Maps Menu

1.From the Home screen, touch Maps.

2.While viewing a map, touch Menu for these options:

Starred Places: Display starred locations.

Join Latitude/Latitude: Join Latitude, to share your location with friends you choose and Google.

Clear Map: Remove search results from the map.

Labs: Access experimental features.

Switch Account: Choose a different Google account.

Cache Settings: Enable or disable Prefetch on mobile or Clear map tile cache.

Help: Learn about Google maps.

Terms, Privacy & Notices: View information about Google Maps, including the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Legal Notices, and Web History.

About: View information about Maps.

Other Map Options

Touch the indicated icon to use these additional Map options:

Search Maps: Use the keypad to enter your request to Search the map for a city, location, and so on. Suggestions are displayed as you type.

Speak: Just speak a city, location, and so on, to display.

Compass: Set the map to always display north at the top of the screen or to automatically rotate like a compass, keeping north on the map facing north, and so on. Your device may have to be calibrated the first time you use this feature. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Places: Launch the Places app. For more information, refer to “Places” on page 68.

Directions: Displays the Directions pop-up. Enter Start point and End point or touch the button to the right of the fields to choose your current location, a contact’s location, or to touch a point on the map. Touch the automobile, bus, bicycle, or walking icon for the appropriate directions. Then touch Go to display a list of directions. Touch the Directions list and scroll up or down. Touch an entry in the Directions list to show the point mentioned on the map.

Layers: Enable or disable a map layer to display. Choose from Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Buzz, or Latitude. Touch More Layers to choose from My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, or Transit Lines.

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Samsung GT-P7510 user manual Maps Menu, Help Learn about Google maps, About View information about Maps, Other Map Options

GT-P7510 specifications

The Samsung GT-P7510, also known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, was unveiled in 2011 and emerged as one of the flagship devices in the Android tablet market. Boasting a sleek design and a variety of features, this tablet was designed to compete directly with Apple's iPad and aimed to provide users with a versatile and engaging experience.

One of the standout characteristics of the GT-P7510 is its large 10.1-inch display, which features a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The display utilizes PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) technology, providing vibrant colors and wide viewing angles, making it an ideal choice for watching videos, playing games, or browsing the web. The tablet's lightweight design, weighing just around 580 grams, enhances portability, allowing users to easily carry it with them.

Performance-wise, the Samsung GT-P7510 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, paired with NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 graphics chipset. This combination ensures smooth multitasking and provides a responsive user experience, whether running applications or handling demanding games. Accompanied by 1 GB of RAM, the tablet was designed to handle most tasks with ease.

In terms of storage, the GT-P7510 was offered in various configurations, including 16 GB and 32 GB options. The device also features a microSD card slot, enabling users to expand storage capacity up to 64 GB, which is particularly useful for storing large files such as movies and games.

On the software side, it ships with Android 3.1 Honeycomb, which was specifically optimized for tablets, presenting a user-friendly interface and enhanced multitasking capabilities. The Samsung TouchWiz overlay further customizes the experience, offering unique widgets and shortcuts.

For connectivity, the GT-P7510 includes Wi-Fi capabilities, with an optional 3G model available for those who require internet access on the go. The tablet also supports Bluetooth 2.1, allowing seamless connection to other devices, such as keyboards and headphones.

The Samsung GT-P7510 features a 3.2 MP rear camera, suitable for casual photography, along with a 2 MP front-facing camera designed for video calls. The tablet's multimedia functionality is enhanced through stereo speakers, which provide a better audio experience when watching videos or listening to music.

Overall, the Samsung GT-P7510 Galaxy Tab 10.1 represents a significant advancement in tablet technology during its release, combining a sleek design with powerful features, ensuring it captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and casual users alike.