Travel And Maps; Using Location Services; Google Maps™ And Navigation; Using Data Traffic When Traveling - Sony Xperia XA User Manual

Travel and maps

Using Location Services

Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from cellular and Wi-Fi networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information
to determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS
satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi function. And if you're
not within range of a Wi-Fi network, your device can determine your location using your
cellular network.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
To Enable or Disable Location Services
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Settings > Location, then tap the on-off switch accordingly to enable
or disable location services.
3 If you selected to enable location services in step 2, tap Agree to confirm.
Improving GPS Accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for your
location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the sky.
Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS
signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another
location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and
receive detailed directions to your destination.
The Google Maps™ application requires an Internet connection when used online. You
may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
To get more detailed information about how to use this application, go to
http://support.google.com and click the "Maps for mobile" link.
The Google Maps™ application may not be available in every market, country, or region.
To Use Google Maps™
1
From your Homescreen, tap
2 Find and tap Google > Maps.

Using data traffic when traveling

When you travel outside of your home mobile network, you may need to access the
Internet using mobile data traffic. If so, you need to activate data roaming on your device.
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