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3.Tap the Enter key on the keyboard to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item. The search results are displayed as markers on the map.

4.Do any of the following:

§Tap a marker . A balloon then opens, showing the location's name. If that's what you're looking for, tap the balloon.

§Tap Results list to show the search results as a list, and then tap the location.

Details about the selected location displays on the screen.

5.Tap the onscreen buttons to view the location on a map, get directions, view the location in Street View (if available), and more. Scroll down the screen to view more options.

Clearing the map

After searching on a map, you can clear away the various markers drawn on it.

Tap > Clear Map.

Searching for a place of interest near you

Use Google+Local to find places of interest near your current location. Google+ Local uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk.

§Before using Google+ Local, you need to enable location sources.

§The name of the Google+ Local app may differ depending on the Google Maps version installed.

1.From the Home screen, tap > Local.

2.Tap the type of place you want to search, or tap to enter what you're looking for. When several places are found, the search results appear as a list.

3.You can:

§Tap Map view to see where these places are on the map.

§From the search results list, tap a place to view more information.

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HTC Butterfly manual Searching for a place of interest near you