142
–
Enable automatic check-ins
: Checks you in to places that you have
designated.
–
Enable check-in notifications
: Enables notifications that suggest
places to check in.
–
Manage your places
: View and modify your automatic check-ins and
muted places.
–
Sign out of Latitude
: Signs you out of Latitude and launches the Maps
application.
• My Places
: Display starred locations.
• Join Latitude/Latitude
: Join Latitude, to share your location with
friends you choose and Google.
• Clear Map
: Remove search results from the map.
• Labs
: Access experimental features.
• Switch Account
: Choose a different Google account.
• Cache Settings
: Enable or disable
Prefetch on mobile
or
Clear
map tile cache
.
• Help
: Learn about Google maps.
• Terms, Privacy & Notices
: View information about Google Maps,
including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal Notices,
and Web History.
• About
: View information about Maps.
For the remaining options, see
“Maps Menu”
on page 143.
Maps
Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and
other location-based information. The Google Maps shortcut
appears by default on the Home screen.
Note:
You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require
Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to
“Location and Security”
on page 179.
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From the Home screen, tap
(
Maps
).
– or –
From a 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.