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-{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_bt_config.png?nolink|}}====== How Can I Control Locus Map? ======
+{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_bt_config.png?nolink|}}
+====== How Do I Control Locus Map? ======
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-===== First Start =====
+For a quick reference, watch our onboarding video:
-After the installation the main Locus screen with open main menu appears:
-{{ :manual:basics:1start.png?nolink |}}
-You can slide the menu back to the left and proceed with the main screen or try the [[manual:basics:locuscontrol#main_menu|Menu items]] - Maps, Points, Tracks etc.
-===== The Main Screen =====
-<WRAP centeralign><html><iframe width="600" height="338" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPz876DNhug?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></html></WRAP>
+{{youtube>SgYIgEDpMLQ?full}}\\
+===== The main screen =====
+What do you see when you launch the application for the first time? After a quick initialization, you will see the main screen:
+{{ :manual:basics:1start.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * by default, the main screen is covered by the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|online LoMap]]**. This can be changed according to your preferences in the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]]** or **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]**.
+  * your current **GPS location is in the center of the screen**. When the circle is full blue, your position is fixed
+  * the bottom panel contains the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]** button, center/rotate button, **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|search]]** button, **[[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS/compass]]** button/indicator and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|function panel setting]]** button.
+===== Map control =====
-<WRAP center round tip>
+  * you can **move** the map by simply **touching and dragging** {{:manual:basics:draw.png?nolink&30|}}
-The screen is covered by an **online map** which **Locus Map** automatically selected by the country you are in at the moment of installation. E.g. Hungarians see Turaterkep Classic map, New Zealanders NZTopoMaps, USGS maps are displayed to the US users etc. Anyway, you will never be left without a map, provided you are still **online**.
+  * **zoom** in/out with the **zoom buttons** or by **pinching** {{:manual:basics:pinch.png?nolink&30|}}. If you prefer one-handed control, you can **double-tap and drag** the map to zoom it
+  * to **center your GPS location**, tap the center button:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen01.jpg?nolink |}}\\ To keep your location **centered**, tap and hold the center button until you see the confirmation message:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen03.jpg?nolink |}}\\ When you move the map your position will return to the center after 5 seconds.
+  * to **rotate the map** according to your heading or by compass, tap the center button twice:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen02.jpg?nolink |}}
+===== The main menu =====
+  * it slides up from the bottom after you tap the **menu button**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu02.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * the **first slide up** shows 8 buttons with the **main functions**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]], [[manual:user_guide:my_library|My library]], [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]], [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|Navigate to]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|Track Recording]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route Planner]],** and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:share|Sharing options]]**. One button titled **Set** is a vacant slot for any feature of your choice. \\ <WRAP center round tip >
+The order and functions of these buttons can be changed by long-tapping and selecting them. See [[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|Setting of the main menu >>]]
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+  *  the last button **All features**{{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} opens a list of **[[manual:user_guide|all Locus Map features]]**.
+  * sliding the menu up will reveal more options:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu03.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium/|Go Premium]]** offers the unlimited features of the app
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_store_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]** - here you can **buy and download maps and other features**
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_locus_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Helpdesk / About app** - links to the support team and information about the application
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_settings_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **[[manual:user_guide:settings:|Settings]]** - general settings section of the app
-{{ :manual:basics:mainscreen.png?nolink |}}
+[[manual:user_guide:mainscr|More details about the main screen and app controlling >>]]
-  * you can move the map by simple **touching and dragging**, zoom it in/out by **tapping {{:manual:user_guide:ic_zoom_in_black.png?nolink&30|}}{{:manual:user_guide:ic_zoom_out_black.png?nolink&30|}} buttons** or by **pinching** {{:manual:basics:pinch.png?nolink&30|}}. If you prefer single hand control, you can **double-tap and drag** the map {{:manual:basics:draw.png?nolink&30|}} to zoom it.<html><br><br></html>
-  * if you want to see your **positition on the map**, tap the centering button {{:manual:user_guide:ic_my_location_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the lower left corner. Your position is aligned with  the cursor {{:manual:user_guide:ic_location_cross.png?nolink&30|}}. <WRAP important round>Keep in mind that your phone **GPS must be on**. If you're not sure how to do it, [[http://www.droid-life.com/2013/01/30/how-to-enable-gps-and-other-location-services-beginners-guide/|look here >>]]</WRAP>
-  * if you want to **rotate the map** according to your direction, tap the {{:manual:user_guide:ic_rotate_alt.png?nolink&30|}} button next to the centering. If your phone or tablet is equipped with hardware compass, you can select "Rotate map" or {{:manual:user_guide:ic_rotate_view_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Show view** option from a popup menu - this helps when you want to know what direction your are watching (if your phone or tablet does not have hardware compass, this menu is deactivated).\\ \\
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_lock_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **locks** map zoom, all map screen and what's more, it offers also a {{:manual:user_guide:ic_magnifier_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**magnifier lens**! That your grandma will surely approve of.\\ \\
-  * if you'd like to **change the map on the screen**, tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_alt.png?nolink&30|}} button in the upper right corner. It switches on the map menu that offers a wide selection of **online maps** to display and **download for offline usage**. Just choose a map you'd like to browse or travel with and tap it.\\ </html><WRAP important round>Make sure you are **connected to the internet** when you use online maps!</WRAP>
-===== The Main Menu =====
-{{ :manual:basics:mainmenu.png?nolink |}}
-  * is available after tapping the {{:manual:user_guide:ic_menu_black.png?nolink&30|}} button in the **upper left corner**
-  * contains six main buttons - {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:maps|Maps]]**, {{:manual:user_guide:ic_search_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]]**, {{:manual:user_guide:ic_points_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:points|Points]]**, {{:manual:user_guide:ic_import_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:functions:data_import|Data import]]**, {{:manual:user_guide:ic_tracks_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:tracks|Tracks]]** and {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:|Track recording]]**
-  *  **More functions**{{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_complex_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} show other **[[manual:user_guide#functions|Functions]]** of Locus Map.
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_store_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]** - here you can **buy and download maps and other features**
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_web_services_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:add-ons#web_services|Web services]]** - databases with tips for trips
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_settings_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:settings:|Settings]]** - all possible Locus settings
-<WRAP center round tip >
-The order and functions of first six buttons can be changed by long-tapping them and selecting. See more in the [[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|Main Menu settings >>]]
-</WRAP>
-==== Locus World ====
-Another part of the Main Menu is described in detail **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|here >>]]**:
-<WRAP center round info >Further details of Locus Map controlling can be found out **[[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl|here >>]]**
-</WRAP>
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