Nokia 5800 XpressMusic support

Using GPS

You can use applications such as Maps to find out your location, or measure distances and coordinates. These applications require a GPS connection. No GPS data should be used for precise location measurement, and you should never rely solely on location data from the GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for positioning or navigation.

Your device also supports Assisted GPS (A-GPS), which is a network service. Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is used to retrieve assistance data over a packet data connection, which assists in calculating the coordinates of your current location when your device is receiving signals from satellites. When you activate A-GPS, your device receives useful satellite information from an assistance data server over the cellular network. With the help of assisted data, your device can obtain your GPS position faster.

To enable or disable different positioning methods:

Select Menu > Applications > Location.
Select Positioning > Positioning methods.
Tap on the methods you want to enable or disable:
- Bluetooth GPS – Your device can connect with a compatible external GPS receiver with Bluetooth connectivity.
- Assisted GPS – Your device receives useful assistance data over the cellular network from the assistance data servicer.
- Integrated GPS – Your devices uses the integrated GPS receiver of your device.
- Network based – Your device uses information from the cellular network to calculate the position (network service).

Hold your device correctly

When using the GPS receiver, ensure you do not cover the antenna on the left side of the phone with your hand. Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes, and in a vehicle may take longer. The GPS receiver draws its power from the device battery. Using the GPS receiver may drain the battery faster.

If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider the following:

If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS antenna of your device.
If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.
Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block the satellite signals.

Disclaimer: The availability and accuracy of GPS location services are dependent on wireless networks, satellite systems. It may not function in all areas or at all times. You should never rely solely on GPS products for essential communications like emergencies. A-GPS is a network dependant feature that requires a data plan. Additional charges may apply. Downloading maps and/or navigating with Nokia Maps may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your cellular service provider’s network. Contact your service provider for information about data transmission charges