Trimble GeoXT - Resetting the Handheld; Performing a soft reset; Performing a hard reset; Storing Data

SOUTH DAKOTA TECHNICAL GUIDE NOTICE SD-325
SECTION I – REFERENCE LIST - TECHNICAL NOTES – TECHNOLOGY – PAGE 6 OF 12 OCTOBER 2011
Resetting the Handheld
Performing a soft reset
A soft reset is similar to restarting a computer. A soft reset saves data and closes all open
applications and then restarts the handheld. All data and settings are retained after a soft
reset.
To perform a soft reset, use the tip of the stylus to lightly press the Reset button.
Alternatively, press the Power key for one second until the Power menu appears and then
tap the Soft Reset button.
Performing a hard reset
A hard reset retains settings and data that you have previously saved on the handheld.
However, any unsaved data may be lost.
Note – Perform a hard reset only if a soft reset does not resolve the problem.
To perform a hard reset, press and hold the Power button as you use the tip of the stylus
to lightly press the Reset button.
Storing Data
As an alternative to internal storage, data can be saved to a removable card. An SD card
was provided with each unit. This card should not have to be removed. The data can be
transferred using Active Sync to your computer.
Device Lock
Use the Device Lock option on the Today screen to lock the screen and keypad while the
handheld remains turned on.
To lock the device, tap Device unlocked in the Today screen. The Today screen shows
Device locked, and Unlock appears in the left corner of the menu bar.
Once the handheld is locked, the screen and most of the keys do not respond until the
handheld is unlocked. The exceptions are the Power key and the Reset button, which
always respond. Communication with the external devices such as a GPS receiver is not
interrupted by locking the handheld. An example of this use is you could lock the device
to safely transport it between features, while keeping the connection to the GPS receiver
so you can continue recording the GPS positions.
To unlock the device, tap the Unlock notification in the left corner of the Today screen
menu bar and then tap Unlock.