HTC Sensation User Manual - Page 145

145 Maps and location Searching for a place of interest near you Use Places to find places of interest near your current location. Places uses Google Maps to search common places that you would want to find, such as the nearest gas station or ATM kiosk. Before using Places, you need to enable location sources. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Places. 2. Tap the place you want to search. 3. Do any of the following: § When one or two places of interest are found, the search results are displayed as markers on the map. You can tap the marker, and then tap the balloon to view more information about the place. § When several places are found, the search results display in a list. Tap a place to show its location on a map, and then tap its balloon to view more information about the place. Getting directions Get detailed directions to your destination. Google Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public transportation, or car. 1. While viewing a map, press 2. Do any of the following: , and then tap Directions. § Use your current location as the starting point, or enter a location from where to start in the first text box. Then enter your destination in the second text box. § Tap to select an address from your contacts or a point that you tap on a map. 3. Choose how you want to get to your destination by tapping the car, public transit, or walk button.