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Update maps
Select Update > Check for updates.
Use the compass
When the compass is activated, both the arrow of the compass and the map rotate
automatically in the direction to which the top of your device is pointing.
Select Menu > Maps and Map.
Activate the compass
Select
.
Deactivate the compass
Select
again. The map is oriented north.
The compass is active when it is green. If the compass needs calibration, the compass
is red.
Calibrate the compass
Rotate the device around all axes in a continuous movement until the compass turns
green.
The compass has limited accuracy. Electromagnetic fields, metal objects, or other
external circumstances may also affect the accuracy of the compass. The compass should
always be properly calibrated.
About positioning methods
Maps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS, SA-GPS, Wi-Fi, or network (cell
ID) based positioning.
The global positioning system (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system used for
calculating your location. Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a network service that sends you GPS
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