GPS Status (GPS Receiver Window)

The GPS Receiver window displays the GPS status:

OFF

Validating

Searching

Acquired

OFF

GPS is not available or is turned off.

To use GPS:

1.Ensure the USB modem is not powered off and the GPS Receiver window is displayed.

If the GPS Receiver window is not displayed, in Sprint Connection Manager select MENU > Settings > Sprint Location Services, and then select Enable Location Services and Display GPS Receiver. (If Privacy Consent Agreements are displayed, you must read and accept them.)

2.Click GO in the GPS Receiver window.

Tip: You can turn off the display of the Privacy Consent Agreements (from the Sprint Location Services settings window; page 71).

If the GPS Receiver window still displays “OFF,” ensure Network Mode (page 69) is set to Automatic or 1XOnly, and (subject to change) ensure that you are in the network coverage area (not roaming).

Validating

The network is authenticating your wireless or GPS subscription.

Searching

Sprint Connection Manager is searching for satellites.

Acquired

Satellites have been acquired and location coordinates are available for use (and displayed in the GPS Receiver window [page 36]).

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Sierra Wireless 595U manual GPS Status GPS Receiver Window, Validating, Searching, Acquired