Signal Reception - Dell BT-308 Owner's Manual

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• Tap Menu and then tap GPS Status.
The GPS Status screen appears.

Signal Reception

Once the Receiver and the Pocket PC are partnered, you receive satellite
signals. Based on satellite position and your geographic location, you may
experience the following:
• Satellite signals are received more quickly at specific times of the day.
For example, at 10:00 a.m., you might receive signals in under a
minute because more satellites are visible in the sky. At 3:00 p.m., you
may not receive signals because only two satellites are visible in the sky
• Buildings can block satellite signals. Setting up the GPS receiver in a
vertical window blocks at least 50% of the sky. Trees also can block
satellite signals.
NOTE:
A window with a Southern view, rather than Northern view, should be
used to receive signals.
The Receiver performs at its best when the battery is fully charged. If you are
having trouble receiving signals, try plugging in the Receiver.
The color of the vehicle arrow on the map indicates the connection strength
between your Receiver and the satellites:
• Green indicates that 4 or more satellites are available. This is the
strongest level of GPS connection, sometimes referred to as a 3D fix.
• Yellow indicates that 3 satellites are available. This is a weaker level of
GPS connection, sometimes referred to as a 2D fix.
• Red indicates that less than 3 satellites are available. The system will
seek additional satellites before providing navigation.
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