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The time (as Greenwich Mean Time) and date that the location was last calculated.

The approximate location, expressed as latitude and longitude.

The estimated accuracy of the calculated location.

The number of satellites used to calculate the location. In general, more satellites make for better accuracy.

Tocalculateyourlocationagain:

Press Refresh (left softkey).

It may take your phone several minutes to complete the process of determining your location, during which the phone displays “Scanning For Satellites.”

The Position screen displays the updated information.

Tocancelalocationcalculationbeforeitiscompleted:

Press Cancel(right softkey) to return to the Position screen or press . to return to standby mode.

Each time approximate location of your phone is calculated, the latest location information is stored in your phone. You will see this information the next time you view the Position screen.

Enhancing GPS Performance

Sometimes the GPS feature of your phone may be unable to complete a location calculation successfully.

To improve accuracy and increase your chances of a successful calculation, do the following while your phone is determining your approximate location:

Stayintheopen. The GPS feature works best where there is nothing between your phone and a large amount of open sky. If possible, go outside, away from tall buildings and foliage.

Holdyourphonetoenhancereception. Signals from GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS antenna, which is in your phone antenna. Hold your phone away from your body, giving the antenna clear access to satellite signals. Do not cover the antenna area with your fingers or anything else.

Standstill. If possible, stand still until your phone is finished determining your location. Moving your phone at a walking pace while your phone is calculating your approximate location may substantially decrease GPS performance.

Inacar.When using the GPS Enabled feature in a car, position your phone so that the GPS antenna has

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