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It may take your handset several minutes to
complete the process of determining your location.
During this time, a message usually appears on
your handset's display saying your handset is
scanning for satellites. For tips on getting the best
location calculation, see "Enhancing GPS
Performance".
The Position screen displays the updated
information.
To cancel a location calculation before it is
completed:
Press A under Cancel to return to the Position
screen. -or-
Press e to return to the idle screen.
Each time approximate location of your handset is
calculated, the latest location information is stored
in your handset and remains there even when your
handset is powered off. You will see this
information the next time you view the Position
screen.
If you received a phone call or alert while
attempting to determine your location, the Position
screen will disappear, but your handset will
continue attempting to determine its location. If it is
successful, the new location information will be
displayed the next time you view the Position
screen.
Enhancing GPS Performance
Enhancing GPS Performance
Sometimes the GPS feature of your handset may
be unable to complete a location calculation
successfully. If this happens when you are trying to
view your location on the handset's display, you
will see a message indicating that your handset
cannot access satellites.
To improve accuracy and increase your chances of
a successful calculation, do the following while
your handset is determining your approximate
location:
• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best
where there is nothing between your handset
and a large amount of open sky. If possible, go
outside, away from tall buildings and foliage.
While performance in a building is improved by
moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun
shielding films may block satellite signals.
• Extend your handset's antenna.
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