Places - TCT Mobile A556C User Manual

Viewing a location in Street view
Street view mode provides a street-level view of the location. Street view may not be available
for all areas.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Maps.
2. While viewing detailed information for a location, tap
To view surrounding areas, swipe the screen in any direction.
Searching for a location
You can search Google Maps TM for specific locations, company names, or business types.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Maps.
2. Press Menu key key> Search or press Search key to open the Search Maps.
3. Enter the search criteria. As you type, suggested matches from your contacts, the web, and
previously searched items are displayed.
Tap to search or
Tap a suggested search term.
4. The search results are displayed as
Tap markers and titles to view more information.
Tap to show the search results as a list > Tap each item to see more information.
Viewing map layers
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Initially, Google Maps opens with a street map. You can view additional map layers, such as
satellite images and traffic information. You can also view custom Web created Google Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Maps.
2. Press Menu key > Layers. A dialog opens with a list of layers.
3. Turn layers on or off by tapping the layer name. A check mark indicates the layer is selected.
Tap Clear Map to deselect all layers.
Layers may change the map entirely or overlay additional information. Tap icons or interactive
items to explore different layer types.
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markers with letter labels on the map.
Getting directions
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Maps.
2. Press Menu key > Directions.
3. Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location in the Start point field.
Or tap to select an address from your contacts, a point that you tap on a map, or
My Places.
4. Enter your destination in the End point field. Or tap
contacts, a point that you tap on the map, or My Places.
5. Tap or
directions.

Places

Use Google Places to explore your current location.
You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi
NOTE
To see your location and get directions, you must turn on location services.
From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Location & security.
Select one or both from Use wireless networks or Use GPS satellites.
Maps may not be available for all locations.
Searching
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Places.
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2. From the Places categories,
Tap the Find places field on top of the screen > Enter the place you want to search > Tap
. To narrow your results, select a category before searching.
3. The search results display in a list, with their approximate distance and direction.
Tap to see your results on a map.
Tap a place to view more information.
to select an address from your
or to select your transportation method > Tap Get
® connection to use Places.
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