See where you are on a map, Find a location – Nokia Lumia 620 User Manual

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• Write a review for a place, or take a photo and upload it for everyone to see, either on their phone

Contents of digital maps may sometimes be inaccurate and incomplete. Never rely solely on the

content or the service for essential communications, such as in emergencies.
Using services or downloading content may cause transfer of large amounts of data, which may result

in data traffic costs.
Some content is generated by third parties and not Nokia. The content may be inaccurate and is

subject to availability.

See where you are on a map
If you need to get your bearings, check where you are on a map. You can also explore different cities

and countries.
1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps.

shows where you are. If Nokia Maps can't find your location, shows your last known location.

If accurate positioning is not possible, a green halo around the location icon shows the general area

you might be in. In densely populated areas, the accuracy of the estimate is better, and the green

halo is not as wide.
2. To see your current or last known location, tap .
Map coverage varies by country and region.
Browse the map

Drag the map with your finger. By default, the map is oriented north.
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.
Zoom in or out

Place two fingers on the map, and slide your fingers apart to zoom in or together to zoom out.

Tip: To add zoom controls to the map view, tap

> settings, and switch Zoom controls to

Find a location
Nokia Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses.
1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps > .

2. Write search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search box.

3. Select an item from the list of proposed matches as you write, or tap the enter key to search.
The location is shown on the map.