Nokia Lumia 800 User Guide

Nokia Maps

Nokia Maps shows you what is nearby, and directs you where you want to go.

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Contents of digital maps may sometimes be inaccurate and incomplete. Never rely solely on the content or the service for essential communications, such as in emergencies.

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See where you are on a map

If you need to get your bearings, check where you are on a map. You can also explore different cities and countries.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps .

   shows where you are. If Nokia Maps can't find your location, shows your last known location.

   If accurate positioning is not possible, a green halo around the location icon shows the general area you might be in. In densely populated areas, the accuracy of the estimate is better, and the green halo is not as wide.

2. To see your current or last known location, tap .

   Map coverage varies by country and region.

Find a location

Nokia Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses.

You must be online to search for places and locations.

1. Tap Nokia Maps > .

2. Write search words, such as a street address or place name, in the search box.

3. Select an item from the list of proposed matches.

   The location is shown on the map.

   Tip:

   Want to see more info about a place? The place details view can contain general info, photos, reviews, links to guides, and further suggestions of nearby places. When the location is shown on the map, to see the place details view, tap the info bubble.

If no search results are found, make sure the spelling of your search words is correct.

Discover nearby places

Looking for a new restaurant, hotel, or shop? Nokia Maps suggests nearby places for you.

Tap Nokia Maps .

1. Tap to find suggested places nearest to you, or browse to a point on the map.

2. Tap .

   You can see all types of suggested places on the map.

3. To find certain types of nearby places, tap , swipe to explore , and tap a category tile.

   The nearby places in the category are shown on the map.

   Tip:

   Tap and hold a category tile to pin it to the start screen. This way you can quickly discover new places wherever you are.

Add a photo to a place

See something you like? Let others share your experience. Snap a photo and upload it for everyone to see, either on their phone or at the Nokia Maps website.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps .

2. Tap to see the places near you.

3. Tap the place icon on the map, and tap the info bubble.

4. In the place details view, swipe to photos , and tap add a photo .

5. Tap a photo and .

Save a place

To aid your travel planning, you can search for places, such as hotels, attractions, or petrol stations, and save them to your phone.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps .

2. To search for an address or place, tap .

3. When the place is shown on the map, to open the place details view, tap the info bubble.

4. In the place details view, tap .

   Tip:

   You can also pin a place to the start screen for easy access. When the place is shown on the map, tap the info bubble and .

Sync your saved places

Have your favourite places always backed up and at hand – sign in to your Nokia account to sync your favourites with the Nokia Maps website.

On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps .

You can plan a trip on your computer at the Nokia Maps website, sync the saved places with your phone, and access the plan on the go. Syncing is also a handy way of transferring your saved places from your previous Nokia phone to your new phone. Sync your old phone with the Nokia Maps web service, and then your new phone.

If you're signed in to your Nokia account, your favourites are synced automatically between your phone and the Nokia Maps web service every time you open Nokia Maps. To sync your saved places manually, tap > .

To use the Nokia Maps web service on your computer, go to maps.nokia.com/ .

Get directions to a place

Want to find your way easily? Get directions for walking, driving, or using public transport – use your current location or any other place as the start point.

1. Tap Nokia Maps .

2. Tap > directions .

3. If you don't want the start point to be your current location, tap from , and search for a start point.

4. Tap to , and search for a destination.

   The route is shown on the map, along with an estimation of how long it takes to get there. Tap to see the detailed directions.

   Tip:

   To get directions to a place, you can also tap the place on the map, or tap and hold a point on the map, and tap the info bubble. Tap directions to here or directions from here .

Change the look of the map

View the map in different modes, to highlight certain details and to help you find your way more easily.

1. On the start screen, swipe left, and tap Nokia Maps .

2. Tap , and select a map view, for example, satellite or traffic .

   The available options and features may vary by region. The unavailable options are dimmed.