Map

[gorufio01 1]

This is prob a no brainer for most of you but How do I use a map? I have no idea where I am. I have a map but how do I look at it?

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Place it into your hotbar and use the number it is assigned to.  This will pull it up to view.

[gorufio01 1]

Did that and it brings it up so thanks. Will it tell me where I am or do I just need to figure it out?

[Silvertax 1]

you neeed to figure it out

[gorufio01 1]

you neeed to figure it out

Cool, thanks.

[Boonie 216]

Use the DayZB online map and try to find a compass is my advice. 

[EndEffeKt 87]

Use the DayZB online map and try to find a compass is my advice. 

Dont use the online-map and try to find a compass is MY advice.

[Karumalan 2]

some might say this is an overkill but I'm also new in DayZ. I don't use a compass because I haven't found one. lol.
I use the sun and stars and I also learned to read basic Russian/Cyrillic alphabet. It's not that hard. Makes the game so much more fun, rather than looking at an online map and identifying buildings, IMO.

http://www.gadling.com/2009/03/30/gadling-teaches-you-to-read-the-cyrillic-alphabet-in-5-minutes/

[Chips- 58]

I have found numerous map pieces but couldn't figure out how to use them. Had it in my hands, But it was folded. Didn't think to press space to hold it up. Is that the trick?