Nokia N97 Nokia N97 User Guide in English and Spanish - Page 93

Nokia Maps Use Maps with the compass Select Menu > Maps. When the compass in your device is enabled, the circle around the compass is green, and the map view rotates automatically according to the direction to which the top of the device is pointing. To enable the compass, select Options > Tools > Turn compass on. When the compass is not in use, the circle around the compass is white, and the map view does not rotate automatically. Display indicators Select Menu > Maps. The GPS indicator shows the availability of the satellite signals. One bar is one satellite. When the device tries to find satellite signals, the bar is yellow. When the device receives enough data from the satellites for GPS to calculate your location, the bar turns green. The more green bars, the more reliable the location calculation. Initially, your device must receive signals from at least four satellites to calculate the coordinates of your location. After the initial calculation, signals from three satellites may be enough. The data transfer indicator shows the internet connection used, and the amount of data transferred since the application started. Move on a map Select Menu > Maps. When the GPS connection is active, current location on the map. shows your View your current or last known location - Select Options > My position. Move on a map - Drag the map. By default, the map is oriented north. When you have an active data connection and browse the map on the display, a new map is automatically downloaded, if you browse to an area not covered by the maps that have already been downloaded. The maps are automatically saved in the device memory or on a compatible memory card, if available in your device. Zoom into and out of the map - Select + and -. Change the map type. - Select Options > Map mode. 93