Sony Xperia Arc

Sony Xperia Arc

Use map functions in Google Maps - Sony Xperia Arc

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Google Maps is a GPS application you can use to navigate from one location to another. You can change between list view and street view and you can use Google Maps to find companies. You can use Google Maps using an application on your phone. Follow these instructions to use map functions in Google Maps.
You need to set up your phone for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your phone for internet.

GPS also needs to be turned on. Click here for information on how to turn on GPS.

If you don't want to use the Google Maps application, you can use your phone's browser: open the browser and connect to http://maps.google.com.

Please note that when you use Google Maps, data charges will apply. Check your price plan for applicable charges.

Step 1 of 17

Find "Maps"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 17

Find "Maps"

Press Maps.

Step 3 of 17

Enter destination

Press the search field at the top of the display.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.

You can also key in points of interest and contacts from the phone book.
Step 4 of 17

Enter destination

Press the required destination.

You can also key in points of interest and contacts from the phone book.
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Step 5 of 17

Use Google Maps

Follow the steps below to view your options while using Google Maps.

Step 6 of 17

Plan route to destination

Press the information field above the destination.

Step 7 of 17

Plan route to destination

Press the directions icon.

Step 8 of 17

Plan route to destination

Press Get directions.

Step 9 of 17

Plan route to destination

To view the route on the map:
Press the map icon.

Step 10 of 17

Save favourite destination

Press the information field above the destination.

Step 11 of 17

Save favourite destination

Press the favourite icon (a star) at the top of the display.

Step 12 of 17

Save favourite destination

Press the Return key to return to map view.

Step 13 of 17

Use zoom

Press + or - to zoom in or out.

Step 14 of 17

View current position

Press the current position icon.

Step 15 of 17

Clear map

Press the layer icon.

Step 16 of 17

Clear map

Press Clear Map.

Step 17 of 17

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Maps"

Press the menu icon.
Press Maps.

Enter destination

Press the search field at the top of the display.
Key in the required destination.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
You can also key in points of interest and contacts from the phone book.
Press the required destination.
You can also key in points of interest and contacts from the phone book.

Use Google Maps

Follow the steps below to view your options while using Google Maps.
Sony Xperia Arc

Plan route to destination

Press the information field above the destination.
Press the directions icon.
Press Get directions.
To view the route on the map:
Press the map icon.

Save favourite destination

Press the information field above the destination.
Press the favourite icon (a star) at the top of the display.
Press the Return key to return to map view.

Use zoom

Press + or - to zoom in or out.

View current position

Press the current position icon.

Clear map

Press the layer icon.
Press Clear Map.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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