Load images: When enabled, images are automatically loaded when you visit a page. When disabled, images are indicated by a link, which you can touch to download the picture.

Text encoding: Choose a default character set for webpages.

Reset to default: Clear all browser data and reset all settings to the factory defaults.

Labs

Quick controls: When enabled, to the left or right edge of the screen and swipe inward to access quick controls and hide Application and URL bars. To cancel, display the Quick controls and touch Menu

Settings Labs and uncheck Quick controls.

Most Visited Homepage: Sets your homepage to show the most visited pages.

Google Instant: When enabled, you can use Google Instant when you use Google Search to show results as you type. Enabling this option can increase date use.

Maps

Use Google Maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. The Google Maps shortcut appears by default on the Home screen.

Note: You must enable location services to use Maps. Some features require Standalone or Google location services. For more information, refer to “Location and Security” on page 139.

From the Home screen, touch Maps.

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From a Home screen, touch Apps Maps.

Navigating the Map

Zooming

Double-tap on the screen to zoom in.

Use two fingers, such as your index finger and

thumb, to zoom out by making an inward pinch motion on the screen. To zoom in, make an outward motion by sweeping your fingers out.

Tip: For convenient browsing, you can rotate the device to landscape mode.

Scrolling

Touch and drag on the screen to reposition the map in the display.

Touch

Touch an icon on the map to display information about the location. For

example, your location is indicated by a flashing and a pop-up that says My Location.

Web and Social Networking

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Samsung 8.9 user manual Maps, Labs, Navigating the Map, Zooming, Scrolling