Tips On Creating A Gps Connection; Position Requests; Landmarks - Nokia 5800 XpressMusic User Manual

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 the GPS receiver may
drain the battery faster.

Tips on creating a GPS connection

The location coordinate values may not be displayed, due
to local authorities' requirements.
Check satellite signal status
To check how many satellites your device has found, and
whether your device is receiving satellite signals, select
Menu Applications
>
Options Satellite status.
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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 your
location, the bar colour 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
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Location and GPS data
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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:
● If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better
signal.
● If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
● Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS antenna
of your device.
● If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength
may be affected.
● Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which
may block the satellite signals.

Position requests

You may receive a request from a network service to
>
receive your position information. Service providers may
offer information about local topics, such as weather or
traffic conditions, based on the location of your device.
When you receive a position request, a message is
displayed showing the service that is making the request.
Select Accept to allow your position information to be
sent or Reject to deny the request.

Landmarks

Select Menu
>
Landmarks.
Applications Location
>
Positioning (GPS)
and
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