Map elements, Edit the map, Search for a place – Nokia N900 User Manual

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View a route to a location

Select the location information box and

Route to

. Maps

creates a route from your current position, if available.

Map elements

1 Selected location

2 Location information

3 Compass

4 Zoom icons

Edit the map

Change the look of the map to suit your needs.

Select >

Maps

and from the following:

Map view — In the standard map view, details such as street

names or highway numbers, are easy to read.

Satellite — For a detailed view, use satellite images.

Terrain — View at a glance the ground type and altitude, for

example, when you are traveling off-road.

3D View — For a more realistic view, change the perspective

of the map.

3D Landmarks — Display prominent buildings and

attractions on the map.

Night Mode — Dim the colors of the map. When traveling at

night, the map is easier to read in this mode.

Tips — Display tips on how to use Maps.

Search for a place

You can find specific addresses and types of business, such as

restaurants or hotels.
1 Select >

Find Places

2 Start entering the search terms in the search field. You

can select from the suggested matches.

3 Select .
The location is displayed on the map. If more than one search

result is available, to view the other search results on the

map, select or .

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