Applications and Widgets 99
Latitude
Google Latitude allows you and your friends share locations and
status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant
messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to
your friends locations.
Important!:
You must sign in to your Google account, enable Wi-Fi, and
enable the Location feature before you can use this application.
For more information, refer to
“Wi-Fi”
on page 87.
1.
From the Home screen pull down the Notification panel
and tap
Wi-Fi
and
GPS
to enable it.
2.
From a Home screen, touch
Applications
➔
Latitude
.
3.
Sign in to Latitude using your Google account information.
Note:
You must sign in to your Google Account to use this feature. For more
information, refer to
“Accounts & sync”
on page 126.
Maps
Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view
real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions.
There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of
interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector
or aerial map, or you can view locations at the street level.
Important!:
Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G) or
connection. The Maps application does not cover every country
or city.
䊳
From a Home screen, touch
Applications
➔
Maps
.
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