pressing a button depends on the length of the button press. This document outlines how the buttons work, and the effects of short and long button presses.