Applications and Development 121Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G/4G)or Wi-Fi connection. The Maps application does not cover everycountry or city. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ➔(Maps).Important!: For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of yourlocation services. For more information, refer to “Location andSecurity” on page 167.Enabling a Location sourceBefore you use Google Maps and find your location or search forplaces of interest, you must enable a location source. To enablethe location source you must enable the wireless network, orenable the GPS satellites.Important!: The more location determining functions are enabled, the moreaccurate the determination will be of your position.1. Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔Location and security.2. Tap Use wireless networks to enable GPS to determinelocation based on nearby cell towers.3. Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.4. Tap Use sensor aiding to enhance positioning and savepower using sensors.Tip: When using Google Maps you can turn on Enable GPS satellites.Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at thestreet-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and usesmore battery power.Opening Maps1. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) ➔(Maps).2. Locate the top row of the applications to access additionaloptions:• Search Maps - Allows you to search for a place of interest.• Places - Provides access to the places menu where you canquickly locate a business or person, find out more informationabout a business, see coupons, public responses, and more(page 129). Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants,Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, ExploreNearby, or Add your own place). A list of places within thiscategory displays.• Layers: Allows you to switch map views:– Traffic - (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditionsare displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color representshow fast the traffic is moving.
