User's Manual Part 3

6 Getting Connected
84 GeoExplorer 2008 Series User Guide
Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device
To use another Bluetooth-enabled device with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld,
you must form a Bluetooth connection between the two devices, during which you
select the type of service to use for the connection. This defines how the devices will
communicate with each other.
After forming the Bluetooth connection between the devices you may need to
configure settings for the connection such as the COM port for the field software to
use, or the number for the phone to dial. You must then connect to the other device
using the appropriate software application.
To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to another Bluetooth-enabled
device, you can use either a paired connection or a non-paired connection.
Note – If you are connecting to a phone, skip this section and go to Connecting to a
Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS
networks) on page 88, where the pairing step is described as part of the procedure for
connecting to a phone.
Trimble recommends using a paired connection, if pairing is supported by the other
device, as a paired connection creates a more secure connection and makes
reconnecting to the device easier. For more information, see Pairing with a Bluetooth-
enabled device below.
Some devices, such as a Trimble GeoBeacon receiver, do not support paired
connections. Use a non-paired connection if the device does not have a keyboard, and
if you know that the device does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed
passkey during pairing. For more information, see Setting up a connection to a non-
paired device, page 86.
To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld to the other device, do one of the following:
• Pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device (see below)
• Set up a connection to a non-paired device (see page 86)
Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device
Pairing the handheld with another Bluetooth-enabled device creates a permanent
security bond between the devices, which helps to exchange information securely
between the devices. The paired relationship is established when two devices create
and exchange a link key. Once the relationship is established, the handheld and the
other Bluetooth device only need to have their Bluetooth radios turned on to exchange
information; they do not need to be visible to other devices.
To pair with a Bluetooth device:
1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to pair with are
within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is
turned on.
2. On the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, tap
/ Settings / Connections /
Bluetooth.