The compass has limited accuracy. Electromagnetic fields, metal objects, or otherexternal circumstances may also affect the accuracy of the compass. The compass shouldalways be properly calibrated.About positioning methodsMaps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS, WLAN, or cell ID basedpositioning.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system used forcalculating your location. Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a network service that sends you GPSdata, improving the speed and accuracy of the positioning.Wireless local area network (WLAN) positioning improves position accuracy when GPSsignals are not available, especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings.With cell ID based positioning, the position is determined through the antenna toweryour mobile device is currently connected to.Depending on the available positioning method, the accuracy of positioning may varyfrom a few metres to several kilometres.When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted to define the internet accesspoint to use to download map information, use A-GPS, or connect to a WLAN.The availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, satellitepositions, buildings, natural obstacles, weather conditions and adjustments to GPSsatellites made by the United States government. GPS signals may not be available insidebuildings or underground.Do not use GPS for precise location measurement, and never rely solely on the locationinformation provided by GPS and cellular networks.Note: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries. For example, in France, you areonly allowed to use WLAN indoors. For more information, contact your local authorities.Find placesFind a locationMaps helps you find specific locations and businesses.Select Menu > Maps and Search.1 Select the search field, and enter search words, such as a street address or postcode.2 Select . To clear the search field, select .3 Select an item from the list of proposed matches.78 Maps