Maps Settings - Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 User Manual

• My Places: Display starred locations.
• Offers: Notifies you if there are interesting offers nearby.
• Settings: Allows you to view and configure Maps (Location)
information. For more information, refer to "Maps Settings"
on page 161.
• Help: Learn about Google maps.

Maps Settings

Use the Maps settings to customize your Maps application.
3. Touch Menu
options:
• Display: Set the following Maps display options:
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Zoom Buttons: If enabled, the zoom in (+) and zoom out (-)
buttons are displayed on the map.
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Scale bar: If enabled, the scale bar is displayed on the map,
which shows the scale of the map in feet and meters.
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Bubble action: Show a bubble action on bubbles. Options are:
Get directions, Navigation (driving), Call, or Street view.
• Offline and Cache
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Automatic caching: Automatically caches when you charge
the device or use Wi-Fi only.
161
Settings to set the following Maps
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Clear all map titles: Touch OK to clear all offline areas and
cached titles.
• Labs: This is a testing ground for experimental features that
aren't ready for prime time. They may change, break or
disappear at any time. Click on a Lab to enable or disable it.
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Measure: Adds an on-screen button to measure distances and
elevation changes between locations.
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Pre-cache map area: Loads the map area before you leave.
Long press on the map around the area to load, then tap on the
bubble.
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Bigger Text: Increases the text size of labels on the map.
• What's New: Links to Google Play Store where you can check
for a Maps update.
• About: View information about Maps.
• Feedback: Display a Maps feedback form.
• Terms, Privacy & Notices: View information about Google
Maps, including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal
Notices, and Web History.