HTC Butterfly manual About Google Maps, Getting around maps, Searching for a location

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Google Maps

About Google Maps

Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination.

It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a map, or view locations at street level.

§ To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources.

§The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.

Getting around maps

When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.

To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources.

1.From the Home screen, tap > Maps.

2.Tap to show your current location. The blue marker or shows your current location on the map.

3.Tap to turn Compass mode on or off. In Compass mode, the map changes to an angled view and automatically orients itself depending on the direction you're facing.

Checking the details of a location

1.Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the name of the location, a part of the address, and a thumbnail from Street View (if available).

2.Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check for nearby places of interest, and more.

Searching for a location

In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of business or establishment (for example, museums).

1.In Maps, tap .

2.Enter the place you want to search for in the search box.