Using Maps - Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I717 User Manual

2. Tap the GPS satellites field. A green checkmark
displays next to the field.
Note: Selecting 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.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your phone in the
following conditions:
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inside a building or between buildings
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in a tunnel or underground passage
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in poor weather
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around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
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in a vehicle with tinted windows

Using Maps

1. From the Home screen, tap
A map displays with your location in the very center.
2. Select one of the following options:
• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
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• Places: allows you to that use Google Maps and your location
to help you find Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Attractions, etc.
• Layers: Layers are additional items that you can have
displayed on your map. They include Traffic, Satellite, Terrain,
Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, and Wikipedia.
3. Press to display the following options:
• Clear Map: allows you to remove all markings and layers from
the map.
• Settings: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you
can receive help on Google Maps.
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Display: allows you to display the Zoom Buttons and Scale Bar
on the screen.
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Cache: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when
not using WiFi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.
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Labs: this is a testing ground for experimental features that
aren't ready for primetime. They may change, break or
disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.
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What's New: allows you to see the latest changes in Play Store
and update your app.