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Deactivate the compass — Press 5 again. The map is
oriented north.
The compass is active when there is a green outline. If the
compass needs calibration, the outline of the compass is
red or yellow. To calibrate the compass, rotate the device
around all axes in a continuous movement.
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,
or 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 improves the
speed and accuracy of the positioning.
When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted
to define an internet access point to download map
information or use A-GPS.
indicates the availability of the satellite
signals. One bar is one satellite. When the device is
searching for satellite signals, the bar is yellow. When
there is enough data available to calculate your location,
the bar turns green. The more green bars, the more
reliable the location calculation.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
government of the United States, which is solely
responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments
to GPS satellites made by the United States government
and is subject to change with the United States
Department of Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal
Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by
poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPS
signals may be affected by your location, buildings,
natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS signals
may not be available inside buildings or underground and
may be impaired by materials such as concrete and metal.
GPS should not be used for precise location measurement,
and you should never rely solely on location data from the
GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for positioning or
navigation.
The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors
may occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability
and quality of GPS signals.
With cell ID based positioning, the position is determined
through the antenna tower your cellular phone is currently
connected to.
Depending on the available positioning method, the
accuracy of positioning may vary from a few meters to
several kilometers.
Find places
Find a location
Maps helps you find specific locations and types of
business you are looking for.
Select Menu > Maps and Find places.
1. Enter search terms, such as a street address or
postcode. To clear the search field, select Clear.
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