Nokia ESERIES E66 User Manual

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To make sure your device does not use an internetconnection, in the main menu, select Options > Settings >Internet > Connection > Offline.About positioning methodsMaps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS, orcell ID based positioning.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-basednavigation system used for calculating your location. AssistedGPS (A-GPS) is a network service that sends you GPS data,improving the speed and accuracy of the positioning.When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted todefine an internet access point to download map informationor use A-GPS.indicates the availability of the satellite signals.One bar is one satellite. When the device is searching forsatellite signals, the bar is yellow. When there is enough dataavailable to calculate your location, the bar turns green. Themore green bars, the more reliable the location calculation.The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by thegovernment of the United States, which is solely responsiblefor its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy of locationdata can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites madeby the United States government and is subject to changewith the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policyand the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also beaffected by poor satellite geometry. Availability and qualityof GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings,natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS signals maynot be available inside buildings or underground and may beimpaired 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 errors mayoccur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and qualityof GPS signals.With cell ID based positioning, the position is determinedthrough the antenna tower your mobile device is currentlyconnected to.Depending on the available positioning method, the accuracyof positioning may vary from a few metres to severalkilometres.Find placesFind a locationMaps helps you find specific locations and types of businessyou are looking for.Select Menu > GPS > Maps and Find places.1. Enter search terms, such as a street address or postcode.To clear the search field, select Clear.2. Select Go.3. In the list of proposed matches, go to the desired item. Todisplay the location on the map, select Map.To view the other locations of the search result list on themap, scroll up and down with the scroll key.Return to the list of proposed matches — Select List.© 2010 Nokia. All rights reserved. 87