170 Using GPS
11.2 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 vector or
a satellite map.
Open Google Maps
Tap Start > Programs > Google Maps.
1 Tap to zoom out on the map.
2 Tap to search for places of interest and
addresses.
3 Tap to zoom in on the map.
4 Your current location.
5 Tap to open the menu where you can
view your current location, get directions,
see traffic information, and more.
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Notes • Currently, traffic information is only available for the U.S.
• Tap Menu > Options > Reset Google Maps to reset the Google Map
cookies, history of search terms, preferences, and image cache.
Tip Tap Menu > Help > Tips to learn more about the program and its many
features
Search for a place of interest
You can search and locate a place of interest using Google Maps. Google Maps
also shows the contact information and gives directions on how to get to the
place of interest from your current location.
1.
On the Google Maps screen, tap Search.
2.
Enter the place of interest you want to go to (for example, HTC America),
then tap OK.