HTC EVO 4G Sprint User Manual - Page 166

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. Note: You need an active 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps. Google Maps does not cover every country or city. 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 Press > and tap Settings > Location. 2. Select Use wireless networks, Use GPS satellites, or both. Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites lets you locate places of interest at street level. However, this requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power. Opening Google Maps ᮣ Press and tap > Maps. To find your location on the map: ᮣ While on the Google Maps screen, press a blinking blue dot. and tap My Location. Your location is shown on the map as To move on the map: Swipe your finger on the screen to view other areas of the map. To zoom in or out of a map: Tap to zoom in; tap to zoom out. To get an address and additional information for a location 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). Tap the balloon to see more information or to get directions to that location. To look at a location in Street View: Street View mode (available only in selected areas) provides a street-level view of the location. 1. Do one of the following: Ⅲ Press and hold a location on the map, and then tap the balloon that appears. Ⅲ Search for the place you want to view in Street View. For more information, see "Searching for Places of Interest." When you find the place, tap its balloon. 2. On the location details screen, tap Street view. 156 3D. GPS Navigation