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Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You
can also post public messages about a location and track
your friends.
Important! Before using Google Maps you must have at least
an active data (3G) connection. The Maps
application does not cover every country or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search
for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To
enable the location source you must enable the wireless
network, or enable the GPS satellites.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Location services.
2. Tap the Use GPS satellites field. A green displays next to
the field.
Settings
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DRAFT - Internal Use Only
Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate places
of interest at the street-level. However, this also requires
a clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
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inside a building or between buildings
•
in a tunnel or underground passage
•
in poor weather
•
around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
•
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Using Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap
A map will display with your location in the very center.
2. Press
to display the following options:
• Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from
the map.
• Settings: the following Map options are available:
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Display: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale Bar
on the screen.
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