170 Using GPS
11.2 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 vector or
a satellite map.

Open Google Maps

Tap Start > Programs > Google Maps.
1Tap to zoom out on the map.
2Tap to search for places of interest and
addresses.
3Tap to zoom in on the map.
4Your current location.
5Tap to open the menu where you can
view your current location, get directions,
see traffic information, and more.
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Notes Currently, traffic information is only available for the U.S.
Tap Menu > Options > Reset Google Maps to reset the Google Map
cookies, history of search terms, preferences, and image cache.
Tip Tap Menu > Help > Tips to learn more about the program and its many
features

Search for a place of interest

You can search and locate a place of interest using Google Maps. Google Maps
also shows the contact information and gives directions on how to get to the
place of interest from your current location.
1. On the Google Maps screen, tap Search.
2. Enter the place of interest you want to go to (for example, HTC America),
then tap OK.