How to Use Nokia N95 Maps
The Nokia N95 smartphone was designed by the Nokia company to be a fully functional multimedia center available in your pocket. The N95 boasts a number of features, including a 5-megapixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss optics and a 30-frames-per-second video recording system. One of the handiest features may be the free map system, supported by a built-in global positioning system (GPS). Using the maps feature is as easy as using the phone.
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Instructions
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Accessing the Maps Application
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Locate the ring button with a symbol that looks like a ring with one black and one white circle on the left and right sides, respectively.
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Press the ring button and select "Maps" from the menu.
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Look over the Maps application. The display should show your current location on the map and have a number of additional options available to expand the functionality of your Maps application.
Browsing Maps
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Press the ring button on your phone and open the Maps application.
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Observe the map displayed in the Maps application. At first, it will show an overview of the globe; then, it will zoom in on your location.
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Scroll up, down, left or right to move the map. At any time, you can return the cursor to your current location by selecting "Back" on this display or by selecting "Options," followed by "Current location."
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Zoom out to view a larger area on your map. The "*" button zooms in, and the "#" zooms out. As you zoom, eventually you will be able to move to different maps, ranging in size from your city to a state, country or, even, an international map. All maps are downloaded automatically for free, although data transmission fees may apply.
Searching for Locations
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Select "Options" in the Maps application, then "Search." From here, you will be given several search options.
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Select a search option to use to find a location. You can search by category, name or address.
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If searching by category, select "By Category" to begin, then the category you desire to look up to display all locations of that type in your area.
If searching by name, select "By Name" to begin or start entering the first letters of the name and select Search. In either case, the application will display all locations on the map with the name entered.
If searching by address, select "By Address." You must know which city and country you are searching. Enter the address to find a precise location. You can search for addresses in your contact list by selecting "Options" from the "Search By Address" display and "Select from Contacts."
Planning a Route
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From the Maps application's first screen, select "Options," then "Plan route." Select the start and end points of the route.
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Select "Options," then "Settings" and "Routing." This will allow you to fine-tune the route settings to account for mode of transportation and other variables.
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Select "Options," then "Show route" to view the route itinerary. Itinerary waypoints can be viewed on the map by selecting "Options," then "Show on map."
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Select "Options," then "Start simulation" to run a simulation of the planned route.
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Select "Options," then "Start tracking" to track your current position in relation to the route.
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Tips & Warnings
The Maps application has several upgrade features that increase its functionality. These include Navigation and City Guides. The Navigation tool provides voice guidance to use with your maps, while City Guides offers additional information about points of interest in a particular city. Both can be purchased from the options menu in the Maps application.
When you plan a route, be sure to fine-tune it using the Routing tool. Different modes of transportation may have different access points and routes inherent to them. For example, a car on the highway may have a different route to the same destination as a local light rail transit system.
Most digital maps are inaccurate or incomplete in some way. The information provided by the Maps application may be helpful but shouldn't be your sole source of guidance.
Downloading maps may involve transmitting large quantities of data through your network. The maps themselves are free, but, depending on your provider, that data transmission could result in additional charges on your bill.
