ZTE Z660G user manual Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude

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Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude

Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude

Activating Location Services

To use Navigation, Local, and Latitude, and to find your location on Google Maps, you must have location services turned on on your phone.

1.Press the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings > Location services.

2.Select the location options you want to use.

Check Google’s location service to use Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location; check GPS satellites to use GPS satellites to determine your location; check Location & Google search to use your location to improve search results and other services.

popular searches appear in a list below the search box. You can tap a suggestion to search for it.

TIP: You can also tap beside the search box to use voice search.

4.Tap the search icon on the keyboard. Markers with letter labels indicating search results appear on the map.

5.Tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label with summary information about the location.

6.Tap the balloon to open a screen with more information, as well as options for obtaining directions and more.

NOTE: Press the Home Key > and select Navigation to use Google Maps Navigation and get turn-by-turn voice directions.

Searching for Local Places

Google Places helps you find all kinds of businesses and establishments around you. You can rate these places and get recommendations.

1.

Press the Home Key >

and select Local. Or,

 

from the Maps app, tap

at the top of the screen

 

and select Local.

 

2.

Wait while you are being located. Your location,

 

when found, is shown at the top.

Sharing Location

Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each other’s locations on maps and share status messages.

1.Press the Home Key > and select Maps.

2.Tap > Latitude. You will be prompted to enable location reporting on your device. Tap the prompt and check Report from this device.

3.Press the Back Key.

After you join in, you can always tap at the top in Maps and select Latitude to see your status as well as that of your selected friends.

In Latitude, you can do the following:

Getting Your Location

1.Press the Home Key > and select Maps.

2.Tap at the top right.

The map centers on a blue blinking dot that indicates your location.

Searching for a Location

1.Press the Home Key > and select Maps.

2.Tap .

3.Enter the place you’re looking for in the search box at the top. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment, for example, “museums in Shanghai.” As you enter information, suggestions from your previous searches and from

Getting Directions to

Your Destination

Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, bicycle, or car.

1.Press the Home Key > and select Maps.

2.Tap at the bottom.

3.Enter a start and end point and select the mode of transportation (car, public transit, bicycle, or walking). If you have enabled My Location, this will appear in the start point field by default.

4.Tap GET DIRECTIONS. The directions to your destination are marked on the map. Tap the left or right arrow to see the directions step by step. You can also tap DIRECTIONS LIST to see your route displayed in a list.

3. Select a place category and the information for that

type of place near you will be displayed.

You can also use the

button at the top to find

the place you need.

 

NOTE: Press the Menu Key > Add a search to

add new place categories.

4. Tap a result you are interested in and check out the

details and reviews about that place. You can also

see the place on Maps, find out how to get there,

give that place a call, add your rating and review,

and more.

 

•

Tap

to refresh friends’ status.

• Tap MAP VIEW to see friends on Maps. You can

 

tap the left/right arrow to switch between each

 

friends and yourself.

•

Tap

to add new friends to Latitude from

 

contacts, via email addresses, or from suggested

 

friends.

 

• Press the Menu Key to show or hide “stale”

 

friends who haven’t updated their location with

 

you for a while.

• Press the Menu Key > Location settings to

 

change Latitude settings or sign out of Latitude.

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Contents User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Installing the Battery and a microSD Card Getting StartedUsing the Touch Screen Charging the BatterySwitching Your Phone On/Off Locking/Unlocking the Screen and KeysGetting to Know Your Phone Getting Started Key FunctionsPersonalizing Changing the Screen Brightness Switching to Silent ModeApplying New Wallpapers Protecting Your Phone With Screen LocksPersonalizing When you’re ready to turn on encryption Knowing the BasicsMonitoring the Phone Status Managing Notifications Managing Shortcuts and WidgetsOrganizing With Folders Rearranging Favorites TrayEntering Text Editing Text Connecting to Mobile Networks Connecting to Networks and DevicesOpening and Switching Apps Connecting to Wi-FiConnecting to Bluetooth Devices Connecting to Your Computer via USB Connecting to Virtual Private NetworksAnswering or Rejecting Calls Phone CallsPlacing and Ending Calls Working With the Call LogChecking Voicemail Using Options During a CallCalling Your Contacts Managing Multi-party CallsAdjusting Your Call Settings Internet Call SettingsChecking Contact Details Setting Up Your Own ProfilePeople Adding a New ContactEditing Contacts Working With Favorite ContactsSearching for a Contact Working With GroupsConfiguring Account Sync AccountsAdding or Removing Accounts Responding to an Email Setting Up the First Email AccountChecking Your Emails Writing and Sending an EmailGmail Searching for Messages Changing Gmail SettingsWorking With Received Attachments Working With LabelsMessaging Viewing Your Calendars and Events Changing Calendar SettingsCalendar Creating an EventGoogle Talk Google+ BrowserChanging Browser Settings Using Multiple Browser TabsUsing Bookmarks Downloading FilesMaps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude Google Search, Voice Search, and Voice Actions Camera Recording a Video Customizing Camera SettingsCustomizing Camcorder Settings CameraWorking With Albums GalleryOpening the Gallery Working With PicturesViewing Your Music Library MusicCopying Music Files to Your Phone Playing MusicMusic Adding a Song to a Playlist Play MusicPlaying Your Music Removing a Song From a PlaylistPlaying and Controlling Videos Video PlayerOpening the Video Library Managing Video FilesSound Recorder More AppsPlay Store Wireless and Networks SettingsGeneral Settings DevicePersonal AccountsSystem Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible Causes Possible Solution For Your Safety General SafetyNumbers feature For Your Safety Radio Frequency RF EnergyFCC Compliance Distraction Product HandlingElectrical Safety Radio Frequency Interference Explosive EnvironmentsSpecifications Handset specifications are shown in the following table
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