To change a map mode
When viewing a map, you can switch to another map mode. Press MENU and then
touch Map mode. Select from Map, Satellite, Traffic, or Street View.
Map mode
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Map mode This is the default view and displays a map, complete with names
of streets, rivers, lakes, mountains, parks, and boundaries.
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Satellite mode Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite
images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available,
most of which is approximately one to three years old.
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Satellite mode