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magnetic north and true north. The compass adjusts for each direction
with the set value.
You can find declination values in special maps or lists of locations. The
declination value is dependent on both location and time, therefore, you
should periodically check the correct value from up-to-date sources and
always set the declination according to your location when using the
compass. For more information on declination, see
<www.nokia.com/support>.
While using the compass, hold the phone horizontally by using the
bubble level in the top left corner of the phone. The compass deactivates
and goes into the standby mode after a certain time to save power;
select Continue to activate the compass again. To prevent the compass
from going into the standby mode, press a number key every few
minutes.
You can use the flashlight when the compass is active.
Calibrate the compass
1. Select Menu > Sports > Compass.
2. If the phone asks you to calibrate the compass, Compass must be
calibrated first appears. Otherwise, select Options > Calibration.
3. To start the calibration, select Yes. Place the phone on a horizontal,
level surface, and carefully rotate it; or, while holding it horizontally,
slowly turn it around. Use the rotating graphic on the display to
observe the speed of rotation. When the calibration is finished,
Compass calibrated appears.
Set the declination
1. Select Menu > Sports > Compass.
2. To set the declination, select Options > Settings > Variation > Set
variation.
To activate the last set declination value, select On.
3. Enter the declination value in degrees from 0 to 180, and select OK.
4. Select the direction of the declination: East (+) or West (-).
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