GPS3 Watch
Normal satellite connection time is about 1-2 minutes.
This can be improved by doing the following.
1a. Pair your watch to the SearchGPS iOS App, your watch will periodically update the satellite orbit data so that it remains up-to-date. You can check you have the latest satellite orbit data by navigating to MENU > SETTINGS > A-GPS
1b. Connect your watch to your computer via the USB cable provided. Download and open the Rip Curl Search Connect software from searchgps.ripcurl.com an perform a Sync. This will load 4 hours of satellite orbit positions onto your watch. You can check you have the latest satellite orbit data by navigating to MENU > SETTINGS > A-GPS
2. Make sure your watch has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
3. Make the satellite connection on the beach, and remain still to allow your watch faster link to the satellites.
4. Wear the watch on the outside of your wrist/wetsuit so that your watch has best line of sight to the satellites.
GPS2 Watch
1. Connect your watch to your computer via the USB cable provided. Download and open the Rip Curl Search Connect software from ripcurl.com/searchgps. Sync. This will load one week of satellite orbit positions onto your watch. Your SearchGPS watch will now obtain a very fast link to the satellites.
2. Make sure your watch has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky.
3. Make the satellite connection on the beach, and remain still to allow your watch faster link to the satellites.
4. Wear the watch on the outside of your wrist so that your watch has best line of sight to the satellites.