41Google Maps™
Google Maps™
where you are, where you’re going
Quick start: Google Maps
Where am I? What’s around here? Don’t worry—let
Google Maps help you explore your surroundings and
find what you’re looking for.
Find it:
Maps
Note: The map image you see may be a little different.
Set your location sources
Set your phone to determine your location using GPS
satellite signals (highly accurate, but uses battery
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power) or using the mobile network (less accurate, but
conserves battery power).
To set your location, press Menu >
Settings
>
Location & security
>
Use GPS satellites
and/or
Use
wireless networks
.
Find your location
Note: Don’t forget to set your location sources.
From the main Google Maps screen, press Menu
>
My Location
. Your location is shown on the map as
. The bigger the circle, the less accurate the
location.
Find any location
1Press Menu >
Search
.
2Enter text in the search box, like an address,
business, or city, then press .
Tip: If it’s an address you have visited before, select
from the list shown.
3Touch the search box to view all the results, then
touch the one you want.
Get directions
Find your way with turn-by-turn directions. You can
even have them spoken so you can keep your eye on
the road.