Nokia N79 support

Tips and tricks for you

Maps and GPS
Pedestrian navigation

Walk navigation differs from drive navigation in many ways: The walking route ignores any possible limitations to car navigation, and includes areas such as pedestrian zones and parks. It prioritises walkways and smaller roads, and omits highways and motorways. Voice guidance is not available for Walk navigation; instead, a big arrow shows the route and a small arrow at the bottom of the screen points directly to the destination. Satellite view is only available for Walk navigation.

Walk navigation is an extra service you can purchase. To purchase the Walk navigation service, go to the Maps view and select Options > Extras > Walk.

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 your destination, go to the Maps application and 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 months using a free licence*. Note that the length and geographic coverage may vary according to location. To try out navigation for three months using a 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.

* Note: Free licence time might vary depending of your country.

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 have the Map loader in the DVD, which comes with the device when it's purchased, or you can download the PC software from the Nokia Maps pages.