HTC Sensation 4G User Manual - Page 132

132 Maps and location Getting around maps When you open Google Maps, you can easily find your location on the map or check out nearby places by panning and zooming in and out on the map. To find your location with Google Maps, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Tap to show your current location. The blue marker on the map. 3. Do any of the following: shows your location Move around Zoom in Swipe your finger to any direction on the screen to view nearby places on the map. § Place your thumb and index fingers on top of the area that you want to zoom in, and then spread your fingers across the map. § Tap . § Double-tap the area on the map that you want to zoom in. Zoom out § Pinch your thumb and index finger on the map to zoom out. § Tap . View information for a random location 1. Press and hold a location on the map. A balloon opens over the location, with the address and a thumbnail from street view (if available). 2. Tap the balloon to see more information. You can get directions to the location, check for nearby places of interest, and more.