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Use Google Maps

You can use Google Maps to find a specific location on the map, to plan a route from one location to another and start GPS navigation. Remember, you need to set up your tablet for internet and turn on GPS.

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
  • 1
    Find "Maps"
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Maps.
  • 2
    Use map functions in Google Maps
    • The following steps describe how you:
    • Find a destination
    • Use zoom
    • Save a favourite destination
    • Plan a route to a destination
    • Start GPS navigation
    • Exit GPS navigation
  • 3
    Find destination
    • Press Search.
    • Key in the required destination.
    • Results matching what you key in are displayed.
    • Press the required destination.
    • You can also key in contacts from the address book.
  • 4
    Use zoom
    • Drag two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.
  • 5
    Save favourite destination
    • Press the destination at the top of the display.
    • Press the star until the destination has been saved as a favourite.
  • 6
    Plan route to destination
    • Press the travel information.
    • Press the required mode of transportation.
    • Press the required route.
  • 7
    Start GPS navigation
    • Press Start.
    • The navigation window with information about your route is displayed.
    • Press the travel information at the bottom of the display repeatedly to see your estimated time of arrival and distance to destination.
    • Follow the verbal instructions or the instructions on the display to go to the selected destination.
  • 8
    End GPS navigation
    • Press the return icon the necessary number of times to end GPS navigation.
  • 9
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the home icon to return to the home screen.