User Manual

internet access point when GPS is used
for the first time.
Hold your device correctly
When using the GPS receiver, ensure you
do not cover the antenna with your
hand.
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
If your device cannot find the satellite
signal, 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.
Check satellite signal status
To check how many satellites your
device has found, and whether your
device is receiving satellite signals,
select Menu > Applications >
Installations > GPS data and
Options > Satellite status.
If your device has found satellites, a bar
for each satellite is displayed in the
98 Positioning (GPS)
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