Tips on creating a GPS connection
Check the satellite signal status
Select
Menu
>
Applications
>
Location
and
GPS data
>
Options
>
Satellite
status
.
If your device has found satellites, a bar for each satellite is shown in the satellite
information view. The longer the bar, the stronger the satellite signal. When your
device has received enough data from the satellite signal to calculate your location,
the colour of the bar changes.
Initially your device must receive signals from at least four satellites to be able to
calculate your location. When the initial calculation has been made, it may be
possible to continue calculating your location with three satellites. However, the
accuracy is generally better when more satellites are found.
If no satellite signal can be found, consider the following:
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If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
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If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
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If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.
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Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block the satellite
signals.
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Ensure you do not cover the antenna with your hand.
Positioning (GPS) 99
Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes.
Establishing a GPS connection in a vehicle may take longer.
The GPS receiver draws its power from the device battery. Using GPS may drain the
battery faster.