Hold Your Device Correctly; Tips On Creating A Gps Connection - Nokia E5-00 User Manual

98 Positioning (GPS)

Hold your device correctly

When using the GPS receiver, ensure 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

If your device cannot find the satellite
signal, consider the following:
If you are indoors, go outdoors to
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receive a better signal.
If you are outdoors, move to a more
•
open space.
Ensure that your hand does not
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cover the GPS antenna of your
device.
If the weather conditions are bad,
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the signal strength may be affected.
Some vehicles have tinted
•
(athermic) windows, which may
block the satellite signals.
Check satellite signal status
To check how many satellites your
device has found, and whether your
device is receiving satellite signals,
select Menu Applications
>
Location GPS data
>
Satellite status.
If your device has found satellites, a bar
for each satellite is displayed in the
satellite information view. The longer
the bar, the stronger the satellite signal
is. When your device has received
enough data from the satellite signal to
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