HTC Hero User Manual download pdf (Page 129)

3D. GPS Navigation 119

GPS Navigation

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 aerial map, or view locations in street level.

Enabling Location Source

Before you open Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable My

location sources

1. Press

> and tap Settings > Location.

2. Select

Use wireless networks, Enable GPS satellites, or both.

Opening Google Maps

䊳 Press and tap > Google Maps.

To find your location on the map:

䊳 While on the Google Maps screen, press and tap My Location. Your location is shown on the map as

a blinking blue dot.

Searching for Places of Interest

1. While on the Google Maps screen, press .

2. Enter the place you want to search in the search box. You can enter an address, a city, or type of

business or establishment (for example, museums in London.

Note

You need an active data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps.

Google Maps does not cover every country or city.

Note

Selecting Enable GPS satellites lets you locate places of interest at street level. However, this requires a clear view

of the sky and more battery power.

Note

After entering your search item, you may be asked to choose the place you want to search.

Tip

As you enter information, a list of all the places which you have searched or visited before appears on the screen.

You can also tap an address on the menu to show its location on the map.

Enter the place you

want to search here.

Tap to search the

place you entered.

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HTC Hero User Manual Page 129