Receiving Satellite Signals - HP IPAQ User Manual

If the connection is not active, manually partner the Bluetooth GPS receiver with the iPAQ
PocketPC. For more information, refer to Manually Partnering the Bluetooth GPS Receiver with
the iPaQ PocketPC section.

Receiving Satellite Signals

The Bluetooth GPS Receiver gets satellite signals only when there is a clear view of the sky.
Trees and tall buildings can block the view. Generally, you do not receive signals inside a
building.
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Note: The Bluetooth GPS Receiver should be placed on the front or back dashboard of the
vehicle. A wireless connection between the Bluetooth GPS Receiver and iPAQ PocketPC is
established through the receiver radio. The Bluetooth GPS receiver and the iPAQ PocketPC
should be no further than 5-10 meters apart.
Once a connection is established between the Bluetooth GPS Receiver and iPAQ PocketPC,
satellite signals are received. When you first use the Bluetooth GPS Receiver, it can take from
five to fifteen minutes to receive a satellite signal. Thereafter, it should take approximately 90
seconds to receive signals.
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Note: Some days, you receive a GPS signal quicker than on other days. Although GPS signals
orbit the earth in set patterns, they are not always over the same position on earth. There is more
extensive coverage over lower latitudes and less near the poles.
Based on satellite position, geographic location, and heading, you can experience the following:
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Satellite signals are received quicker at specific times of the day. For example, at 10 A.M.,
you can receive signals under a minute since there are more satellites visible in the sky. At 3
P.M., you may not receive signals because only two satellites are visible in the sky .
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