The U925t notebook is equipped with a GPS receiver. Below is a description of how to enable and disable this feature along with how to use the GPS with the Windows 8 maps application within the Windows 8 Start screen.

ENABLING / DISABLING GPS

Tthe following procedure will show you how to toggle the GNSS (GPS Antenna) ON and OFF.

1. Swipe in from the Right edge of the screen to show the charms bar.
2. Tap "Search".
3. Type "Wireless" into the Search field.
4. On the Right side under the search field, select "Settings"
5. Under "Settings" select "Wireless"
6. PC Settings will open with the "Wireless" properties displayed.
7. Tap "GNSS" under "Wireless Devices" to toggle ON.
   

NOTE: If Airplane Mode is turned ON, NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GNSS (GPS Antenna) will be disabled. To toggle Airplane Mode ON and OFF, press the F12 key. However, Bluetooth, GNSS and NFC can be toggled on while in this mode.

WINDOWS 8 MAPS APPLICATION ON THE START SCREEN

You must have a internet connection to utilize the street level maps in the Windows 8 Maps application.

The Windows 8 Maps application uses the Windows 8 location API to communicate with all geolocation sources available on the device (e.g. Wi-Fi based location provider, IP based location provider, GPS, …) and returns the most "appropriate" geolocation data.

When the laptop looses connection to the internet, Windows 8 location API uses GPS to determine geolocation. Geolocation is updated in real time as the user physically moves the device. However the maps themselves DO NOT update in real time since there is no internet connection. If the internet connection is lost while viewing Maps, a message indicating lost internet connection appears in the lower Left of the screen.