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3. Touch
to access the following options:
• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions: Display directions to a location from a starting
point.
• Clear Map: Remove all markings and layers you have added
from the map.
• More: Access the same additional options as touching the
Maps icon (
).
• Settings:
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Cache Settings: Set options to pre-fetch map tiles when not
using Wi-Fi, and to clear the cache that holds map tiles.
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Location Settings: View or change your Location settings.
(See "Additional Latitude Options" on page 123.)
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Labs: Test experimental Maps features not yet ready for "prime
time". These features may change, break, or disappear at any
time. Touch a Lab to enable or disable it.
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Terms, Privacy & Notices: Displays the Terms and Conditions,
Privacy Policy, or Legal Notices information.
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About: Displays general information about Google Maps, such
as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received,
and more.
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• Help: Access on-line instructions on using Maps.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
•
Double-touch on the screen to zoom in.
•
Touch Zoom in (+) or Zoom out (-).
Scrolling
•
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch and Touch and hold
•
Touch and hold on an area of the map to display pop-up
information about the location.
•
Touch an information balloon for these options:
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Map: Move the map's focus to this location.
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Directions: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions.
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Call: Call the number provided in the location information.
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Street view: Get a street-level view of this location (if available).
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What's nearby: Get a list of nearby businesses and points of
interest.
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Search nearby: Enter search criteria to find nearby points of
interest.
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Share this place: Send the location information via Messaging,
Email, Gmail, or Bluetooth.
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