Palm Treo 700w / 700wx
g.p.s. system built in
I have had the 700 for about a week and I found a new screen I'm not sure what it does. "Location Privacy" has two settings.
1. "911 only"
2. "Your location can be brodcast"
What does this do and if it is a g.p.s. system how can I access it on another computer.
1. "911 only"
2. "Your location can be brodcast"
What does this do and if it is a g.p.s. system how can I access it on another computer.
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straight from phonescoop's glossary of phone related terms.
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite-based system for determining precise location on Earth.
In a phone, this will allow operators to immediately receive your location when you call the emergency number (911 or 112).
When used with compatible Wireless Internet systems and services, and with the user's permission, it can also transmit location information to those services. For example, a location-enabled phone book service might tell you where the nearest Chinese restaurant is, without requiring manual entry of a zip code, etc.
Most phones with "GPS" in fact use A-GPS technology. The "A" stands for assisted, and means that the phone relies on the network...
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GPS (Global Positioning System) is a global satellite-based system for determining precise location on Earth.
In a phone, this will allow operators to immediately receive your location when you call the emergency number (911 or 112).
When used with compatible Wireless Internet systems and services, and with the user's permission, it can also transmit location information to those services. For example, a location-enabled phone book service might tell you where the nearest Chinese restaurant is, without requiring manual entry of a zip code, etc.
Most phones with "GPS" in fact use A-GPS technology. The "A" stands for assisted, and means that the phone relies on the network...
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