About Positioning Methods; View Your Location And The Map - Nokia C6-00 User Manual

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About positioning methods

Maps displays your location on the map
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.
Depending on the available positioning
method, the accuracy of positioning may
vary from a few metres to several
kilometres.
When you use Maps for the first time, you
are prompted to define the internet access
point to use to download map
information, use A-GPS, or connect to a
WLAN.
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
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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.
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.

View your location and the map

See your current location on the map, and
browse maps of different cities and
countries.
Select Menu Maps
>
marks your current position, if
available. When your device is searching
for your position,
position is not available,
last known position.
If only cell ID based positioning is
available, a red halo around the
Maps
and My position.
blinks. If your
indicates your
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