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144 Section 2G: Using the Phone’s Tools
Using GPS Enabled
Your phone’s GPS Enabled feature uses information from
Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth
to determine the approximate geographical location of your
phone, expressed as latitude and longitude. The availability
and accuracy of this location information (and the amount of
time that it takes to calculate it) will vary depending on the
environment in which you are using the GPS feature. For
example, GPS location fixes are often difficult to obtain
indoors, in covered locations, between high buildings, or in
other situations where you have not established a clear broad
view of the sky. SEE: “IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind” on
page 144.
When you make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature of
your phone can help emergency personnel locate you if your
phone has adequate access to GPS satellite signals and your
emergency response center is equipped to process such
information.
You can also use the GPS feature to view your approximate
location. Location information appears on the phone’s
display.
Java applications loaded on your phone can also request your
location. If your phone is connected to a laptop computer or
similar device, software running on that device can request
your location. To protect your privacy, you can control
whether these requests are granted.
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in Mind
If you are using the GPS feature of your phone while driving,
please give full attention to driving and to the road.