User's Guide

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Add Map Layers
Layers allow you to view locations and additional info overlaid on the map. Some of the layers
are available in selected areas only.
► On the Google Maps screen, tap on the top left of the screen, or touch and hold the
left end of the screen and slide it to the right:
TIP:
Tap on the map to access to some of the following options if available.
▪
Traffic:
Provides real-time traffic information. The colors on the roads indicate the
traffic conditions.
▪
Public Transit:
Provides available transit information.
▪
Bicycling:
Provides possible cycling routes.
▪
Satellite:
Provides the hybrid view of road labels overlaid on a satellite image.
▪
Terrain:
Provides a shaded relief view of topographic features.
▪
Google Earth:
Launches the Google Earth app and displays your location in Google
Earth.
NOTE:
Tap
Tips & tricks
,
Settings
,
Help
or
Send feedback
for additional options.
Get Directions
1. On the Google Maps screen, tap .
2. Specify the starting point and the destination:
TIP:
To display your Home and Work as options, tap at the top left of the Google
Maps screen, select
Your places
, and then enter their addresses.
▪ The starting point is set to your current location as default. To change it, tap
Your
location
and type a new point in the
Choose starting point
field or select a point
from the list.
▪ Tap
Choose destination
and type your destination or select a destination from the
list.
▪ Tap to switch the starting point and the destination.
3. Select the method to get to the destination (by car, by public transit, or by foot).
▪ You may tap or
OPTIONS
to configure available settings options.
4. Tap the result to see the details.