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Tips on creating a gps connection, Tips on creating a gps connection 107 – Nokia E5-00 User Manual

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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

>

Location

>

GPS data

and

Options

>

Satellite status

.

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