Maps - Samsung Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I897 User Manual

• 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.
– Terrain: allows you to see terrain features such as hills and mountains.
– 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,
Bicycling, Wikipedia, Transit Lines, and Favorite Places.
– Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from the map.
• My Location: when selected, the location displays on the map with
a blinking blue dot.
• Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status
messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages
and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends'
locations.
• More: allows you to select the following additional options:
– Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the
map.
– Starred Items: allows you to see locations you have marked as a
favorite such as restaurants, museums, parks, etc.
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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.
– Help: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can receive
help on Google Maps.
– Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy
Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from
the pop-up menu.
– About: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.

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.