Assisted GPS Now Available for Nokia E90 Communicator

No more waiting with A-GPS. Simply plug in an address and start navigating almost immediately. If you have already purchased the Nokia E90 Communicator, A-GPS enabled software is available for you via Nokia Software Updater*. Upgrade involves a few simple steps. Once you’ve updated the software, you will receive both A-GPS support and the latest versions of the Nokia Maps application.

How to update:

- Go to www.nokia.com.sg/softwareupdate
- Carefully follow the instructions on the web page

*If you purchased your Nokia E90 Communicator from an Operator, new A-GPS software availability dates may vary.

What is A-GPS?

Assisted GPS (A-GPS) is an enhanced version of GPS. A-GPS retrieves assistance data over a data connection (like GPRS or 3G), which helps your device calculate the coordinates of your current location when receiving signals from satellites.

What are the benefits of A-GPS?

A-GPS is designed to get a fix on satellites faster and more reliably, meaning you get a smoother GPS experience. It reduces the time a GPS enabled device requires to find its current position, known as Time To First Fix (TTFF), for most geographical locations worldwide.

A-GPS is most useful in urban areas, where you could be navigating through "urban canyons", or in a moving car.

A-GPS improves user experience for all applications on your device which use integrated GPS.

Are there any extra costs for using A-GPS?

You pay your service provider for data transferred over the cellular network. Please keep in mind that the charges might be higher while roaming.

How do I know if I have A-GPS activated on my device?

Please check following settings from your Nokia device:

Main menu > Tools > Settings > General > Positioning

• > Positioning methods - select assisted GPS.
• > Positioning server > Access point - Select your service provider's access point.
• > Positioning server > Server address - the positioning server address used for A-GPS (default supl.nokia.com)

To confirm that A-GPS is working, open an application that shows the Satellite status such as Nokia Maps: (Menu > Maps > Options > Maps options > Satellite info).

When A-GPS info is received successfully, there should be a list of satellites with very short strength bars visible soon after the Nokia Maps application is opened.

How can I get A-GPS on my Nokia E90 Communicator?

Current Nokia E90 Communicator owners can download the updated firmware with built-in A-GPS support and settings with the Nokia Software Updater, which is a free PC application that lets you update the device software. Find a link to the Nokia Software Updater in the most recent versions of Nokia PC Suite software, or go directly to http://www.nokia.com.sg/softwareupdate. The SW version needs to be 07.38.0.2 or newer.

What happens to my navigation license after I have updated the software on my Nokia E90 Communicator?

After a software update, you can manually update your navigation license like this:

1. Start the Maps application.
2. Go to Options > Extra services.
3. Select Add navigation > Accept > Purchase > Select the correct region (meaning the region you earlier purchased the navigation for).
4. You will see a list of licenses with different lengths of time. You do not need to select the correct length, just go directly to Options > Update.
5. Allow a connection to the license server to check the purchase & license options by selecting "Yes" and by then selecting the proper internet access point (if asked).
6. A note xxx-day license activated is shown where xxx is the amount of days left of your license, or alternatively the phone informs you that the license is updated.