104Tip: When using Google Maps you can turn on EnableGPS satellites. Selecting GPS satellites allowsyou to locate places of interest at the street-level.However, this also requires a clear view of thesky and uses more battery power.Opening Maps1. From the Home screen, tap(Applications) ➔ (Maps).2. Locate the top row of the applications toaccess additional options:• Search Maps: allows you to search for a place ofinterest.• Places: provides access to the places menu whereyou can quickly locate a business or person, find outmore information about a business, see coupons,public responses, and more (page 112). Locate andtap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Coffee,Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, orAdd your own place.)A list of places within this category displays.• Layers: allows you to switch map views:– Traffic: (available only in selected areas) Real-timetraffic conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how fast the trafficis moving.– Satellite: Maps uses the same satellite data asGoogle Earth. Satellite images are not real-time.Google Earth acquires the best imagery available,most of which is approximately one to three years old.– Terrain: combines a topographical view of the area’sterrain with the current map location.– Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos ata location for everyone to see.– Latitude: allows you to see your friend's locations andshare your location with them.– Clear Map: clears the current map selection.– More Layers: allows you to add additional layerssuch as My Maps, Wikipedia, Transit Lines, andFavorite places.• My Location: when touched, the location displayson the map with a blinking blue dot.3. Press and select one of the followingoptions:• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.• Directions: displays navigation directions to alocation from a starting point.• Starred Places: marks favorite locations on themap. These items are automatically synchronizedwith maps.• Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, thisoption resets the map.• Join Latitude: lets you and your friends sharelocations and status messages with each other. Italso lets you send instant messages and emails,make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’locations.
