Sony SGPT211US/S Sony Tablet Help Guide (Printable) - Page 247

Troubleshooting What You Can Do Apps Android Parts Description Setup Network / Internet Connections Settings Playback Other Operations Announcements © 2012 Sony Corporation SGPT21 Series Back to Top Search About the GPS Function The GPS (Global Positioning System) function provides location information by receiving signals from GPS satellites. You can see the location where you are, where you are going, or directions to a destination on Google Maps with your tablet device by using the GPS function. Note When other electronic devices are near your tablet device, electromagnetic waves or magnetic interference from those may prevent your tablet device from providing accurate location information. Keep electronic devices away from your tablet device. When your tablet device is in an area with poor reception of GPS signals, you may encounter positioning errors. To receive more accurate information, avoid using your tablet device in the following locations. Inside buildings or vehicles In tunnels or underground Under elevated tracks Between tall buildings In dense trees In valleys The GPS antenna is built in to your tablet device. If you cover the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS function, the positioning accuracy may deteriorate [Details]. Related Topic Enabling the Location Information Disabling the Location Information 247