Hold your device correctlyWhen using the GPS receiver, ensure you do not cover theantenna with your hand.Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple ofseconds to several minutes. Establishing a GPS connectionin 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 connectionCheck satellite signal statusTo check how many satellites your device has found, andwhether your device is receiving satellite signals, selectMenu > Applications > Location and GPS data >Options > Satellite status.If your device has found satellites, a bar for each satelliteis shown in the satellite info view. The longer the bar, thestronger the satellite signal. When your device hasreceived enough data from the satellite signal to calculateyour location, the bar color changes.To view the positions of found satellites, select Chg.view.Initially your device must receive signals from at least foursatellites to be able to calculate the coordinates of yourlocation. When the initial calculation has been made, itmay be possible to continue calculating the coordinates ofyour location with three satellites. However, the accuracyis generally better when more satellites are found.If no satellite signal can be found, consider the 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 GPS antennaof your device.• If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strengthmay be affected.86 Positioning (GPS)
