Motorola I530 User Guide

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GPS EnabledYour phone’s GPS Enabled feature uses information 
from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites 
orbiting the Earth to determine the approximate 
geographical location of your phone, expressed as 
latitude and longitude. The availability and accuracy 
of this location information (and the amount of time 
that it takes to calculate it) will vary depending on 
the environment in which you are using the GPS 
feature. For example, GPS location fixes are often 
difficult to obtain indoors, in covered locations, 
between high buildings, or in other situations where 
you have not established a clear broad view of the 
sky. SEE: “IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in 
Mind”.
When you make a 911 emergency call, the GPS 
feature of your phone can help emergency 
personnel locate you if your phone has adequate 
access to GPS satellite signals and your emergency 
response center is equipped to process such 
information.
You can also use the GPS feature to view your 
approximate location. Location information appears 
on the phone’s display.If your phone is connected to a laptop computer or 
similar device, software running on that device can 
request your location. To protect your privacy, you 
can control whether these requests are granted.
IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in 
MindIf you are using the GPS feature of your phone while 
driving, please give full attention to driving and to the 
road.
Where adequate signals from multiple satellites 
are not available (usually because your GPS 
antenna cannot establish a view of a wide area of 
open sky), the GPS feature of your phone WILL 
NOT WORK. Such situations include but are not 
limited to:
 In underground locations
 Inside of buildings, trains, or other covered 
vehicles
 Under any other metal or concrete roof or 
structure
 Between tall buildings or under dense 
tree-cover
 Near a powerful radio or television tower 
						

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 When your GPS antenna is covered (for 
example, by your hand or other object) or 
facing the ground
 In temperature extremes outside the operating 
limits of your phone
Walking or driving very slowly may also 
substantially reduce GPS performance.
Even where location information can be 
calculated in such situations, it may take much 
longer to do so, and your location estimate may 
not be as accurate. Therefore, in any 911 call, 
always report the location to the emergency 
response center if you can and if you cannot, 
remain on your phone for as long as the 
emergency response center instructs you.
Even where adequate signals from multiple 
satellites are available, your GPS feature will 
only provide an approximate location, often 
within 150 feet (45 meters) but sometimes much 
further from your actual location. Advice on how 
to improve GPS performance is provided in 
“Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 66.
While the GPS feature of your phone can be a 
valuable navigational aid, it does not replace the 
need for careful navigating and good judgment. 
Never rely solely on one device for navigation. 
Remember that the accuracy of the location information and the time needed to obtain it will vary 
depending on circumstances, particularly the ability 
to receive signals from adequate numbers of 
satellites.
On emergency calls, your phone uses assistance 
information from the phone network to improve the 
speed and accuracy of your phone’s location 
calculation: if such assistance information becomes 
unavailable, it may reduce the speed and accuracy 
of the location calculation.
The satellites used by the GPS feature of your 
phone are controlled by the U.S. government and 
are subject to changes implemented in accordance 
with the Department of Defense GPS user policy 
and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. These 
changes may affect the performance of the GPS 
feature of your phone.
Making an Emergency CallDial 911 to be connected to an emergency response 
center. If you are on an active call, you must end it 
before calling 911.
When you make an emergency 911 call, the GPS 
feature of your phone begins to seek information to 
calculate your approximate location. It will take the 
GPS feature of your phone some time to 
determine your approximate location. Even 
where your phone has good access to sufficient  
						

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 Viewing Your Approximate Location
GPS satellite signals and network assist data, it may 
take 30 seconds or more to determine the 
approximate location. This time will increase where 
there is reduced access to satellite signals. When 
your approximate location is determined, it is made 
available to the appropriate emergency response 
center.
In some cases, your local 911 emergency 
response center may not be equipped to receive 
GPS location information. For this reason, and 
because the GPS location information reported is 
only approximate or may not be available in your 
location (see “IMPORTANT: Things to Keep in 
Mind” on page 63), always report your location to 
the 911 operator you speak to when making an 
emergency call, if able, just as you would when 
using a phone without GPS capabilities.
Note:If you are concerned about whether your 
local 911 emergency response center is 
equipped to receive GPS location 
information, contact your local authorities.
In general, if your phone has access to signals from 
more GPS satellites, your location will be 
determined faster and more accurately than if your 
phone has access to signals from fewer GPS 
satellites.If your phone does not have adequate access to 
GPS satellites signals, the location of the nearest 
cell tower in contact with your phone is automatically 
made available to the emergency response center, if 
the center has the capability to receive such 
information.
See “Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 66 for 
information on how to help your phone determine 
your location.
Viewing Your Approximate 
Location1From the main menu, select GPS > Position.
2Scroll to view the entire screen.
This displays the following information about the last 
time your location was calculated:
The time (as Greenwich Mean Time) and date 
that the location was last calculated
The approximate location, expressed as latitude 
and longitude
The estimated accuracy of the calculated 
location. This estimate of accuracy is only a very 
rough estimate and may vary substantially from 
the actual accuracy of the approximate location 
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The number of satellites used to calculate the 
location. In general, more satellites make for 
better accuracy.
To calculate your location again:
Press A under Rfrsh.
It may take your phone several minutes to complete 
the process of determining your location. During this 
time, a message usually appears on your phone’s 
display saying your phone is scanning for satellites. 
For tips on getting the best location calculation, see 
“Enhancing GPS Performance”.
The Position screen displays the updated 
information.
To cancel a location calculation before it is 
completed:
Press A under Cancel to return to the Position 
screen. -or-
Press e to return to the idle screen.
Each time approximate location of your phone is 
calculated, the latest location information is stored in 
your phone and remains there even when your 
phone is powered off. You will see this information 
the next time you view the Position screen.If you received a phone call or alert while attempting 
to determine your location, the Position screen will 
disappear, but your phone will continue attempting 
to determine its location. If it is successful, the new 
location information will be displayed the next time 
you view the Position screen.
Enhancing GPS PerformanceSometimes the GPS feature of your phone may be 
unable to complete a location calculation 
successfully. If this happens when you are making 
an emergency call, the location of the nearest cell 
tower in contact with your phone is made available 
to the appropriate emergency response center if the 
center has the capability to receive such 
information. If this happens when you are trying to 
view your location on the phone’s display, you will 
see a message indicating that your phone cannot 
access satellites.
To improve accuracy and increase your chances of 
a successful calculation, do the following while your 
phone is determining your approximate location: 
						

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 Updating Satellite Almanac Data
Stay in the open. The GPS feature works best 
where there is nothing between your phone and a 
large amount of open sky. If possible, go outside, 
away from tall buildings and foliage. While 
performance in a building is improved by moving 
closer to windows, glass with certain sun 
shielding films may block satellite signals.
Extend your phone antenna.
Hold your phone to enhance reception. Signals 
from GPS satellites are transmitted to your GPS 
antenna, which is in your phone antenna. Hold 
your phone away from your body, giving the 
antenna clear access to satellite signals. Do not 
cover the antenna area with your fingers or 
anything else.Stand still. If possible, stand still until your phone 
is finished determining your location. Moving your 
phone at a walking pace while your phone is 
calculating your approximate location may 
substantially decrease GPS performance.
In a car. When using the GPS Enabled feature in 
a car, position your phone so that the GPS 
antenna has good access to GPS signals through 
the car ’s windows. Typically, the GPS antenna 
has best access to GPS signals in a car when 
placed near a window.
Note:Although moving your phone at a walking 
pace decreases GPS performance, moving 
it at the speed of a moving car does not.
Stay in network coverage. Depending on who 
your service provider is, the network will provide 
your phone with information that helps determine 
your location more quickly and accurately.
Updating Satellite Almanac 
DataAnother way to keep the GPS feature of your phone 
working well is to keep your satellite almanac data 
up to date.
GPS antenna 
						

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The United States government maintains an 
almanac of data about where GPS satellites are as 
they orbit the Earth. This information is available to 
your phone. Keeping your satellite almanac up to 
date helps your phone determine your location more 
quickly.
The almanac contains information about the location 
of satellites, their operational status, and other 
satellite information. Keeping this information 
updated enhances the performance of your GPS 
feature. In most cases, your phone will be able to 
get a fix in strong satellite signal conditions with 
outdated almanac data, but it may take longer. 
Note:When you make an emergency call, your 
phone does not rely upon the almanac to 
determine your location.
If your satellite almanac data is out of date, your 
phone may prompt you to update it. Follow the 
instructions that appear on the phone’s display. You 
may be asked to go to a web site or call a customer 
care number.Setting Privacy OptionsYour phone’s GPS privacy options control whether 
software applications may view the location of your 
phone.You may set your phone to one of these GPS 
privacy options: Restricted — No software applications may view 
the location of your phone. However, location 
information may still be available to the phone’s 
owner, fleet manager, or account administrator.
Unrestricted — All applications may view the 
location of your phone, without notifying you.
 By Permission — When an application attempts 
to view the location of your phone, you will be 
prompted to give permission. However, location 
information may still be available to the phone’s 
owner, fleet manager, or account administrator.
Note:Privacy options do not apply to the 
transmission of location information during 
emergency 911 calls.
To set your GPS privacy options:
1From the main menu, select GPS > Privacy.
2If your GPS PIN security feature is enabled, enter 
your GPS PIN. (See “Setting the GPS PIN 
Security Feature” for more information.)
3Scroll to the privacy setting you want.
4Press A under Select.
Setting the GPS PIN Security FeatureTo prevent your GPS privacy settings from being 
altered without your knowledge, your GPS privacy 
option can be protected by a PIN. 
						

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 Using GPS with Map Software
When you receive your phone, the GPS security 
feature is turned off, so you do not have to enter a 
GPS PIN to access your GPS privacy options. If you 
turn this feature on, you will be required to enter a 
GPS PIN to access your GPS privacy options.
To turn the GPS Enabled security feature on or off:
1From the main menu, select Settings > Security 
> GPS PIN.
2Scroll to On or Off. 
3Press A under Select.
4Enter the current GPS PIN.
Note:When you receive your phone, your GPS 
PIN is 0000.
5Press A under Ok.
To change your GPS PIN:
1From the main menu, select Settings > Security 
> Change Password > GPS PIN.
2Enter the current GPS PIN.
Note:When you receive your phone, your GPS 
PIN is 0000.
3Press A under Ok.
4Enter the new 4- to 8-digit GPS PIN.
5Press A under Ok.
6Enter the new 4- to 8-digit GPS PIN to confirm.7Press A under Ok.
Using GPS with Map SoftwareYou can use the GPS feature of your phone to 
provide approximate location data to a laptop 
computer or similar device that is running interactive 
map software such as that made by DeLorme or 
Microsoft. This way, if your phone has good access 
to GPS signals, your approximate position on a map 
can be made available as you travel in a vehicle.
To do this, connect your phone to your laptop (or 
other device) with a data cable and set your phone 
to transmit data (see “Getting Started” on page 70). 
Your phone then provides your approximate location 
to the device running the map software, which 
displays your location on a map. Your phone 
provides an updated location every second and the 
map software displays your changing location on its 
map.
See “Enhancing GPS Performance” on page 66 for 
more details on obtaining good location information.
Note:Because your phone is continuously 
determining your location, using the GPS 
feature of your phone with map software 
uses the phone’s battery power quickly. 
						

							70GPS EnabledSoftware CompatibilityYour phone sends location information to your 
laptop or other device using the standard National 
Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) format. 
Your phone supports output messages in 
NMEA-0183 format and supports the following 
NMEA-0183 sentences: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, 
RMC, and VTG.
The map software running on your laptop or other 
device must support NMEA 3.0.Getting StartedTo connect your phone to your laptop or other 
device:
1Open the connector cover.2With the phone’s display facing up, insert the data 
cable’s connector into the accessory connector, 
until you hear a click.
3Insert the data plug into the COM port of your 
laptop or other device.
Make sure no other application is using the COM 
port selected.
Make sure the COM port settings of your laptop or 
other device are set to the following:
Bits per second: 4800
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: Hardware
connector 
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To set your phone to send location information to 
your laptop or other device:
1From the main menu, select GPS > Interface.
2With NMEA OUT highlighted, press A under 
Change.
3Scroll to On.
4Press A under Select. Your phone is now 
sending location data to your laptop or other 
device.
To stop your phone from sending location data to 
your laptop or other device:
Set NMEA OUT to Off.
Each time you power your phone on, NMEA OUT is 
automatically set to Off.  
						

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