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Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and
other location-based information.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require
Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to
“Location and Security” on page 150.
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From a Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Maps
.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
•
Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
• Use two fingers, such as your index finger and
thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch
motion on the screen. To zoom in, make an
outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.
Tip:
For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to landscape mode.
Scrolling
•
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch
•
Touch an icon on the map to display information about the location. For
example, your location is indicated by a flashing and a pop-up that
says
My Location
.
Maps Menu
1. From the Home screen, touch
Maps
.
2. While viewing a map, touch
Menu
for these options:
•My Places
: Display starred locations.
• Join Latitude/Latitude
: Join Latitude, to share your location with
friends you choose and Google.
•Clear Map
: Remove search results from the map.
•Labs
: Access experimental features.
• Switch Account
: Choose a different Google account.
• Cache Settings
: Enable or disable
Clear map tile cache
.
•Help
: Learn about Google maps.
• Terms, Privacy & Notices
: View information about Google Maps,
including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal Notices,
and Web History.
• About
: View information about Maps.
Other Map Options
Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options:
Search Maps
: Use the keyboard to enter your request to
Search the map for a city, location, and so on.
Suggestions are displayed as you type.