You must have an internet access point defined in thedevice to retrieve assistance data from the Nokia A-GPSservice over a packet data connection. The access pointfor A-GPS can be defined in positioning settings. Awireless LAN (WLAN) access point cannot be used forthis service. Only a packet data internet access pointcan be used. Your device asks you to select the internetaccess point when GPS is used for the first time.Hold your devicecorrectlyWhen using the GPS receiver, ensure you do not coverthe antenna with your hand.Establishing a GPS connection may takefrom a couple of seconds to several minutes.Establishing a GPS connection in a vehiclemay take longer.The GPS receiver draws its power from thedevice battery. Using the GPS receiver maydrain the battery faster.Tips on creating a GPSconnectionIf your device cannot find the satellite signal, considerthe following:• 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 GPSantenna of your device.• If the weather conditions are bad, the signalstrength may be affected.• Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows,which may block the satellite signals.Check satellite signal statusTo check how many satellites your device has found,and whether your device is receiving satellite signals,select Menu > Applications > GPS > GPS data andOptions > Satellite status.If your device has foundsatellites, a bar for eachsatellite is displayed in thesatellite information view.The longer the bar, thestronger the satellite signalis. When your device hasreceived enough data fromthe satellite signal to calculate the coordinates of yourlocation, the bar colour changes.Initially, your device must receive signals from at leastfour satellites to be able to calculate the coordinates ofyour location. When the initial calculation has beenmade, it may be possible to continue calculating thecoordinates of your location with three satellites.However, the accuracy is generally better when moresatellites are found.85 Positioning (GPS)
