Browse Maps - Nokia N96 User Manual

Maps uses GPS. See "Positioning (GPS)", p. 86.
define the positioning methods used with your device
in the device settings. See "Positioning
settings", p. 159. For the most accurate location
information, use either the internal GPS or a
compatible external GPS receiver.
When you use Maps for the first time, you may need to
define an internet access point for downloading map
information for your current location. To change the
default access point later, in Maps, select
Tools Settings Internet
> >
destination (shown only when you are online).
When you browse a map in Maps, the map data for the
area is automatically downloaded to your device
through the internet. A new map is downloaded only
if you scroll to an area which is not covered by maps
already downloaded. Some maps may be pre-loaded
in the mass memory of your device.
You can download more maps to your device using
Nokia Map Loader PC software.
maps", p. 94.
Tip: You can also download maps by using a
wireless LAN connection.
Downloading maps may involve the transmission of
large amounts of data through your service provider's
network. Contact your service provider for information
about data transmission charges.
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You can
Options
>
Network
>
See "Download
If you want the Maps application to establish an
internet connection automatically when you start the
application, in Maps, select
Settings Internet
> >
Yes.
To receive a note when your device registers to a
network outside your home cellular network, select
Options Tools Settings
> >
Roaming warning
>
online). Contact your network service provider for
details and roaming costs.
Almost all digital cartography is inaccurate and
incomplete to some extent. Never rely solely on the
cartography that you download for use in this device.

Browse maps

The map coverage varies by country.
When you open the Maps application, Maps zooms in
to the location that was saved from your last session.
If no position was saved from the last session, the Maps
application zooms in to the capital city of the country
you are in based on the information the device
receives from the cellular network. At the same time,
the map of the location is downloaded, if it has not
been downloaded during previous sessions.
Options Tools
>
Go online at start-up
Internet
> >
On (shown only when you are
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