User's Manual

30 Sensors Settings Chapter 2 Using Your XSLATE R12 Tablet
Sensors Settings
Compass
The on-screen compass displays the direction of the magnetic north pole relative to the
orientation of the tablet. Additionally, the compass accuracy status is displayed; if the compass
needs to be calibrated, you will see a notification alerting you to calibrate the compass. To
calibrate the compass, tap Calibrate Compass and follow the on-screen instructions.
Location Services
Location Services provides information about the current position of the tablet—latitude,
longitude, heading, and accuracy. Accuracy provides two pieces of information: the number
shown
gives an approximate radius of accuracy in meters. For example, “55.0m” means that the
position shown is accurate within 55 meters. Adjacent to that number, in parentheses, is a
phrase that defines the source of the current position fix. This source will be one of the
following:
• Cellular—The position was obtained from cellular network data.
• Satellite—The position was obtained from satellite data.
• Wi-Fi—The position was obtained from Wi-Fi network data.
• IP Address—The position was obtained from an IP address.
• Unknown—The position was obtained from an unknown source.
Showing the Map
When you tap Show Map, Internet Explorer opens and you see the location of your Tablet PC in
Bing Maps.
N
OTE: You need an active Internet connection to view current map data.