Sep 11 2007
Obtaining your initial GPS fix on your N95
A good couple of people have been asking for assistance with getting a satellite fix on the integrated GPS feature on their Nokia N95 Phone. It does take a while for the initial fix but this is only for the initial fix. Once you’ve got your initial fix, getting a new fix from a warm start is almost instantaneous, and getting a fix from a clod start takes about 10 to 20 seconds. Here’s what to do to get your initial fix:
-On the N95’s menu navigate to Satellite Status. It’s in Tools > GPS Data > Navigation > Options > Satellite Status.
-Then open the alphanumeric keypad and prop the phone up at a 45 degree angle on a windowsill.
-Check it every 5 minutes or so and eventually it will get a connection.
Once you’ve got your initial fix, it shouldn’t be a problem getting subsequent fixes.
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why does it ask everytime to turn on the bluetooth when i open the maps??? should i say yes or no?
very interesting.
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