Alcatel 990A, 990S manual Google Maps, Get My Location, Search for a location

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9 Google Maps....................

9.1Get My Location

9.1.1Choose a data source to decide My Location

Press Menu key from Home screen, touch Settings\Location & security.

Mark the check box of Use wireless networks to set Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks as My Location data source.

Or mark the check box of Use GPS satellites to set GPS as My Location data source.

9.1.2Open Google Maps and view My Location

Touch Application tab from Home screen, then touch Maps.

Press Menu again and touch My Location.

The map will then center on a blue dot with a blue circle around. Your actual position is within the blue circle.

To move the map, drag the map with your finger.

To zoom in and out of a map, touch the plus or minus side of the zoom

control , or you can also zoom in/out by double-tapping a location on screen.

To clear the map history, press Menu key and touch More\Clear Map.

9.2Search for a location

While viewing a map, press Menu key and touch Search, or you can directly press Search key on keyboard to activate search function.

In the search box, enter an address, a city or a local business.

Touch the search icon and in a while your search results will appear on the map highlighted by markers with letter labels.

You can touch a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Touch the balloon to open a screen with more handy information about the location.

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Contents 990A Table of Contents Safety and use Privacy Chargers One touch 990A/one touch 990S Bluetooth QD ID B017986General information DisclaimerHearing Aid Compatibility Your cellphone Keys and connectorsSet-up Installing and removing the MicroSD cardInstalling or removing the battery Getting startedTouch Finish setup Power on your cellphoneCharging the battery Set up your cellphone for the first timePower off your cellphone Using the touchscreenHome screen Rotate Status barFlick Pinch/SpreadSearch bar Notification iconsNotification panel Lock/Unlock your screen Application tab Personalize your home screenCategories management Volume adjustmentNormal mode and sort mode Applications listAndroid keyboard Using Onscreen KeyboardText input Text editingAnswering or rejecting a call Phone call, Call log ContactsPhone Placing a callSwap calls Calling your voicemailDuring a call Managing multiple callsCall log ContactsConsult your Contacts Adding a contact AccountsAdd to/remove from Favorites Communicating with your contacts Editing your contactsAccounts Contacts importing, exporting and sharingDisplaying contacts Joining/Separating contactsGoogle Messaging, Gmail Email, Google Talk Google MessagingWrite message Select a picture as attachment Sending a text messageSending a multimedia message Attach options PicturesManage messages Adjust message settings Gmail Gmail/EmailMail Gmail settingsWhen a new email arrives Managing Gmails by LabelGoogle Talk To manage your friends Chatting with your friendsTo add a new friend To close a chatMultimode view Google Calendar Alarm clock & CalculatorSettings Google CalendarEvent reminder Settings To set a series of Calendar settingsTo create new events To delete or edit eventTo set an alarm To adjust alarm settingsCalculator Connecting to the Internet Getting connectedGPRS/EDGE/3G Wi-Fi Viewing web pages BrowserTouch Bookmarks Manage links, history, downloadsOther options To view Browser historyManage bookmarks Passwords websites Content settings Text sizePrivacy settings Security settingsConnecting to a computer via USB Connecting to Bluetooth devicesSharing your cellphones mobile data connection Connecting to virtual private networks Android Market Locate the item you want to download and installDownload and install To download & installManage your downloads Flag Multimedia applicationsCamera/Camcorder RateSettings in framing mode Gallery Settings To view a picture/play a video Working with pictures Batch operation YouTube MusicWatch videos Using Party shuffle Playing musicWorking with playlists Choose a data source to decide My Location Google MapsGet My Location Search for a locationView a list of starred items How to star or unstar a locationStar a location Get driving, public transport or walking directionsArrangement of Layers To view more layers How to invite friends to share their locationsTo open Street View for a location To clear the mapTo control what you share To connect with your friendsVideos OthersFile Manager Task ManagerRadio SyncMLClientOther applications Data limiterLED Torch Wireless & networks SettingsFixed Dialing Numbers Call settingsService Dialing Numbers Other call settingsDisplay SoundLocation & security Credential storage ApplicationsGeneral sync settings Accounts & syncManage accounts SD card & phone storage Automatic restoreFactory data reset PrivacyLanguage & keyboard SearchVoice input Vibrate on keypressSound on keypress Auto-capitalizationUser dictionary Voice recognizer settingsText-to-speech settings Voice input & outputAccessibility Date & timeAbout cellphone Home screen settings Making the most of your CellphonePC suite One Touch Upgrade Alcatel Mobile Phones Limited WarrantyAccessories Carry out the following checks Troubleshooting146 Specifications English CJA31P1ALAAA 149