Maps - Samsung sgh-i727r User Manual

– Location settings: allows you to manage the settings for your
Background location reporting, Location history, Latitude location
sharing, and Check-ins.
– 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.
– What's New: allows you to see the latest changes in Play Store and
update your app.
– About: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.
– Feedback: allows you to send feedback to Google.
– Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions,
Privacy Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired
information from the pop-up menu.
• Help: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can
receive help on Google Maps.

Maps

Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-
time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There
is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest
or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector or aerial
map, or you can view locations at the street level.
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Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G/4G)
or Wi-Fi connection. The Maps application does not cover every
country or city.
Enabling a Location Source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for
places of interest, you must enable a location source (wireless
network or GPS satellites).
From the Home screen, tap
1.
Location services
Tap Google's location service to enable approximate
2.
location determination based on Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Tap GPS satellites to pinpoint your location using GPS
3.
satellites.
Tap Location and Google search to let Google use your
4.
location to improve search results and other services.
Tip: Use of GPS satellites for positioning requires a clear view of the sky and
uses more battery power.
To receive strong GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
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