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Welcome to use GeoPro K2 series. This book describes how to install, set up and use GeoPro K2 series, including GeoPro K2E and GeoPro K2G . For GeoPac, the embedded multi-function GNSS data collecting & processing software, please refer to GeoPac User’s Manual for more information.
Contents Overview ............................1 GeoPro K2 Series Overview ....................2 Innovative Technology ......................3 Configuration Advantages ..................... 4 Notice ........................... 5 GeoPro K2 Series Introductions ...................... 6 Front View..........................7 Back View ..........................8 Interfaces ..........................9 Standard Configuration List ....................10 Basic Operations ..........................
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Interfaces ..........................34 Power Performance ......................34 Application Function ......................35 Physics ..........................35 Electric Specifications ......................35 Troubleshooting ..........................36 Common Troubleshooting ....................37 ActiveSync Common Problems ................... 38 Index ............................39 Contact Us ............................ 40...
Overview C H A P T E R GeoPro K2 Series Overview Innovative Technology Configuration Advantages Notice...
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√ 3.5 Inches Touch Screen Battery Number Note: You can find the product nameplate after removing the battery, the first four characters of the SN show the product type, such as “GK2E” for GeoPro K2E, and “GK2G” for GeoPro K2G.
The embedded digital camera can capture the related image on-site directly for convenient attribute annotation while the built-in microphone supports audio annotation. And the Geosun GeoPac software installed inside will automatically match the image with current GPS position for convenient background application.
Configuration Advantages Professional Software Support GeoPac software of Geosun is a professional GNSS data acquisition, processing and management software suite, which adopts unique high-accuracy data processing algorithm and contains many optional application modules. With GeoPac, you can easily handle the point, line, plane, annotation and image, realizing seamless integration of fieldwork and office work.
Overview Notice Although GeoPro K2 series handheld is made of corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant materials, this kind of sophisticated instrument still needs careful usage and maintenance. Please preserve the handheld in dry environment as possible. To improve its stability and service life, the handheld should avoid being exposed to extreme environment, such as damp, high or low temperature, corrosive gas or liquid and etc.
GeoPro K2 Series Introductions Front View Built-in GPS Antenna Touch Screen: 3.5 inches sunlight readable color touch screen Microphone: Support on-site audio collection for attribute annotation Power: Press this button for 2 sec to turn on the handheld, or 3 sec to turn off it ...
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operating Instructions Back View Touch Pen Speaker: Voice reporting Camera: on-site image collection for attribute annotation Li-Ion Battery: 3.7V/4200mAh Strap Hole: hold the strap to prevent the handheld from slipping Note: There may be no voice or the voice may be hoarse when the speaker gets water inside.
GeoPro K2 Series Introductions Interfaces Mini-USB Port: Connecting PC for data transmission Debug Serial Port: For the E-boot writing by factory Power Interface: For charging Micro SD Card Slot: For installing Micro SD card, supports massive storage expansion up to 32 GB Close the plug to avoid water and dust when you don’t use the interfaces.
Standard Configuration List Picture Configuration Item Number GeoPro K2 Series Handheld Charger Universal Adapter USB Data Cable Battery Micro SD Card (2G Byte, Flash) Touch Pen Geosun GEO CD (Containing all Geosun GEO catalogues, software, manual, video) GeoPro K2 Series Bag...
Basic Operations C H A P T E R Taking Out and Putting Back the Touch Pen Power On Power Off Stylus Property Settings Power Management Installing Micro SD Card Installing SIM Card ...
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GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operating Instructions Taking Out and Putting Back the Touch Pen The touch pen is in the pen slot at the back of the handheld. Lightly pull the touch pen cap, and take it out, as shown below: To put back the touch pen, let the cap toward the outside, and then push it until the top of the pen reach the end of the slot.
Basic Operations Power On Press the power button for 2 seconds, the handheld will turn on and load WinCE system automatically, as shown right: The startup process lasts for about 30 seconds, please be patient. When the startup process is completed, the desktop of WinCE system will be shown as right: Power Off...
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions Stylus Property Settings Tap Start>Control Panel menu item to open Control Panel dialog box. Tap Stylus icon in Control Panel dialog box to open Stylus Properties dialog box. Set up double-tap speed. Double tap the grid pattern to set double-tap speed and double tap file icon to test the double tap setting in Double-Tap page.
Basic Operations Power Management Installing and Removing the Battery 1. Insert the raised parts of battery into the corresponding slot. 2. Press down the end with plastic spring of the battery until you hear the sound of lock. 3. To remove the battery, pull up the plastic spring of the battery until you hear the sound of popup, and then gently take out the battery.
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions Warning: 1. Don't put battery in fire or use metal short-circuit electrode. Please use the special battery and charger from manufacturer only. 2. Stop using the battery once you find it heated abnormally, distorted, leaked, or smelly. Please replace it by a new one.
Basic Operations Checking the Remaining Power Tap the Start>Settings>Control Panel >Power properties item to check the remaining power. If the remaining power shown in Main battery area is 100%, but on the task bar, the battery icon is along with a lightning bolt signal, then it means the battery is not yet fully charged.
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions Installing Micro SD Card 1. Open the rectangular soft plug at the button of the handheld, you can find Micro SD slot. 2. Put the Micro SD card upside down (the metal surface upward), then push the card into the slot till the card is completely inside the slot, and then close the plug.
Basic Operations Installing SIM Card 1. Take down the battery. 2. Push the metal cover gently following the arrow direction of UNLOCK to open the metal cover, and then insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot, as shown below: 3.
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions Serial Port Settings Double tap the Communication Mode Settings icon in the Control Panel, then the Communication Mode Settings dialog box appears, as shown below: Users can define the function of COM1 as Radio (PC) or Bluetooth in this dialog box. Bluetooth Settings Tap the Bluetooth Settings tag in the Communication Mode Settings dialog box, the Bluetooth Settings interface appears, as shown below left.
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Basic Operations Bluetooth Settings When the Bluetooth is enabled, the icon appears in the task bar, as shown below left. Double tap the Bluetooth Device Properties icon , the Bluetooth Management interface pops up as shown below right. Tap the Scan Device button, the handheld begins to scan Bluetooth devices within 10 meters, and show them in the Scan Device page, as shown below left.
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GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions The Bluetooth Manager dialog box appeared, as shown below left, tap the Yes button. Input the matching password (user-defined) in the appeared dialog box, tap the OK button, and then wait for inputting the matching password in the other device. When the other device finished confirmation, the symbol turns to , which means...
Basic Operations Bluetooth Dial-up Connection Usually, while scanning the devices, several items will be shown for the same device, for example, the Nokia device shown in the left picture below. To implement its Bluetooth Dial-up function, please double tap the item with the icon ahead, and then select the Trusted menu item, and input the matching password.
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions 3. Select the matching device in the Modem dialog box, and tap the Configure button. Then a Bluetooth authority request will appear in the other device. When the request is accepted by the other device, the Device Properties dialog box pops up. In the Call Options page, input the APN provided by GPRS providers in the Extra Settings edit box, as shown below left.
Basic Operations The electronic compass is able to provide the accurate direction for user even with poor satellite signals or in low-speed or static status. Restoring WinCE System Make sure the backup of software and data have been done before restoring WinCE system.
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operation Instructions Installing, Uninstalling or Updating GeoPac Software For details, please refer to the GeoPac User’s Manual. Upgrading the Firmware Method 1: Connect K2 series to PC with data cable. For details, please refer to chapter: Connecting to After Microsoft ActiveSync is connected to handheld as below: Click the Explore button of Microsoft ActiveSync to open K2 series resource browser.
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Basic Operations You can also insert the Micro SD card into Micro SD card reader, and then insert the reader to the USB interface of a PC. Copy firmware file to the Micro SD card, and insert it into handheld. Then by the above method, you can also complete upgrading firmware. Note: If there are several versions of the firmware for the correct type of handheld, the system will be upgraded to the latest one.
Connecting to PC C H A P T E R Installing Microsoft ActiveSync Hardware Connection Setup with PC Microsoft ActiveSync Automatic Connection Visiting GeoPro K2 Series Handheld...
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Connecting to PC Installing Microsoft ActiveSync GeoPro K2 series is compatible with ActiveSync 4.5 or later. You can download the latest version from the Microsoft website at: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=15 After installing the Microsoft ActiveSync, click the Start > Program menu item, find and run Microsoft ActiveSync.
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GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operating Instructions Microsoft ActiveSync Automatic Connection After the data cable has been connected, Microsoft ActiveSync on the computer will recognize the handheld device and connect automatically. Then select “No” if it asks “Set Up a Partnership Yes or No?” and click the OK button, the connection will be completed successfully.
Technical Parameters C H A P T E R System Configuration GPS Performance Positioning Accuracy Interfaces Power Performance Application Function Physics Electric Specifications...
GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operating Instructions This chapter describes the technical parameters of Geosun GeoPro K2 series. The specifications are subject to change without notice. System Configuration Operating system: Windows CE 6.0 Microprocessor: 1GHz industrial-grade processor Storage: 512MB DDR2 SDRAM, built-in 512M flash memory ...
Technical Parameters Application Function Wireless communication Built-in GPRS communication module supporting remote wireless communication Built-in Bluetooth module, easily realizing short distance wireless communication Built-in electronic compass, an effective assistance to the GPS fieldwork Video: Built-in a 5 megapixel camera ,support on-site image acquisition and annotation ...
Index Common Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Can’t turn on. Low battery. Recharge the battery. Working temperature is beyond the Bring the handheld into the environment allowed range (- 20 ℃ ~ 60 ℃). where the temperature is in the allowed range. Crash in using.
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Check "Allowing the USB connection" in File > enabled in ActiveSync. Connection Settings. Microsoft USB drive is Install Microsoft USB drive. not installed. If the problem you encountered still can not be solved, please contact us. Geosun will offer you excellent after-sales service.
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Index Index Intelligent Speech Technology, 3 Antenna, 34 Interfaces, 9, 34 Application Function, 35 Micro SD Card, 9 Back View, 8 Microprocessor, 34 Battery, 4, 15 Mini-USB Port, 9 Bluetooth Settings, 20 Notice, 5 Calibrate the touch screen, 14 Operating system, 34 Channel, 34 Physics, 35 Charging, 16...
Please be freely to contact us with any usage condition or advices about GeoPro K2 series, we will reply to you as soon as possible. Geosun Spatial Technology Instrument Co., Ltd. Add: 3rd Floor, Hongye Building, Wuhan University Science Park, University Park...
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GeoPro K2 Series Hardware Operating Instructions FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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