Check the satellite signal status
Your device does not have an internal GPS antenna. To use applications that require
a GPS connection, use a compatible GPS receiver (accessory sold separately).
To check how many satellites the GPS receiver has found, and whether it is receiving
satellite signals, select
Menu
>
Applications
>
Location
and
GPS data
>
Position
>
Options
>
Satellite status
.
If the GPS receiver has found satellites, a bar for each satellite is displayed in the
satellite information view. The longer the bar, the stronger the satellite signal.
When the GPS receiver has received enough data from the satellite signal to
calculate your location, the bar turns blue.
To view the positions of found satellites, select
Chg. view
.
Initially, the GPS receiver must receive signals from at least four satellites to be able
to calculate your location. When the initial calculation has been made, it may be
possible to continue calculating your location with three satellites. However, the
accuracy is 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 better signal.
•
If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
•
If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.
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Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block the satellite
signals.