Frequently Asked Questions
- GeoCE Series
- How long can the GeoExplorer® CE handheld operate on internal battery?
- How can I conserve power?
- How do I recharge the GeoExplorer CE handheld?
- Will the GeoExplorer CE handheld recharge when suspended?
- What types of external power can I use?
- How long can the GeoExplorer CE handheld operate using an external battery?
- Can the GeoExplorer CE handheld use external power without recharging?
- What happens when the GeoExplorer CE handheld loses power?
- Can I take the battery out?
GeoCE Series
↑ Back to Top How long can the GeoExplorer® CE handheld operate on internal battery?
The GeoExplorer CE handheld has an internal lithium-ion battery that will last up to 10 hours
with GPS operating continuously.
↑ Back to Top How can I conserve power?
Although the GeoExplorer CE handheld’s battery can operate for a full day without recharging,
you can conserve battery power to extend operation time. Follow these tips to reduce power
consumption:
Disconnect from the integrated GPS receiver whenever it is not in use. When you disconnect
from GPS, the integrated GPS receiver switches off and stops drawing power. Whenever GPS
data is not required, use the application’s Disconnect or Deactivate GPS option. Exiting the
application also disconnects from the integrated GPS receiver.
Tip: Do not disconnect from GPS if you will be reconnecting within about five minutes Your
application can take up to 30 seconds to reactivate the integrated GPS receiver, so
disconnecting to save power can cost time.
Do not use the backlight. To turn the backlight off, press the Display button. You can also
configure the backlight to automatically turn off if the GeoExplorer CE handheld has been idle
for a specified time. For more information, refer to the GeoExplorer CE Series Getting Started
Guide.
Set the GeoExplorer CE handheld to go into Suspend mode when idle. For more information,
refer to the GeoExplorer CE Series Getting Started Guide.
How can I extend the life of the internal battery?
If you are not going to use your GeoExplorer CE handheld for three months or more, Trimble
recommends that you turn the handheld off instead of leaving it in Suspend mode. For more
information, refer to the GeoExplorer CE Series Getting Started Guide. Alternatively, you can
keep the GeoExplorer CE handheld connected to mains power to continually charge it.
Fully charging and then fully discharging will extend the life of the battery. ↑ Back to Top How do I recharge the GeoExplorer CE handheld?
To recharge the GeoExplorer CE handheld, use the support module or the optional serial clip to
connect it to an external power source. Depending on the optional accessories that you have
purchased, you can use mains power, a camcorder battery, or a vehicle’s battery to recharge the
GeoExplorer CE handheld.
Trimble recommends that you turn on the GeoExplorer CE handheld before recharging the
battery. If you recharge the battery when the handheld is in Suspend mode, the battery level
displayed in the system tray may not be correct. To display the correct battery level, turn on the
handheld and fully charge the battery again. ↑ Back to Top Will the GeoExplorer CE handheld recharge when suspended?
Yes, but the battery level displayed in the system tray may not be correct. Trimble recommends
that you turn on the GeoExplorer CE handheld before recharging the battery. ↑ Back to Top What types of external power can I use?
Depending on the optional accessories that you have purchased, you can use mains power, a
camcorder battery, or a vehicle’s battery to supply power to the GeoExplorer CE handheld. ↑ Back to Top How long can the GeoExplorer CE handheld operate using an external battery?
Using power from an external camcorder battery doubles the GeoExplorer CE handheld’s
operating time, to up to 20 hours with GPS operating continuously. ↑ Back to Top Can the GeoExplorer CE handheld use external power without recharging?
By default, the GeoExplorer CE handheld uses any external power source to recharge its internal
battery. This draws more power from the external source than only using it to power the
GeoExplorer CE handheld. Recharging the internal battery from a power source that can itself be
drained (such as a camcorder battery) can be inefficient if you are using external power to extend
your working time.
To get the maximum life out of an expendable external power source, you can disable recharging
from the power/serial clip. When recharging is disabled, any power source connected to the serial
clip is used only to provide power to the handheld.
For more information, refer to the GeoExplorer CE Series Getting Started Guide. ↑ Back to Top What happens when the GeoExplorer CE handheld loses power?
If the internal battery runs flat and no external power source is available, the GeoExplorer CE
handheld turns off and the main memory is cleared. When power is restored, the main memory is
restored from the backup on the Disk. You will lose any unsaved data (for example, any unsaved
changes to documents) and any data in the main memory that has changed since the last main
memory backup.
Note: Programs and files stored on the Disk are not affected by power loss. However, data and
settings stored in main memory may be affected. If these settings are lost, some programs may not
run correctly. To avoid problems, back up the main memory regularly, and always back up the
main memory after installing software. ↑ Back to Top Can I take the battery out?
No. Removing the internal battery voids your warranty. If you have a battery problem, contact
your local Trimble representative.
The battery is rechargeable in the handheld using the support module or the optional serial clip. ↑ Back to Top
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