Nokia 6110 Navigator

What does GPS stand for?

• The abbreviation GPS stands for "Global Positioning System"

How does GPS work?

• There are several satellites that orbit the globe. These satellites are constantly beaming down information to the earth. The Nokia 6110 Navigator comes with a built in GPS receiver. The GPS receiver in the phone uses this information from a group of these satellites to determine the location of the phone on earth.

What is the difference between GPS and Navigation?

• GPS tells us where we are at that particular point in time. Navigation uses GPS to tell us how to get from one place to another. Navigation gives us turn by turn voice guidance to help us get to where we want to go.

What is A-GPS? How does it work? How much does it cost?

• Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is a method to improve the usability of GPS. It enables the phone to obtain the satellite fix faster and more reliably. This results in faster positioning and hence significantly improved user experience. Assisted GPS requires an active GPRS connection in order to function.
• It works by sending a small amount of data using GPRS. This data helps providing GPS satellite information to the handset via the cellular network.
• Every time, navigation is started on the phone a small amount of data (a few KB depending on operators) is sent. Also, when the navigation is on, there is a small amount of data that is transfer using GPRS. The cost of this data is operator dependent.

Does GPS and Navigation need GPRS to work?

• Navigation does not need GPRS to work. Infact, navigation on the Nokia 6110 Navigator will even work without a SIM card. However, the Nokia 6110 Navigator comes with A-GPS (Assisted GPS). This feature requires GPRS. However, if one wants, this feature can be turned off by the user.

How much does it cost to use Navigation?

• Navigation on the Nokia 6110 Navigator comes activated free. The cost of the Navigation license is included in the cost of the phone.
• The usage of Navigation and GPS is also free. The only charge that one has to pay is for the small amount of data usage that happens on GPRS due to the A-GPS feature.

How much time does it take for the phone to tell me where I am?

• When the navigation feature is switched on for the first time, it would take a few minutes for the GPS to tell you where you are.
• However, using A-GPS, this time can be reduced to less than a minute.
• When people switch on GPS after moving from one city to another, it may also take a few minutes to get the first GPS fix.
• If the Navigation is not used for a long period of time or if the phone is switched off for a long period of time, it will take longer to start.

Does GPS and Navigation work Indoors?

• Since GPS uses information from satellites that orbit the earth, it does not work indoors. It requires a view of the sky in order to work.
• If the future, if the mobile operators offer A-GPS through their network, it will be possible to get GPS to work indoors.
• Navigation also does not work indoors. However, using a feature called "Trips" and "Simulate the Trip", one can plan a trip and see the route and directions sitting indoors.

If there are 2 ways to reach a location, which one is selected by the phone?

• One has the option in the phone menu to select "As Fast As Possible" or "As Short As Possible" route. Depending on the selection made, the route is selected
• "As fast as possible" will use the highway and "As short as possible" will use the shortest route.

If I type in an address, will the Navigation on the phone take me there?

• If the address has been mapped, then the phone will navigate you to that place. However, if the place is not mapped, then it is recommended to search for a famous location or landmark, close to the place where one wants to go. Once this has been found on the map, one can navigate to that location and then search the address from there on.

What is a landmark? How many landmarks can I save on my phone?

• Since not all places can be mapped, the phone allows one to save locations which are important to them and save them as landmarks.
• All one has to do is to stand at that place with the GPS on, and save the location as a "landmark"
• Users can create as many landmarks as possible like "Home", "Office", "Factory", "Clients Office" etc

Can one take phone calls while the Navigation is giving directions?

• Yes, one can take phone calls while the Navigation is on.
• One can mute the navigation directions audio (shortcut is to press number "9") and take the call.
• If the Navigation is not put on mute, it will continue giving directions in the background when you are on the phone. Only the user can hear the directions. The person on the other side will only hear the users' voice and not the navigation instructions.

Can other features of the phone also be used when the Navigation is on?

• Yes, other key features of the phone can be used while the Navigation is on.

Is the GPS device always connected?

• When switched on, the GPS receiver is always receiving data from the satellites. The Nokia 6110 Navigator uses GPRS for the first few seconds while connecting using A-GPS

Which cities can I use Maps and Navigation in India?

• The Nokia 6110 Navigator comes pre-loaded with Maps of 8 Indian cities. These are Delhi+NCR (with Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida), Mumbai (with Thane, Vashi), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Jaipur.
• Navigation works in all these cities. Some of the peripheral areas in these cities may not be mapped.

When are other cities expected to be covered?

• As mapping is a time consuming process, further cities will be added as they get mapped. We expect to have most key cities in India mapped soon.

Are maps of other cities outside India available incase I am traveling out of the country?

• Yes, many of the big cities/countries in the world have been mapped. The maps of these cities can be downloaded onto the phone.
• The maps are available on the DVD which comes in the sales pack of Nokia 6110 Navigator. These can be transferred from the DVD onto the phone using Nokia PC Suite Software.
• There is an additional cost involved in buying the maps and Navigation for these cities and countries.

What levels of details are covered in the city maps that are provided?

• The 8 Indian city maps currently have locations and details of 75,000+ km of roads, 10,000+ Restaurants & Hotels, 10,000+ Banks & ATMs, 5,000+ Schools & Colleges, 3,000+ Petrol Pumps, 3,000+ Places of Worship, 2,000+ Hospitals & Medicine Shops, 2,000+ Car & Auto Service Stations, and 1,000's of other places of interest.
• Many of these locations are re-checked and updated on a regular basis.
• Since it is not possible to map every single location, there may be several places which are not mapped in these cities

How accurate are the Maps and GPS location?

• While utmost care is taken while mapping is done, there may be a few occasional errors.
• The GPS location at most times is accurate to within a few feet.

Many roads keep changing in my city? How are these changes captured on the maps on my phone?

• The maps are preloaded on the Nokia 6110 Navigator. Any changes to roads after the mapping has been done will not show on the maps.
• However, as part of the next map release that Nokia does these changes are incorporated.

How will I get the maps updated by Nokia? Do I have to pay anything for these updates?

• If Nokia released the new updates for Nokia 6110 Navigator, it will be possible to get these loaded on your phone.
• There will be a cost associated with getting these new maps on your phone.

While providing Navigation, are the "One-Ways" taken into consideration?

• In majority of the cases, the permanent one-ways are taken into consideration while giving navigation instructions.
• However, timed one-ways, i.e., those that are one direction for a certain time of the day and change at other times, are not taken into consideration.

In case the phone is giving Navigation instructions and I "still" take a wrong turn, what happens?

• There is nothing to worry even if you take wrong turns. The re-routing feature in the Navigation takes into account your new location and starts re-routing and navigating you to your destination again. This ensures you don't get lost.

Does Navigation only guide me in the city or does it also take me on the highway between the cities?

• There are certain key national highways which are mapped which guide people between cities. However these are basic in nature and do not guide if the user gets off the highway.

What happens if one types a different spelling from what is shown on the map? What if there are spelling mistakes on the map? What if there are other errors on the map?

• If the map has a certain spelling, it will only give results when that particular spelling is used.
• If there are spelling mistakes on a map or if roads are incorrectly shown on a map for any reason, then users can go to www.navteq.com
• On the site there is an option to "Give Map Feedback". Nokia users are requested to mention the errors here and they will be corrected in the next map update.

What if my phone stops working? What am I supposed to do?

• If the phone stops working, please call the Nokia Careline on 30303838 and they will assist you further.

Does GPS and Navigation tell me about live traffic conditions?

• No, currently the feature of live traffic updates is not available in India.

Are there other phones in Nokia with GPS and Navigation?

• Currently the phones which come with built in GPS receivers from Nokia are Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82 from N-Series as well as Nokia E90 from E-Series.
• On the Nokia N95 8GB and Nokia N82, Navigation is free for first 3 months of trial use, after which the Navigation license has to be bought.

Does the GPS and Navigation application usage reduce my battery standby time and talktime?

• Yes, GPS and Navigation usage will use the battery, thereby reducing their standby time and talktime.
• It is recommended to use a Nokia mobile car charger when using Navigation in the car, especially on long journeys.
• Do not keep the GPS function activated when not in use.

Where are the Maps and Navigation loaded on the phone? How much memory do they occupy?

• The Maps are loaded on the memory card. The India 8 city maps occupy around 40-50MB of space on the memory card. Since the phone comes bundled with a 512MB memory card, the maps take a very small part of the memory card.
• The Navigation is only a license on the phone. The license comes pre-activated on the Nokia 6110 Navigator.

What do I need to do incase I need to upgrade my memory card from 512MB to a higher capacity one?

• You need to take a back up your maps on a computer using Nokia PC Suite software. This software comes on a CD which is given to you with the phone
• The entire content of the 512MB memory card can be copied onto a PC and then onto the memory card with higher capacity.

If someone is self driving the car, how does one use Navigation and drive at the same time?

• From a safety perspective, one should never hold the phone in the hand when driving. It is dangerous and against the law.
• Always, plan your trip before driving. Set everything correctly and get the GPS fix before starting to drive.
• Nokia has a set of accessories called a universal holder and a holder mount. It is recommended that these are used when using driving using Navigation. This holder which is attached to the car wind shield allows one to put the phone on it and drive safely while getting directions from the phone.

Which languages does the Nokia 6110 Navigator support?

• The Nokia 6110 Navigator supports Hindi and English in the phone menu, user interface as well as in giving Navigation directions.
• While the voice Navigation supports English and Hindi, the names on the map are only in English.
• There is also an option of selecting male and female voices for Navigation in Hindi and English
• Several other language voices can also be bought and downloaded.

Will Navigation work only when the slide on the phone is open?

• The navigation will work perfectly fine whether the slide is open or close.

How many satellites are required to get GPS to work?

• At any point in time there are over 24 satellites orbiting the earth. GPS only requires 4 satellites for determining your location.

Will GPS work in the fog and Rain?

• Yes, navigation will work in all kind of weather conditions, provided you are in the open and have a view of the sky.
• SMS "GPS" to 55555 to know more about Navigation
• Subscribe to a GPS/Navigation mailing group by going to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nokia6110navigator/join