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Operating System Downloads
v6.0.1 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (Windows Mobile 6)
(Trimble_Recon_V6_0_1WWE.exe - 33301 KB)
v6.0.1 is the Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 operating system for the Trimble Recon handheld.
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If you have a Trimble Recon handheld that is running Microsoft Windows Mobile version 5.0 software you can purchase an upgrade to the Windows Mobile 6 operating system.
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For detailed instructions on how to upgrade to the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, refer to the Support Note.
v6.0.1.2 - Trimble Recon, Operating System Patch (Windows Mobile 6)
(Trimble_Recon_UpdateWM6WWE-6.0.1-6.0.1.2.cab.pks - 65 KB)
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The v6.0.1.2 patch should be installed after the v6.0.1 operating sytem has been installed or after a Trimble Recon handheld running Windows Mobile 6 has been reset to factory settings.
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The v6.0.1.2 patch resolves an issue where the handheld may not be able to connect to wireless access points using wireless LAN.
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For instructions on how to install the patch, refer to the Support Note.
v4.2.5 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (Pocket PC 2003)
(TrimbleReconUpdatePPCV4_2_5WWE.exe - 15100 KB)
Version 4.2.5 operating system includes all of the enhancements of versions 4.2.2 and 4.2.3.
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New Features
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USB drivers improved to make USB communications more robust.
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Touch screen improvements to eliminate lock-ups and false touches.
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The addition of a High-Contrast mode enables users to display information in black type on a white screen, greatly improving screen visibility in daylight.
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Improved compatibility between Microsoft Streets & Trips 2005/AutoRoute™ 2005 software and the Trimble Recon handheld.
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The Battery Power Remaining indicator now provides a more accurate representation of the percentage of battery life remaining.
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The battery algorithm has been improved to make Low Battery warnings more accurate.
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Improvements in file names and contacts where foreign characters, including accented characters, can now be properly displayed and saved.
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Features included from v4.2.3
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Features included from v4.2.2
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Improvements have been made in the reporting of Battery Power Remaining, in particular an issue with incorrect reporting of battery capacity has been resolved.
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An issue where some Recon handhelds would experience screen flickering in certain light conditions has been addressed.
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Entitlement
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Refer to the Release Notes for details on the new features and how to perform the upgrade.
v4.1.9 - Trimble Recon, Operating System (CE .NET)
(TrimbleReconUpdateV4_1_9USA.exe - 12506 KB)
Version 4.1.9 is a free operating system upgrade for the Trimble Recon running the Microsoft Windows CE .NET operating system.
Version 4.1.9 operating system includes all of the enhancements of version 4.1.8 with additional functionality to address an issue with Trimble Recon Series handhelds running TerraSync.
Refer to the Release Notes for details on the new features and how to perform the upgrade.
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Other Downloads
Dial String Editor (Windows Mobile 6)
(DialStringEditor.CAB - 231 KB)
If your mobile carrier requires you to enter a custom dial string to connect to the internet and you have a GeoExplorer 2008 series, Trimble Nomad, or Trimble Recon handheld running Windows Mobile 6, you will need to use the Dial String Editor to enter the the custom dial string. For instruction on how to use the application see the Support Note Trimble Handheld Computers: Connecting to the Internet Through a Bluetooth-enabled Mobile Phone.
Trimble Battery Driver Patch (Pocket PC 2003)
(Trimble Battery Driver Patch.zip - 353 KB)
The Trimble® Recon™ handheld may incorrectly display a low battery warning, giving the impression that the battery is performing poorly. This may be caused by operating the device in cold temperatures, or using CompactFlash cards that have a high current draw, such as GPS or 802.11 cards. To resolve this problem, install this driver patch. Once installed, the battery driver patch decreases the battery voltage value used to trigger a low battery warning, increasing the amount of time before a warning appears.
Note: This patch does not change the voltage value used for the critical battery warning.
Trimble Recon - Pocket Streets 2004/2005 Patch (Pocket PC 2003 only)
(Trimble_Recon_Pocket_Streets_2005_patch.exe - 1707 KB)
This patch is to support customers using Trimble Recon series handhelds running Microsoft Streets & Trips 2004 or 2005 editions or Microsoft AutoRoute 2004 or 2005 editions with the GPS Pathfinder Pocket receiver. A communication incompatibility between Pocket Streets and the GPS Pathfinder Pocket which inhibits connection between the two has been addressed.
Installation Instructions
1. Download the patch to your PC.
2. Connect your Trimble Recon to your PC using Microsoft ActiveSync.
3. Run the patch and follow the instructions.
4. The patch will be installed to your Trimble Recon.
Read the Support Note - Trimble Recon GPS System Setup for detailed instructions on how to set up and configure the Trimble Recon and GPS Pathfinder Pocket system with Pocket Streets.
Recon Socket Bluetooth Driver (Pocket PC 2003)
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The latest Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash card drivers to be used with the Trimble Recon running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PC operating system can be downloaded from the Socket website. This link will redirect you to the Socket website.
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For details on installing the driver and using the Socket Bluetooth card refer to the Using the Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash Card Support Note.
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Windows Mobile 6 Support Notes
Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List
(MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility.pdf - 492 KB)
This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Trimble Recon Handheld: Replacing the PowerBoot Module Battery Pack
(SprtNote_Recon_ReplacingPowerBoot.pdf - 255 KB)
This Support Note describes how to replace the PowerBoot Module™ battery pack for the Trimble Recon® handheld. The PowerBoot Module battery pack contains the rechargeable Ni-MH battery for the Trimble Recon handheld. It also includes the serial (COM) port, USB port, and external AC power port.
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Windows Mobile 5.0 Support Notes
Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List
(MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility.pdf - 492 KB)
This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Daylight Saving Time Change: United States and Canada
(MGIS_GeoExplorerReconRanger_WM5PPC2003_DSTupdate.pdf - 186 KB)
The U.S. Congress has ordered changes to the dates of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Devices that are powered by the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® version 5.0 software, or Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs (“Windows Mobile-based software”) require an update to correctly adjust the time. This update is provided free of charge from Microsoft.
Mapping and GIS Field Computers: SD Card Support
(MGIS_SprtNote_FieldComputers_SD_cards.pdf - 146 KB)
This support note describes the types of Secure Digital (SD) cards supported by Trimble® Mapping and GIS field computers, and issues related to using SD cards with these products.
Computadoras de campo de Mapping & GIS: Soporte para tarjetas SD
(Span MGIS_SprtNote_FieldComputers_SD_cards.pdf - 157 KB)
En esta nota de soporte se describen los tipos de tarjetas digitales seguras (SD) soportadas por las computadoras de campo de Trimble Mapping & GIS así como los problemas relacionados con su uso en estos productos.
Computadoras de campo de Mapping & GIS: Soporte para tarjetas SD
(Spanish_MGIS_FieldComputers_SD_card_support.pdf - 160 KB)
En esta nota de soporte se describen los tipos de tarjetas digitales seguras (SD) soportadas por las computadoras de Trimble® Mapping & GIS así como los problemas relacionados con su uso en estos productos.
Trimble Recon Handheld: Replacing the PowerBoot Module Battery Pack
(SprtNote_Recon_ReplacingPowerBoot.pdf - 255 KB)
This Support Note describes how to replace the PowerBoot Module™ battery pack for the Trimble Recon® handheld. The PowerBoot Module battery pack contains the rechargeable Ni-MH battery for the Trimble Recon handheld. It also includes the serial (COM) port, USB port, and external AC power port.
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Pocket PC 2003 Support Notes
Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List
(MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility.pdf - 492 KB)
This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Daylight Saving Time Change: United States and Canada
(MGIS_GeoExplorerReconRanger_WM5PPC2003_DSTupdate.pdf - 186 KB)
The U.S. Congress has ordered changes to the dates of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Devices that are powered by the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® version 5.0 software, or Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs (“Windows Mobile-based software”) require an update to correctly adjust the time. This update is provided free of charge from Microsoft.
Mapping and GIS Field Computers: SD Card Support
(MGIS_SprtNote_FieldComputers_SD_cards.pdf - 146 KB)
This support note describes the types of Secure Digital (SD) cards supported by Trimble® Mapping and GIS field computers, and issues related to using SD cards with these products.
Using the Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash Card
(SprtNote_Recon_SocketBTcard.pdf - 184 KB)
The Socket Communications Bluetooth CompactFlash card is an adapter that fits into one of the CompactFlash slots on the Trimble Recon handheld. It enables wireless communications between the Trimble Recon handheld and a variety of other Bluetooth-enabled devices. This document explains how to use the Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash card on the Trimble Recon handheld.
Memory Architecture
(SprtNote_Recon_MemoryArchitecture.pdf - 168 KB)
This Support Note describes the memory architecture of the Trimble Recon handheld.
Replacing the PowerBoot Module
(SprtNote_Recon_ReplacingPowerBoot.pdf - 349 KB)
This Support Note describes how to replace the PowerBoot module for the Trimble Recon handheld. The PowerBoot module contains the rechargable NiMH battery for the Trimble Recon handheld. It also includes the serial (COM) port, USB port, and external AC power port.
Hard and Soft Resets
(SprtNote_Recon_Resets.pdf - 137 KB)
This Support Note describes how hard and soft resets affect the Trimble Recon handheld. It also describes how to perform a soft reset, a soft reset from the keypad, and a hard reset.
Connecting using ActiveSync
(SprtNote_Recon_ActiveSyncConnection.pdf - 282 KB)
This Support Note explains how to set up a serial or USB ActiveSync connection between your office computer and a Trimble Recon? handheld. You can use an ActiveSync connection to transfer files between the two computers.
Trimble Recon Battery Driver Patch
(SprtNote_Recon_Battery_Driver_Patch.pdf - 296 KB)
The Trimble® Recon™ handheld may incorrectly display a low battery warning, giving the impression that the battery is performing poorly. This may be caused by operating the device in cold temperatures, or using CompactFlash cards that have a high current draw, such as GPS or 802.11 cards. To resolve this problem, install Trimble Battery Driver Patch (Pocket PC) Once installed, the battery driver patch decreases the battery voltage value used to trigger a low battery warning, increasing the amount of time before a warning appears.
Entering Text
(SprtNote_Recon_EnteringText.pdf - 131 KB)
This Support Note describes different methods of entering text on the Trimble Recon handheld.
Computadoras de campo de Mapping & GIS: Soporte para tarjetas SD
(Span MGIS_SprtNote_FieldComputers_SD_cards.pdf - 157 KB)
En esta nota de soporte se describen los tipos de tarjetas digitales seguras (SD) soportadas por las computadoras de campo de Trimble Mapping & GIS así como los problemas relacionados con su uso en estos productos.
Connecting to the Internet
(SprtNote_Recon_Internet.pdf - 171 KB)
This Support Note describes how to use an external serial modem to connect a Trimble Recon handheld to the Internet.
Computadoras de campo de Mapping & GIS: Soporte para tarjetas SD
(Spanish_MGIS_FieldComputers_SD_card_support.pdf - 160 KB)
En esta nota de soporte se describen los tipos de tarjetas digitales seguras (SD) soportadas por las computadoras de Trimble® Mapping & GIS así como los problemas relacionados con su uso en estos productos.
GeoBeacon Receiver: Change to documented Bluetooth functionality
(MGIS_SprtNote_GeoBeacon_Bluetooth.pdf - 145 KB)
Revision B of the User Guide provided with the Trimble® GeoBeacon™ receiver contains information about connecting to a GPS Pathfinder® Pro series receiver that is not relevant for the current version of the GPS Pathfinder Pro series receiver. This support note updates the information provided in the GeoBeacon Receiver User Guide.
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CE .NET Support Notes
Mapping and GIS Product Compatibility List
(MGIS_SprtNote_Product_Compatibility.pdf - 492 KB)
This document outlines the compatibility between Trimble field devices, versions of Trimble field software, versions of the GPS Pathfinder Office software and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Daylight Saving Time Change: United States and Canada
(MGIS_GeoExplorerReconRanger_WM5PPC2003_DSTupdate.pdf - 186 KB)
The U.S. Congress has ordered changes to the dates of Daylight Saving Time (DST). Devices that are powered by the Microsoft® Windows Mobile® version 5.0 software, or Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs (“Windows Mobile-based software”) require an update to correctly adjust the time. This update is provided free of charge from Microsoft.
Using the Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash Card
(SprtNote_Recon_SocketBTcard.pdf - 293 KB)
The Socket Communications Bluetooth CompactFlash card is an adapter that fits into one of the CompactFlash slots on the Trimble Recon? handheld. It enables wireless communications between the Trimble Recon handheld and a variety of other Bluetooth-enabled devices. This document explains how to use the Socket Bluetooth CompactFlash card on the Trimble Recon handheld.
Connecting to the Internet
(SprtNote_Recon_Internet.pdf - 166 KB)
This Support Note describes how to use an external serial modem to connect a Trimble Recon handheld to the Internet.
Hard and Soft Resets
(SprtNote_Recon_Resets.pdf - 119 KB)
This Support Note describes how hard and soft resets affect the Trimble Recon handheld. It also describes how to perform a soft reset, a soft reset from the keypad, and a hard reset.
Connecting Using ActiveSync
(SprtNote_Recon_ActiveSyncConnection.pdf - 227 KB)
This Support Note explains how to set up a serial or USB ActiveSync connection between youroffice computer and a Trimble Recon? handheld. You can use an ActiveSync connection totransfer files between the two computers.
Replacing the PowerBoot Module
(SprtNote_Recon_ReplacingPowerBoot.pdf - 349 KB)
This Support Note describes how to replace the PowerBoot module for the Trimble Recon handheld. The PowerBoot module contains the rechargable NiMH battery for the Trimble Recon handheld. It also includes the serial (COM) port, USB port, and external AC power port.
Entering Text
(SprtNote_Recon_EnteringText.pdf - 131 KB)
This Support Note describes different methods of entering text on the Trimble Recon handheld.
Installing TerraSync on the Trimble Recon handheld
(SprtNote_Recon_InstallingTerraSync.pdf - 28 KB)
If you want to install the TerraSync software on a Trimble Recon handheld, you must install version 2.31 or later. The Trimble Recon handheld does not support earlier versions of TerraSync.
If you do install TerraSync version 2.30 on the Trimble Recon handheld, then you may have problems uninstalling version 2.30 and then installing version 2.31. This Support Note provides instructions on successfully uninstalling TerraSync version 2.30 and then installing version 2.31.
Memory Architecture
(SprtNote_Recon_MemoryArchitecture.pdf - 153 KB)
This Support Note describes the memory architecture of the Trimble Recon handheld.
GeoBeacon Receiver: Change to documented Bluetooth functionality
(MGIS_SprtNote_GeoBeacon_Bluetooth.pdf - 145 KB)
Revision B of the User Guide provided with the Trimble® GeoBeacon™ receiver contains information about connecting to a GPS Pathfinder® Pro series receiver that is not relevant for the current version of the GPS Pathfinder Pro series receiver. This support note updates the information provided in the GeoBeacon Receiver User Guide.
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