Tips on creating a GPS connection
Check the satellite signal status — Select
Menu
>
Applications
>
Location
and
GPS data
>
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 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
continue calculating your location with three satellites.
However, the accuracy is generally better when more
satellites are found.
To view the positions of found satellites, select
Chg. view
.
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.
● If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may
be affected.
● Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which
may block the satellite signals.
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 GPS may drain the
battery faster.