Sierra Wireless Overdrive - Manual (Page 64)

56 Using Your Device
Section 4H
Sprint Location Services
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Requirements for GPS Service (page 56)
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Enabling GPS (page 56)
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Displaying Your Location Information (page 56)
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Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser (page 57)
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Performing a Location Search (page 57)
Requirements for GPS Service
To access GPS services:
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You must accept the GPS privacy agreement.
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GPS must be enabled.
GPS services are not available if you are indoors. GPS receivers must be able to lock onto the global
positioning satellites to accurately determine position. The number of obstructions present indoors
often makes accurate position determination impossible.
Enabling GPS
1. Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.
2. Click the GPS icon (on the left side of the home page) and select Enable GPS .
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Click Advanced settings > WAN > GPS and select Enable GPS .
Note: If Enable GPS is not available, you must accept the GPS privacy agreement. See “GPS Privacy
Agreement” on page 35.
3. If the GPS privacy agreement opens, you must read and accept it.
Displaying Your Location Information
1. Ensure you’re logged in to the home page.
2. Ensure GPS is enabled.
3. For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS
satellites.
4. Click the GPS icon (on the left side of the home page).