Nokia 500 - Manual (Page 79)

Activate the compass
Select .
Deactivate the compass
Select again. The map is oriented north.
The compass is active when it is green. If the compass needs calibration, the compass
is red.
Calibrate the compass
Turn the phone around until it beeps or vibrates.
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, SA-GPS, Wi-Fi, or network (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. Self-assisted GPS (SA-GPS)
provides the fastest positioning without using a network connection.
Wi-Fi network positioning improves position accuracy when GPS signals are not
available, especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings.
With network (cell ID) based positioning, the position is determined through the
antenna system your phone is currently connected to.
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