Applications and Development 142
Navigation
Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected
turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.
Caution!:
Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong,
dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.
Important!:
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
- inside a building or between buildings
- in a tunnel or underground passage
- in poor weather
- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
- in a vehicle with tinted windows
䊳
From the Home screen, tap
(
Applications
)
➔
(
Navigation
)
.
Enabling GPS Location
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(
Settings
)
➔
Location and security
2.
Tap
Use wireless networks.
A green check mark indicates
the GPS location feature has been enhanced by using Wi-Fi
and/or mobile networks to increase accuracy.
3.
Tap
Use GPS satellites.
A green check mark indicates the
GPS location feature is enabled.
Navigation options
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
(
Navigation
)
.
The navigation application can be configured from the
main screen.
2.
Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap
Accept
.
3.
Choose from the following on-screen options:
• Driving/Walking
: configures the method of travel. Selection of
Walking would negate the need to track traffic jams and
obstructions.
–
Driving mode enables the
Settings
feature: allows you to configure
your Route options such as:
Avoid highways
or
Avoid tolls
.
• Map
: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.
• Speak Destination
: allows you to use the voice recognition feature
to search for matching locations in your area.
• Type Destination
: allows you to manually enter a destination
address (via the on-screen keypad).
• Contacts
: allows you to receive turn-by-turn directions to the
address stored for a selected Contacts entry.
• Starred Places
: allows you to obtain directions to locations that
have been starred within Google maps (
maps.google.com
).