| Chapter 10 Navigating on the Road 10.1 Google™ Maps ( Available by Country ) Google™ Maps lets you track your current location , view real-time traffic situations , and receive detailed directions to your destination . It also allows you to search and locate places of interest or even a contact address . Note You need an active data or Wi-Fi connection to use Google Maps . To open Google Maps , tap Start > Google Maps . Zoom in Zoom out View your current location . Get directions , see traffic information , and more . Search for places 190 Navigating on the Road Notes • Traffic information is available only in some selected cities . • Tap Menu > Help > Tips to learn more about the program and its many features . Searching a place of interest Google Maps lets you search and locate a place of interest , shows the contact information for that place , and gives directions on how to get there from your current location . 1. On the Google Maps screen , tap Search . 2. Enter the name , address , or postal code of the place on the search field and then tap OK . 3. In the search results list , tap the place to view its address , phone number , and other details . Navigating on the Road 191 4. On the Address tab , tap : • The [ phone number ] to call the place of interest . • The web address ( if available ) to go to the web site of the place of interest . • Get directions to get directions to the place of interest from your current location . • Street view ( available by country ) to display a street view of the place of interest , when available . • Send as text message to send the place’s contact information to your contact via SMS . • Save as favorite to add the place of interest to your list of favorite places . To access your favorite places , on the Google Maps screen , tap Menu > Favorites . • Save as contact to save the contact information of the place of interest to your contacts list . 5. Tap See map to view the place of interest on the map . For more information about Google Maps , go to http://www.google.com/gmm/index.html. 10.2 Guidelines and Preparation for Using GPS If you installed a GPS navigation software on your device , follow these guidelines before and when using your device for GPS navigation . • When using GPS navigation software in the car , always plot your GPS route before starting to drive . Do not try to configure the GPS navigation software while driving . • The plotted GPS route is only for driving reference . It should not interfere with actual driving behavior . 192 Navigating on the Road • Do not leave your device in a vehicle or expose the device to direct sunlight to avoid overheating the battery , which could pose damage to the device or risk to the vehicle . • When using the device inside a vehicle , use the car holder to mount the device securely in place . Avoid placing the device in the areas shown in the following diagram : 1 Do not place where it will block the driver’s vision . 2 Do not place where air bags could deploy . 3 Do not place anywhere in the vehicle without securing the device in the holder . • Use the GPS system cautiously . Users shall be liable for any damages resulting from negligent operation of the system . • The GPS signal cannot pass through solid non-transparent objects . Signal reception may be affected by obstructions such as high-rise buildings , tunnels , bridges , forests , weather ( rainy or cloudy days ) , etc. If the vehicle’s visor contains metal , it will be difficult for the GPS signal to pass through . • Other nearby wireless communication products ( such as mobile phones or radar-detecting devices ) may interfere with the satellite signal , resulting in unstable signal reception . Navigating on the Road 193 • The Global Positioning System ( GPS ) is built and operated by the US Defense Department . The Department is responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of the system . Any changes that the Department makes may affect the accuracy and function of the GPS system . 10.3 Downloading Location Data via QuickGPS Before using the device for GPS navigation , open QuickGPS to download ephemeris data ( current satellite position and timing information ) . QuickGPS significantly speeds up the time for determining your GPS position . QuickGPS downloads ephemeris data from web servers , instead of from satellites , using your device’s Internet connection via Wi-Fi , ActiveSync or GPRS/3G . To open QuickGPS Tap Start > All Programs > QuickGPS . To download GPS data Tap Download on the QuickGPS screen . On the screen , initially , you will see the Valid time of the downloaded data . As time passes , the remaining days and hours of validity will be shown . To speed up GPS positioning , download the latest ephemeris data when the validity of the data expires . 194 Navigating on the Road Changing the download options To configure download options , tap Menu > Options and choose from available options : • Remind me when data expires . Display a message when ephemeris data expires . • Auto download when data expires . Automatically download ephemeris data when it expires . • Auto download when connected to PC via ActiveSync . Automatically download ephemeris data when it is connected to your computer via ActiveSync . Your computer must be connected to the Internet to download ephemeris data . • Exit QuickGPS after downloading . Close QuickGPS after satellite data is downloaded . |