Nokia Maps



Getting Started


Nokia Maps needs either a built-in or external GPS receiver for real-time navigation or finding your location. Even without GPS you can use Nokia Maps to browse maps, locations, points of interest and to plan a route. If your mobile device has a built-in GPS receiver (such as the Nokia N95), you are good to go as it is with Nokia Maps. For a good GPS experience, make sure that you have the latest firmware for your mobile device with A-GPS (assisted GPS).

In order to get a satellite fix, you need to be outside with a clear view to the sky. You can turn on the GPS and find your current position by pressing 0 or by selecting Options > Find Place > GPS position. Now you can start searching nearby locations, share your location with your friends or family, upgrade to voice-guided navigation, and download city guides.

You can browse the map, scrolling and zooming in on a specific location that interests you. So, it’s easy to locate interesting places, or tag your own favorite hangouts and share them with your friends. You can also toggle between 2D and 3D views and select day or night colors for best visibility.

Settings
You can also control how map information is downloaded to Nokia Maps. Select Options > Settings > Network:
  • Max memory card use (%) – Limit the amount of map information that can be stored on a compatible memory card. Drag the slide bar left or right to decrease or increase the amount of space the map information may use. When the storage limit is reached, the most seldom used information is deleted.
  • Network usage – To allow Nokia Maps to establish an internet connection whenever needed, for example, for downloading map information, select When needed. To deny network usage, select Never.
  • Default access point – Select one of the internet access points defined in your device’s network settings.
  • Roaming warning – Select to be warned when your device registers to a network other than the service provider of your own.