Google Maps - HTC Hero User Manual

Google Maps

Google Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed
directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an
address on a vector or aerial map, or view locations in street level.
Note You need an active data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps.
Google Maps does not cover every country or city.
Enabling Location Source
Before you open Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable 
.
My location sources
1. Press and tap Settings > Location .
>
2. Select Use wireless networks , Enable GPS satellites , or both.
Note Selecting Enable GPS satellites
of the sky and more battery power.
Opening Google Maps
Press and tap
To find your location on the map:
While on the Google Maps screen, press
a blinking blue dot.
To move on the map:
Swipe your finger on the screen or roll the trackball to view other areas of the map.
To zoom in or out of a map:
Tap to zoom in; tap
To get an address and additional information for a location
Touch & hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail
from street view (if available). Tap the balloon to see more information or to get directions to that location.
To look at a location in Street View:
Street View mode (available only in selected areas) provides a street-level view of the location.
1. Do one of the following:
Touch and hold a location on the map, and then tap the balloon that appears.
Search for the place you want to view in Street View. See "Searching for Places of Interest" for details.
When you find the place, tap its balloon.
2. On the location details screen, tap Street view .
lets you locate places of interest at street level. However, this requires a clear view
.
> Maps
and tap My Location . Your location is shown on the map as
to zoom out.
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