Nokia Ovi Suite






Answers to important questions about   Nokia Ovi Suite

  • What should I do if I would like to connect to my phone with a USB cable, but the connection fails?

Please try the following actions to fix the problem

  • Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
  • If you use a USB hub with an external power source, verify it has been switched on.
  • If you use a USB hub, try connecting the phone directly to the computer.
  • Inspect the USB cable for problems and replace if necessary.
  • Verify that you have selected PC Suite USB mode in the phone.
  • Disconnect the cable, reboot the computer, and try again.

Note that connection problems may occur if you have previously unplugged USB devices without using the system tray utility for ejecting devices.

Also If a working connection suddenly stops working you can try to repair it using the functionality existing in Nokia Ovi Suite and PC Suite.

  1. Go to Add/Remove programs found in control panel (called Programs in windows 7)

  2. Select Nokia Ovi Suite or PC Suite installation and click Change/Remove

  3. From the dialog Choose Repair

Nokia Ovi Suite or PC Suite installation is now checking the consistency of needed files and will repair errors if found


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  • What happens to Nokia PC Suite?

Nokia Ovi Suite is the next generation computer software that will replace Nokia PC Suite. Nokia Ovi Suite connects your computer, phone, and ovi.com online services. Use Nokia Ovi Suite to sync your phone content, share your photos and videos, transfer music, download free maps to your phone, and more. Both Nokia PC Suite and Nokia Ovi Suite can be installed on the same computer, however they should not be used simultaneously. Note that latest Nokia phones are supported only by Nokia Ovi Suite.


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  • What is Nokia Map Loader?

Nokia Map Loader is an application for your Mac with which you can download maps and then transfer them to your mobile device. With Nokia Map Loader you save in data transfer costs, and the downloading is faster than with a mobile internet connection.
If you download the map of a country with Nokia Map Loader, the map is immediately available in your device when you start the Maps application, and you do not have to wait for the data to be downloaded over the mobile internet connection

Map Loader can be downloaded from www.nokia.com/maploader.

If you wish to transfer map data to your device via your PC, you can use Nokia Ovi Suite. Open Ovi Suite and select View > Go To > Maps.


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  • How can I connect my Nokia device and computer?

To connect your phone and computer, first make sure the phone is switched on. Depending on what connection type you want to use and what your phone and computer support, you should connect the data cable to the computer first and then connect the other end of the cable to your phone, or activate the Bluetooth connection of your phone. If you use a USB cable, the connection is created automatically. If you use Bluetooth, pair your phone with the computer and set it as authorized. You only have to do this the first time you connect the phone via Bluetooth. When you connect your phone to a computer using a USB cable, the Operating system will update a number of support components drivers that are required for accessing the phone using your computer. Installing these drivers may take a while.


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  • Do I need to uninstall Nokia PC Suite before installing Nokia Ovi Suite?

Uninstalling any previous Nokia PC Suite version is not required.


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  • What is Nokia Ovi Suite?

Nokia Ovi Suite software gives you easy access to the contents of your Nokia phone. Nokia Ovi Suite will eventually replace Nokia PC Suite and its variants, like Nokia Ovi Suite 1.x, and integrate the main features from Nokia Photos, Nokia Software Updater and Nokia Map loader.


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  • How do I install Nokia Ovi Suite on my PC from the web?

First download the Ovi Suite installer file from the Compatibility & Download section on the Nokia website. After the download has finished, double-click the installer file and follow the instructions.


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  • Why isn’t Maps data available in Nokia Ovi Suite?

Maps data is not available if Nokia Ovi Suite is not connected to the internet because Maps content is located on server, not locally on the computer.
Also, for you to be able to download and use the maps, your Nokia phone needs to be connected to Nokia Ovi Suite.
Start the Maps application on the device before using Nokia Ovi Suite for first time or when map application is updated and close it before using Nokia Ovi Suite.


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  • Which USB mode do I use on my phone when I set a connection between my phone and computer?

When you connect your phone to the computer via USB cable, make sure you have the default or the PC Suite mode selected in your phone if you want to use Nokia Ovi Suite with your phone. Media Transfer mode is required for transferring DRM protected music to the phone. See the user guide for your phone for more detailed information on the USB modes available.


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  • Why does syncing with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 fail?

Nokia Ovi Suite supports Microsoft Office Outlook 2007, but please install the following fix in your computer:
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 (KB952142)


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  • What are the benefits of syncing my device with Nokia Ovi Suite?

Syncing is a safe and easy way to keep all your information up to date in both, your phone and your computer. Also, if you ever happen to lose your content, you can restore it easily.


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  • Why does the Launcher / Get Connected Wizard not detect my Nokia phone using a USB connection?

Check that the cable is properly plugged in and that you have selected the PC Suite USB mode on your phone. You can try disconnecting and reconnecting the USB cable, or changing the USB mode from your phone’s connectivity settings. If your phone is still not detected, disconnect the cable, reboot your phone and computer, and try again. This issue may also occur if there’s a problem with the USB cable that you are using. Check that you are using an original Nokia cable and the correct cable type for your phone.

 


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  • Why I am not able to download Nokia Ovi suite from the web?

Check your internet connection or disable the computer’s firewall or antivirus programme, if there is one, and try downloading the software again.


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  • How can I install Nokia Ovi Suite with CD/DVD?

The Software Installer application opens when you insert a Nokia phone CD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer. Follow the instructions to install the software you need. The progress of the installation is shown in the Status column. When the installation is finished, Nokia Ovi Suite opens automatically and you can proceed to connect your phone and your computer.


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  • Why doesn’t the Nokia Ovi Suite installation start automatically?

You most probably have the autoplay feature disabled on your CD/DVDROM. If autoplay is disabled, launch the *.exe file from the CD/DVDROM's root directory - no internet connection is required.


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  • Can I sync Lotus notes with my Nokia Device using Nokia Ovi Suite?

No, Nokia Ovi Suite’s focus is to provide a consumer solution for connecting a Nokia device to Windows, and to provide easy ways of syncing, managing content, and keeping the device up-to-date.
In order for an S60 application to provide means for syncing content between a Nokia device and a Lotus Notes server, for corporate users using Lotus Notes, the recommendation is to use Nokia’s S60 devices (such as Nokia E72) with Lotus Notes Traveler.


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  • Why does the Nokia Ovi Suite installation fail with incompatible system error?

Make sure you have the latest Service Pack installed for the operating system. Learn more europe.nokia.com/support/download-software/nokia-ovi-suite/compatibility-and-download.


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  • How can I change the sync options in Nokia Ovi Suite?

The sync options are phone specific. After connecting to a new phone, its sync options can be found in Nokia Ovi Suite under Options > Device sync. Select a device from the pull-down list to view its sync options.


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  • What languages does Nokia Ovi Suite support?

30+ languages are supported. Supported languages also vary depending on your country. For example, the CD/DVD for North America does not include European languages. The CD/DVD installation packages are customized for the target audience.


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  • When I synchronise, calendar items appear with different times in Microsoft Outlook and in my Nokia device.

Make sure that the following requirements are met:

  • The date and time settings are the same in your computer and in your phone.
  • The same time zone is selected for your computer and for your phone.

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Wireless service is required to use many features. Some networks have limitations that affect how you can use this device. Contact your service provider about feature support and availability.

Downloading of applications, maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission. Contact your service provider for information about data transmission charges. [The availability of particular services and features may vary by region. Please check with your local Nokia dealer for further details and availability of language options. These specifications are subject to change without notice.]

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