Web and GPS-based services
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Maps

Learn to use the Google Maps mapping service to find your
location, search for places, and get directions.
This feature may be unavailable depending on your
region or service provider.
You must activate location services to find your
location and search the map. p. 104

Search for a location

In the application list, select

1

Maps.
The map will show your current location.
Select

2

Search Maps.
Enter a keyword for the location and select

3

.
To search for a location by voice, select .
Select the location to view its details.

4

While viewing the map, use the following options:
To zoom in or out, place two fingers on the screen and
slowly spread them apart or pinch them together.
To view all of the search results, select
Search Results.
To view your current location, select
. To switch to the
compass view of the map that changes orientation when
you move the device, select .
To search for a place nearby, select
.
To get directions to a specific destination, select
.
To add layers of additional information to the map or
change the view mode, select .
To add a star to the location, select the balloon with the
location name
.