Google Maps - HTC Incredible S User Manual

174 Maps and location
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 map, or view locations at street level.
You need an active mobile data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps.
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To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. To learn how,
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see "Turning on location services" in this chapter.
The Google Maps app does not cover every country or city.
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Getting around maps
When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check
out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map.
To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. See
"Turning on location services" in this chapter to learn how.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker
on the map.
3. Do any of the following on the map:
Move around
Zoom in
Zoom out
View information for a
random location
Searching for a location
In Google Maps, you can search for a location, such as an address or a type of
business or establishment (for example, museums).
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Enter the place you want to search in the search box.
As you enter the location to look for, suggested matches from your contacts, the
web, and previously searched items are displayed.
3. Tap to search for the location you entered or tap a suggested search item.
The search results are displayed as markers on the map.
> Maps.
Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view
nearby places on the map.
Place your thumb and index fingers on top of the area that
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you want to zoom in, and then spread your fingers across
the map.
Tap
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Double-tap the area on the map that you want to zoom in.
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Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out.
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Tap .
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1. Press and 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.
You can get directions to the location, check for nearby
places of interest, and more.
> Maps.
shows your location