104 Maps and location

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.

1.From the Home screen, tap > Maps.

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

3.Do any of the following:

Move around Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view nearby places on the map.

Use Compass Tap to switch to Compass mode. The map changes to an

modeangled view and automatically orients itself depending on the direction you're facing.

Zoom in or out §

Spread your thumb and index finger across the area that

 

you want to zoom in the map. You can also double-tap the

 

area on the map that you want to zoom in.

§

Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom

 

out.

 

 

View information 1.

Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens

for a random

over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from

location

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 the search box, and then enter the place you want to search for.

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

3.Scroll through the Results panel, and then tap an item from the list to see the location details. Details about the selected location displays on the screen.

4.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.

5.Tap to return to the Results panel and view other suggested locations. Or tap X to close the Results panel.

Page 104
Image 104
HTC Jetstream manual Getting around maps, Searching for a location