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3D. GPS Navigation
GPS Services (page 115)
Google Maps (page 115)
Google Latitude (page 118)
Footprints (page 120)
GPS Services
Your phone's built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including
and Footprints .
Google Maps,
Activating Location Mode
Before using any of the location-based services, you must turn on your phone's location mode.
1.
Press
>
, tap Settings , and then select the Location Settings check box. (You will see the Location
disclaimer.)
2.
Read the disclaimer and tap OK .
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.
Selecting
Enable GPS satellites
Note
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.
lets you locate places of interest at street level. However, this requires a clear view
.
> Google Maps
and tap My Location . Your location is shown on the map as
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