LG Optimus G - Manual (Page 110)

Apps and Entertainment 102
To utilize Google Maps:
1. Tap > > Maps
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If prompted, read the What’s new message and tap OK.
2. Pinch out or in to zoom in or out of the current map view.
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Tap each icon at the bottom of the screen.
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(Search) to search for a location.
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(Directions) to get directions.
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(Local) to find restaurants, bars and more.
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(Layers) to view locations and additional information overlaid on the Maps.
To search for a location:
1. While viewing a map, tap .
2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking for.
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You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example,
“theater in New York”.
3. Tap . Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.
4. Tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the balloon to open a screen with more
information about the location, as well as options for obtaining directions.
To get directions:
1. While viewing a map, tap .
2. Enter a starting point in the My Location field, or leave as is to allow GPS to find your location,
and your destination in the End point field.
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Tap to open a menu with options for selecting an address from your Contacts or a point
that you touch on a map.
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To reverse directions, tap > Reverse Start & End.
3. Tap the icon for car, public transit, bicycling, or walking directions.
4. Tap GET DIRECTIONS. The directions to your destination appear as a route.
5. You can choose the directions format: