Gps (Global Positioning System) - Medion P 4245 Manual

GPS (Global Positioning System)

GPS is a satellite-backed system for determining your position.
With the help of 24 satellites revolving around the earth, it is
possible to determine your position on earth with the accu-
racy of a few meters. The satellite signals are received by the
antenna of the built-in GPS receiver, which must have a "line
of sight" to at least 4 of these.
Note
When the line of sight is interrupted (eg in tunnels, be-
tween houses, in woods or also in vehicles with metal-
coated windows) it is not possible to determine the po-
sition. The satellite reception however automatically
picks up again as soon as the obstacle has been passed
and the line of sight is re-established. Moving slowly
(e.g. slow walking) also limits the accuracy of the navi-
gation.
The GPS receiver consumes additional power. This is espe-
cially of concern when running on batteries. To conserve
power do not turn on the GPS receiver unnecessarily. Also
terminate the navigation software if it is not needed or satellite
reception is not possible for a longer period. You can also
switch the device off by means of the On/Off switch if you
experience a short interruption in your journey, pressing the
same switch again will reactivate a restart. The GPS receiver
will also be reactivated at the same time, if the navigation
software is still active. There may be a delay for the position to
be updated again, this is dependant on the reception situa-
tion.
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