Positioning (Gps); About Gps; Assisted Gps (A-Gps) - Nokia 5230 User Manual

Positioning (GPS)

You can use applications such as GPS data to calculate your location or measure
distances. These applications require a GPS connection.
The GPS of this device is not for professional navigation and positioning. GPS
connection time may take tens of minutes which might also be affected by weather,
use environment, and other condition of use. GPS should only be used as a
navigation aid and should not be used for emergency or task which requires more
precise positioning.

About GPS

The coordinates in the GPS are expressed using the international WGS-84 coordinate
system. The availability of the coordinates may vary by region.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United
States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy
of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United
States government and is subject to change with the United States Department of
Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be
affected by poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPS signals may be
affected by your location, buildings, natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS
signals may not be available inside buildings or underground and may be impaired
by materials such as concrete and metal.
GPS should not be used for precise location measurement, and you should never
rely solely on location data from the GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for
positioning or navigation.
The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may occur. Accuracy can
also be affected by availability and quality of GPS signals.
Different positioning methods can be enabled or disabled in positioning settings.

Assisted GPS (A-GPS)

Your device also supports Assisted GPS (A-GPS).
A-GPS is a network service.
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