HTC ROSE130, S743 Downloading Satellite Data via QuickGPS, To open QuickGPS, To download data

164  Navigating on the Road

9.3  Downloading Satellite Data via QuickGPS

Before you start using your phone for GPS navigation, open the QuickGPS program first to download ephemeris data (current satellite position and timing information) onto your phone. This data is needed to determine the GPS position of your current location.

QuickGPS downloads ephemeris data from a web server, instead of from the satellites, using the Internet connection on your phone, which can be via Wi-Fi, ActiveSync or GPRS/3G. This significantly speeds up the time for determining your GPS position.

To open QuickGPS

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > QuickGPS.

To download data

Click Download on the QuickGPS screen.

On the screen, initially, you will see the Valid time of the downloaded data. As time passes, the remaining days and hours of validity will be shown.

To speed up GPS positioning, download the latest ephemeris data when the validity of the data expires.