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    Sony Vaio Z41WD - GPS

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Tiger_UP23, Aug 6, 2009.

  1. Tiger_UP23

    Tiger_UP23 Newbie

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    Hi

    I got my new Z41 today and tried to get the gps working.

    I installed the US SmartWi Application and enabled it.

    But it is "Searcing for a GPS Signal" for almost an hour now.

    Is this normal?! What could be the problem?
     
    Tiger_UP23, Aug 6, 2009
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  2. NHT

    NHT Notebook Evangelist

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    Did you try it outdoor?
    Do you have any GPS softwares?
     
    NHT, Aug 6, 2009
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  3. Tiger_UP23

    Tiger_UP23 Newbie

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    Yes, i'm outdoor - and still no change


    no I only have the SmartWi-Software were it shows that it is searching for the signal

    which gps software is good?
     
    Tiger_UP23, Aug 6, 2009
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