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Section 3D. GPS Navigation 189
GPS Navigation
Downloading Location Data via QuickGPS
Before using your device for GPS navigation, open QuickGPS to download ephemeris data (current satellite
position and timing information). QuickGPS significantly speeds up the time for determining your GPS
position. QuickGPS downloads ephemeris data from Web servers, instead of from satellites, using your
device’s Internet connection via Wi-Fi, ActiveSync or GPRS/3G.
To open QuickGPS:
ᮣ Tap Start > Tools > QuickGPS.
To download data:
ᮣ Tap Download on the QuickGPS screen.
You will initially see onscreen the
Valid time of the downloaded data. As time passes, the remaining days and
hours of validity will be shown.
To speed up GPS positioning, download the latest ephemeris data when the validity of the data expires.
Download Options
ⅷ Download satellites automatically. Automatically download ephemeris data. This may incur additional data
charges.
ⅷ Download satellites when roaming. Automatically download ephemeris data when you are out of range of
your home network. This may incur additional data charges.
ⅷ Download satellites when connected to a PC via ActiveSync. Automatically download ephemeris data when it is
connected to your computer via ActiveSync. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to
download ephemeris data.
Using Sprint Navigation
Sprint Navigation™ utilizes GPS positioning technology and access to Sprint’s wireless data network to provide
you with driving directions and a host of other services including:
ⅷ GPS navigation that gives you turn-by-turn directions to any destination address in the continental United
States. If you miss a turn or get off track, Sprint Navigation will calculate a new route for you. You can enter
a destination address by using Sprint Navigation’s automatic voice recognition system or by typing on the
your device’s onscreen keypad.
ⅷ Audio and visual traffic alerts while driving or viewing maps, as well as traffic rerouting capabilities to
minimize delays.
ⅷ Maps of the area around your current location, a marked Favorite, or an address you enter manually or
have previously entered. You can pan the map (adjust left/right/up/down) and zoom in or out.
Note
The data is stored on Web servers. QuickGPS is preconfigured to connect to these servers.