Example of different coordinates formats
Decimal Degrees (WGS84);   X 101.711097   Y 3.15749
Degree, Minutes & Second;   E 101° 42’ 39.49”   N 3° 09’ 26.96”
GPS;                                       E 101 42.658   N 3 09.449

Global Positioning System or GPS is a space-based radio-navigation system consisting of a constellation of minimum 24 satellites orbiting the earth. It is operated by United States, Department of Defense (DOD). It provides users with accurate information on their position, velocity and time in all weather conditions anywhere in the world.

Prior to May 2, 2000, GPS access by civilian receivers were only able to enjoy an accuracy level of not better than 50 meters due to the so called selective availability (SA), which is inclusion of random timing error in the GPS signals put in by the US military as a security measure.

However, this error was turned off on May 2, 2000 5.05 am (MEZ) because of shortage of military grade GPS receiver and the US department of defense had to purchase civilian grade to make up the numbers. This ensures the civilian grade GPS receiver is accurate to within 20m. However, there are also instances where signal is very weak or disrupted, and then you might get even less accurate positioning.

More info about GPS accuracy can be found on
http://www.kowoma.de/en/gps/errors.htm

To pinpoint your location, you need to get signals from at least 3 satellites. In order to get the signals, the navigator must not be in a building, underground car park or in a tunnel. This is because in order to use a GPS device, it must have direct access to sky.

If your device is unable to capture satellite signals, check the following:

1. is your car windscreen heavily tinted? (tinted beyond JPJ regulation)
2. is your car's location being hindered by tall buildings or trees?

There are a lot of reasons why a GPS signal will be less accurate or dropped. The common term for this situation is called GPS errors. There are many types of errors, the errors related to signals dropping in high rise building areas or under flyovers is called the multipath effect. This is caused by signal reflecting off objects such as concrete buildings, mirrors, metals and other reflective materials. Because the signals are reflected and not travelling in a straight line, it takes longer to reach the receiver, hence causing a delay which will be interpreted as a different location by the GPS receiver. In serious cases, signal will be intermittently dropped.

More info about GPS accuracy can be found on http://www.kowoma.de/en/gps/errors.htm

While you may not be able to receive signals while driving in the tunnel, the Lokatoo GPS navigator is able to recapture signals within 5 to 10 seconds upon exiting the tunnel in most cases.

Lokatoo is a local brand with maps powered by Telekom Malaysia (TM). 

Lokatoo GPS navigator is a range of locally developed product. It comes with maps powered by TM, which is the most comprehensive in terms of coverage for both Peninsular and East Malaysia.

At the moment we are also providing FREE map updates and toll-free customer service line available daily from 8am to 8pm.

By using a Lokatoo GPS navigator, you are assured of continuous map updates being provided because the maps are provided by TM. 

Lokatoo uses Navigation Capable Maps for Malaysia powered by Telekom Malaysia Berhad, which is the principal owner of these map data.

Map update is free at the moment until further notice. There are no subscription fees to use LOKATOO GPS.

No. The map data must be compatible with the Application Software used by LOKATOO.

1. We will only provide support for our device that is installed with our own software and maps.
2. We will not be responsible for any damage / effects on hardware (if any) when users download other software & maps that are not supported by us.
3. TM has the most comprehensive maps for both Peninsular and East Malaysia covering all city center, towns and even villages.

The Lokatoo comes with Intelligent Navigation Software that will instantaneously recalculate the nearest route to your destination once you missed a turn or decides to use an alternative route.

There are 2 possibilities:

1. There are interferences of satellite signals ie. blockage by trees or buildings. The car will be slightly off the traveling road.
2. The map does not have the travelling road in the database. Please call 1800 88 0308 to inform us in order for the road to be included in the future map updates.

No. For the time being, Lokatoo is purely a GPS navigator that provides navigation functions.

Please contact the dealer/branch where you purchase the car from or alternatively contact 1800 88 0308.

Lokatoo displays both the current speed that you are travelling as well as the estimated time to reach your desired destination. Apart from these, it also warns you to slow down if you are speeding.

The software works based on a set of instructions pre-programmed to choose the route. When “No Expressway” is selected, the navigator will try every possible way to minimize the usage of expressway to reach the destination. If the destination selected can only be reached by using expressway (the only connecting road), the navigator will still make use of expressway even though “No Expressway” is being selected.

For Navigation Software version 5.5, there are 3 types of route options available as follows:
 
RECOMMENDED – System will consider various factors such as road class, speed limit, distance and number of turning to construct the best route to destination.
 
LEAST TURN - System will generate route with minimal number of turning.
 
SHORTEST DISTANCE - System will generate a shortest distance route.


For Navigation Software version 3.10 and above, there are 3 types of route options available as follows:
 
RECOMMENDED ROUTE – The navigator will consider all classes of roads and calculate the shortest time needed to construct the best route to your desired destination.
 
MIN DISTANCE - The navigator will consider all classes of roads and calculate the shortest distance by kilometre to construct the best route to your desired destination.
 
NO HIGHWAY - The navigator will choose other classes of routes except highway to construct the best route to your desired destination.


For Navigation Software version 2.07, there are 5 types of route options available as follows:

EXPRESSWAY - The navigator will choose expressway as the main route followed by other classes of road to construct the best route to your desired destination.

COMMON ROAD - The navigator will use roads preferred by users (this will be stored by the navigator’s based on route the users prefer to use everytime they navigate) to construct the best route to your desired destination.

MIN. DISTANCE - The navigator will consider all classes of roads and calculate the shortest distance by KM to construct the best route to your desired destination.
MIN TIME - The navigator will consider all classes of roads and calculate the shortest time needed to construct the best route to your desired destination.

NO EXPRESSWAY - The navigator will choose other classes of routes except expressway to construct the best route to your desired destination.

The navigation software is programmed in such a way that "Rotate Car" will only work with 2D map. Likewise, 3D map will only work with "Rotate Map". Thus, even "Rotate Car" and 3D mode are selected, the navigator will still run with "Rotate Map". 2D map will however work with both "Rotate Car" and "Rotate Map".

For Ver 2.07 and 3.10 & above:
Lokatoo comes with clear voice guidance and interface in 3 languages, i.e. Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.

For Ver 5.5 and 6.0 & above:
Lokatoo comes with clear voice guidance and interface in 6 languages, i.e. Bahasa Malaysia, English. Mandarin, Tamil, Japanese and Korean.

Other than Malaysia maps, Lokatoo now comes with Singapore and Brunei map as well! (For software ver 5.5 and 6.0 & above)

For software ver 2.07 and 3.10 & above, only Malaysia map is available. 

On software version 2.07 & above: From main menu, tap “Navi Setting” then tap “About Us”.

On software version 3.10 and 4.0 & above: From main menu, tap on ABOUT US to view the map and software version.

On software version 5.5: Please tap on MANAGE menu and tap on VERSION INFORMATION. After that, tap on VERSION to view the map and software version. 

The system time will be reset each time the device is reset. However, it’s not necessary to set the system time, as the current time will be updated automatically after acquiring satellite signals.

The device is not shut down completely.  Instead, it enters sleep mode.  To shut down the device,
 
A800 / A900
Turn off the switch at the back of the navigator
 
A1000 (Atlas III)
Press the power button for 2 seconds
 
A903 / A903 FS / A903i / A1000 (Atlas IV) / A1000i / A1000 HD / B1000 / B1000 HD
Press the power button and select "Power Off" from the options displayed on the screen.

Ensure that the power switch at the back of A800 is on. Lokatoo A800 cannot be charged with power switch in off mode.

Lokatoo A900, A1000 and B1000 series come with MP3 player, movie player (MPEG-4), photo viewer and e-book function that allows user to read text file.

No installation charges are needed for our range of portable navigators which comes with holder to be mounted at the car windscreen.

The package comes with Travel Adapter for indoor use and In-Car Charger for in-car charging.

1. You are advised to charge for at least 8 hours during the first 3 charge cycles.
2. When using Lokatoo, the In-Car Charger should be connected only after you have initiated your car engine.

Please check the AV IN-connector and ensure that it is correctly plug into the Portable Navigation Device. If after checking and there are still no images, please call our customer service hotline at 1800-88-0308.