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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 (page153). Locate and t ap 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.
–
Terrai n
: combines a topographical view of the
area’s terrain with the current map location.
–
Transi t L ine s
: 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.