Applications 179MapsDepending 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 at leastan active data (3G) 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 ➔ Settings ➔Location services.2. Tap the Use GPS satellites field. A green displays next tothe field.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.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 ➔ Maps .A map will display with your location in the very center.2. Press to display the following options:• Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers fromthe map.• Settings: the following Map options are available:– Display: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale Baron the screen.DRAFT - Internal Use OnlyDRAFT - Internal Use Only
