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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
TRIMBLE® RANGER HANDHELD
COMPUTER
1
Version1.10
Revision E
June 2014

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information

Caring for Your Unit

Guidance on maintaining the unit, including cleaning and protecting the touchscreen.

Environmental Considerations and Specifications

Details on operating conditions and technical specs for temperature, shock, humidity, water, and drop.

Hardware Specifications

Detailed hardware components and specifications of the handheld computer.

Battery Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines for handling and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

Power Supply Safety

Precautions for using the AC and vehicle adapters for the unit.

Introduction

Product Parts Overview

Overview of the main physical components of the Trimble Ranger handheld computer.

Front View Identification

Diagram and labels identifying components on the front of the unit.

I;O Port Details

Detailed description of input/output ports and their functionalities.

Unit Setup

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting and securing the unit's battery.

Applying the Screen Protector

Instructions for applying a screen protector to the unit's display.

Charging and Powering On;Off

Steps for charging the battery and turning the unit on/off.

Language and Screen Alignment

Procedure for selecting device language and calibrating the touchscreen.

Working with the Unit and Battery

Home Screen Overview

Description of the Home Screen and its main functions for launching applications.

Battery Life Management

Tips and factors affecting battery life and how to extend it.

Power Key Features and Menu

Functions of the Power key, including accessing the power menu options.

Performing a Clean Boot

Steps to perform a clean boot to reset the unit to factory defaults.

Communication Methods

Connecting to a PC

Steps for connecting the unit to a PC for file transfer and synchronization.

Working with Bluetooth

Overview of Bluetooth functionality and settings for wireless communication.

Working with Wi-Fi

Connecting to wireless networks for data transmission.

Using the Camera

Instructions for capturing photos and videos with the unit's camera.

Working with GPS

Overview of GPS functionality and installation verification.

Working with the Wireless WAN

Information on utilizing 3G/CDMA wireless networks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Battery Failure During Job

Tips to prevent battery failure and ensure continuous operation during a job.

File Management Issues

Handling file deletion, viewing extensions, and checking memory.

Display Viewability and SD Devices

Tips to improve display readability and usage of SD memory cards.

Appendix A: SatViewer

Using SatViewer Overview

Introduction to the SatViewer application for GPS data.

SatViewer GPS Tab Configuration

Configuring GPS settings, drivers, and restoring defaults in SatViewer.

SatViewer Data View Tab

Capturing and viewing GPS data from the COM port in SatViewer.

Summary

Safety Information

Caring for Your Unit

Guidance on maintaining the unit, including cleaning and protecting the touchscreen.

Environmental Considerations and Specifications

Details on operating conditions and technical specs for temperature, shock, humidity, water, and drop.

Hardware Specifications

Detailed hardware components and specifications of the handheld computer.

Battery Safety Precautions

Important safety guidelines for handling and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

Power Supply Safety

Precautions for using the AC and vehicle adapters for the unit.

Introduction

Product Parts Overview

Overview of the main physical components of the Trimble Ranger handheld computer.

Front View Identification

Diagram and labels identifying components on the front of the unit.

I;O Port Details

Detailed description of input/output ports and their functionalities.

Unit Setup

Installing the Battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting and securing the unit's battery.

Applying the Screen Protector

Instructions for applying a screen protector to the unit's display.

Charging and Powering On;Off

Steps for charging the battery and turning the unit on/off.

Language and Screen Alignment

Procedure for selecting device language and calibrating the touchscreen.

Working with the Unit and Battery

Home Screen Overview

Description of the Home Screen and its main functions for launching applications.

Battery Life Management

Tips and factors affecting battery life and how to extend it.

Power Key Features and Menu

Functions of the Power key, including accessing the power menu options.

Performing a Clean Boot

Steps to perform a clean boot to reset the unit to factory defaults.

Communication Methods

Connecting to a PC

Steps for connecting the unit to a PC for file transfer and synchronization.

Working with Bluetooth

Overview of Bluetooth functionality and settings for wireless communication.

Working with Wi-Fi

Connecting to wireless networks for data transmission.

Using the Camera

Instructions for capturing photos and videos with the unit's camera.

Working with GPS

Overview of GPS functionality and installation verification.

Working with the Wireless WAN

Information on utilizing 3G/CDMA wireless networks.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Battery Failure During Job

Tips to prevent battery failure and ensure continuous operation during a job.

File Management Issues

Handling file deletion, viewing extensions, and checking memory.

Display Viewability and SD Devices

Tips to improve display readability and usage of SD memory cards.

Appendix A: SatViewer

Using SatViewer Overview

Introduction to the SatViewer application for GPS data.

SatViewer GPS Tab Configuration

Configuring GPS settings, drivers, and restoring defaults in SatViewer.

SatViewer Data View Tab

Capturing and viewing GPS data from the COM port in SatViewer.

Trimble Ranger Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrimble
ModelRanger
CategoryHandhelds
LanguageEnglish

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