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What is EPT (Enhanced Positioning Technology)?

April 26, 2017Enhanced ept positioning Technology

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What is EPT (Enhanced Positioning Technology)?

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Enhanced Positioning Technology or EPT estimates your location when GPS reception is poor, such as when you drive between tall buildings or into a tunnel. Your TomTom uses positioning sensors to monitor your acceleration and direction and then estimates your current location. EPT only helps your GO to estimate your location. Calculating your precise location is only possible when your GO receives a strong GPS signal. When your GO is using EPT to estimate your location, the EPT icon is shown on the status bar. Your GO calibrates EPT automatically. If calibration is not complete when your GO loses GPS reception, EPT cannot be used and the screen is shown in grey, for example, when there is no GPS reception at the beginning of a trip. Note: Enhanced Positioning Technology is not available on all models. Navigate using ZIP (postal) Code To navigate using Zip or Postal Code: 1. Tap on Navigate to… > Address > Zip Code (or Postal Code). 2. Enter the Zip or Postal Code. The TomTom will disp