This tutorial will walk you through the basic skills needed to use Google Earth.
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Navigating in the 3D Viewer
The 3D viewer is the center section of the Google Earth screen that displays the map.
Google Earth Main Screen
To navigate through the 3D Viewer, use the navigation tools on the right-hand side of the screen.
The Look joystick lets you adjust the view in the 3D viewer from a single vantage point as if you were turning your head.
The Move joystick lets you move from location to location in the 3D viewer.
The Zoom slider lets you zoom in and out of the 3D viewer to get
a closer or more remote view.i
For more on Navigation in Google Earth, visit http://earth.google.com/userguide/v4/#navigating