Samsung GALAXY TAB User Manual page 98

Maps
Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and
satellite maps and local business information, including
locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can
also post public messages about a location and track your
friends.
Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G)
connection. The Maps application does not cover every country
or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for
places of interest, you must enable a location source. To enable
the location source you must enable the wireless network, or
enable the GPS satellites.
From the Home screen, tap
1.
Location and security.
Tap the Use GPS satellites field. A green checkmark will
2.
display next to the field.
Note: Selecting Use GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at
the street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and
uses more battery power.
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Settings
Using Maps
From the Home screen, tap
1.
The What's new in Maps? screen will display. Tap OK.
2.
A map will display with your location in the very center.
Press to display the following options:
3.
• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
• Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed on your
map. They include:
– Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions so you can plan the fastest
route.
– Satellite: allows you to see you map as a satellite image.
– Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos at a location for
everyone to see.
– Latitude: allows you to see your friend's locations and share your
location with them.
– More Layers: allows you to add additional layers such as My Maps,
Wikipedia, Transit Lines, Watch the World Cup, and Favorite places.
• My Location: when selected, the location displays on the map with
a blinking blue dot.
• Join Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status
messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages
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Maps .