Nokia 9206957 User Manual

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26 P o s i t i o n i n gYour device is preconfigured to use the Nokia A-GPS service, if no serviceprovider-specific A-GPS settings are available. The assistance data is retrievedfrom the Nokia A-GPS service server only when needed. To disable differentpositioning methods, see ‘Positioning settings,’ p. 26.To use A-GPS, you must have a packet data internet access point defined. See‘Positioning settings,’ p. 26.■ Set up GPS connectionPositioning settingsSelect > Settings > Phone sett. > General > Positioning and from the following:Positioning methods — to enable or disable different positioning methodsPositioning server — To define an access point for A-GPS, select Access point. Onlya packet data internet access point can be used. Your device asks for the internetaccess point when GPS is used for the first time.Notation preferences — to define the measurement system and coordinate formatHold your device correctlyWhen using the receiver, from an upright position, move the device to an angle ofabout 45 degrees, with an unobstructed view of the sky.Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to severalminutes, even longer in a vehicle. See ‘GPS light,’ p. 15.Using the GPS receiver may drain the device battery faster.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.• Check that your hand does not cover the GPS receiver of your device.• If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.• Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block thesatellite signals.Satellite signal statusTo check how many satellites your device has found, and whether your device isreceiving satellite signals, select > Applications > GPS data > Position >Options > Satellite status.