Deactivate the compass — Press 5 again. The map isoriented north.The compass is active when there is a green outline. If thecompass needs calibration, the outline of the compass isred or yellow. To calibrate the compass, rotate the devicearound all axes in a continuous movement.The compass has limited accuracy. Electromagnetic fields,metal objects, or other external circumstances may alsoaffect the accuracy of the compass. The compass shouldalways be properly calibrated.About positioning methodsMaps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS,or cell ID based positioning.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-basednavigation system used for calculating your location.Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a network service that improves thespeed and accuracy of the positioning.When you use Maps for the first time, you are promptedto define an internet access point to download mapinformation or use A-GPS.indicates the availability of the satellitesignals. One bar is one satellite. When the device issearching for satellite signals, the bar is yellow. Whenthere is enough data available to calculate your location,the bar turns green. The more green bars, the morereliable the location calculation.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by thegovernment of the United States, which is solelyresponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Theaccuracy of location data can be affected by adjustmentsto GPS satellites made by the United States governmentand is subject to change with the United StatesDepartment of Defense civil GPS policy and the FederalRadionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected bypoor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPSsignals may be affected by your location, buildings,natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS signalsmay not be available inside buildings or underground andmay be impaired by materials such as concrete and metal.GPS should not be used for precise location measurement,and you should never rely solely on location data from theGPS receiver and cellular radio networks for positioning ornavigation.The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errorsmay occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availabilityand quality of GPS signals.With cell ID based positioning, the position is determinedthrough the antenna tower your cellular phone is currentlyconnected to.Depending on the available positioning method, theaccuracy of positioning may vary from a few meters toseveral kilometers.Find placesFind a locationMaps helps you find specific locations and types ofbusiness you are looking for.Select Menu > Maps and Find places.1. Enter search terms, such as a street address orpostcode. To clear the search field, select Clear.78 Maps