User guide

Section 2G: Using the Phone’s Tools 143
Tools
your phone is automatically made available to the emergency
response center, if the center has the capability to receive
such information.
See “Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 144 for
information on how to help your phone determine your
location.
Viewing Your Approximate Location
To view your approximate location:
1. Press M > GPS > Position.
2. Scroll to view the entire screen.
This displays the following information about the last time
your location was calculated:
䢇 The time (as Greenwich Mean Time) and date that the
location was last calculated.
䢇 The approximate location, expressed as latitude and
longitude.
䢇 The estimated accuracy of the calculated location. This
estimate of accuracy is only a very rough estimate and
may vary substantially from the actual accuracy of the
approximate location information reported.
䢇 The number of satellites used to calculate the location. In
general, more satellites make for better accuracy.
To calculate your location again:
䊳 Press Rfrsh (left softkey).
It may take your phone several minutes to complete the
process of determining your location. During this time, a
message usually appears on your phone’s display saying your
phone is scanning for satellites. For tips on getting the best
location calculation, see “Enhancing GPS Performance” on
page 144.