User's Manual
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Trimble® Ranger™
Swapping the PowerBoot Module
The PowerBoot is designed to be quickly swapped in the field (if you have purchased additional PowerBoot Modules). If the
current PowerBoot Module runs low, replace it and continue with your w ork.
The unit saves enough power that if you swap the PowerBoot within a couple of minutes, it will not trigger a reset. If the saved
power runs out before the new PowerBoot is connected, the unit will reset. This will not impact saved data, programs or con-
figuration, however unsaved data will be lost and the time will need to be reset.
To change a PowerBoot Module, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the hand strap from the PowerBoot.
2. Ensure the unit is turned on. (The unit will automatically turn itself o when you loosen the screws in the next step.)
3. Use a screwdriver or a coin to unlock the two screws on the PowerBoot Module by turning them counter-clockwise
until the PowerBoot can be removed. Unscrewing the screws turns the unit o and puts it in a special state that pre-
vents it from turning on for alarms and notications.
4. Remove the PowerBoot Module by taking it out of the unit. Be careful to not press the Power key while the Power-
Boot is detached.
5. Quickly insert the new PowerBoot onto the unit.
6. Fasten the PowerBoot securely into place by turning the two screws clockwise.
7. Replace the hand strap.
8. Turn the unit ON to resume operation.
Note: The screws MUST be tightened securely before turning the unit on or it will not turn on.
Using the stylus
The touch screen on your unit works like a mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. Tap: Tap
the screen with the stylus to select or open an item.
Tapping is equivalent to clicking the left mouse button on your PC
Touch and hold
When you touch and hold, a circle of dots appears around the stylus to indicate that a pop-up menu will soon appear. Touch-
ing and holding is equivalent to clicking the right button on the PC mouse.
Drag
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.
Storage Memory
Unlike many handheld computers which can lose data if they lose power, all your data is stored in non-volatile memory. Los-
ing power will not impact saved data or configurations other than the real time clock. If the battery is removed for 30 seconds
or more, the user will be prompted to enter a current time and date. This must be done prior to operating the READCENTER®
Field Applications.