• To search for a specific location, in the
Search
field, type the address or the latitude and longitude coordinates.
Tap the destination.
• To search for a point of interest, such as a business or landmark, in the
Search
field, type the information for the
point of interest. Tap the destination.
The compass displays the direction of the destination.
To clear the destination from the compass, press the
key >
Clear Destination
.
Calibrate the compass manually
When "Calibration required" appears at the bottom of the screen, you should calibrate the compass manually for a more
accurate compass reading.
1.
On the home screen or in the
Applications
folder, click the
Compass
icon.
2. Press the
key >
Calibration
.
3.
Flip and tilt your BlackBerry smartphone until it vibrates.
Change options for the compass
1.
On the home screen or in the
Applications
folder, click the
Compass
icon.
2.
Press the
key >
Options
.
• To change the way latitude and longitude coordinates are displayed, change the
Location LAT/LON display
format
field.
• To change where the compass points, change the
Magnet/True North
field.
3. Press the
key >
Save
.
I'm not receiving an accurate reading from the
compass
Try the following actions:
• If the compass doesn't point north, move your BlackBerry smartphone away from metal or magnets.
• If "Calibration required" appears at the bottom of the screen, calibrate the compass manually.
• To help prevent metal and magnets from interfering with the compass, close the Compass application before you get in
a vehicle or insert your smartphone in a holster.
Related information
User Guide
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