Nokia N8 Manual
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Use the compass When the compass is activated, both the arrow of the compass and the map rotate automatically in the direction to which the top of your device is pointing. Select Menu > Maps and Map. 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 Rotate the device around all axes in a continuous movement until 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 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. WLAN positioning improves position accuracy when GPS signals are not available, especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings.Maps 81
With network (cell ID) based positioning, the position is determined through the antenna system your mobile device is currently connected to. To avoid network service costs, you can disable A-GPS, WLAN, and network (cell ID) based positioning in your device positioning settings, but calculating your location may take much longer. For more information about positioning settings, see the user guide of your device. The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, satellite positions, buildings, natural obstacles, weather conditions and adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government. GPS signals may not be available inside buildings or underground. Do not use GPS for precise location measurement, and never rely solely on the location information provided by GPS and cellular networks. The trip meter may not be accurate, depending on the availability and quality of your GPS connection. Note: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you are only allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information, contact your local authorities. Depending on the available positioning methods, the accuracy of positioning may vary from a few metres to several kilometres. SearchFind a location Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses. Select Menu > Maps and Map > Search. 1 Enter search words, such as a street address or place name. 2 Select an item from the list of proposed matches. The location is displayed on the map. Return to the list of proposed matches Select Search. Tip: In the search view, you can also select from the list of your previous search words. Search for different types of nearby places Select Categories and a category, such as shopping, accommodation, or transport. 82 Maps
If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct. Problems with your internet connection may also affect results when searching online. If you have maps of the searched area stored on your device, to avoid data transfer costs, you can also get search results without an active internet connection, but the search results may be limited. View location details Find more information about a specific location or place, such as a hotel or restaurant, if available. Select Menu > Maps and Map > Search. The available options may vary by region. To view all the available place details, you need an active internet connection. View the details of a place Search for a place. Select the place and its information area. Rate a place Search for a place. Select the place, its information area, Rate, and the star rating. For example, to rate a place as being 3 out of 5 stars, select the third star. When you find a place that does not exist or contains inappropriate information or incorrect details, such as the wrong contact information or location, it is recommended that you report it to Nokia. Report incorrect place information Select the place, its information area, Report, and the appropriate option. FavouritesSave or view a place or route Save an address, place of interest, or route, so it can be quickly used later. Select Menu > Maps. Save a place 1 Select Map. 2 Tap the location. To search for an address or place, select Search. 3 Tap the locations information area. 4 Select Save.Maps 83
Save a route 1 Select Map. 2 Tap the location. To search for an address or place, select Search. 3 Tap the locations information area. 4 To add another route point, select Navigate > Add to Route. 5 Select Add new route point and the appropriate option. 6 Select Show route > Options > Save route. View a saved place In the main view, select Favourites > Places, the place, and Show on map. View a saved route In the main view, select Favourites > Routes and the route. View and organise places or routes Use your Favourites to quickly access the places and routes you have saved. Group the places and routes into a collection, for example, when planning a trip. Select Menu > Maps and Favourites. View a saved place on the map 1 Select Places. 2 Go to the place. 3 Select Show on map. To return to the list of saved places, select List. Create a collection Select Create new collection, and enter a collection name. Add a saved place to a collection 1 Select Places and the place. 2 Select Organise collections. 3 Select New collection or an existing collection. Rename or delete a saved place in a collection 1 Select Places. 2 Select the place, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option. 84 Maps
Rename or delete a route in a collection 1 Select Routes. 2 Select and hold the route, and from the pop-up menu, select the appropriate option. Send a place to a friend When you want to show your friends where a place is on the map, you can send the place to them. Select Menu > Maps and Map. To view the place on the map, your friends dont need to have a Nokia mobile device, but an active internet connection is required. 1 Select a place and its information area. 2 Select Share > Share via SMS or Share via Email. A mail or text message containing a link to the location on the map is sent to your friend. Synchronise your Favourites Plan a trip on your computer at the Ovi Maps website, synchronise the saved places and routes with your mobile device, and access the plan on the go. To synchronise places or routes between your mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service, you need to be signed in to your Nokia account. Synchronise saved places and routes Select Favourites > Synchronise with Ovi. If you do not have a Nokia account, you are prompted to create one. You can set your device to synchronise your Favourites automatically when you open or close the Maps application. Synchronise Favourites automatically Select > Synchronisation > Synchronisation > At start-up and shut-d.. Synchronising requires an active internet connection, and may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network. For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider. To use the Ovi Maps internet service, go to www.ovi.com.Maps 85
Check in With the Check in feature, you can keep a private record of where you have been. Keep your social networking friends and contacts up to date with what you are doing, and share your location on your favourite social networking services. Select Menu > Maps and Check in. To check in, you need a Nokia account. To share your location, you also need a social networking service account. The supported social networking services vary by country or region. 1 Sign in to your Nokia account, or, if you do not yet have one, create the account. 2 It is possible to share your location on the social networking services that you use. When you use Check in for the first time, you can set your account credentials for the services that you use. To later set up accounts, select . 3 Select your current location. 4 Write your status update. You can post only to selected services that you have set up. To exclude a service, select the service logo. To exclude all the services, keeping your location and status update private, clear the and post on check box. 5 Select Check in. You may also be able to attach a picture to your post, depending on the social networking service. View your Check in history Select . Checking in and sharing your location requires an internet connection. This may involve the transmission of large amounts of data and related data traffic costs. The terms of use of the social networking service apply to sharing your location on that service. Familiarise yourself with the terms of use and the privacy practices of that service. Before sharing your location to others, always consider carefully with whom you are sharing it. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using, as you might share your location with a large group of people. Drive and WalkGet voice guidance Voice guidance, if available for your language, helps you find your way to a destination, leaving you free to enjoy the journey. 86 Maps
Select Menu > Maps and Drive or Walk. When you use drive or walk navigation for the first time, you are asked to select the language of the voice guidance, and download the appropriate files. If you select a language that includes street names, also the street names are said aloud. Voice guidance may not be available for your language. Change the voice guidance language In the main view, select > Navigation and Drive guidance or Walk guidance and the appropriate option. Deactivate voice guidance In the main view, select > Navigation and Drive guidance or Walk guidance and None. Repeat the voice guidance for car navigation In the navigation view, select Options > Repeat. Adjust the volume of the voice guidance for car navigation In the navigation view, select Options > Volume. Drive to your destination When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Maps helps you get to your destination. Select Menu > Maps and Drive. Drive to a destination Select Set destination and the appropriate option. Drive to your home Select Drive home. You can start driving without a set destination. The map follows your location, and traffic information is automatically displayed, if available. To set the destination later, select Destination. By default, the map rotates to your driving direction. Orient the map to north Select . To rotate the map back to your driving direction, select .Maps 87
When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time, you are prompted to define your home location. Change your home location 1 In the main view, select . 2 Select Navigation > Home Location > Redefine. 3 Select the appropriate option. Change views during navigation Swipe left to select 2D view, 3D view, Arrow view, or Route overview. Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety. Navigation view 1Route 2Your location and direction 3Information bar (speed, distance, time) Get traffic and safety information Enhance your driving experience with real-time information about traffic events, lane assistance, and speed limit warnings, if available for your country or region. Select Menu > Maps and Drive. 88 Maps
View traffic events on the map During drive navigation, select Options > Traffic info. The events are displayed as triangles and lines. Update traffic information Select Options > Traffic info > Update traffic info. When planning a route, you can set the device to avoid traffic events, such as traffic jams or roadworks. Avoid traffic events In the main view, select > Navigation > Reroute due to traffic. The location of speed cameras may be shown on your route during navigation, if this feature is enabled. Some jurisdictions prohibit or regulate the use of speed camera location data. Nokia is not responsible for the accuracy, or the consequences of using speed camera location data. Walk to your destination When you need directions to follow a route on foot, Maps guides you over squares, and through parks, pedestrian zones, and even shopping centres. Select Menu > Maps and Walk. Walk to a destination Select Set destination and the appropriate option. Walk to your home Select Walk home. You can start walking without a set destination. By default, the map is oriented to north. Rotate the map to your walking direction Select . To rotate the map back to north, select . When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time, you are prompted to define your home location. Change your home location 1 In the main view, select .Maps 89
2 Select Navigation > Home Location > Redefine. 3 Select the appropriate option. Plan a route Plan your journey, and create your route and view it on the map before setting off. Select Menu > Maps and Map. Create a route 1 Tap the location of your starting point. To search for an address or place, select Search. 2 Tap the locations information area. 3 Select Navigate > Add to Route. 4 To add another route point, select Add new route point and the appropriate option. Tip: If you want to plan a route from the convenience of your computer, and copy it to your device, go to the Ovi Maps web service at www.ovi.com. Change the order of the route points 1 Select a route point. 2 Select Move. 3 Tap the place where you want to move the route point to. Edit the location of a route point Tap the route point, and select Edit and the appropriate option. View the route on the map Select Show route. Navigate to the destination Select Show route > Options > Start driving or Start walking. The route settings affect the navigation guidance and the way the route is displayed on the map. Change the settings for a route 1 In the route planner view, open the Settings tab. To get to the route planner view from the navigation view, select Options > Route points or Route points list. 2 Set the transportation mode to Drive or Walk. If you select Walk, one-way streets are regarded as normal streets, and walkways and routes through, for example, parks and shopping centres, can be used. 90 Maps