Opening Maps - Google Android 2.3 User Manual

Maps, Navigation, Places, and Latitude

Opening Maps

Google Maps for Android includes the Maps application as well as the Latitude,
Navigation, and Places components, each available within Maps and as a separate
shortcut in the Launcher.
Open Maps
Touch the Maps
S
For more information about using the features independently from Maps, please
see "Finding your friends with Google Latitude" on page 268, "Navigating with
Google Maps Navigation (Beta)" on page 264, and "Using the Places feature in the
Launcher" on page 260.
Move the map
S Drag the map with your finger.
Zoom on the map
S Touch the plus or minus side of the Zoom control
OR
S Double-tap a location on the map with one finger zoom in that location; tap once
with two fingers to zoom out.
OR
S Touch an area with two fingers at once and spread them apart to zoom in; pinch
them together to zoom out.
Not all zoom levels are available for all locations.
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icon in the Launcher or on the Home screen.
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