Applications 109
Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can
also post public messages about a location and track your
friends.
Important!:
Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G)
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
.
Places
:
Places is an application that uses Google Maps and
your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee,
Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You
can also add your own locations.
Layers
:
Layers: are additional items that you can have
displayed on your map. They include:
•
Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions so you
can plan the fastest route.
•
Satellite: allows you to see you map as a satellite
image.
•
Terrain: allows you to see terrain features such as
hills and mountains.
•
Buzz: allows you post public messages and
photos at a location for everyone to see.
•
Latitude: allows you to see your friend’s locations
and share your location with them.
•
More Layers: allows you to add additional layers
such as My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, Transit
Lines, and Favorite Places.
•
Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from
the map.
My Location
:
when selected, the location displays on the map with
a blinking blue arrow.
