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1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Local
.
2. Tap on one of the business categories to search for a
particular business.
All of the business categories that are close to you will
be displayed on a map.
3. Tap on a business that you want to see the details for.
4. The business details such as address, phone, website,
address, location are displayed. You can also see
reviews from around the web and from Google users.
Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You
can also post public messages about a location and track
your friends.
Important!
Before using Google Maps you must have an active
data connection. The Maps application does not
cover every country or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search
for places of interest, you must enable a location source. To
enable the location source you must enable the wireless
network, or enable the GPS satellites.
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔
Settings
➔
Location services
.
2. Tap the
GPS satellites
field. A green checkmark will
display next to the field.
Note:
Selecting
GPS satellites
allows you to locate places of
interest at the street-level. However, this also requires a
clear view of the sky and uses more battery power.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following 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 windows
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