Nokia 002Q942 User Manual - Page 80
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Maps 3. If a new map version or new voice files are available for your device, you are prompted to update the data. 4. Select a continent and a country. Larger countries may have several sub-maps so you can download the maps relevant for you. 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. 5. Select the maps, and download and install them to your device. 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 > Applications > GPS > Maps and My position. Activate the compass - Press 5. 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 sends you GPS data, improving 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. 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. 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 80 poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings,
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