Nokia C6-00 User Manual

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Tips on creating a GPS connectionCheck satellite signal statusSelect Menu > Applications > Locationand GPS data > Options > Satellitestatus.If your device has found satellites, a barfor each satellite is shown in the satelliteinfo view. The longer the bar, the strongerthe satellite signal. When your device hasreceived enough data from the satellitesignal to calculate your location, the barcolor changes.Initially your device must receive signalsfrom at least four satellites to be able tocalculate the coordinates of your location.When the initial calculation has beenmade, it may be possible to continuecalculating the coordinates of yourlocation with three satellites. However,the accuracy is generally better whenmore satellites are found.To view the positions of found satellites,select Chg. view.If no satellite signal can be found, considerthe following:• If you are indoors, go outdoors toreceive a better signal.• If you are outdoors, move to a moreopen space.• If the weather conditions are bad, thesignal strength may be affected.• Some vehicles have tinted (athermic)windows, which may block thesatellite signals.Ensure you do not cover the antenna withyour hand.Establishing a GPS connection may takefrom a couple of seconds to severalminutes. Establishing a GPS connection ina vehicle may take longer.The GPS receiver draws its power from thedevice battery. Using GPS may drain thebattery faster.Position requestsYou may receive a request from a networkservice to receive your positioninformation. Service providers may offerinformation about local topics, such asweather or traffic conditions, based onthe location of your device.When you receive a position request, theservice that is making the request isdisplayed. Select Accept to allow yourposition information to be sent or Rejectto deny the request.LandmarksWith Landmarks, you can save theposition information of locations in yourdevice. You can sort the saved locationsinto different categories, such as business,and add details to them. You can use yoursaved landmarks in compatibleapplications.Select Menu > Applications > Locationand Landmarks.© 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved. 63