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Positioning (gps), About gps, Assisted gps (a-gps) – Nokia X500 User Manual

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Positioning (GPS)

You can use GPS data to find out your location or measure distances. This requires

a GPS connection.

About GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United

States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy

of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United

States government and is subject to change with the United States Department of

Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be

affected by poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPS signals may be

affected by your location, buildings, natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS

signals may not be available inside buildings or underground and may be impaired

by materials such as concrete and metal.
GPS should not be used for precise location measurement, and you should never

rely solely on location data from the GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for

positioning or navigation.
The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may occur. Accuracy can

also be affected by availability and quality of GPS signals.
Different positioning methods can be enabled or disabled in positioning settings.

Assisted GPS (A-GPS)

Your device also supports assisted GPS (A-GPS).
A-GPS requires network support.

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