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Assisted Global Positioning System (A-GPS)
A-GPS is an advanced positioning system developed for mobile phone applications. The complex
calculations performed by a GPS receiver are carried out on an external server. Assistance
information is sent to the handset over the cellular system and is dependant on cellular coverage.
The handset contains an antenna and receiver specifically for A-GPS signals and this enables the
handset to calculate its position in terms of longitude, latitude and altitude.
•
Stand alone
GPS is a limited service pre-installed in your handset, that in good conditions will
provide a decimal location position.
•
Full
functionality
requires additional applications to be installed or supplied by Telstra or third
parties. Please contact Telstra for more information.
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The GPS receiver requires signals from at least three satellites and can take
several
minutes
to acquire.
•
Reception
is
reduced in city areas
, you get best reception when you have a clear view of the
whole sky.
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If you are
indoors
,
in a vehicle
or are in
overcast
weather conditions the
signal strength
may be reduced
.
•
The antenna is on the right hand side of the phone, do not block the antenna with your hand.
