Google Maps
You can use Google Maps display your current location,
search other locations, search directions, etc. To use
Google Maps, a 3G / GPRS or Wi-Fi connection enabling
data communication is required. Set the Location Service
on beforehand. (P.39)
From the application list screen, tap "Maps".
The first time you launch this application, a screen
presenting new map features appears. Tap "OK".
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Zooming in / out on the map
• Zoom in: Tap "+", slide two of your fingers apart, or
double-tap (tap twice).
• Zoom out: Tap "-", slide two of your fingers together, or
tap with your two fingers.
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Displaying the current location
Tap
.
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Searching for a location
Enter a location in "Search Maps"
candidate.
With tapping
, you can also use Voice searching.
You can save the searched location as "Starred Places"
by tapping
. After saving, you can display the
starred place later by tapping
"Starred Places" appears. You can also display a recently
searched location by tapping "Recent".
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Viewing Street View
Touch and hold a point to view
Some regions are not supported for Street View.
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Displaying layers
Tap
the item to display information such as traffic
conditions overlaid on a map, or switch to an aerial
photograph.
Traffic conditions and railway lines are provided for
limited regions.
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Clearing a map
Tap
"Clear Map" to clear all displayed layers and
directions search results.
or tap a search
"My Places". List of
"Street view".
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Looking up directions
You can view directions to your destination.
1
While viewing a map, tap
2
Enter the starting point in the textbox above.
3
Enter the arrival point in the textbox below.
You can tap
and specify a contacts address, map
location, etc.
4
Tap the means (
(on foot))
"Get directions".
When several sets of directions are found, tap the
desired directions.
If you tap
, tap
also set departure time or arrival time before
selecting a trip.
"Directions".
(car) /
(public transport) /
after selecting a trip. You can
GPS