Samsung GH68-41834A Cell Phone User Manual


 
181 Section 7: Applications and Development
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. To enable the location source you must enable the wireless
network, or enable the GPS satellites.
Important! The more location determining functions are enabled, the more accurate the
determination will be of your position.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Location.
2. Tap Mode and select an available on‑screen location accuracy setting. Choose from
High accuracy, Power saving, or GPS only.
Mode: Allows you to choose a location mode. Each mode enables different
technologies and affects both the accuracy of the location and battery usage.
3. Tap My places to enable the storage of your favorite locations.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the following conditions:
inside a building or between buildings
in a tunnel or underground passage
in poor weather
around high‑voltage or electromagnetic fields
in a vehicle with tinted windows
Opening Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps
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Maps.
2. Tap Accept & continue from within the Welcome page.
3. Tap the My location button to find your location on the map with a blinking blue dot.
4. Locate the top row of the buttons to access additional options.