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3. Touch to access the following options:
•Search
: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions
: Display directions to a location from a starting point.
• Clear Map
: Remove all markings and layers you have added from
the map.
•More
: Access the same additional options as touching the Maps
icon ( ).
• Settings
:
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Switch Account
: Select another Google account to use Maps.
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Cache Settings
: Set options to pre-fetch map tiles when not using Wi-
Fi, and to clear the cache that holds map tiles.
–
Labs
: Test experimental Maps features not yet ready for “prime time”.
These features may change, break, or disappear at any time. Touch a
Lab to enable or disable it.
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Terms, Privacy & Notices
: Displays the Terms and Conditions,
Privacy Policy, or Legal Notices information.
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About
: Displays general information about Google Maps, such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, and
more.
•Help
: Access on-line instructions on using Maps.
Navigating the Map
Zooming
•
Double-touch on the screen to zoom in.
•
Touch Zoom in (+) or Zoom out (-).
Scrolling
•
Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.
Touch and Touch and hold
•
Touch and hold
on an area of the map to display pop-up information
about the location.
•
Touch
an information balloon for these options:
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Map
: Move the map’s focus to this location.
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Directions
: Get driving, public transport, or walking directions.
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Call
: Call the number provided in the location information.
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Street view
: Get a street-level view of this location (if available).
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What’s nearby
: Get a list of nearby businesses and points of interest.
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Search nearby
: Enter search criteria to find nearby points of interest.
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Share this place
: Send the location information via Messaging, Email,
Gmail, or Bluetooth.
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Report a problem with the map
: Send an error report to Google Maps.
