Hold Your Device Correctly; Tips On Creating A Gps Connection - Nokia 5230 User Manual

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

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 and GPS
data > Options > Satellite status.
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 Chg. 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.
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