Sony E2053 User Manual
Travel and maps
Using location services
Location services allow applications such as Maps and the camera to use information
from Wi-Fi® networks as well as Global Positioning System (GPS) information to
determine your approximate location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS
satellites, your device can determine your location using the Wi-Fi® function.
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
In order to use your device to find out where you are, you need to enable location
services.
To enable location services
1
From your Homescreen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Location.
3
Drag the slider beside
Location to the right.
4
Tap
Agree to confirm.
To allow Google apps to access your location
1
Make sure you are signed in to your Google™ account from your device.
2
From your Homescreen, tap .
3
Find and tap
Settings > Google > Location.
4
Drag the slider beside
Location to the right.
5
Tap
Agree to confirm.
Improving GPS accuracy
The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take 5 to 10 minutes for
your location to be found. To help the search, make sure you have a clear view of the
sky. Stand still and don't cover the GPS antenna (the highlighted area in the image). GPS
signals can pass through clouds and plastic, but not through most solid objects such as
buildings and mountains. If your location isn't found after a few minutes, move to another
location.
Google Maps™ and navigation
Use Google Maps™ to track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and
receive detailed directions to your destination.
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is
When you view a map, you use data traffic to get an Internet connection, and data is
transferred to your device. So it's a good idea to save a map and make it available offline
before you take a trip. This way, you can avoid high roaming costs.
The Google Maps™ application requires the use of an Internet connection when used online.
You may incur data connection charges when you connect to the Internet from your device.
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