Nokia N8–00 User Manual page 79

Maps 79
Activate the compass
Select .
Deactivate the compass
Select 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.
Calibrate the compass
Rotate the device around all axes in a continuous movement until the outline of the
compass turns green.
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, 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 define the internet access
point to use to download map information, use A-GPS, or connect to a WLAN.