GeoExplorer 3000 Series GeoXT Handheld Support

GeoExplorer 6000 Support Notes

Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List(ProdCompMatrix_18June2013.pdf - 3924 KB)This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Using Windows Mobile Device Center with the Windows 8 Operating System(MGIS_SprtNote_WMDCWindows8Compatibility_1212.pdf - 220 KB)This support note describes recommended steps to get the WMDC operating with Windows 8 so that data and applications can be transferred between the office computer and the Trimble handheld.
GPS Pathfinder Office Software: Postprocessed Height Errors Caused by Incorrectly Referenced Base Station Antenna Heights(SprtNote_PostprocessedHeightErrors_0212.pdf - 86 KB)When postprocessing a rover file in the Trimble® GPS Pathfinder Office® software, a 5 to 15 cm error in height may be introduced if the base station antenna height is not correctly accounted for. This support note details the options available to resolve antenna height inaccuracies.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Tips for Connecting to the Windows Mobile Device Center(SprtNote_GeoExplorer6000_WMDC_Connections_0611.pdf - 181 KB)In some instances, users may have issues connecting a mobile device powered by the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 6.5 operating system, for example the Trimble® GeoExplorer® 6000 series, to a computer running the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC). This support note provides some troubleshooting tips that may resolve connection issues. These tips apply to the Windows® 7 operating system on 32 and 64 bit machines.
Trimble Handheld Computers: Connecting to the Internet Through a Bluetooth-enabled Mobile Phone(SprtNote_HandheldInternetMobile_0911.pdf - 855 KB)This support note describes how to connect the following Trimble handheld computers to the Internet using a mobile phone as a modem: GeoExplorer 6000 series, GeoExplorer 3000 series, GeoExplorer 2008 series, Trimble Nomad, and Trimble Recon handhelds, powered by the Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6.x operating system.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Resetting The Handheld(SN17195_GeoExplorer6000Series_ResettingTheHandheld_ENG.pdf - 430 KB)This support note describes the procedures for the different resets, and when it is appropriate to use each one.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Option Override Tool(SprtNote_Geo6000_OptionOverride_0212.pdf - 99 KB)This support note provides instructions on using the Option Override tool on the GeoExplorer® 6000 series handhelds, which allows you to deactivate the GeoXH™ Centimeter output, Floodlight™ satellite shadow reduction technology, and NMEA output options. This is useful for demonstration purposes, or for customers wanting to run applications other than TerraSync Centimeter edition on a GeoXH Centimeter edition handheld.
GeoExplorer 6000 series: Using the Monopole Kit(SptNote_CarbonFiberMonopoleKit_0712.pdf - 300 KB)This document describes best practices for using the monopole, and what Trimble software antenna settings to use to establish accurate antenna height readings.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Option Activation Wizard(SprtNote-GeoExplorer6000Series-Option_Activation_Wizard-English.pdf - 244 KB)Before Trimble® GeoExplorer® 6000 series upgrade options can be used, they must be associated to a unique handheld, and then activated on that handheld. This Support Note describes how you can activate device options for the GeoExplorer 6000 series handheld using the Option Activation wizard, once they have been associated with your handheld by a Trimble representative.
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Selecting Operating System Language(SN17194_GeoExplorer6000_OSLanguage.pdf - 158 KB)This support note describes the procedures for selecting the Operating System Language for the GeoExplorer 6000 Series
GeoExplorer 6000 Series: Serial Port Pinouts(MGIS_SprtNote_GeoExplr6000_SerialClipPinout_0311.pdf - 76 KB)This document describes the pinouts on the optional USB to Serial converter cable (P/N 88049-03) for the GeoExplorer® 6000 series handheld.
GeoExplorer Serie 6000: Asistente para la activación de opciones(SpanSprtNote-GeoExplorer6000Series-Option_Activation_Wizard-English.pdf - 498 KB)Antes de poder usar las opciones de actualización del Trimble® GeoExplorer® serie 6000, estas deben asociarse a un colector de mano único y a continuación ser activadas en el colector. Esta Nota de Soporte describe cómo activar las opciones del colector de mano GeoExplorer Serie 6000 usando el Asistente para la activación de opciones, una vez que el representante de Trimble las haya asociado a su colector.