Positioning
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To enable or disable different positioning methods,
Positioning (GPS) such as Bluetooth GPS, press
, and
select
Tools
>
Settings
>
General
>
Positioning
>
Positioning methods
.
GPS receiver
The GPS receiver is
located in the bottom of
the device. When using
the receiver, slide the
numeric keypad open
and hold the device
upright in your hand at
an angle of about 45
degrees, with a clear
view of the sky.
Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of
seconds to several minutes. Establishing a GPS connection
in the car may take longer.
The GPS receiver takes its power from the battery. Using
the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster.
About satellite signals
If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider the
following:
•
If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better
signal.
•
If the numeric keypad slide is closed, open it.
•
If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
•
Check that your hand does not cover the GPS antenna
of your device. For the location of the antenna, see ‘GPS
receiver’, p. 72.
•
If the weather conditions are bad, in such a case the
signal strength may also be affected.
•
Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple
of seconds to several minutes.
Satellite 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
. 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
