Applications 129MapsDepending on your location, you can view basic, custom, andsatellite maps and local business information, includinglocations, contact information, and driving directions. Youcan also post public messages about a location and trackyour friends.Important! Before using Google Maps you must have an activedata (3G/4G/LTE) or Wi-Fi connection. The Mapsapplication does not cover every country or city.Enabling a Location SourceBefore you use Google Maps and find your location or searchfor places of interest, you must enable a location source. Toenable the location source you must enable the wirelessnetwork, or enable the GPS satellites.1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ Settings ➔(More tab) ➔ Location services.2. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate placesof interest at the street-level. However, this also requiresa clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.3. Tap Use wireless networks to allow apps to use datafrom sources such as Wi-Fi and mobile networks toprovide a better approximation of your current location.4. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favoritelocations.To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in thefollowing conditions:• inside a building or between buildings• in a tunnel or underground passage• in poor weather• around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields• in a vehicle with tinted windowsUsing Maps1. From the Home screen, tap (Apps) ➔ (Maps).A map will display with your location in the very center.2. Follow the on-screen instructions to use the Mapsapplication.MoreMore
