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You must have an internet access point defined in the device
to retrieve assistance data from the Nokia A-GPS service over
a packet data connection. The access point for A-GPS can be
defined in positioning settings. Only a packet data internet
access point can be used. Your device asks you to select the
internet access point when GPS is used for the first time.
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
>
Applications 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.
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