Tips on creating a GPS connection
Check the satellite signal status
Select
Menu
>
Applications
>
Location
and
GPS data
>
Options
>
Satellite status
.
If your device has found satellites, a bar for each satellite is
shown in the satellite information view. The longer the bar,
the stronger the satellite signal. When your device has
received enough data from the satellite signal to calculate
your location, the colour of the bar changes.
Initially your device must receive signals from at least four
satellites to be able to calculate your location. When the
initial calculation has been made, it may be possible to
continue calculating your location with three satellites.
However, the accuracy is generally better when more
satellites are found.
If no satellite signal can be found, consider the following:
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If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
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If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
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If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength
may be affected.
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Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which
may block the satellite signals.
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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 GPS may drain the battery faster.