Latitude - Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I897 User Manual

Latitude

With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your
friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your
location.
You must first set up your tablet to use wireless networks to help
pinpoint your location. Also, Latitude works best when Wi-Fi is
enabled.
From the Home screen, tap
1.
Location and security.
2. Tap Use wireless networks. A green checkmark indicates
the feature is enabled.
Press Wireless and network
3.
Tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on.
4.
Log on to your Google account. For more information, refer
5.
to "Creating a New Google Account" on page 7.
Press
6.
Your location is displayed on the map, accurate to 70
meters.
Settings
Wi-Fi settings.
Latitude .
Sharing your Location with Friends
From the Latitude map screen, tap
1.
Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed.
Press Add friends.
2.
Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address.
3.
4. Tap a contact or enter an email address and tap Add
friends.
At the Send sharing requests prompt, tap Yes.
5.
Your friend will receive an email or text message with your
location marked on a map. They will also receive instructions on
how to view your location from the web or use Latitude on their
phone or tablet provided it is available. Once they acknowledge
your request, their location will display on your tablet. They can
share their location from their computer, phone, or tablet.
For more information, go to http://www.google.com/latitude.
Latitude Options
Press to display the following options:
• Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.
• Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
to display your
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