Applications and Widgets 115
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 Google location services to use Maps.
Some other features require Standalone GPS and/or
Google location services. For more information, refer to
“Location services” on page 160.
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From the
Apps
screen, touch
Maps
.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
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Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.
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Touch Zoom in or Zoom out.
Scrolling
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Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch and Touch and hold
•
Touch
an information balloon for these options:
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Accurate to 50 meters
: When enabled, increases map location
accuracy to within 50 meters. Also shows your location’s
address.
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Map
: Center the map on this location.
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Directions
: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions.
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Call
: Call the number provided in the location information.
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Street view
: Get a street-level view of this location (if available).
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What’s nearby
: Get a list of nearby businesses and points of
interest.
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Search nearby
: Enter search criteria to find nearby points of
interest.
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Add as a contact
: Add this location to your Contacts list.
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Send location to others
: Send the selected location information
using Flipboard, Google+, Messaging, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Dkirect,
Gmail, or Email.
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Report incorrect location
: Send an error report to Google Maps.
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Touch and hold
on an area of the map to display pop-up
information about the selected location.
