Nokia N974 Manual

							To browse the web, you need to have an internet access point
configured in your device. Using the web browser requires
network support.About the web browser
 Select Menu > Web.
Catch up on the news and visit your favourite websites. You
can use your device web browser to view web pages on the
internet.
To browse the web, you must have an internet access point
configured in your device and be connected to a network.
Browse the web
Select Menu > Web.
Tip: If you do not have a flat-rate data plan from your service
provider, to save data costs in your phone bill, you can use a
WLAN to connect to the internet.
Go to a website
Select the web address bar, enter a web address, and select.
Tip: To search the internet, select the web address bar, enter
the search word, and select the link below the web address
bar.Zoom in or out
Double-tap the screen.
A cache is a memory location that is used to store data
temporarily. If you have tried to access or have accessed
confidential information requiring passwords, empty the
cache after each use. The information or services you have
accessed are stored in the cache.
Empty the cache
Select 
 > 
 > Privacy > Clear privacy data > Cache.
Add a bookmark
If you visit the same websites all the time, add them to your
Bookmarks view, so you can easily access them.
Select Menu > Web.
While browsing, select 
 > 
.
Go to a bookmarked website while browsing
Select 
 > 
 and a bookmark.
Subscribe to a web feed
You dont have to visit your favourite websites regularly to
keep up with whats new on them. You can subscribe to web
feeds and get links to latest content automatically.
Select Menu > Web.
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							Web feeds on web pages are usually indicated with 
. They
are used to share, for example, the latest news headlines or
blog entries.
Go to a blog or web page that contains a web feed, and select
 > 
 and the desired feed.
Update a feed
In the Web feeds view, select and hold the feed, and from the
pop-up menu, select Refresh.
Set a feed to automatically update
In the Web feeds view, select and hold the feed, and from the
pop-up menu, select Edit > Automatic updates.
Discover nearby events
Are you looking for interesting things to do near your current
location? With Here and now, you can get information about,
for example, the weather, events, cinema times, or
restaurants nearby.
Select Menu > Web.
1Select 
 > 
 > Here and now.
2 Browse the available services, and for more information,
select the service.
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.
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.
Positioning (GPS)You can use applications such as GPS data to find out your
location, or measure distances and coordinates. These
applications require a GPS connection.About 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.
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							The trip meter has limited accuracy, and rounding errors may
occur. Accuracy can also be affected by availability and quality
of GPS signals.
The coordinates in the GPS are expressed using the
international WGS-84 coordinate system. The availability of
the coordinates may vary by region.About assisted GPS (A-GPS)
Your device supports A-GPS (network service). When you
activate A-GPS, your device receives useful satellite
information from an assistance data server over the cellular
network. With the help of assisted data, your device can
obtain the GPS position faster.
Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is used to retrieve assistance data over
a packet data connection, which assists in calculating the
coordinates of your current location when your device is
receiving signals from satellites.
Your device is preconfigured to use the Nokia A-GPS service,
if no service provider-specific A-GPS settings are available.
The assistance data is retrieved from the Nokia A-GPS service
server only when needed.
You must have an internet access point defined in the device
to retrieve assistance data from the Nokia A-GPS service over
a packet data connection.
Define an access point for A-GPS
Select Menu > Applications >  Location and Positioning >
Positioning server > Access point. Only a packet data
internet access point can be used for this service. Your deviceasks for the internet access point when GPS is used for the
first time.
Tips on creating a GPS connection
Check the satellite signal status
Select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data >
Options > Satellite status.If your device has found satellites, a bar for each satellite is
shown in the satellite information view. The longer the bar,
the stronger the satellite signal. When your device has
received enough data from the satellite signal to calculate
your location, the colour of the bar changes.
Initially your device must receive signals from at least four
satellites to be able to calculate your location. When the
initial calculation has been made, it may be possible to
continue calculating your location with three satellites.
However, the accuracy is generally better when more
satellites are found.
If no satellite signal can be found, consider the following:
•If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
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							•If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
•If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength
may be affected.
•Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which
may block the satellite signals.
•Ensure you do not cover the antenna with your hand.Establishing a GPS connection may take from a couple of
seconds to several minutes. Establishing a GPS connection in
a vehicle may take longer.
The GPS receiver draws its power from the device battery.
Using GPS may drain the battery faster.Position requests
You may receive a request from a network service to receive
your position information. Service providers may offer
information about local topics, such as weather or traffic
conditions, based on the location of your device.When you receive a position request, the service that is
making the request is displayed. Select Accept to allow your
position information to be sent or Reject to deny the request.
Landmarks
 With Landmarks, you can save the position information
of locations in your device. You can sort the saved locations
into different categories, such as business, and add details to
them. You can use your saved landmarks in compatible
applications.
Select Menu > Applications > Location and Landmarks.
Select Options and from the following:
New landmark  — Create a new landmark. To request
position information of your current location, select Current
position. To enter the position information manually, select
Enter manually.
Edit  — Edit a saved landmark (for example, add a street
address).
Add to category  — Add a landmark to a category. Select
each category to which you want to add the landmark.
Send  — Send one or several landmarks to a compatible
device.
Create a new landmark category
On the categories tab, select Options > Edit categories.
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							GPS data
GPS data is designed to provide route guidance information
to a selected destination, position information about your
current location, and traveling information, such as the
approximate distance to the destination and approximate
duration of travel.
Select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data.Route guidance
 Route guidance shows the straightest route and the
shortest distance to the destination, measured in a straight
line. It ignores any obstacles on the route, such as buildings
and natural obstacles, or differences in altitude. Route
guidance is active only when you move. Start the route
guidance outdoors to receive the necessary information from
the satellites.
Select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data >
Navigation.
Set your destination
Select Options > Set destination and a landmark as the
destination, or enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Clear the destination
Select Stop navigation
Retrieve position information You can view the position information of your current
location and an estimate of the accuracy of the location.Select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data >
Positioning.
Save your current location as a landmark
Select Options > Save position. Landmarks can be used in
other compatible applications and transferred between
compatible devices.
Trip meter With the trip meter, you can calculate the distance, speed,
and time of your trip. Use the trip meter outdoors to receive
a better GPS signal.
Select Menu > Applications > Location and GPS data >
Trip distance.
Start calculating the trip distance
Select Options > Start. The calculated values remain on the
display.
Start a new calculation
Select Options > Reset. This sets the trip distance and time
and average and maximum speeds to zero.
Set the odometer and total time to zero
Select Options > Restart.
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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							Positioning settings
Positioning settings define the methods, server, and notation
settings used in positioning.
Select Menu > Applications > Location and Positioning.
Define positioning methodsUse only the integrated GPS receiver of your device
Select Integrated GPS.
Use Assisted GPS (A-GPS) to receive assistance data from
a positioning server
Select Assisted GPS.
Use information from the cellular network (network
service)
Select Network based.
Define positioning serverDefine an access point and positioning server for
network-assisted positioning
Select Positioning server.
This is used for assisted GPS or network-based positioning.
The positioning server may be preset by your service
provider, and you may not be able to edit the settings.Define notation settings
Select the measurement system to use for speeds and
distances
Select Measurement system > Metric or Imperial.
Define in which format the coordinate information is
displayed in your device
Select Coordinate format and the desired format.MapsMaps overview
 Select Menu > Maps.
Welcome to Maps.
Maps shows you what is nearby, helps you plan your route,
and guides you where you want to go.
•Find cities, streets, and services.
•Find your way with turn-by-turn directions.
•Synchronise your favourite locations and routes between
your phone and the Ovi Maps web service.
•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.
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							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.About positioning methods
Maps displays your location on the map using GPS, A-GPS,
WLAN, 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.
Wireless local area network (WLAN) positioning improves
position accuracy when GPS signals are not available,
especially when you are indoors or between tall buildings.
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, use A-GPS, or connect to a WLAN.
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.
Note: Using WLAN may be restricted in some countries.
For example, in France, you are only allowed to use WLAN
indoors. For more information, contact your local authorities.
View your location and the map
See your current location on the map, and browse maps of
different cities and countries.
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							Select Menu > Maps and My position.
 marks your current position, if available. When your
device is searching for your position, 
 blinks. 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.
Move on the map
Drag the map with your finger. By default, the map is oriented
north.
View your current or last known location
Select 
.
Zoom in or out
Select + 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.
Navigation view1Route
2Your location and direction
3Compass
4Information bar (speed, distance, time)
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							Map view1Selected location
2Indicator area
3Point of interest (for example, a railway station or a
museum)
4Information areaPlan a route
Plan your journey, and create your route and view it on the
map before setting off.
Select Menu > Maps and My position.Create a route
1 Tap the location of your starting point. To search for an
address or place, select Search.
2 Tap the locations information area (
).
3 Select Add to route.
4 To add another route point, select Add new route point
and the appropriate option.
Change the order of the route points
1 Select a route point.
2 Select Move.
3 Tap the place where you want to move the route point
to.
Edit the location of a route point
Tap the route point, and select Edit and the appropriate
option.
View the route on the map
Select Show route.
Navigate to the destination
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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							1 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 points list.
2 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.
3 Select the desired option.
Select the walking mode
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.
Use the faster or shorter driving route
Open the Settings tab, and select Drive >  Route selection >
Faster route or Shorter route.
Use the optimised driving 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.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 Menu > Maps and Drive.
View traffic events on the map
During drive navigation, select Options > Traffic info. The
events are displayed as triangles and lines.
Update traffic information
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.
Avoid traffic events
In the main view, select 
 > Navigation > Reroute due to
traffic.
Warning:
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.
Drive to your destination
When you need turn-by-turn directions while driving, Maps
helps you get to your destination.
Select Menu > Maps and Drive.
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