Compass
View Directions and Coordinates Using Compass
Compass shows you the direction your device is pointing, as well as your current longitude
and latitude.
1 You can open Compass in the following ways:
• Swipe down from the middle of the home screen to display the search box and search
for Compass. The
rst result will be the preinstalled Compass app.
• Find Compass in the Tools folder.
2 You can view directions and coordinates in the following ways:
• If you hold your device
at, the Compass screen will display a dial together with the
direction your device is pointing and your current coordinates.
• If you hold your device upright, the Compass screen will display the viewnder of the
rear camera on your device, together with the direction your device is pointing and
your current coordinates.
To lock your current direction, touch the compass dial. The dial marks will turn blue if you go
o course.
For more accurate bearings, hold your device at or upright when using Compass.
Calibrate the Compass
If the direction displayed on a compass or map app is dierent from the actual direction, you
need to calibrate the Compass.
1 In an environment with magnetic
eld interference (such as from magnets or microwave
ovens), the calibration screen will automatically be displayed when Compass is opened.
2 Move to an area away from magnetic interference, hold your device, and follow the
onscreen instructions to calibrate the device.
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