Applications and Widgets 176
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions,
and other location-based information.
Tip:
A shortcut to Maps displays on the main Home screen by
default.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Maps. Some
features require Standalone or Google location services.
For more information, refer to
“Location Services”
on
page 224.
From the Home screen, tap
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.
Tap
•
Tap 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 displays your name.
Maps Menu
1.
From the Home screen, tap
Maps
.
2.
From the top-right select any of the following
functions: My Location, Local, Directions, and Layers.
For more information, refer to
“Other Map Options”
on
page 177.
– or –
While viewing a map, tap
Menu
for these options:
• Clear Map
: Remove search results from the map.
• Make available offline
: Makes the current map functionality
available even no network connection is available.
