16 Google Maps™ for mobile

Google Maps is a free mapping application provided by Google that powers many map-based services. It offers street maps, a route planner, and an urban business locator for numerous countries around the world.

Google Maps includes the following features to help you enhance your travel experience:

Real-time traffic – Identify the location where congestion exists and estimate delays in over 30 major US metropolitan areas.

Detailed directions – Display maps with step-by-step directions whether you plan to walk or drive.

Integrated search results – Display local business locations and contact information all in one place, integrated on your map.

Easily movable maps – Enable you to zoom in or out maps, and move in all directions so you can orient yourself visually.

Satellite imagery – Get a bird's eye view of your desired location.

NOTE: Google offers maps for mobile for free, but mobile service providers may charge data-service rates for downloading and using the application with a limited data plan or no data plan. Contact your mobile service provider about an unlimited data plan, usually available for a flat monthly fee.

Launch and navigate Google Maps

To launch Google Maps:

1.Tap Start > Google Maps.

2.In the Terms and Conditions screen, tap Accept.

3.In the About screen, tap ok.

To navigate Google Maps:

1.Tap Start > Google Maps.

2.Tap Menu > Directions…

3.Enter your current location in the From Location box and destination in the To Location box.

4.Tap ok to start the search.

NOTE: For more information on Google Maps, tap Start > Google Maps > Menu > Help > Tips.

Google Search

Google Mobile Web Search allows you to search for Web sites that are specifically designed for mobile phones and devices.

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HP 612 Google Maps for mobile, Launch and navigate Google Maps, Google Search, Tap Start Google Maps Tap Menu Directions…

612 specifications

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