Hold Your Device Correctly; Tips On Creating A Gps Connection - Nokia N96 User Manual

internet access point can be used. 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.
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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.
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Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS
●
antenna of your device.
correctly", p. 88.
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 Tools
data Position Options
> >
See "Hold your device
Connectivity
> >
Satellite status.
>
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