Nokia 002G6Q3 User Manual

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Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is used to retrieve assistance dataover a packet data connection, which assists in calculatingthe coordinates of your current location when your deviceis receiving signals from satellites.When you activate A-GPS, your device receives usefulsatellite information from an assistance data server overthe cellular network. With the help of assisted data, yourdevice can obtain the GPS position faster.Your device is preconfigured to use the Nokia A-GPSservice, if no service provider-specific A-GPS settings areavailable. The assistance data is retrieved from the NokiaA-GPS service server only when needed.You must have an internet access point defined in thedevice to retrieve assistance data from the Nokia A-GPSservice over a packet data connection. To define an accesspoint for A-GPS, press , and select Tools > Settings >General > Positioning > Positioning server >Access point. A wireless LAN access point cannot be usedfor this service. Only a packet data internet access pointcan be used. Your device asks for the internet access pointwhen GPS is used for the first time.Hold your device correctlyThe GPS receiver is located on the back of the device.When using the receiver, make sure that you do not coverthe antenna with your hand.Establishing a GPSconnection may takefrom a couple ofseconds to tens ofminutes. Establishinga GPS connection inthe car, in bad weatherconditions, or in achallenginggeographical environment 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 GPSconnectionIf your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider thefollowing:● If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a bettersignal.● If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.● Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS antennaof your device. See "Hold your device correctly", p. 35.● If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strengthmay be affected.© 2008 Nokia. All rights reserved. 35