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Important!
Before using Google Maps you must have an active
data connection. The Maps application does not
cover every country or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search
for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To
enable the location source you must enable the wireless
network, or enable the GPS satellites.
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
Settings
➔
Location and security
.
2.
Tap the
Use GPS satellites
field. A green checkmark will
display next to the field.
Note:
Selecting
Use GPS satellites
allows you to locate places
of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires
a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
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
Using Maps
1.
From the Home screen, tap
➔
Maps
.
A map will display with your location in the very center.
2.
Press
to display the following options:
• Search
: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions
: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
• Clear Map
: allows you to remove all markings and layers from
the map.
• More
: allows you to select the following additional options:
–
Map
: allows you to see the map view.
–
Places
: allows you to that use Google Maps and your location
to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, etc.
–
Navigation
: allows you to use the Navigation application
which is an internet-connected GPS navigation system with
voice guidance. You can type or speak your destination.