Nokia E55 support


Use GPS


The built-in GPS in your Nokia E55 device finds your location for the purposes of navigating, route planning, and address search. Navigation applications, such as maps, require a GPS connection.


GPS connection means that your device is connected to the Global Positioning System. GPS is not a network or an Internet service.


GPS data should not 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.


To enable or disable different positioning methods:

  1. Select Menu > Applications > GPS > GPS data.
  2. Select Options > Positioning Settings > Positioning Methods.
  3. Select the methods you want to enable or disable:
    • Assisted GPS – Your device receives useful assistance data over the cellular network from the assistance data servicer.
    • Bluetooth GPS – Your device can connect with a compatible external GPS receiver with Bluetooth connectivity.
    • Integrated GPS – Your devices uses the integrated GPS receiver in your device.
    • Network based – Your device uses information from the cellular network to calculate the position (network service).


Positioning methods Positioning methods

A-GPS

This device also supports Assisted GPS (A-GPS), which is a network service. A-GPS takes satellite information from cellular network towers. It allows faster location acquisition and works in environments where the regular GPS does not necessarily work, such as indoors.


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 is not covering the GPS antenna on 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.


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.