Viewing a Map
The Maps program relies on the Internet to retrieve maps and directions, so you'll find that the program runs faster when you're connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you aren't able to connect to a Wi-Fi network, your iPhone will access your cellular telephone company's network, but the Maps program will run much slower.
Of course, having a map is pretty useless unless you know where you are on that map to begin with. You can use Maps to find out where you are. To view a map of your current location, do this:
From the Home screen, tap Maps. The Maps screen appears.
Tap the crosshair icon in the lower-left corner of the screen. The screen displays a map with a blue dot highlighting your current location, as shown in Figure 39-1.
Figure 39-1. The ...