8 Using GPS Navigation
Getting Acquainted
NOTE: GPS Navigation is not available in all countries.
Your HP iPAQ includes Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation technology. This technology is based on a worldwide system of GPS satellites orbiting the earth that continuously transmit digital radio signals. These radio signals contain data on the satellites’ locations and their exact clock time and are used to determine your location on the earth.
The GPS Navigation software uses this location data to provide
NOTE: To access GPS satellites and establish your exact position, a line of sight is required. This means your position must be situated outdoors or close to a window.
NOTE: Some recently developed suburbs and country areas may not be included on the downloaded maps and will not be discernible on
the screen.
Instructions for downloading are included in the ”Downloading a Map” section in this chapter.
NOTE: To quickly access the phone while you are using GPS Navigation, press the green Answer/Send Phone button to
display the phone keypad. To access GPS Navigation again, tap the GPS Navigation icon located in the Command bar.
Getting Started with GPS Navigation
When you launch GPS Navigation, the radio turns on and begins searching for satellites. When you exit GPS Navigation, the radio turns off. If you install additional GPS software on the HP iPAQ, the GPS radio still behaves in the same manner.
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