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Positioning settings
Assisted GPS
> Disable.
You must have an internet access point defined in the
device to retrieve assistance data from the Nokia A-GPS
service over a packet data connection. The access point
for A-GPS can be defined in positioning settings. A
wireless LAN (WLAN) access point cannot be used for
this service. Only a packet data internet access point
can be used. Your device asks you to select the internet
access point when GPS is used for the first time.
Hold your device correctly
The GPS receiver is located on the back of the device.
When using the receiver, make sure that you do not
cover the antenna with your hand.
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 the GPS receiver may
drain the battery faster.
Tips on creating a GPS
connection
Check satellite signal status
To check how many satellites your device has found,
and whether your device is receiving satellite signals,
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Positioning methods
>
select
Menu
Applications
>
>
Options
Satellite
>
If your device has found
satellites, a bar for each
satellite is shown in the
satellite info 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 bar colour
changes.
To view the positions of found satellites, select
view.
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:
• If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better
signal.
• If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
• Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS
antenna of your device.
• If the weather conditions are bad, the signal
strength may be affected.
• Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows,
which may block the satellite signals.
GPS
and
GPS data
>
status.
>
Chg.
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