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• Layers
: allows you to switch map views:
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Traffic
: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are
displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast
the traffic is moving.
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Satellite
: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite
images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery
available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.
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Terrain
: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain with the
current map location.
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Transit Lines
: displays the overlapping transit lines on your map.
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Latitude
: allows you to see your friend's locations and share your location
with them.
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My Maps
: displays a list of your preferred maps.
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Bicycling
: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.
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Wikipedia
: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map.
4.
Press
and select one of the following options:
• Clear Map
: allows you to remove all markings and layers from the map.
• Settings
: allows you to select the following additional options:
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Display
: allows you to set display options. Choose from: Zoom Buttons,
Scale Bar, or Bubble action.
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Cache
: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when not using
Wi-Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.
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Location settings
: lets you access and configure the location settings.
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Labs
: this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready
for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time. Click on
a Lab to enable or disable it.