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===== The compass settings ===== | ===== The compass settings ===== | ||
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- | By default, the compass has a moving rose and graduations (the ''" | + | By default, the compass has a moving rose and graduations |
- | * Tap on the ''" | + | * Tap on the ''" |
- | * Tap on the style list {{:icon_02.png? | + | * Tap on the style list {{:icon_03.png? |
- | * Tap on ''" | + | * Tap on ''" |
- | If you need the magnetic north direction instead of the true north, or if you believe that your device already applies the declination offset {{:icon_05.png? | + | If you need the magnetic north direction instead of the true north, or if you believe that your device already applies the declination offset {{:icon_06.png? |
- | * Tap on the ''" | + | * Tap on the ''" |
- | * Un-check ''" | + | * Un-check ''" |
- | * Tap on ''" | + | * Tap on ''" |
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===== Problems with the compass ===== | ===== Problems with the compass ===== | ||
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- | ==== Compass won't turn on ==== | + | **Compass won't turn on**\\ |
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- | \\ | + | If you can't turn on the compass, it means that your device doesn' |
- | If you can't turn the compass | + | Note that you can still use the map rotation using the GPS (if available), from the [[en:help: |
- | Note that you can still use the map rotation using the GPS (if available), from the GPS Location menu. | + | **Compass gives incorrect direction**\\ |
- | + | When using the application compass (just like with mechanical compass), be sure to handle your device in the horizontal position, the screen | |
- | \\ | + | If you still get a wrong direction, it usually |
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- | ==== Compass gives incorrect direction | + | |
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- | When using the application compass (just like with mechanical compass), be sure to handle your device in the horizontal position, the screen | + | |
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- | === Compass need to be calibrated === | + | |
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- | When you get wrong directions from the compass, you usually | + | |
* Turn on the compass; | * Turn on the compass; | ||
- | * Turn your device in the air in all directions; | + | * Rotate |
* Done! | * Done! | ||
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- | === Wrong magnetic declination === | ||
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- | If calibrating the compass doesn' | ||
+ | **Wrong magnetic declination**\\ | ||
+ | If calibrating the compass doesn' | ||
If you still believe the computed declination is incorrect or already applied by your device, you can turn off this computation as explained in the settings sections. | If you still believe the computed declination is incorrect or already applied by your device, you can turn off this computation as explained in the settings sections. | ||
- | \\ | + | **Inverted poles**\\ |
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- | === Inverted poles === | + | |
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On some devices, when changing the screen orientation of 180° (jumping to the opposite screen orientation, | On some devices, when changing the screen orientation of 180° (jumping to the opposite screen orientation, | ||
- | \\ | + | **Sensor issues**\\ |
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- | === Sensor issues | + | |
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In addition to the magnetic sensor, your device may use other sensors to compute a precise and noiseless north direction. Some sensors may not work or may not be as reliable as expected on some devices and some may be wrongly reported as available. In some cases, changing the default orientation computation method may provide a better accuracy. | In addition to the magnetic sensor, your device may use other sensors to compute a precise and noiseless north direction. Some sensors may not work or may not be as reliable as expected on some devices and some may be wrongly reported as available. In some cases, changing the default orientation computation method may provide a better accuracy. | ||
To do so: | To do so: | ||
- | * Click on the ''" | + | * Tap on the ''" |
- | * Click on ''" | + | * Tap on ''" |
- | * Click on the currently used ''" | + | * Tap on the currently used ''" |
- | * Click on ''" | + | * Tap on ''" |
The list of available sensors depends on the device and system version, but usually contains: | The list of available sensors depends on the device and system version, but usually contains: |