More Layers: allows you to add additional layers such as My Maps, Wikipedia, Transit Lines, Watch the World Cup, and Favorite places.

My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue dot.

3.Press and select one of the following options:

Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

Directions: displays navigation directions to a location from a starting point.

Starred Places: marks favorite locations on the map. These items are automatically synchronized with maps.

Clear Map: after viewing or following directions, this option resets the map.

Join Latitude: lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations.

More:

Labs: a testing ground for experimental features that are not ready to use publically.

Help: uses the browser to display a searchable Google Mobile Help screen.

Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, or Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from the pop-up menu.

About: displays general information about Google maps such as Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free memory, etc.

Market

Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone.

Accessing the Market

1. From the Home screen, tap APPS (Applications)

(Market).

2.If not already logged in with your Google account, tap Next.

3.Tap Sign in and enter your Google account information.

4.Tap Accept to agree to the Android Market terms of service.

For more information, refer to “Downloading a New Google Application” on page 145.

Applications and Development

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Samsung SGH-T839HABTMB user manual Accessing the Market, Search allows you to search for a place of interest, 144