About positioning methods, Find places, Find a location – Nokia E72 User Manual

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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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