newb neeeds help with gps

[azn_oo1]

just go the phone today and dont know how anything works on the N95.
never used a nokia before so im kinda lost. i was wondering how the n95 gps works is there stuff i need to download??(is so can someone give me a website)
i click on maps and wait for the gps to work when the 3 dots in the corner of the screen go green it starts to move to where i am on the world but wont zoom in. when i try to do it manually there is no picture?? Am i missing something or am i just not doing anything right?? Any pointers will be nice.


THanks

ps it would be nice to know how this phone actually works

[vash_h]

what's ur location?

[Mechdon]

Originally Posted by azn_oo1

i click on maps and wait for the gps to work when the 3 dots in the corner of the screen go green it starts to move to where i am on the world but wont zoom in. when i try to do it manually there is no picture?? Am i missing something or am i just not doing anything right?? Any pointers will be nice.
THanks
ps it would be nice to know how this phone actually works

From your description, it appears you did get a gps-lock so it tracks your location as you move along. Once you have a GPS-lock, you would be able to track your position and plan your navigation. Which map are you using? Are you using Nokia Maps? There should be a zoom-in function.

[azn_oo1]

thx for the help guys.
im in canada. but i dont think i have the maps for it. When i zoom using nokia maps its blank..

is it because im missing the maps cuz if i am where do i download them and how?? (first time with a smart phone)

[Gizmoratty]

Connect your phone to the internet vie WiFi(Free) or GPRS/3G(Can be expensive) and maps will download automatically as you try to view each part of the world

OR

Pre-download maps to your phone from HERE

[azn_oo1]

got the gps to start working thanks for all the help.
now i got another question. do i pay for this function or is it free.

[Gizmoratty]

The GPS application in itself is totally free to use BUT

-Navigation(Optional add-on): Costs extra
-GPRS/3G: When using these services within the application can cost(Contact your network provider for costs)

I advise pre-downloading the maps as this is cheap and you will not have long waiting periods for maps to download when using the GPS

[azn_oo1]

thanks for the information.

so currently i changed everything in methods to only have intergrated gps.
what is assisted gps and network based are these the ones i have to pay to use??

where could we download maps and how do we install them into the phone. im so newb with this phone if possible can i please have a step by step procedure.

thanks

[Gizmoratty]

Yes you will need Network access to use A-GPS and Network Based

Follow this link: Download Maps

It will provide step-by-step info on how to install maps onto your phone

[Mechdon]

I think extra costs only applies to voice navigation...no charges apply when you use navigation to plan your route and track your position.