Maps And Locations; About Location Services; Using Gps - Sony SGP311 User Manual

Maps and locations

About location services

Use your device to find out where you are. There are two methods: GPS and wireless
networks. Enable the wireless networks option if you only need your approximate
location, and want it fast. If you want a more exact position, and have a clear view of
the sky, enable the GPS option. In situations where the wireless network connection is
weak, you should enable both options to ensure that your location is found.
Sony does not warrant the accuracy of any location services including but not limited to
navigational services.
To enable location services
Drag the status bar downward, then tap
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Tap Location services.
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Drag the slider beside Access to my location to the right.
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Tap Agree twice to confirm.
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When you enable location services, both GPS satellites and Google's location service (Wi-Fi
and cellular networks) get enabled by default. You can disable either option manually.
To allow Google apps to access your location
Drag the status bar downward, then tap
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Tap Google > Location settings.
2
Drag the slider beside Let Google apps access your location to the right.
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You must be logged into your Google™ account to be able to use location services.

Using GPS

Your device has a global positioning system (GPS) receiver that uses satellite signals
to calculate your location.
When you use features that require the GPS receiver to find your location, make sure you have
a clear view of the sky.
To enable GPS
From your Home screen, tap
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Tap Settings > Location services.
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Mark the GPS satellites checkbox.
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Getting the best performance
The first time you use the GPS it can take 5 to 10 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). The 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.
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