Places:

Places is an application that uses Google Maps and your location to help you find Restaurants, Coffee, Bars, Hotels, Attractions, ATMs, and Gas Stations. You can also add your own locations.

Layers:

Layers: are additional items that you can have displayed on your map. They include:

Traffic: displays real-time traffic conditions so you can plan the fastest route.

Satellite: allows you to see you map as a satellite image.

Terrain: allows you to see terrain features such as hills and mountains.

Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos at a location for everyone to see.

Latitude: allows you to see your friend’s locations and share your location with them.

More Layers: allows you to add additional layers such as My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, Transit Lines, and Favorite Places.

Clear Map: allows you to remove all layers from the map.

My Location:

when selected, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue arrow.

Maps

Depending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including locations, contact information, and driving directions. You can also post public messages about a location and track your friends.

Important!: Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G) 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. To enable the location source you must enable the wireless network, or enable the GPS satellites.

1.From the Home screen, tap Settings Location and security.

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Samsung SGH-I987 user manual Maps, Layers, Clear Map allows you to remove all layers from the map, My Location