Maps
Learn how to find your way around with the maps available on your device.
Ovi Maps
Maps overview
Select 
> Maps .
Welcome to Maps.
Maps shows you what is nearby, helps you plan your route, and guides you where you want to go.
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Find cities, streets, and services.
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Find your way with turn-by-turn directions.
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Synchronise your favourite locations and routes between your mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service.
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Check weather forecasts and other local information, if available.
Some services may not be available in all countries, and may be provided only in selected languages. The services may be network dependent. For more information, contact your network service provider.
Almost all digital cartography is inaccurate and incomplete to some extent. Never rely solely on the cartography that you download for use in this device.
Content such as satellite images, guides, weather and traffic information and related services are generated by third parties independent of Nokia. The content may be inaccurate and incomplete to some extent and is subject to availability. Never rely solely on the aforementioned content and related services.
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See Find a location .
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See Walk to your destination .
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See Plan a route .
About positioning methods
Maps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS, or cell ID based positioning.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system used for calculating your location. Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a network service that sends you GPS data, improving the speed and accuracy of the positioning.
With cell ID based positioning, the position is determined through the antenna tower your mobile device is currently connected to.
Depending on the available positioning method, the accuracy of positioning may vary from a few metres to several kilometres.
When you use Maps for the first time, you are prompted to define the internet access point to use to download map information or use A-GPS.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy of location data can be affected by adjustments to GPS satellites made by the United States government and is subject to change with the United States Department of Defense civil GPS policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. Availability and quality of GPS signals may be affected by your location, buildings, natural obstacles, and weather conditions. GPS signals may not be available inside buildings or underground and may 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 the GPS receiver and cellular radio networks for positioning or navigation.
The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and quality of GPS signals.
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Use the compass
When the compass is activated, both the arrow of the compass and the map rotate automatically in the direction to which the top of your device is pointing.
Select > Maps and My position.
Press 5.
Press 5 again. The map is oriented north.
The compass is active when there is a green outline. If the compass needs calibration, the outline of the compass is red or yellow.
Rotate the device around all axes in a continuous movement until the outline of the compass turns green.
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See Walk to your destination .
View your location and the map
See your current location on the map, and browse maps of different cities and countries.
Select > Maps and My position.
marks your current position, if available. If your position is not available, 
indicates your last known position.
If only cell ID based positioning is available, a red halo around the positioning icon indicates the general area you might be in. In densely populated areas, the accuracy of the estimate increases, and the red halo is smaller than in lightly populated areas.
Use the scroll key. By default, the map is oriented north.
Press 0.
Press * or #.
If you browse to an area not covered by the maps that are stored on your device and you have an active data connection, new maps are automatically downloaded.
Map coverage varies by country and region.
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See Share location .
Map view
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1 — Selected location
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2 — Indicator area
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3 — Point of interest (for example, a railway station or a museum)
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4 — Information area
Change the look of the map
View the map in different modes, to easily identify where you are.
Select > Maps and My position.
Press 1, and select from the following:
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Map — In the standard map view, details such as location names or motorway numbers, are easy to read.
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Satellite — For a detailed view, use satellite images.
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Terrain — View at a glance the ground type, for example, when you are travelling off-road.
Press 3.
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Find a location
Maps helps you find specific locations and businesses.
Select > Maps and Search.
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Enter search words, such as a street address or postcode. To clear the search field, select Clear.
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Select Submit.
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In the list of proposed matches, go to the desired item. To display the location on the map, select Map.
To view the other locations of the search result list on the map, scroll up or down.
Select List.
Select Browse categories and a category, such as shopping, accommodation, or transport.
If no search results are found, ensure the spelling of your search terms is correct. Problems with your internet connection may also affect results when searching online.
To avoid data transfer costs, you can also get search results without an active internet connection, if you have maps of the searched area stored on your device.
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See Save places and routes .
View location details
View more information about a specific location or place, such as a hotel or restaurant, if available.
Select > Maps and My position.
Select a place, press the scroll key, and select Show details.
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See Find a location .
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See Save places and routes .
Plan a route
Plan your journey, and create your route and view it on the map before setting off.
Select > Maps and My position.
Create a route
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Go to your starting point.
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Press the scroll key, and select Add to route.
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To add another route point, select Add new route point and the appropriate option.
Change the order of the route points
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Go to a route point.
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Press the scroll key, and select Move.
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Go to the place where you want to move the route point to, and select OK.
Go to the route point, press the scroll key, and select Edit and the appropriate option.
Select Show route.
Select Show route > Options > Start driving or Start walking.
Change the settings for a route
The route settings affect the navigation guidance and the way the route is displayed on the map.
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In the route planner view, open the Settings tab. To get to the route planner view from the navigation view, select Options > Route points or Route point list.
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Set the transportation mode to Drive or Walk. If you select Walk, one-way streets are regarded as normal streets, and walkways and routes through, for example, parks and shopping centres, can be used.
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Select the desired option.
Open the Settings tab, and select Walk > Preferred route > Streets or Straight line. Straight line is useful on off-road terrain as it indicates the walking direction.
Open the Settings tab, and select Drive > Route selection > Faster route or Shorter route.
Open the Settings tab, and select Drive > Route selection > Optimised . The optimised driving route combines the advantages of both the shorter and the faster routes.
You can also choose to allow or avoid using, for example, motorways, toll roads, or ferries.
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See Save places and routes .
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See Walk to your destination .
Save places and routes
Save addresses, places of interest, and routes, so they can be quickly used later.
Select > Maps .
Save a place
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Select My position.
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Go to the location. To search for an address or place, select Search.
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Press the scroll key.
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Select Save place.
Save a route
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Select My position.
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Go to the location. To search for an address or place, select Search.
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To add another route point, press the scroll key, and select Add to route.
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Select Add new route point and the appropriate option.
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Select Show route > Options > Save route .
Select Favourites > Places or Routes.
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See Find a location .
View and organise places or routes
Use your Favourites to quickly access the places and routes you have saved.
Group the places and routes into a collection, for example, when planning a trip.
Select > Maps and Favourites.
View a saved place on the map
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Select Places.
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Go to the place.
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Select Show on map.
To return to the list of saved places, select List.
Select Create new collection, and enter a collection name.
Add a saved place to a collection
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Select Places and the place.
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Select Organise collections.
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Select New collection or an existing collection.
If you need to delete routes, go to the Ovi Maps internet service at www.ovi.com .
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See Save places and routes .
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See Find a location .
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See Plan a route .
Send places to your friends
When you want to share place information with your friends, send these details directly to their devices.
Select > Maps and My position.
Select a location on the map, press the scroll key, and select Send.
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See Save places and routes .
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See Find a location .
Synchronise your Favourites
Plan a trip on your computer at the Ovi Maps website, synchronise the saved places and routes with your mobile device, and access the plan on the go.
To synchronise places or routes between your mobile device and the Ovi Maps internet service, you need to be signed in to your Nokia account.
Select Favourites > Synchronise with Ovi . If you do not have a Nokia account, you are prompted to create one.
You can set your device to synchronise your Favourites automatically when you open or close the Maps application.
Select Options > Settings > Synchronisation > Change > At start-up and shut-d. .
Synchronising requires an active internet connection, and may involve the transmission of large amounts of data through your service provider’s network. For information about data transmission charges, contact your service provider.
To use the Ovi Maps internet service, go to www.ovi.com .
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See Save places and routes .
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See Find a location .
Share location
Publish your current location to Facebook, together with text and a picture. Your Facebook friends can see your location on a map.
Select > Maps and Share loc..
To share your location, you need a Nokia account and a Facebook account.
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Sign in to your Nokia account, or, if you do not yet have one, select Create new account.
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Sign in to your Facebook account.
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Select your current location.
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Enter your status update.
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To attach a picture to your post, select Add a photo.
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Select Share location.
In the main view, select Options > Account > Share location settings > Facebook .
Sharing your location and viewing the location of others requires an internet connection. This may involve the transmission of large amounts of data and related data traffic costs.
The Facebook terms of use apply to sharing your location on Facebook. Familiarise yourself with the Facebook terms of use and the privacy practices.
Before sharing your location to others, always consider carefully with whom you are sharing it. Check the privacy settings of the social networking service you are using as you might share your location with a large group of people.
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Get voice guidance
Voice guidance, if available for your language, helps you find your way to a destination, leaving you free to enjoy the journey.
Select > Maps and Drive or Walk.
When you use drive or walk navigation for the first time, you are asked to select the language of the voice guidance, and download the appropriate files.
If you select a language that includes street names, also the street names are said aloud. Voice guidance may not be available for your language.
In the main view, select Options > Settings > Navigation > Drive guidance or Walk guidance and the appropriate option.
In the main view, select Options > Settings > Navigation > Drive guidance or Walk guidance and None.
In the navigation view, select Options > Repeat .
In the navigation view, select Options > Volume .
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See Walk to your destination .
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See Plan a route .
Walk to your destination
When you need directions to follow a route on foot, Maps guides you over squares, and through parks, pedestrian zones, and even shopping centres.
Select > Maps and Walk.
Select Set destination and the appropriate option.
Select Walk home.
When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time, you are prompted to define your home location. To later change the home location, do the following:
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In the main view, select Options > Settings > Navigation > Home Location > Change > Redefine .
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Select the appropriate option.
To walk without a set destination, select Map. Your location is displayed on the centre of the map as you move.
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See Get voice guidance .
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See Plan a route .
Drive to your destination
When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Maps helps you get to your destination.
Select > Maps and Drive.
Select Set destination and the appropriate option.
Select Drive home.
When you select Drive home or Walk home for the first time, you are prompted to define your home location. To later change the home location, do the following:
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In the main view, select Options > Settings > Navigation > Home Location > Change > Redefine .
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Select the appropriate option.
To drive without a set destination, select Map. Your location is displayed on the centre of the map as you move.
Press the scroll key, and select 2D view, 3D view, Arrow view, or Route overview.
Obey all local laws. Always keep your hands free to operate the vehicle while driving. Your first consideration while driving should be road safety.
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See Get voice guidance .
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See Plan a route .
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See Walk to your destination .
Get traffic and safety information
Enhance your driving experience with real-time information about traffic events, lane assistance, and speed limit warnings, if available for your country or region.
Select > Maps and Drive.
During drive navigation, select Options > Traffic info . The events are displayed as triangles and lines.
Select Options > Traffic info > Update traffic info .
When planning a route, you can set the device to avoid traffic events, such as traffic jams or roadworks.
In the main view, select Options > Settings > Navigation > Reroute due to traffic .
The location of speed/safety cameras can be shown on your route during navigation, if this feature is enabled. Some jurisdictions prohibit or regulate the use of speed/safety camera location data. Nokia is not responsible for the accuracy, or the consequences of use of speed/safety camera location data.
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See Plan a route .