Hold Your Device Correctly; Tips On Creating A Gps Connection - Nokia N85 User Manual

Define an access point for A-GPS — Press
select Tools Settings
>
Positioning server. Only a GPRS internet access point
can be used for this service. Your device asks for the
internet access point when GPS is used for the first
time.

Hold your device correctly

The GPS receiver is located on the back of the device.
When using the receiver, make sure that 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.
, and
General Positioning
> >
Tips on creating a GPS
>
connection
If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider
the following:
If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better
●
signal.
If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
●
Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS
●
antenna of your device.
correctly," p. 49.
If the weather conditions are bad, 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,
press , and select
data Position
> >
in the Maps application, select
view GPS info.
>
See "Hold your device
Tools Connectivity
> >
Options Satellite status. Or,
>
Options Map
>
GPS
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