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2    Contents

Contents                                  Navigation view                                            11
                                          Get traffic and safety information                         11
                                          Walk to your destination                                   12
Maps overview                         3   Plan a route                                               12

My position                          3
View your location and the map       3
Map view                             4
Change the look of the map           4
Download and update maps             5
Use the compass                      5
About positioning methods            6

Find places                          7
Find a location                      7
View location details                7

Favourites                           8
Save places and routes               8
View and organise places or routes   8
Send places to your friends          9
Synchronise your Favourites          9

Share location                       9

Drive and Walk                       10
Get voice guidance                   10
Drive to your destination            11

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Maps overview         3

Maps overview                                                   Content such as satellite images, guides, weather and traffic
                                                                information and related services are generated by third
                                                                parties independent of Nokia. The content may be inaccurate
     Select Menu > Maps.                                        and incomplete to some extent and is subject to availability.
                                                                Never rely solely on the aforementioned content and related
Welcome to Maps.                                                services.

Maps shows you what is nearby, helps you plan your route,       My position
and guides you where you want to go.
                                                                View your location and the map
•   Find cities, streets, and services.
                                                                See your current location on the map, and browse maps of
•   Find your way with turn-by-turn directions.                 different cities and countries.
•   Synchronise your favourite locations and routes between
    your mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service.       Select Menu > Maps and My position.
•   Check weather forecasts and other local information, if
    available.                                                  When the GPS connection is active,       marks your current or
                                                                last known location on the map. If the icon's colours are faint,
Note: Downloading content such as maps, satellite images,       no GPS signal is available.
voice files, guides or traffic information may involve
transmission of large amounts of data (network service).        If only cell ID based positioning is available, a red halo around
                                                                the positioning icon indicates the general area you might be
Some services may not be available in all countries, and may    in. The accuracy of the estimate increases in densely
be provided only in selected languages. The services may be     populated areas.
network dependent. For more information, contact your
network service provider.                                       Move on the map
                                                                Drag the map with your finger. By default, the map is oriented
Almost all digital cartography is inaccurate and incomplete     north.
to some extent. Never rely solely on the cartography that you
download for use in this device.

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4    My position

View your current or last known location                       Map view
Select .

Zoom in or out
Select + or -.

If you browse to an area not covered by maps that are stored
on your device and you have an active data connection, new
maps are automatically downloaded.
Map coverage varies by country and region.

                                                               1   Selected location
                                                               2   Indicator area
                                                               3   Point of interest (for example, a railway station or a
                                                                   museum)
                                                               4   Information area

                                                               Change the look of the map
                                                               View the map in different modes, to easily identify where you
                                                               are.

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My position      5

Select Menu > Maps and My position.                           Before using Nokia Map Loader, you must browse maps in the
                                                              Maps application in your device at least once.
Select     and from the following:
Map view — In the standard map view, details such as          Download maps with Nokia Map Loader
location names or motorway numbers, are easy to read.         1 Connect your device to your compatible computer with a
                                                                 compatible USB data cable or Bluetooth connection. If
Satellite view — For a detailed view, use satellite images.
                                                                 you use a data cable, select PC Suite as the USB connection
Terrain view — View at a glance the ground type and              method.
altitude, for example, when you are travelling off-road.
                                                              2 Open Nokia Map Loader on the computer.
3D — For a more realistic view, change the perspective of
                                                              3 If a new map version or new voice files are available for
the map.
                                                                 your device, you are prompted to update the data.
Landmarks — Display prominent buildings and attractions
                                                              4 Select a continent and a country. Larger countries may
on the map.                                                      have several sub-maps so you can download the maps
Night mode — Dim the colours of the map. When travelling         relevant for you.
at night, the map is easier to read in this mode.             5 Select the maps, and download and install them to your
                                                                 device.
Download and update maps
To avoid mobile data transfer costs, download the latest      Use the compass
maps and voice guidance files to your computer using the      If your device has a compass, when activated, both the arrow
Nokia Map Loader application, and then transfer and save      of the compass and the map rotate automatically in the
them to your device.                                          direction to which the top of your device is pointing.
To download and install Nokia Map Loader on your              Select Menu > Maps and My position.
compatible computer, go to www.nokia.com/maps, and
follow the instructions.                                      Activate the compass
Tip: Save new maps to your device before a journey, so you    Select .
can browse the maps without an internet connection when
travelling abroad.

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6     My position

Deactivate the compass                                               available to calculate your location, the bar turns green. The
Select  again. The map is oriented north.                            more green bars, the more reliable the location calculation.
                                                                     The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
The compass is active when there is a green outline. If the          government of the United States, which is solely responsible
compass needs calibration, the outline of the compass is red         for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy of location
or yellow. To calibrate the compass, rotate the device around        data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made
all axes in a continuous movement.                                   by the United States government and is subject to change
                                                                     with the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy
The compass has limited accuracy. Electromagnetic fields,            and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be
metal objects, or other external circumstances may also              affected by poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality
affect the accuracy of the compass. The compass should               of GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings,
always be properly calibrated.                                       natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS signals may
                                                                     not be available inside buildings or underground and may be
About positioning methods                                            impaired by materials such as concrete and metal.
Maps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS, or
cell ID based positioning.                                           GPS should not be used for precise location measurement,
                                                                     and you should never rely solely on location data from the
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based             GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for positioning or
navigation system used for calculating your location. Assisted       navigation.
GPS (A-GPS) is a network service that sends you GPS data,
improving the speed and accuracy of the positioning.                 The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may
                                                                     occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and quality
When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted to            of GPS signals.
define an internet access point to download map information
or use A-GPS.                                                        With cell ID based positioning, the position is determined
                                                                     through the antenna tower your mobile device is currently
              indicates the availability of the satellite signals.   connected to.
One bar is one satellite. When the device is searching for
satellite signals, the bar is yellow. When there is enough data

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Find places       7

Depending on the available positioning method, the accuracy      If no search results are found, ensure the spelling of your
of positioning may vary from a few metres to several             search terms is correct. Problems with your internet
kilometres.                                                      connection may also affect results when searching online.

Find places                                                      To avoid data transfer costs, you can also get search results
                                                                 without an active internet connection, if you have maps of
Find a location                                                  the searched area stored on your device. To ensure your
Maps helps you find specific locations and types of business     device does not use the internet connection, in the main
you are looking for.                                             menu, select     > Internet > Connection > Offline.

Select Menu > Maps and Find places.                              View location details
                                                                 View more information about a specific location or place,
1   Enter search terms, such as a street address or postcode.    such as a hotel or restaurant, if available.
    To clear the search field, select .
2   Select .                                                     Select Menu > Maps and My position.
3   Select an item from the list of proposed matches.            View the details of a place
    The location is displayed on the map. To view the other      Select a place, its information area (    ), and Show details.
    locations of the search result list on the map, select one
    of the arrows beside the information area ( ).               Rate a place
                                                                 Select a place, its information area ( ), Show details, and
Return to the list of proposed matches                           the star rating. For example, to rate a place as being 3 out of
Select List.                                                     5 stars, select the third star. To rate a place, you need an active
                                                                 internet connection.
Search for different types of nearby places
Select Browse categories and a category, such as shopping,
accommodation, or transport.                                     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.

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Report incorrect information                                     5   Select Show route > Options > Save route.
Select a place and its information area ( ), and select Show
                                                                 View your saved places and routes
details > Report this Place and the appropriate option. To
report a place, you need an active internet connection.          Select Favourites > Places or Routes.

The available options may vary.                                  View and organise places or routes
                                                                 Use your Favourites to quickly access the places and routes
Favourites                                                       you have saved.

Save places and routes                                           Group the places and routes into a collection, for example,
Save addresses, places of interest, and routes, so they can be   when planning a trip.
quickly used later.
                                                                 Select Menu > Maps and Favourites.
Select Menu > Maps.
                                                                 View a saved place on the map
Save a place                                                     1 Select Places.
1 In the map view, tap the location. To search for an            2 Go to the place.
   address or place, select Search.                              3 Select Map.
2 Tap the location's information area ( ).
                                                                 To return to the list of saved places, select List.
3 Select Save place.
                                                                 Create a collection
Save a route
                                                                 Select Create new collection, and enter a collection name.
1 In the map view, tap the location. To search for an
   address or place, select Search.
2 Tap the location's information area ( ).                       Add a saved place to a collection
                                                                 1 Select Places and the place.
3 To add another route point, select Add to route.
                                                                 2 Select Organise collections.
4 Select Add new route point and the appropriate option.
                                                                 3 Select New collection or an existing collection.

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Share location       9

If you need to delete places or routes, or add a route to a       Set the device to synchronise Favourites automatically
collection, go to the Ovi Maps internet service at                Select   and Synchronisation > Synchronisation > At
www.ovi.com.                                                      start-up and shut-d.. The device starts the synchronisation
                                                                  when you open or close the Maps application.
Send places to your friends
When you want to share place information with your friends,
send these details directly to their devices.                     Synchronising requires an active internet connection, and
                                                                  may involve the transmission of large amounts of data
Send a place to your friend's compatible device                   through your service provider’s network. Contact your service
Select a location on the map, tap the location's information      provider for information about data transmission charges.
area ( ), and select Send.                                        To use the Ovi Maps internet service, go to www.ovi.com.

Synchronise your Favourites                                       Share location
Plan a trip on your computer at the Ovi Maps website,
                                                                  Publish your current location to Facebook, together with text
synchronise the saved places, routes, and collections with
                                                                  and a photo. Your Facebook friends can see your location on
your mobile device, and access the plan on the go.
                                                                  a map.
To synchronise places, routes, or collections between your
                                                                  Select Menu > Maps and Share location.
mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service, you need a
Nokia account. If you do not have one, in the main view, select   To share your location, you need a Nokia account and a
Accounts > Nokia account > Create new account.                    Facebook account.
Synchronise saved places, routes, and collections                 1   Select Share location.
Select Favourites > Synchronise with Ovi. If you do not           2   Sign in to your Nokia account, or, if you do not yet have
have a Nokia account, you are prompted to create one.                 one, select Create new account.
                                                                  3   Sign in to your Facebook account.
                                                                  4   Select your current location.
                                                                  5   Enter your status update.

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10    Drive and Walk

6    To attach a photo to your post, select Add a photo.         Select Menu > Maps and Drive or Walk.
7    Select Share location.
                                                                 When you use drive or walk navigation for the first time, you
Manage your Facebook account                                     are asked to select the language of the voice guidance, and
                                                                 download the appropriate files.
In the main view, select Accounts > Share location
settings > Facebook.                                             If you select a language that includes street names, also the
                                                                 street names are said aloud. Voice guidance may not be
Sharing your location and viewing the location of others         available for your language.
requires an internet connection. This may involve the
                                                                 Change the voice guidance language
transmission of large amounts of data and related data traffic
costs.                                                           In the main view, select and Navigation > Drive
                                                                 guidance or Walk guidance and the appropriate option.
The applicable Facebook terms of use apply to sharing your
location to Facebook. Familiarise yourself with the Facebook
terms of use and the privacy practices, and use appropriate      When you are walking, in addition to voice guidance, your
consideration before disclosing your location data to others     device can guide you with beeps and vibrations.
or viewing the location of others.                               Use beeps and vibrations
Before sharing your location, always consider carefully with     In the main view, select and Navigation > Walk
whom you are sharing. Check the privacy settings of the social   guidance > Beeps and Vibrations.
network you are using as you might share your location with
a large group of people.
                                                                 Repeat the voice guidance for car navigation
Drive and Walk                                                   In the navigation view, select Options > Repeat.

Get voice guidance                                               Adjust the volume of the voice guidance for car
                                                                 navigation
Voice guidance, if available for your language, helps you find
your way to a destination, leaving you free to enjoy the         In the navigation view, select Options > Volume.
journey.

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Drive to your destination                                     Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate
When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Maps     the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while
helps you get to your destination.                            driving should be road safety.

Select Menu > Maps and Drive.                                 Navigation view
Drive to a destination
Select Set destination and the appropriate option.
Drive to your home
Select Drive home.

When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time,
you are prompted to define your home location. To later
change the home location, do the following:

1   In the main view, select .
2   Select Navigation > Home Location > Redefine.
3   Select the appropriate option.                            1   Route
                                                              2   Your location and direction
Tip: To drive without a set destination, select Map. Your     3   Compass
location is displayed on the centre of the map as you move.   4   Information bar (speed, distance, time)
Change views during navigation                                Get traffic and safety information
Swipe the screen, and select 2D view, 3D view, Arrow          Enhance your driving experience with real-time information
view, or Route overview.                                      about traffic events, lane assistance, and speed limit
                                                              warnings, if available for your country or region.
                                                              Select Menu > Maps and Drive.

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View traffic events on the map                                     Walk to a destination
During drive navigation, select Options > Traffic info. The        Select Set destination and the appropriate option.
events are displayed as triangles and lines.
                                                                   Walk to your home
Update traffic information                                         Select Walk home.
Select Options > Traffic info > Update traffic info.
                                                                   When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time,
When planning a route, you can set the device to avoid traffic     you are prompted to define your home location. To later
events, such as traffic jams or roadworks.                         change the home location, do the following:
Avoid traffic events                                               1   In the main view, select .
In the main view, select     and Navigation > Reroute due          2   Select Navigation > Home Location > Redefine.
to traffic.                                                        3   Select the appropriate option.
                                                                   Tip: To walk without a set destination, select Map. Your
The location of speed cameras may be shown on your route
                                                                   location is displayed on the centre of the map as you move.
during navigation, if this feature is enabled. Some
jurisdictions prohibit or regulate the use of speed camera
                                                                   Plan a route
location data. Nokia is not responsible for the accuracy, or the
consequences of using speed camera location data.                  Plan your journey, and create your route and view it on the
                                                                   map before setting off.
Walk to your destination
                                                                   Select Menu > Maps.
When you need directions to follow a route on foot, Maps
guides you over squares, and through parks, pedestrian             Create a route
zones, and even shopping centres.                                  1 In the map view, tap a location. To search for an address
                                                                       or place, select Search.
Select Menu > Maps.
                                                                   2 Tap the location's information area ( ).
                                                                   3 Select Add to route.

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4   To add another route point, select Add new route               streets, and walkways and routes through, for example,
    point and the appropriate option.                              parks and shopping centres, can be used.
                                                               3   Select the desired option.
Change the order of the route points
1 Select a route point.                                        Select the walking mode
2 Select Move.                                                 Open the Settings tab, and select Walk > Preferred
3 Tap the place where you want to move the route point         route > Streets or Straight line. Straight line is useful on
   to.                                                         off-road terrain as it indicates the walking direction.

Edit the location of a route point
                                                               Use the faster or shorter driving route
Tap the route point, and select Edit and the appropriate
                                                               Open the Settings tab, and select Drive > Route
option.
                                                               selection > Faster route or Shorter route.
View the route on the map
                                                               Use the optimised driving route
Select Show route.
                                                               Open the Settings tab, and select Drive > Route
Navigate to the destination                                    selection > Optimised. The optimised driving route
                                                               combines the advantages of both the shorter and the faster
Select Show route > Options > Start driving or Start
                                                               routes.
walking.

                                                               You can also choose to allow or avoid using, for example,
Change the settings for a route                                motorways, toll roads, or ferries.
The route settings affect the navigation guidance and the
way the route is displayed on the map.
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 point list.
2   Set the transportation mode to Drive or Walk. If you
    select Walk, one-way streets are regarded as normal

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