About Positioning Methods; Find Places - Vertu Constellation Quest Reference Manual

Maps
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.
To calibrate the compass
Rotate the device around all axes in a continuous movement until the outline of the
compass turns green.

About positioning methods

Maps displays your location using GPS, A-GPS, WLAN, 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.
Wireless local area network (WLAN) positioning improves position accuracy when
GPS signals are not available, especially when you are indoors or between tall
buildings.
With cell-ID-based positioning, the position is determined through the antenna tower
your mobile device is currently connected to.
When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted to set the Internet access
point to use for downloading map information, using A-GPS, or connecting to a
WLAN.
The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, satellite
positions, buildings, natural obstacles, weather conditions, and adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the United States government. GPS signals may not be available
inside buildings or underground.
WARNING: Do not use GPS for precise location measurement, and never
rely solely on the location information provided by GPS and cellular
networks.
NOTE: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in
France, you are only allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information,
contact your local authorities.
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Find places

Find a location
Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses.
Select Menu > Maps and Search.
1. Enter search words, such as a street address or zip code. To clear the search
field, select Clear.
2. Select Go.
3. In the list of proposed matches, go to the desired item.
• To display the location on the map, select Map.
• To view the other locations in the search results list on the map, scroll up or
down.
Return to the list of proposed matches.
List
To search for different types of nearby places, select a
Browse
category, such as shopping, accommodation, or transport.
categories
If no search results are found, make sure you spelled your search terms correctly.
Problems with your Internet connection may also affect results when searching
online.
• To avoid data transfer costs, you can also get search results without an active
Internet connection if you have maps of the searched area stored on your device.
View location details
• To view more information about a specific location or place, such as a hotel or
restaurant, if available
:
Select Menu > Maps and My position.
• To view the details of a place:
Select a place, press the Middle Select key, then choose Show details.