Filter
Top Products
Hold your device correctly
When using the GPS receiver, ensure 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.
Tips on creating a GPS connection
Check satellite signal status
To check how many satellites your device has found, and whether your device is
receiving satellite signals, select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data >
Position > Options > Satellite status.
If your device has found satellites, a bar for each satellite is
shown in the satellite info view. The longer the bar, the
stronger the satellite signal. When your device has received
enough data from the satellite signal to calculate the
coordinates of your location, the bar turns blue.
To view the positions of found satellites, select Chg. view.
Initially your device must receive signals from at least four satellites to be able to
calculate the coordinates of your location. When the initial calculation has been made,
it may be possible to continue calculating the coordinates of your location with three
satellites. However, the accuracy is generally better when more satellites are found.
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.
● If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.
● Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block the satellite signals.
Position requests
You may receive a request from a network service to receive your position information.
Service providers may offer information about local topics, such as weather or traffic
conditions, based on the location of your device.
When you receive a position request, a message is displayed showing the service that
is making the request. Select Accept to allow your position information to be sent or
Reject to deny the request.
© 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved. 63