Nokia N96 support



Maps and GPS
Check the GPS satellite signal status

To check how many satellites your device has found, and whether your device is receiving satellite signals, press Menu key, and select Tools > Connectivity > GPS data > Position > Options > Satellite status. Or, in the Maps application, select Options > Map options > Satellite info.

Create a GPS connection

If your device cannot find the satellite signal, consider the following:

  • If you are indoors, go outdoors to receive a better signal.
  • If you are outdoors, move to a more open space.
  • Ensure that your hand does not cover the GPS antenna of your device.
  • If the weather conditions are bad, the signal strength may be affected.
  • Some vehicles have tinted (athermic) windows, which may block the satellite signals.
Traffic information

To view information about traffic events that can cause delays or prevent you from reaching the destination, from the Maps application, select Options > Extras > Traffic info. The events are shown on the map as warning triangles and line indicators.

Try navigation service for free!

You can try out the turn-by-turn Drive & Walk navigation service for three days using free licence. To try out navigation for three days using free licence, select Maps > Options > Extras > Drive & Walk. Accept the terms and conditions. Maps checks if a free licence is available for your device. To activate the licence, select OK. You can only use the licence once.

Download maps

Nokia Map Loader is PC software that you can use to download and install maps from the internet to your device or a compatible memory card (if inserted). To use Nokia Map Loader, you must first install it to a compatible PC. You can download the PC software from the Nokia Maps pages.