GeoExplorer Series Getting Started Guide Contents vii
Contents
About this manual 1
Other references 1
System components 2
What’s in the box? 2
Accessories 2
Software supplied with the GeoExplorer series handheld 3
Parts of the GeoExplorer series handheld 4
Getting started 6
Charge the battery 6
Turn on and suspend 6
Align the touch screen 7
Adjust the screen display 7
Set the time zone 7
Install and activate software 7
Use GPS 7
Pocket PC basics 8
Parts of the screen 8
Accessing help 8
Interacting with the handheld 9
Entering text 9
Connecting to a computer 11
Support Module connection (USB) 12
Bluetooth connection 12
Serial clip connection 12
Installing software 13
Installing TerraSync 13
Installing ArcPad 13
Installing GPScorrect 13
Using GPS 14
GPS COM ports 14
Configuring a GPS application 15
Getting a clear view of the sky 16
GPS quality control 16
Planning a data collection session 17
Using WAAS/EGNOS corrections 17