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•Layers
: Switch map views:
–
Traffic
: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are
displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how
fast the traffic is moving.
–
Satellite
: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite
images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery
available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.
–
Terrain
: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain with the
current map location.
–
Transit Lines
: displays the overlapping transit lines on your map.
–
Latitude
: Enable / disable the Latitude app.
–
My Maps
: displays a list of your preferred maps.
–
Bicycling
: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.
–
Wikipedia
: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map.
•My location
: Rotate the map 90 degrees and indicate your location
with a flashing arrow.
3. While viewing a map, touch
Menu
for these options:
•Search
: Enter text criteria to find locations or points of interest.
• Directions
: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions.
• Clear Map
: Reset the map after searching or following directions.
•More
: Access the same options as touching .
• Settings
:
–
Switch Account
: Select another Google account. (Requires that more
than one Google account be set-up on your phone.)
–
Cache Settings
: provides the ability to setup maps that are cached into
the phone’s memory (while not on a Wi-Fi connection) or to clear the
cache of map titles.
–
Location reporting
: Select values for Location reporting and sharing
(through the Latitude app) settings.
–
Labs
: a testing ground for experimental features that are not ready to
use publicly.
–
Terms, Privacy & Notices
: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy
Policy, or Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from
the pop-up menu.
–
About
: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.
•Help
: Access online Google Maps help.
YouTube
View and upload YouTube videos, right from your phone.
ᮣ
Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch
Applications
➔
YouTube
.
Voice Search
Voice Search offers voice-activated Google searches.
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch
Applications
➔
Voice Search
.
