HTC Dream User Manual - Page 154

154 Getting Around with Maps 8.1 Getting to Know Maps 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. Notes • You need an active data (3G/GPRS) or Wi-Fi connection to use Maps. • The Maps application does not cover every country or city. To enable Location source Before you open Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable Location source. 1. Press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings. 2. Touch Security & location. 3. Navigate to the My Location settings section, then select Wireless networks, GPS satellites, or both. Note Selecting GPS satellites lets you locate places of interest in street-level. However, this requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power. To open Maps • Press HOME, then touch Maps, or • Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, then touch Maps. To find your location on the map Your current location On the Maps screen, press MENU and touch My Location. Your location is shown on the map as a blinking blue dot.