Getting directions, 101 getting directions – Apple iPhone iOS 5.1 User Manual
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See the name or description
of a location
Tap the pin.
See a list of the businesses found
in a search
Tap , then tap List.
Tap a business to see its location.
Find your current location
Tap .
Your current location is shown by a blue marker. If your location can’t be
determined precisely, a blue circle appears around the marker. The smaller
the circle, the greater the precision.
Show which way you’re facing
Tap again.
The icon changes to and the map rotates to show your heading.
Mark a location
Touch and hold the map until the drop pin appears.
Important:
Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These data
services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in maps, directions,
or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Compare
the information provided on iPhone to your surroundings, and defer to posted signs to resolve
any discrepancies.
If Location Services is turned off when you open Maps, you may be asked to turn it on. You can
use Maps without Location Services. See “Location Services” on page 160.
Getting directions
Get directions:
1
Tap Directions.
2
Enter starting and ending locations.
Tap
in either field to choose a location in Bookmarks (including your current location or the
dropped pin), a recent location, or a contact. If
isn’t visible, tap to delete the contents of
the field.
3
Tap Route, then select directions for driving ( ), public transit ( ), or walking ( ).
4
Do one of the following:
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To view directions one step at a time, tap Start, then tap to see the next leg of the trip.
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To view all the directions in a list, tap , then tap List.
Tap any item in the list to see a map showing that leg of the trip. Tap Route Overview to return
to the overview screen.
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