Sony Xperia U

Sony Xperia U

Use map functions in Google Maps - Sony Xperia U

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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 Google Maps using an application on your phone, 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 18

Find "Maps"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 18

Find "Maps"

Press Maps.

Step 3 of 18

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 18

Enter destination

Press the required destination.

You can also key in points of interest and contacts from the phone book.
Step 5 of 18

Plan route

the selected destination is displayed as a point on the map.

Step 6 of 18

Plan route

the information field, containing name and address of the destination, is displayed above the destination.

Step 7 of 18

Plan route

Press the information field above the destination.

Step 8 of 18

Plan route

Press Directions.

Step 9 of 18

Plan route

Press Get directions.

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Step 10 of 18

Use Google Maps

Follow the steps below to use map functions in Google Maps.

Step 11 of 18

Save favourite destination

Press the information field above the destination.

Step 12 of 18

Save favourite destination

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

Step 13 of 18

Save favourite destination

Press the Return key to return to map view.

Step 14 of 18

Use zoom

Press + or - to zoom in or out.

Step 15 of 18

View current position

Press the current position icon.

Step 16 of 18

Clear map

Press the layer icon.

Step 17 of 18

Clear map

Press Clear Map.

Step 18 of 18

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.

Plan route

the selected destination is displayed as a point on the map.
the information field, containing name and address of the destination, is displayed above the destination.
Press the information field above the destination.
Press Directions.
Press Get directions.

Use Google Maps

Follow the steps below to use map functions in Google Maps.
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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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