Motorola i315 User Manual
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Enhancing GPS Performance
To calculate your location again:
Press
A
under Rfrsh.
It may take your handset several minutes to
complete the process of determining your location.
During this time, a message usually appears on your
handset’s display saying your handset is scanning
for satellites. For tips on getting the best location
calculation, see “Enhancing GPS Performance” on
page 67.
complete the process of determining your location.
During this time, a message usually appears on your
handset’s display saying your handset is scanning
for satellites. For tips on getting the best location
calculation, see “Enhancing GPS Performance” on
page 67.
The Position screen displays the updated
information.
information.
To cancel a location calculation before it is
completed:
completed:
Press
A
under Cancel to return to the Position
screen. -or-
Press
e
to return to the idle screen.
Each time approximate location of your handset is
calculated, the latest location information is stored in
your handset and remains there even when your
handset is powered off. You will see this information
the next time you view the Position screen.
calculated, the latest location information is stored in
your handset and remains there even when your
handset is powered off. You will see this information
the next time you view the Position screen.
If you received a phone call or alert while attempting
to determine your location, the Position screen will
disappear, but your handset will continue attempting
to determine its location. If it is successful, the new
location information will be displayed the next time
you view the Position screen.
to determine your location, the Position screen will
disappear, but your handset will continue attempting
to determine its location. If it is successful, the new
location information will be displayed the next time
you view the Position screen.
Enhancing GPS Performance
Sometimes the GPS feature of your handset may be
unable to complete a location calculation
successfully. If this happens when you are trying to
view your location on the handset’s display, you will
see a message indicating that your handset cannot
access satellites.
unable to complete a location calculation
successfully. If this happens when you are trying to
view your location on the handset’s display, you will
see a message indicating that your handset cannot
access satellites.
To improve accuracy and increase your chances of
a successful calculation, do the following while your
handset is determining your approximate location:
a successful calculation, do the following while your
handset is determining your approximate location:
• Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best
where there is nothing between your handset and
a large amount of open sky. If possible, go
outside, away from tall buildings and foliage.
While performance in a building is improved by
moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun
shielding films may block satellite signals.
a large amount of open sky. If possible, go
outside, away from tall buildings and foliage.
While performance in a building is improved by
moving closer to windows, glass with certain sun
shielding films may block satellite signals.
• Hold your handset to enhance reception. Signals
from GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS
antenna, which is inside the back of your handset,
opposite the earpiece, behind the label with
antenna, which is inside the back of your handset,
opposite the earpiece, behind the label with