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9.3Windows LiveTM Search

Windows LiveTM Search is a separate program that offers you a fast and easy way to find and view maps and local information on your device. With Live Search, you can:

Browse through local listings of categories.

Locate nearby restaurants, shopping centers, etc., and check for their street addresses and phone numbers.

View maps with directions to and from a location.

View traffic information (US only at present).

To open Live Search

Tap Start > Programs > Live Search.

To find a location

1.Specify first where the location is near to. You can select from the list of cities. You can also tap Choose a new location to enter a city, select on a map, or get a contact’s address. Tap OK when done.

2.Enter the location that you want to find, then tap Search.

3.The Search Results screen then shows a list of matched places. Use the Navigation Control to browse through the list. As you browse, the address, phone number, and estimated distance of a selected item are displayed.

4.Tap the desired location in the Search Results screen.

5.On the Details screen, tap Map to see the location on a map. Tap Directions to Here for instructions on how to reach the location.

Note If you connect a Bluetooth GPS receiver and set it up on your device, Live Search can track your current position. You can use your current position as a starting point for finding a desired location.

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ArcSoft HERA110 View maps with directions to and from a location, To open Live Search, Tap Start Programs Live Search