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Opening Maps

1.From the Home screen, tap

(Applications) ➔ (Maps).

2.Locate the top row of the applications to access additional options:

•Search Maps: allows you to search for a place of interest.

•Places: provides access to the places menu where you can quickly locate a business or person, find out more information about a business, see coupons, public responses, and more (page 153). Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Explore Nearby, or Add your own place.)

A list of places within this category displays.

•Layers: allows you to switch map views:

–Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real- time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving.

–Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.

–Terrain: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain with the current map location.

–Transit Lines: displays the overlapping transit lines on your map.

–Latitude: allows you to see your friend's locations and share your location with them.

–My Maps: displays a list of your preferred maps.

–Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.

–Wikipedia: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map.

•My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue dot.

3.Press and select one of the following options:

•Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

•Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a starting point.

•My Places: marks favorite locations on the map. These items are automatically synchronized with maps.

•Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the map.

•Join Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations.

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