Location Services - Samsung SCH-R760 User Manual

Location services

Location services control your device's use of Wi-Fi, mobile
network, and GPS location signals. Some apps may require
one or more location services be turned On for full app
functionality.
GPS signals may be affected by your surroundings, including:
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Buildings
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Tunnels or underground structures
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Weather conditions
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High-voltage or electromagnetic fields
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1. From the Settings screen, under Personal, touch
Locations services. The Location services screen
appears.
2. Touch the following options to enable/disable them.
(When an option is enabled, a check mark appears in
its check box.):
• Google location service: Uses data from mobile networks and
Wi-Fi to help determine your location.
• GPS satellites: Uses GPS to pinpoint your location.
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Note: Google location service must be enabled to use some
applications.
GPS satellites must be enabled to use some applications.
You can also enable or disable GPS from the Notifications
panel. For more information, refer to "Notification Panel"
on page 30.
Important! By selecting GPS satellites, you are allowing access
to all location information by any third party
through web access or any software or peripheral
components you choose to install, download, add,
or attach to the device or any other means.
• Location and Google search: Lets Google use your location
data for improved search results and other services.
Important! By selecting Location and Google search, you are
allowing Google's location service to collect
anonymous location data. Some data may be
stored on your device. Collection may occur even
when n o apps are running.