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● Ensure that your
hand does not cover
the GPS antenna of
your device.
See
"Hold your device
correctly", p. 36.
● 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 > Connectivity > GPS data >
Position > Options > Satellite status. Or, in the Maps
application, select Options > Map options > Satellite
info.
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 black.
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.
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.
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